Maples
(3rd Grade)
Core Classes
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We are a classroom that uses ABEKA curriculum as a core curriculum and incorporate hands on- learning, experiments, public speaking, arts and living books in the classroom. We celebrate theme months like Read Across America, Poetry month, Johnny Apple Seed, President’s birthdays, student birthdays and more. Whole Brain Teaching method is used to recognize students for individual progress and improvement. The topics presented in the ABEKA curriculum are introduced in class and additional work pages are completed at home under the supervision of the parent.
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Elementary core classes are 2-day classes. Students will attend both Mondays & Wednesdays. Attendance on both days is required.
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This class is 8:30 to 12:30 on Monday & Wednesday.
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Aspire provides History, Science, Math quizzes and Readers for a rental fee of $60.
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$40 Supply Fee for the school year paid directly to the Tutor - includes science experiment supplies, history enrichment, math manipulatives, book binding, art, music, baking supplies and a New CursiveLogic Handwriting book and new Math Mission book for multiplication boot camp.
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Each class has a supply list, but you will also need these supplies:​​
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​Notebook paper
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Plastic folders (5) with pocket and prongs, one each of these colors for colored coded classes ( orange -Science, blue- history, red -Spelling, writing and language) and add 20 sheets of notebook paper. You may label the folders. Colored folders are required.
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Graph grid paper in book form -½ inch squares, large 8.5x11 (please be sure to get the ½ inch bounded form not loose leaf) 25 + pages.
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Nose Tissues
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Creative Supplies
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6 sharpened pencils
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1 glue sticks
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child-size scissors - those best for your student
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1 of each - fine line or broad line expo marker - any color
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each in set of 6 or 12 colored pencils, narrow-line colored markers, crayons
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small pencil sharpener
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pink eraser or vinyl eraser
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1 permanent black markers
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Basic colors or pre-boxed sets of Crayons are optional
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transparent tape - optional
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Medium size pencil box or bag that will hold all the creative art supplies
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**Supplies will be kept in their desk and stored in the classroom during the year. Label ALL supplies with student’s name, even pencils.
Language & Writing
​ABEKA Language 3 - is used in class and at home with up to 5 lessons
per week assigned. Classroom time will enrich, expand upon, and introduce some concepts covered in the Language 3 work-text.
The eight parts of speech and mechanics of writing with emphasis on
capitalization, punctuation, and writing skills will be explored. Writing activities include organizing ideas, summarizing, paragraphs, book report, oral presentations, and history research paper.
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Cursive Handwriting CursiveLogic Handwriting book will be used in the classroom on a daily basis. This new method of teaching cursive will have your student writing cursive from the first day of class. These lessons will reinforce good handwriting habits and establishes a consistent, legible writing style. Classroom instruction practices include copying poems, paragraphs, Bible verses, and writing personal compositions. The student will work towards mastery of cursive writing skills. When outside writing assignments are assigned, they will be under your supervision and your encouragement will add to their success and joy of writing.
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Prerequisite:
Student can write their alphabet from memory, correctly placed on writing
paper, using correct posture and pencil form to the best of their ability.
Parent and student should commit to work together to complete assigned work each week for language and handwriting.
Optional grade collection, recording and year end grades for both classes will be managed by the parent.
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Supplies:​
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Abeka Workbook - Purchase Link
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Handwriting Workbook - CursiveLogic Handwriting book is included in your supply fee for ease and to save you money.
Class Offered Both Days
Teacher: Candy Matheny
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Math
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Abeka Arithmetic 3 class will promote learning creativity and presentation of different approaches to mastering 1,2, and 3-digit multiplication and 1 and 2-digit division problems. Students will apply arithmetic concepts to everyday situations through word problems, measurement conversions, cooking, lap booking, games, manipulatives, and literature. In second semester they begin to work with fractions learning to reduce, add, and subtract these parts of a whole. They will learn to read and use a tape measure with hands on activities and building projects. Math concepts will be introduced, expanded upon, or practiced in the classroom. With parent help and direction students will complete up to 5-6, two-page math lessons per week. Optional grade collection, recording and year end grades will be managed by parent.
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Supplies:​
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Workbook - Purchase Link
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Class Offered Both Days
Teacher: Candy Matheny
Reading & Spelling
Abeka 3rd Grade Reading
What an exciting and growing year in reading! This year’s reading includes
simplified versions of novels, chapter books and Abeka readers. It is also time for increased emphasis on reading speed and comprehension.​
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Spelling: Equip your child with hundreds of words that he can confidently spell correctly. Spelling and Poetry 3 gives your child 34 spelling lists complete with vocabulary words, definitions, and implementation exercises. Eight poems are also included in this textbook to help your child appreciate the beauty of language and the literary value of poetry. This course will help your child recognize challenging words and appreciate language. There will also be a focus of learning the Dolch 100 sight words list.
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Prerequisite:
Student is able to read Fry sight word lists #101-200
Helpful link: https://sightwords.com/pdfs/word_lists/fry_2nd_100.pdf
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Supplies:
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Abeka Spelling & Poetry 3 - Purchase Link HERE
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Abeka Reading Comprehension Skill Sheets - Purchase Link HERE
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Class Offered Both Days
Teacher: Candy Matheny
Science / History
First Semester is Science
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Abeka Exploring God’s World
Show your child the hand of God in His Creation of man and man’s environment through Exploring God’s World. Studies the senses of the human body, the process of photosynthesis, the classifications of animals, the characteristics of different climates, and more. Experiment with fun “Something to Try” exercises throughout the book that calls your child to practice what he’s learning.
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Second Semester is History
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Abeka Our American Heritage
From Christopher Columbus to Martin Luther King, Jr., give your child a chronological understanding of great leaders in American history. With 22 biographical excerpts of Presidents, generals, preachers, pioneers, and more, your child can observe the character-building qualities of these leaders. Finish off the semester with individual projects that include visual and oral presentations.
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Special Class Project: With this teacher-led project, students produce a finished research report and a national monuments book. Students will research a famous person of their choice from their history book. The skills included in this project will pull from all our core subjects: writing, language, handwriting, spelling, comprehension, and personal art and design. This project is worked on throughout the year and culminates in their personal bound book containing their portfolio. The project concludes with a visual and oral presentation in the spring.
Supplies:
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Aspire provides History and Science books and Literature readers through their book rental program. You do not need to purchase history or science books.
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Map studies Workbook - Purchase Link HERE
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Class Offered Both Days
Teacher: Candy Matheny
To download the PDF Schedule
of CORE & ELECTIVE CLASSES please click this link:
Elective Classes
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Please follow this LINK to the Elementary Electives offered 5th & 6th hours.