Third Grade

For students at the Atrium, the third grade year is one of significant transition. With the days of “choice” time in the second grade in the rear view mirror, third graders face a more rigorous set of academic challenges and the responsibilities of daily homework. They are increasingly conscious of growing gender differences and how they appear to others, complicating the process of learning to work better in small and large groups. We challenge third graders to realize that they can break away from their core group of friends and successfully collaborate on projects, producing superlative work.

Cooperation, compromise, and caring carry the day, as we use role playing, discussions, and games to build bonds with each other and reinforce acceptance of all people. As we emphasize awareness of how actions affect others, students take responsibility of their actions