Unit 17 — Celebrating Grade 3

Congratulations!

You have completed another exciting year of learning.

During Grade 3 you strengthened your reading, writing, mathematics, science, social studies, creativity, and healthy living skills.

Every lesson has helped prepare you for the new challenges and opportunities that await in Grade 4.

Looking Back

Think about everything you have accomplished this year.

You learned to:

• read longer and more challenging books
• understand stories and informational texts more deeply
• write organized paragraphs and reports
• master multiplication and division
• understand fractions, measurement, and geometry
• investigate scientific questions
• learn about ecosystems, forces, Earth, and space
• explore geography, communities, government, and early civilizations
• express creativity through art and music
• develop healthy habits for both body and mind

Every new skill builds upon the ones you learned before.

Reflecting on Your Growth

Take a few moments to think about your learning.

Ask yourself:

• What was my favorite lesson?
• Which subject challenged me the most?
• What new skill am I most proud of?
• What would I like to learn more about next year?

Reflection helps us recognize how much we have grown.

Learning Is a Journey

Learning does not end when a school year ends.

Every question you answer leads to new questions.

Every book you read opens the door to new ideas.

Every challenge helps you become a stronger learner.

Curiosity is one of your greatest strengths.

Keep asking thoughtful questions.

Keep exploring.

Keep learning.

Activity

Create your own "Grade 3 Achievement Page."

Include:

• your favorite subject
• your favorite lesson
• one new fact you learned
• one drawing that represents your year
• one goal for Grade 4
• one way you hope to help others through your learning

Share your page with your teacher, classmates, or family.

Preparing for Grade 4

In Grade 4 you will:

• read more advanced books
• write longer reports and stories
• solve more challenging mathematics problems
• conduct deeper scientific investigations
• learn more about history and geography
• continue developing creativity, responsibility, and critical thinking

Each year builds upon everything you learned before.

Final Review

During Grade 3 you learned to:

✓ become a more independent reader

✓ become a stronger writer

✓ solve increasingly complex mathematical problems

✓ think like a scientist

✓ understand more about Earth and the universe

✓ appreciate geography, history, and government

✓ develop artistic and musical skills

✓ practice healthy living

✓ become a thoughtful and responsible citizen

These are wonderful accomplishments.

Congratulations!

You have completed Grade 3 Version 1.0.

Be proud of your effort, your curiosity, and your perseverance.

Every lesson you have completed has prepared you for even greater learning in the future.

Congratulations on completing Grade 3.

We look forward to seeing you in Grade 4!