Teaching Third Graders to Build Programs with Code Blocks
When we reach this part of the third grade computer science curriculum, students are usually comfortable with single-purpose scripts. They know how to make a sprite move or play a sound, but they often see those as isolated tasks. Now is the perfect time to introduce... read more
Working Together in Our Nation for Third Grade Social Studies
Teaching the federal system to eight and nine year olds is a challenge. It requires a delicate balance between academic accuracy and the developmental needs of young children who are just starting to grasp the complexities of civic life.If you are planning your social... read more
Teaching 3rd grade math fractions as equal parts
I know we are all looking for ways to make the jump from counting whole items to understanding parts of a whole feel less overwhelming for our students. In 3rd grade math, this transition is arguably the most significant hurdle of the year. If you are prepping your... read more
Teaching 3rd grade computer science with Building Interactive Programs
Third graders need to see that code is more than just static lines of text on a screen.When you start teaching Building Interactive Programs in your 3rd grade computer science block, you are moving away from simple sequence commands and toward the logic that makes... read more