🎯 Learning Objectives -
Grade 3
💬 English & Communication
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Correct the English Pronunciation to international accent.
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Read simple 3–4 letter words and short sentences in English.
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Answer basic questions in English (e.g. "What is your name?", "Where do you live?").
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Name 20 common animals, 20 fruits, and 20 daily objects in English.
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Write all English alphabets (capital and small letters) clearly with correct spacing.
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Draw tally marks (lines) to track and count items entering or leaving a room.
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Compare names of friends and numbers to identify starting letters, ending letters, longest names, and shortest names.
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Classify daily objects into two groups (such as things that need electricity/current vs. things that do not).
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Collect simple classroom information (such as classmates' hairstyles) and write it down in a frequency table.
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Identify and name five basic 3D shapes (cube, cuboid, cylinder, cone, sphere) in classroom and household objects.
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Count and record the number of faces, corners, and edges on 3D shapes.
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Classify shapes based on whether they have flat faces, curved faces, or both.
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Verify that the opposite numbers on a standard playing die always add up to 7.
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Describe the position of shapes in a composite model using words like 'on top', 'under', 'between', or 'next to'.
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Construct simple wireframe models of cubes and cuboids using clay/dough and sticks.
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Estimate and count objects up to 200 by making groups of 10.
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Construct numbers up to 200 using matchstick bundles (hundreds, tens, and single sticks).
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Read and write numbers up to 200 in digits, words, and expanded form (like 100 + 40 + 5).
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Locate numbers up to 200 on a number line and perform skip-counting jumps of 2s, 5s, 10s, and 20s.
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Represent and decode 3-digit numbers using body beats (claps for 100s, snaps for 10s, pats for 1s).
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Find combinations of two numbers that add up to exactly 100.
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Perform addition and subtraction of 2-digit numbers using tens frames, bead strings, and matchstick bundles.
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Solve subtraction problems to find hidden parts when the total is known.
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Construct addition and subtraction fact families from a given set of three numbers (like 5, 7, and 12).
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Add and subtract numbers on a 1-100 grid by moving up/down for tens and left/right for ones.
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Solve and fill a 3x3 magic square so that every row, column, and diagonal sums up to 15.
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Draw simple box diagrams to solve word problems about combining or comparing quantities.
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Estimate whether a given sum or difference is more than or less than 100 without doing complete calculations.
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Draw shapes and rangoli patterns on a dot grid using straight and curved lines.
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Trace faces of 3D objects (like matchboxes) on paper to identify the 2D shapes (rectangles, squares) they make.
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Identify and compare the properties of squares and rectangles (number of sides, corners, side lengths).
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Measure and classify corners in the classroom into square corners, less than square corners, and more than square corners.
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Find the center of a paper circle by folding it in half multiple times.
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Assemble 5-piece and 7-piece tangram puzzle shapes to construct custom designs.
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Count the number of missing squares in a torn grid layout.
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Divide a polygon into three triangles by drawing one or two straight lines inside it.
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Count, read, and write 3-digit numbers up to 800 using Dienes blocks, sweet trays, and matchstick bundles.
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Locate 3-digit numbers on a number line and find their distance to the nearest hundred.
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Navigate a coordinate-like apartment grid by shifting row (+/- 10) and column (+/- 1) numbers.
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Compare and sort 3-digit numbers in ascending and descending order using comparison symbols (> and <).
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Form all possible 3-digit numbers from three digit cards with and without repetition, and identify the greatest and smallest.
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Verify the 'Four Lock' word-length pattern by writing number names and counting their letters.
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Solve multiplication problems as repeated addition of equal groups (like calculating craft materials needed for multiple Rakhis).
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Arrange objects in grid arrays and write multiplication sentences (like 3 rows of 3 is 3 x 3 = 9).
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Construct multiplication tables up to 10 by skip-counting on number tracks and using stick-intersection grids.
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Demonstrate that adding corresponding rows of the 2-times and 3-times tables makes the 5-times table.
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Perform equal sharing and equal grouping (division) by distributing objects onto plates or drawing diagrams.
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Divide larger numbers by repeatedly subtracting groups of a fixed size (repeated subtraction).
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Calculate currency exchanges, finding the number of ₹50, ₹20, or ₹10 notes that equal a ₹500 note.
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Identify whether a shape is divided into equal parts ('fair shares') or unequal parts.
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Divide square and rectangular paper sheets into halves and quarters using vertical, horizontal, and diagonal folds.
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Identify, shade, and represent fractions—halves (1/2), quarters (1/4), and three-quarters (3/4)—of 2D shapes and circles.
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Calculate halves and quarters of discrete collections (such as finding that a quarter of 8 birds is 2 birds).
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Demonstrate the relationship between halves and doubles (such as if 6 is half of 12, then 12 is double of 6).
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Solve 'Guess Who I Am' number riddles using clues about halves and doubles.
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Construct a whole circle or square by assembling fractional cards (halves and quarters).
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Compose, decompose, and represent 3-digit numbers up to 1000 using hundreds-sacks, tens-bundles, and single ones.
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Locate large numbers (500 to 1000) on a number line and find their closest tens, fifties, and hundreds.
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Calculate the number of addition or subtraction steps needed to reach target numbers on a number line.
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Construct 2-digit and 3-digit numbers from a given set of digits (like 3 and 8) and sort them from smallest to largest.
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Identify special number classes including palindromic numbers (like 353) and twin/triplet digit numbers (like 11 or 222).
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Decode numbers written in the ancient Sanskrit Bhutasankhya (Word Numerals) code system (e.g., Moon = 1, Eyes = 2).
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Measure and compare the length of classroom objects using handspans, footsteps, and paper strings, and explain why results differ.
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Measure lengths indirectly using an intermediate tool like a thread or string (e.g. comparing a table size to a doorway width).
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Construct a 1-metre measuring rope and fold it to find half-metre (50 cm) and quarter-metre (25 cm) lengths.
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Estimate and measure distances (like jumping distances) in metres, half-metres, and quarter-metres.
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Classify heights of objects or classmates as more than, less than, or equal to 1 metre.
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Verify body proportion relationships (such as forearm length matching foot length, or height matching arm span).
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Compare the capacity (volume) of different containers indirectly by pouring liquids into identical glasses and ranking the liquid levels.
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Construct a 1-litre measuring bottle and use it to classify containers as holding more than, less than, or exactly 1 litre.
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Demonstrate capacity relationships: verify that 2 half-litre cups equal 1 litre and 4 quarter-litre cups equal 1 litre.
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Weigh everyday objects on a toy pan-balance using non-standard units (such as coins or sand-filled matchboxes).
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Compare and rank weights of household items relative to standard weights (1 kg, 1/2 kg, and 1/4 kg).
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Solve the 3-ball weight puzzle to find a single heavier ball out of three using a pan-balance only once.
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Sort three colored balls from lightest to heaviest using only comparison results on a pan-balance.
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Solve 3-digit addition and subtraction problems with regrouping (carrying and borrowing) using Dienes blocks and number lines.
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Represent addition and subtraction equations using rectangular box diagrams (bar models) to solve word problems.
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Compare the historical barter system (trading goods directly) with money-based trade.
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Calculate transaction changes and daily earnings using play money notes (₹100, ₹10, and ₹1).
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Estimate sums and differences of 3-digit numbers by rounding them to the nearest hundred.
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Construct 3-digit numbers from cards to get the maximum sum or minimum difference.
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Read calendars to find days of the week, count specific days (like Sundays), and calculate date intervals.
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Identify constant time units (months, days per month) and variable time units (leap years, shifting weekdays).
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Calculate ages and age gaps of family members using subtraction today and in the past.
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Interpret information from a birth certificate to find birthdates, ages in months, and registration time gaps.
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Read and draw times (including quarter past and half past) on analog clocks and calculate duration in minutes.
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Sort and categorize everyday activities by their duration (minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, or years).
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Construct a simple DIY sand clock (hourglass timer) using plastic bottles.
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Fold paper sheets and trace shapes to identify lines of symmetry and symmetrical vs. asymmetrical objects.
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Identify mirror images and place objects or counters at matching mirror points across a symmetry line.
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Assemble geometric tiles (triangles, hexagons, squares) to cover a flat surface with no gaps and no overlaps (tessellation).
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Interpret map symbols, keys, and legends to locate coordinates and points of interest.
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Follow color-coded lane paths and write step-by-step directions to navigate a map layout.
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Identify and compare family structures (nuclear, extended) and list relationship terms (like maternal aunt as 'Mausi').
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Describe the roles and cooperative duties of family members in daily household chores.
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Demonstrate personal care skills (like buttoning a shirt or tying shoelaces) independently.
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Describe and write rules for showing kindness to pets and local street animals.
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Assemble natural rangoli designs on the floor using only fallen dry leaves and flower petals.
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Create a travel checklist of necessary items to pack for a group outing or trip.
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Identify and list road safety guidelines and rules for riding public buses.
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Describe ways to support and assist elderly family members during travel.
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Trace routes, identify landmarks, and find directions on a simple neighborhood map.
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Identify community helpers (such as firefighters, police, volunteers) and list their safety duties.
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Sort waste and wash hands using soap before eating at a public event.
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Demonstrate transport safety rules as a bus passenger, cyclist, or pedestrian.
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Identify and draw common road safety signs (like School Ahead, No Parking, Speed Breaker).
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Document seasonal changes in spring, including sunshine levels, grass growth, and leaf buds.
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Match regional spring festivals (Phool Dei, Vishu, Sarhul) to their local flowers, foods, and customs.
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Match Indian national and regional festivals to their traditional foods (such as Bihu to Pitha or Holi to Gujiya).
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Draw map symbols and signs to represent locations in a school (such as Library, Toilet, Playground).
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Classify local plants into Trees, Shrubs, Herbs, Grasses, Climbers, and Creepers based on their stems.
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Label the main parts of a plant (roots, stem, leaves, flower, fruit, seed) and describe their duties.
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Identify different aromatic leaves (such as tulsi, coriander, mint) by their smell with eyes closed.
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Identify different fruits solely by their smell from a distance while blindfolded.
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Create paper bark rubbings using crayons to compare tree trunk textures.
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Describe how insects, birds, and animals utilize plants and tree hollows for food and shelter.
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Measure and compare texture, dampness, and smell of plant soil and dry barren soil.
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Identify how monsoon rains cause earthworms to emerge and seeds to sprout.
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Identify bird calls and describe how cupping hands behind the ears improves hearing direction.
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Sequence the metamorphosis of a butterfly (caterpillar, cocoon, butterfly) on a timeline.
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Classify household animals as invited pets/livestock or uninvited pests (such as lizards, ants, spiders).
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Identify animal and insect limb counts to group them (2 legs, 4 legs, 6 legs, 8 legs).
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Describe how animals help plants (such as seed dispersal by monkeys or squirrels).
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Observe and test ant food preferences by placing sweet, fried, and boiled foods in a line.
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Explain how migratory birds (like Grey Wagtails) travel seasonally to escape cold climates.
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Identify weather signs (dark clouds, humidity, cool winds) that predict rainfall.
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Trace the domestic water path from natural sources to household gravity taps.
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Classify water vessels by their material (clay, copper, brass, steel, plastic) and list their local names.
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Propose and practice two ways to reuse household wastewater (such as using vegetable wash-water for plants).
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Construct and set up a shallow birdbath (less than 10 cm deep) with perching stones.
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Identify foods belonging to the six traditional tastes (sweet, sour, bitter, salty, spicy, astringent).
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Explain the nutritional benefits of a balanced diet (grains, pulses, vegetables, fruits, nuts) using a runner's recovery story.
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Identify seasonal foods and hydrating beverages typical of summer vs. winter.
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Classify kitchen plants by their edible parts: roots (carrots), stems (potatoes), leaves (spinach), and seeds (pulses).
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Identify key kitchen ingredients (salt and water) that do not come from plants or animals.
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Deconstruct recipes (like lassi or kheer) to identify plant-sourced vs. animal-sourced ingredients.
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Create and execute a daily personal hygiene checklist (brushing, bathing, handwashing, nail trimming).
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Contrast modern hygiene products with traditional Indian alternatives (such as datun twigs or reetha soapnuts).
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Construct an eco-friendly citrus household cleaner using orange/lemon peels and vinegar.
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Measure physical changes (breathing rate, heart rate) before and after animal-movement exercises.
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Classify play environments as safe (parks, schoolyards) or unsafe (roads, construction sites, roofs).
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Construct a 24-hour daily routine pie chart divided into 24 equal hourly slices.
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Classify everyday classroom objects by their materials (wood, metal, glass, plastic, clay) and raw sources.
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Classify materials as transparent, translucent, or opaque based on how light passes through them.
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Identify physical properties of metals (hardness, coldness, shininess, ringing sound).
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Test and record sounds made by tapping a spoon against different materials (wood, metal, plastic, glass).
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Categorize common matters into solids, liquids, and gases based on their flow properties.
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Differentiate between natural living/non-living things and artificial man-made objects.
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Sequence the steps of the traditional pottery process (kneading, wheel throwing, sun drying, kiln baking).
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Sieve soil and mix water to prepare clay dough, and mold it into simple sun-dried shapes.
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Identify and apply repeating geometric and color patterns from nature to decorate drawings.
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Test the sturdiness of staggered (overlapping) brick patterns vs. straight grid-aligned patterns using matchboxes.
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Describe the safety protocols and protective gear (helmets, vests, boots) used on construction sites.
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Compare how mud houses provide natural thermal insulation compared to concrete buildings.
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Classify garbage items into Green bins (biodegradable/composting waste) and Blue bins (recyclable dry waste).
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Propose cotton/metal alternatives to replace single-use plastic household items.
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Demonstrate reuse strategies (like using single-sided printed paper for math or old newspapers for gift wrapping).
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Construct a paper bag out of old newspapers without using scissors or glue.
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Describe safety steps for disposing of sharp waste (wrapping broken glass/needles in cloth/paper) to protect workers.
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Design a plan for a zero-waste event using reusable or leaf plates.
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Share toys and study materials with classmates cooperatively.
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Say polite greetings and thank you/sorry to guests and teachers.
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Form a circle or line quickly when instructed by the teacher.
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Work in groups of 3 to complete a simple coloring or drawing project.
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Identify the keyboard, mouse, monitor, and CPU of a computer.
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Click on an icon on the screen accurately using a mouse.
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Find letters of their name on the keyboard.
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Use a simple drawing app (like Paint) to draw a shape and color it.
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Use simple voice-to-text AI or a voice assistant to ask a question and listen to the answer.
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Read simple 3-4 letter Malayalam words fluently.
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Write all Malayalam alphabets clearly with correct stroke order.
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Name 20 common household items and relationships in Malayalam.
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Identify and repeat common Hindi greeting words.
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Understand simple commands in Hindi (like "aao", "baitho").
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Count up to 20 in Hindi correctly.