3rd Grade · 36 weeks
3rd Grade Curriculum Guide
A Parent Roadmap to a Successful Year of Learning
A full-year 3rd grade plan that moves into multiplication, division, and fractions while deepening written responses and running science through the scientific method.
Core subjects
Math
Multiplication/division, fractions, geometry
Reading
Deep comprehension + written responses
Spelling
Prefixes, suffixes, multisyllabic words
Science
Ecosystems, energy, scientific method
Month-by-month plan
| Month | Math | Reading | Spelling | Science |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug/Sept | Multiplication | Comprehension | Multisyllable words | Ecosystems |
| Oct | Division | Compare texts | Prefixes | Food chains |
| Nov | Fractions | Main ideas | Suffixes | Adaptations |
| Dec | Geometry | Informational text | Synonyms | Energy forms |
| Jan | Word problems | Written summaries | Antonyms | Forces & motion |
| Feb | Measurement | Chapter books | Word roots | Scientific inquiry |
| Mar | Time & money | Essays | Review sets | Weather + climate |
| Apr | Graphing | Poetry | Mastery | Space |
| May | Review | Mastery | Mastery | Review |
What's inside
- 36-week full-year roadmap you can start any month
- Month-by-month and week-by-week scope for Math, Reading, Spelling, and Science
- Sample daily time frame so you know what a school day looks like
- Non-Common Core, flexible, and adaptable to your child's pace
- Instant PDF download — single-family license
Suggested daily rhythm: 2.5–3 hours per day across the four core subjects