Third Grade is an exciting time in a Meadowbrook student's life. Children learn to become independent thinkers and to take responsibility for their learning. At the same time, students are encouraged to take part in many group activities, to gain an understanding of what it means to be a "team player".

One of the highlights of the Third Grade curriculum is the relationship that is formed between our students and the residents of a local adult community named Redeemer Village. Each child forms a special bond with one of the residents, as they recite poetry, take part in crafts and play games during their monthly visits. In between visits, children often send cards and letters to their "buddies" in order to maintain their relationships. Everyone involved exchange in the friendship and the learning that takes place.

Third Grade is full of activities that utilize learning outside of the classroom. Throughout the year we take many trips to enhance our unit of study. We travel to Pennsbury Manor to visit the home of William Penn, founder of Pennsylvania. We venture to the city of Philadelphia as well, during our Pennsylvania unit. During our study of Native Americans, we travel to Peace Valley Nature Center in order to take a firsthand look at how the native Lenape tribe lived. We sit in a wigwam, learn the Lenape methods of hunting and learn to play games of skill that Lenape children often played.

During our reading of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the children learn how chocolate is produced, the history behind it, and participate in many hands-on activities including a tour of a local chocolate factory.

Third Grade is a special time in a Meadowbrook student's life in which learning is not restricted to the book, but is made to come alive. We believe that learning should be a time for children to interact, to question and to enjoy!