Third Grade At a Glance Below are a few of the exciting experiences that await your third-grader in Langley’s Lower School: • Music classes in which students learn to play the recorder, with opportunities to perform in the Lower School winter and spring concerts • Leadership opportunities expand as students may be elected to serve as advisors to the head of school
The Langley School’s Arc of Development recognizes that the steepest part of a child’s development comes early, and that while every child’s path is unique, there are predictable cognitive, emotional, and social milestones. With this model, our students receive age-appropriate, inquiry-based instruction.
• “State fair” event in which students creatively display their independent research of the 50 states • Grade-level, on-stage performance that integrates a variety of disciplines with technology and the arts • Service learning projects that encourage leadership and a greater awareness of the world
Learning in Action “As part of their study of the 50 states, each student researches a state. But rather than limit their research to books and websites, students write letters to local newspapers across the country, asking residents to send items and information to help them learn more. The hundreds of packages we receive give our students a unique perspective and understanding of their state’s history and culture.” -Grade 3 Teacher “Students learn the basics of coding while creating an interactive map to share with their peers. After defining significant and interesting facts about U.S. regions, students use their coding knowledge to embed those facts into a mapping program through text explanations, questions, or voice recordings.” -STEAM Teacher “During their museum project in art, third-graders expand their artistic skills, problem solving, and creative thinking through inquiry while focusing on the art of design. While creating their own miniature museums, complete with detailed wall art and sculptures, students gain a new perspective as they learn to see museums not just as visitors, but as artists, curators, and docents.” -Art Teacher