Third graders are strengthening their multiplication skills and developing their division skills in math. In writing, the students researched a habitat of their choice and used the information to assist in writing their own versions of “Magic Tree House” stories. In publishing their stories, students have learned editing and revising skills to make their writing better. Students have also begun small reading groups to address individual power goals, strengthening their reading. In social studies, the students just completed a geography unit, exploring similarities and differences of countries around the world.The class is also about to begin a science unit on motion and forces.