3-4 Young Discoverers (3rd Grade Focus) - TTH $900 - Learning with Literature - Sam Saul

3rd Grade Block (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

Designed for students working at a 3rd grade level, this course offers the best of both worlds: a nurturing, structured environment with plenty of room for creativity, independence, and discovery. Each week, students will dive into rich studies that connect language arts, math, social studies, and movement through literature, projects, collaborative activities, and real-world learning. Our focus on community, creativity, and curiosity helps learners not just meet academic goals, but fall in love with the learning process. It’s a class where students build confidence and classroom readiness while still feeling supported every step of the way.

For a Smooth Transition: What Helps Students Succeed

To help your child thrive in this course, we recommend that students have familiarity with the following skills before joining:

ELA Skills

• Recognize different types of text (narrative, informational, compare/contrast)

• Identify the main idea of a passage

• Support answers with simple text evidence ("I think Cinderella is sad because…")

• Write 3–5 sentences using inventive spelling

• Answer "who, what, where, when, why" questions about a story

 Math Skills

• Add and subtract within 100

• Understand place value and base 10

• Skip count by 2s, 5s, and 10s

• Solve one- to two-step word problems

• Measure, tell time, and have basic money sense

Social & Emotional Readiness

• Follow 2–3 step directions

• Sit for direct instruction for up to 20 minutes

• Work cooperatively in small groups

• Keep hands to self and engage in class discussions respectfully

This class is the perfect bridge from whole-group learning to confident classroom navigation—and we can’t wait to welcome your curious, capable learner into the adventure!