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3rd Grade
Gabbie
Gabbie can work through lessons at her own energetic, fast pace and spend more time on her advanced writing assignments.
Online Third Grade with K12
What sets a K12-powered online third grade program apart? Hands-on activities and freedom to progress at any pace.
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How does online Third Grade work?
THIRD GRADE CURRICULUM
Success Starts Here
A bright future begins with a strong foundation. Regular assessments and teacher support ensure your student masters every concept before advancing.
English Language Arts
Fables, folktales, legends, myths. Exciting new worlds await third graders in their reading and writing workshops, alongside essential lessons in spelling and grammar.
Math
Multiplication, division, and other key topics come to life in K12-powered math lessons. Fun animations and online games mean students look forward to math.
Science
From the life cycle to the water cycle, third-grade science covers all the essentials through hands-on experiments, virtual lab investigations, and interactive lessons.
History & Social Sciences
Bring far-off lands and distant time periods closer to home. Students learn how cultures change, governments form, and societies solve problems in this comprehensive course.
World Languages
World language class transports students to new countries and cultures. Stories, games, and fun immersive activities help vocabulary words and lessons stick.
Art
There are plenty of opportunities for self-expression in online art class, including drawing, painting, and sculpting. Students bring their visions to life while learning about legendary works of art across centuries.
Music
Learning goes beyond the computer screen in third-grade music class. Students sing, dance, and even play the recorder while learning to read and interpret music.
A Day in the Life of an Online Third Grader
Curious how students at K12-powered schools spend their days? Find out how these third graders fit fun with friends, quality family time, and extracurriculars into their flexible online learning schedules.
3rd Grade
Willa
Willa’s school schedule includes live reading and art classes, independent math studies, and the flexibility for dance and chess breaks.
3rd Grade
Jaala
Jaala thrives in a safe environment for her allergies while her military family gets to enjoy smooth transitions wherever they go.
Your Student’s Team
Your child’s success is a community effort.
The Student
Each young learner explores a developmentally appropriate mix of online and hands-on learning activities.
The Parent
You or another responsible adult act as your child’s Learning Coach. Learning Coaches spend about 4-6 hours a day working with teachers and providing student guidance.
The Teacher
Our state-certified teachers build learning plans, monitor progress and attendance, teach live online classes, and hold online help sessions and office hours.
How do I get started?
I’m ready to find a school.
Accredited K12-powered schools are available all over the U.S. Select your state for a list of local options.
I’m ready to enroll.
Simply create a Parent Portal account or log in to your existing account to begin the enrollment process.
*Families do not pay tuition for a student to attend an online public school. Common household items and office supplies like printer ink and paper are not provided. Our enrollment consultants can help address your technological and computer questions and needs. **Courses and course materials vary by school and course.