By third grade, many kids have mastered the art of reading. Experts often describe this as the year when students switch from the learning-to-read phase to the reading-to-learn stage. As you enter into this exciting time with your third-grader, check out these top 3rd grade homeschool curriculum book ideas.
1. Nonfiction Fun: Fossil by Fossil
When kids’ nonfiction texts match their current reading level, they’ll understand the content. Most third graders have a Lexile level between 520L and 820L. Fossil by Fossil by Sara Levine has a Lexile measure of 650L — just right for third graders!
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2. Abridged Classics: Tales from Shakespeare
Third-grade students are ready to meet classic stories in abridged versions that are rewritten just for children. Very popular amongst Charlotte Mason homeschoolers is Charles and Mary Lamb’s Tales from Shakespeare, which allows students to ease into the storylines without stumbling over the iambic pentameter.
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3. History Exploration: Stories of Great Americans for Little Americans
Since third graders are ready to embrace reading for information, this is a great age to expand their history knowledge. Stories of Great Americans for Little Americans by Edward Eggleston introduces children to American history with 52 mini-sketches that introduce them to the foundational people of our nation from all avenues of life, including explorers, artists, scientists, heroes, founding fathers, and even people like them.
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4. Read Aloud: Henry Huggins
Your third grader will still appreciate reading a story aloud with Mom or Dad. Consider taking turns so that you read one paragraph and your student reads the next. Beloved for many years, Beverly Cleary’s stories abound on bookshelves across the country, with Henry Huggins topping the charts for kids of all ages…especially dog-lovers.
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With LightSail, your third graders can build their spelling, vocabulary, and comprehension skills as they dive into these top book choices. Plus, with LightSail’s kid-friendly chat and gamification features, they’ll be motivated to stay engaged with books all school year long.
Posted on 8.Aug.21 in Book Recommendations
