Curriculum Kickoff Planner
Grade 3 • Week 2
Curriculum Kickoff Planner
Monday
Day 1 of Academic Instruction
Teacher: ___________________
Room: 3A
Date: September _____
Theme: Launch & Routines
8:00–9:15 Math
Big Ideas Math • Lesson 1.1: Represent 3-Digit Numbers
Std: CCSS.3.NBT.A.1
Materials: Base-ten blocks, Journal p. 5-8
Tasks: Model representing numbers visually. Introduce flats, rods, and units. Students complete journal activities with partner check.
9:15–10:00 STREAM
STEM & Art: "Base-Ten City" Design Challenge
Obj: Apply place value to structural builds.
Materials: Lego blocks, building plates, cards
Tasks: Assign students a 3-digit number. They must build a Lego skyscraper representing hundreds, tens, and ones, then label its final numeric value.
10:00–10:30
Recess + Snack • Nutrition break, hand hygiene, and active outdoor safety.
10:30–12:00 Wonders
Wonders • Unit 1 Week 1 Day 1: "Growing & Learning"
Std: CCSS.ELA-RL.3.1, RF.3.3 (Short Vowels)
Materials: RWC Vol 1, Phonics Cards
Tasks: Introduce Weekly Concept "Learning New Things". Read "Bruno's New Home". Practice mapping elements (character, setting). Introduce Phonics: Short a and i.
12:00–12:30
Lunch • Line up protocol, cafeteria routine reinforcement.
12:30–1:15 S. Studies
Studies Weekly • Week 1: What is History?
Std: NCSS Theme 2
Materials: Studies Weekly Issue 1, History Box
Tasks: Introduce primary vs. secondary sources. Read page 1 of Issue 1. Students pull historical artifacts from the "Mystery History Box" and classify.
1:15–2:00 Science
TCI Science • Unit 1: What is an Environment?
Std: NGSS 3-LS4-3
Materials: TCI Notebook, yard clipboards
Tasks: Define "environment" and "ecosystem". Outdoor walk to observe, sketch, and record biotic (living) and abiotic (nonliving) things.
2:00–2:30 Religion
Spirit of Truth • Created in God's Image & Likeness
Std: CCC 355–358 (Human Dignity)
Materials: Workbook, Bibles (Gen 1:26-27)
Tasks: Open prayer. Read and analyze Gen 1:26-27. Guided discussion on our unique spiritual nature and reflecting God's love. Complete SOT p. 1-2.
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Grade 3 • Week 2
Curriculum Kickoff Planner
Tuesday
Day 2 of Academic Instruction
Teacher: ___________________
Room: 3A
Date: September _____
Routine: Library Rotation & Cursive Intro
8:00–9:15 Math
Big Ideas Math • Lesson 1.2: Place Value Forms
Std: CCSS.3.NBT.A.1, 3.NBT.A.2
Materials: Boards, Math Journal p. 9-12, IXL Level E
Tasks: Focus on Expanded, Word, and Standard Forms. Whiteboard drills, then transition to independent IXL models.
9:15–10:00 PE
Physical Education
Specialist Led. Support line-up routines and escort to gym.
Gym Uniform
10:00–10:30
Recess + Snack • Classroom handwashing and clean-up transition.
10:30–11:30 Wonders / Lib
Wonders Close Reading / Library Rotation
Std: CCSS.ELA-RL.3.3 (Traits)
Materials: RWC, checkout books, graphic organizer
Tasks: Split Rotation: Group A (10:30–11:00) checks out library books. Group B works with teacher on Bruno's character traits. Swap groups at 11:00.
11:30–12:00 Writing
Narrative Writing Workshop & Cursive Intro
Std: CCSS.ELA-W.3.3, HWT
Materials: HWT Grade 3 Book, personal journals
Tasks: Brainstorm personal narrative ideas ("Learning something new"). Cursive: HWT p. 4-5 on pencil grip and initial vertical strokes.
12:00–12:30
Lunch • Direct line monitoring and recess safety review.
12:30–1:15 S. Studies
Studies Weekly • Timelines & Chronology
Std: NCSS Theme 2
Materials: Studies Weekly Issue 1 p. 2, sentence strips
Tasks: Teach timeline progression. Read page 2 of Issue 1. Students sketch a five-event "Personal Timeline" of milestones on sentence strips.
1:15–2:00 Science
TCI Science • Unit 1: Environmental Habitats
Std: NGSS 3-LS4-3
Materials: TCI Lesson 1 Sec 2, colored pencils
Tasks: Compare land and water habitats. Students choose one to sketch and identify structural plant/animal survival features.
2:00–2:30 Religion
Spirit of Truth • Senses & SOT Workbook
Std: CCC 355-358
Materials: SOT Workbook p. 3-4, scented items
Tasks: Senses reflection. Run interactive sensory-focus mini-lab. Complete Workbook pages 3-4 on appreciating God's gift of perception.
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Grade 3 • Week 2
Curriculum Kickoff Planner
Wednesday
Day 3 of Academic Instruction
Teacher: ___________________
Room: 3A
Date: September _____
Special: Mass Schedule Integration
8:00–9:00 Math
Big Ideas Math • Lesson 1.3: Compare 3-Digit Numbers
Std: CCSS.3.NBT.A.1
Materials: 0-9 cards, PV Mats, Journal p. 13-16
Tasks: Introduce <, >, = logic. Compare place-by-place (hundreds first, then tens, then ones). Partner "Place Value War" activity.
9:00–9:45 S. Studies
Studies Weekly • Map Elements & Coordinates
Std: NCSS Theme 3
Materials: Class coordinates map, target stickers
Tasks: Review keys, compass rose, scale. Class grid game: Locate hidden classroom items using coordinates map.
9:45–10:15
Recess • Early recess break. Settle classes for chapel transition following.
10:30–11:30 Church
Weekly Mass Service (Chapel Attendance)
Procedures & Pews Routine Checklist:
- Quiet lines inside room at 10:20 AM.
- Reverent genuflection modeling when finding pews.
- Pair students for hymnal sharing and song-response lookups.
11:30–12:30 Wonders
Wonders • Day 3: Shared Read & Vocab
Std: CCSS.ELA-RL.3.1, L.3.4
Materials: RWC p. 12-15, Easy Grammar p. 1-2
Tasks: Read "The Dreamer" (RWC). Define target Tier-2 terms. Easy Grammar: Practice Declarative vs. Interrogative structures.
12:30–1:00
Lunch • Noon cafeteria seating and routine review.
1:00–1:45 S. Studies
Studies Weekly • Assessment & Review
Std: NCSS Theme 2 & 3
Materials: Assessment Issue 1, KWOT Chromebooks
Tasks: Administer the open-paper weekly assessment. Early finishers: log into Keyboarding Without Tears (KWOT) for home row.
1:45–2:30 Science
TCI Science • Unit 1: Environmental Changes
Std: NGSS 3-LS4-3
Materials: Interactive Slides, sticky-notes
Tasks: Wildfire simulation. Brainstorm post-fire impact on plants and animals. Record key ideas on class sticky board.
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Grade 3 • Week 2
Curriculum Kickoff Planner
Thursday
Day 4 of Academic Instruction
Teacher: ___________________
Room: 3A
Date: September _____
Routine: Music, PE & Split Wonders
8:00–9:15 Math
Big Ideas Math • Lesson 1.4: Round to Nearest Ten
Std: CCSS.Math.3.NBT.A.1
Materials: Number lines, dry-erase sleeves, Journal p. 17-20
Tasks: Visualize rounding values using concrete 10-interval number lines. Utilize the "Rounding Rollercoaster" analogy (digits 5–9 roll up). Guided practice in Math Journal.
9:15–10:00 Music
Music Block
Specialist Led. Ensure notebooks are packed before transition.
10:00–10:30
Recess + Snack • Classroom preparation for PE block transition.
10:30–11:15 PE
Physical Education
Specialist Led. Escort safely back to ELA block.
11:15–12:00 Wonders I
Wonders • Day 4 Part 1: Writing Focus & Easy Grammar
Std: CCSS.ELA-W.3.3, L.3.1
Materials: Organizer, Easy Grammar p. 3-4
Tasks: Introduce hooks (dialogue, action, sound). Practice identifying subjects and predicates in Easy Grammar workbooks.
12:00–12:30
Lunch • Line up protocol and transition to ELA Part II.
12:30–1:15 Wonders II
Wonders • Day 4 Part 2: Spelling & Word Study
Std: CCSS.ELA-RF.3.3, L.3.2
Materials: Short a/i sort cards
Tasks: Sort short a/i spelling words with partners. Practice high-frequency word contexts to prep for spelling assessment.
1:15–2:00 Sci / SS
TCI Science & KWOT Keyboarding Practice
Std: NGSS 3-LS4-3 & KWOT
Materials: Chromebooks, vocabulary list
Tasks: KWOT keyboarding practice (20 mins). Science unit-review game (Kahoot / Jeopardy format) (25 mins).
2:00–2:30 Religion
Spirit of Truth • Lesson 1 Session 3: God's Creation is Good
Std: CCC 339-341
Materials: Creation leaves, markers, Bibles
Tasks: Genesis timeline reading. Stewardship discussion (taking care of animals/earth). Create "Creation Gratitude Leaf" for class display.
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Grade 3 • Week 2
Curriculum Kickoff Planner
Friday
Day 5 of Academic Instruction
Teacher: ___________________
Room: 3A
Date: September _____
Reflection & SEL Collaboration
8:00–9:00 Math
Big Ideas Math • Lesson 1.5: Round to Nearest Hundred
Std: CCSS.Math.3.NBT.A.1
Materials: Journal p. 21-24, Rounding Bingo cards
Tasks: Practice rounding values up to 1,000 using place value logic and midpoint parameters. Consolidated practice: "Rounding Bingo" game.
9:00–10:00 Wonders
Wonders • Day 5: Weekly Assessment & Spelling Test
Std: CCSS.ELA-RL.3.1, L.3.2
Materials: Assessments, spelling paper
Tasks: Administer the Wonders Week 1 selection-read test and short vowel spelling assessment. Independent classroom reading block following.
10:00–10:30
Recess + Snack • End-of-week active recess break.
10:30–11:15 S. Studies
Social Studies Weekly • Neighborhood Map Project
Std: NCSS Theme 3
Materials: Grid drawing sheets, colored markers
Tasks: Hands-on project. Students apply map keys, symbols, compass directions, and grid layouts to design an imaginary town map.
11:15–12:00 Science
TCI Science • Lesson 1 Assessment & Review
Std: NGSS 3-LS4-3
Materials: TCI Unit 1 Assessment sheets, journals
Tasks: Complete TCI Unit 1 Lesson 1 check. Journal entry: write 3 things learned about environmental ecosystems and organism survival.
12:00–12:30
Lunch • Final lunch period routine of Week 2.
12:30–1:00 Religion/SEL
Friendzy SEL • Unit 1: We Need Each Other
Std: Friendzy Core Framework
Materials: Friendzy Workbook, circle rug space
Tasks: Introduce "Better Together" concept. Circle activity: "Human Knot" cooperative task to model trust, supportive peers, and communication.
1:00–1:30 Pack Up
Reflection, Jobs & Dismissal
Complete weekly class job handover (cleaning desks, stacking resources, bookshelf alignment). Run whole-class verbal "weekly wins" sharing during final pack up.
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