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3rd grade math thematic unit plans for Easel Activities and for special education

Preview of Giraffes Can't Dance Book Companion Activities Speech and Language Therapy

Giraffes Can't Dance Book Companion Activities Speech and Language Therapy

Created by
Speech Sprouts
Speech therapy jungle style! Language and articulation activities perfect for zoo themes too. Packed with story comprehension activities, yes/no and wh questions, multiple meanings, synonyms, antonyms, and more. This set includes ready-to-go activities for a variety of levels from PK to early elementary so you can use one wonderful storybook across your caseload!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~➤SKILLS TARGETED:• Phonological Awareness- rhyme, syllable counting, initial sound
Preview of Hygiene Life Skills Unit for Special Education Resource - Life Skills Unit

Hygiene Life Skills Unit for Special Education Resource - Life Skills Unit

Make teaching hygiene fun with these engaging, hands-on, and visually supported activities! This set includes resources to help you integrate reading, writing, and vocabulary into your life skills lessons. Materials are already leveled and include visual supports to help you easily differentiate and meet the needs of your students without extra work. ***HUGE savings by buying the Life Skills Unit BUNDLE***WHO IS IT FOR?Students who need hands-on practiceClassrooms with students on different leve
Preview of FUNCTIONAL MATH Dining Out Menus

FUNCTIONAL MATH Dining Out Menus

Created by
Adaptive Tasks
Dining Out Menu Math is a set of 4 menus each with an addition worksheet. Also included is a worksheet of questions answered from all 4 menus. To add a dramatic play experience for serving and paying for meals, please check out these menus in color version each with real images of food seen in each menu: Mexican Restaurant Dining Out Activity Italian Restaurant Dining Out Activity Seafood Restaurant Dining Out Activity Rise and Shine Breakfast Dining Out Activity **************************
Preview of Super Social Skills

Super Social Skills

Learn social skills like superheroes!Lessons include:⭐️Safe⭐️Respectful⭐️Responsible⭐️Understanding Feelings⭐️Asking About Other People⭐️Thinking About Other People⭐️Problem Solving⭐️Learning ExpressionsLessons for each topic may include:✰ Poster – discuss and display this poster throughout the lesson for easy visual reference.✰ Social story – read through the story together with students and discuss. ✰ Power Card – students, teachers, and aides can keep these cards with them in class and transi
Preview of Second Grade Social Studies-Common Core Economics Unit

Second Grade Social Studies-Common Core Economics Unit

This is an economics unit for second grade that is aligned with Second Grade Common Core Social Studies Standard E.1.1-1.6. This unit includes almost everything you need to teach this standard. There are lesson plans for you, a student book, a study guide, a test, a take home project with a parent letter, a wallet and money and a classroom game. This is a 10 day unit.
Preview of Playing Games Sportsmanship Activities Social Story Social Skills

Playing Games Sportsmanship Activities Social Story Social Skills

Playing games involves valuable social and sportsmanship skills. This packet includes a social story and activities to teach your students how not to be a sore loser and a variety of other pertinent social skills. This comprehensive packet teaches multiple social rules involved in playing board games, games on electronics, video games and outdoor games. This packet is geared for K-5 and the teaching story uses actual photographs of students in elementary school. All of the activities are ti
Preview of Magical Social Skills

Magical Social Skills

Learn Social Skills the magical way!This 73 page download can be used as individual activities or as a mini-curriculum to help students with social skill needs! AND the whole unit costs less than the clip art alone!Included in the download are:-Consider the Thoughts of Others (with Poster, Social Story, Power Card, Worksheet, Fill in the blank and card game activity with 28 cards) -Solve Problems (with Poster, Social Story, Power Card, Worksheet, and Card game with 32 cards) -Understand Tone of
Preview of From Head to Toe Communication and Comprehension Supports for Special Education

From Head to Toe Communication and Comprehension Supports for Special Education

This collection includes color and black & white versions of picture-based reading and communication activities, IEP goal ideas, and corresponding progress monitoring sheets for From Head to Toe by Eric Carle *Book not included* Do you love teaching literacy using picture books but have students who are nonreaders or reading significantly below grade level? This collection of communication and comprehension supports are the perfect book companions to make it easier to differentiate popular p
Preview of Green Eggs and Ham Communication and Comprehension Supports for Special Ed

Green Eggs and Ham Communication and Comprehension Supports for Special Ed

Do you love teaching literacy using picture books but have students who are nonreaders or reading significantly below grade level? This collection of communication and comprehension supports are the perfect book companions to make it easier to differentiate popular picture books to meet the diverse needs of your students! Includes printables, Easel activities, IEP goal ideas, and progress monitoring sheets for Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss. *Book not included* Who is it for?Elementary students
Preview of Third Grade Common Core Math 3.OA.9 and 3.NBT.3- Add. and Multp. Patterns

Third Grade Common Core Math 3.OA.9 and 3.NBT.3- Add. and Multp. Patterns

This is a complete 13 day math unit to teach Third Grade Common Core Math Standards 3.OA.9 and 3.NBT.3- Addition and Multiplication Patterns and finding the product of a whole number and a multiple of 10. In this unit, students will learn to complete one and two step patterns in addition and one step patterns in multiplication. Students will also learn to complete missing numbers in an input/output box. Finally, students will learn to use base 10 blocks and number lines to find the product o
Preview of Occupational Therapy Back to School End of Year or Summer Camping Activities

Occupational Therapy Back to School End of Year or Summer Camping Activities

Created by
CreativeCOTA LLC
Transform your classroom into a lively camping ground with this comprehensive camping unit bundle. Whether you're planning for back-to-school, end-of-year celebrations, or summer school themes, these 38 themed worksheets/activities cater to various grades and learning needs. Dive into a cross-curricular camping adventure that seamlessly integrates math, literacy, writing, and fine motor skills. Includes activities that would be a great addition to classroom morning work or an early finishers bin
Preview of Poppleton in Winter Companion Pack (+ BOOM Cards!)

Poppleton in Winter Companion Pack (+ BOOM Cards!)

Created by
Miss B SLP
This is a companion pack to Poppleton in Winter, by Cynthia Rylant. Who can resist that adorable pig? This 20 page companion pack is perfect for targeting comprehension, story elements, and higher level comprehension skills based on the Common Core Standards! This companion pack now includes Boom Cards™️, which are great for teletherapy and distance learning!Includes: -Character Description: Students should fill in the bubble map with character traits. For an extra challenge, students can write
Preview of Castle Architect- An Area and Perimeter Project

Castle Architect- An Area and Perimeter Project

Created by
Morsel Tidbits
Become a castle architect and calculate the area and perimeter of a castle model in 3 stages. Students measure, label, and calculate the area and perimeter on floor plans for the keep and measure to calculate area for each castle wall before finally building the castle model.The model is based on a stone keep castle with a stone keep in the middle surrounded by a curtain wall for protection. Note: The Castle Model is included with the Castle Architect Project. No need to buy the separate model a
Preview of September Math & Reading Basic Skills Worksheets for Special Ed

September Math & Reading Basic Skills Worksheets for Special Ed

Prepping for your special education classroom can be simple and fast with these math and reading basic skills worksheets. This resource includes over 50 different worksheets to address a variety of skills. Teachers can simply “print and go” or create individual math or reading workbooks for every student. Students can practice basic skills during small group centers, one-on-one instruction, independent time, or at home with these worksheets. Students will also enjoy the fun, thematic graphics an
Preview of Third Grade Common Core Math 3.OA.5,6 and 7- Multiplication/Division Strategies

Third Grade Common Core Math 3.OA.5,6 and 7- Multiplication/Division Strategies

This is a 12 day unit to teach 3rd Grade Common Core Math Standards 3.OA.5, 6 and 7-Different strategies for Multiplication. Students will write multiplication sentences for arrays using the commutative property, decompose a one and two digit factor to solve a multiplication problem (distributive property), solve multiplication problems with 3 one-digit factors using the associative property, solve division problems by finding the unknown factor in a multiplication problem, write fact families
Preview of Rock Cycle Set

Rock Cycle Set

Created by
Adaptive Tasks
Rock Cycle is a bundle of products to use when introducing the rock cycle process.This bundle begins with a story about the rock cycle along with image of how the process works, and the layers of the Earth. Worksheets include cloze reading, labeling and word scramble.For independent tasks there is a rock cycle file folder, rocks file folder, and a cut and paste rock classification activity. Also a coloring page.Included is a poster showing the rock cycle, the Earth Layers, and rocks belonging to
Preview of When Sophie Gets Angry Communication and Comprehension Supports for Special Ed

When Sophie Gets Angry Communication and Comprehension Supports for Special Ed

Do you love teaching literacy using picture books but have students who are nonreaders or reading significantly below grade level? This collection of communication and comprehension supports are the perfect book companions to make it easier to differentiate popular picture books to meet the diverse needs of your students! Includes printables, Easel activities, IEP goal ideas, and progress monitoring sheets for When Sophie Gets Angry... Really, Really Angry by Molly Bang *Book not included* Who i
Preview of The Snowy Day Communication and Comprehension Supports for Special Education

The Snowy Day Communication and Comprehension Supports for Special Education

Do you love teaching literacy using picture books but have students who are nonreaders or reading significantly below grade level? This collection of communication and comprehension supports are the perfect book companions to make it easier to differentiate popular picture books to meet the diverse needs of your students! Includes printables, Easel activities, IEP goal ideas, and progress monitoring sheets for The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats. *Book not included* Who is it for?Elementary student
Preview of Third Grade Common Core Math 3.MD 1 Elapsed Time

Third Grade Common Core Math 3.MD 1 Elapsed Time

This is a complete unit to teach Third Grade Common Core Math Standard 3.MD.1 Solving Elapsed Time Word Problems. This is a 12 day unit that includes lesson plans, a student book, student homework and student tests. This unit has almost everything you need to teach this standard. You will need individual student clocks for lesson 1. Lesson 1 teaches how to tell time to the minute. Lessons 2-8 teach students how to solve elapsed time word problems using hours, 5 minutes and minutes. Lessons
Preview of If You Give a Pig a Party Read Aloud Book Study Companion Reading Comprehension

If You Give a Pig a Party Read Aloud Book Study Companion Reading Comprehension

If You Give a Pig a Party Read Aloud Book Study Companion Comprehension Packet with activities including quiz, sequencing, vocabulary, writing, and more, based on the book by Laura Numeroff (book not included). This 45-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below . Worksheets include lined paper for easy handwriting practice: 45 Pages Total Include:1. TABLE OF CONTENTS2. 10 Comprehension short-answer questions 3. * * c
Preview of The Jacket I Wear In The Snow Communication and Comprehension Supports

The Jacket I Wear In The Snow Communication and Comprehension Supports

Do you love teaching literacy using picture books but have students who are nonreaders or reading significantly below grade level? This collection of communication and comprehension supports are the perfect book companions to make it easier to differentiate popular picture books to meet the diverse needs of your students! Includes printables, Easel activities, IEP goal ideas, and progress monitoring sheets for The Jacket I Wear in the Snow by Shirley Neitzel. *Book not included*Who is it for?Ele
Preview of Happy Valentine's Day Mouse Communication and Comprehension Supports for SpEd

Happy Valentine's Day Mouse Communication and Comprehension Supports for SpEd

Do you love teaching literacy using picture books but have students who are nonreaders or reading significantly below grade level? This collection of communication and comprehension supports are the perfect book companions to make it easier to differentiate popular picture books to meet the diverse needs of your students! Includes printables, Easel activities, IEP goal ideas, and progress monitoring sheets for Happy Valentine's Day, Mouse! from the If You Give a Mouse a Cookie series by Laura Nu
Preview of FREEBIE /R/ Artic Christmas and December Holiday sentences - no prep worksheet

FREEBIE /R/ Artic Christmas and December Holiday sentences - no prep worksheet

Free page from my 10-page articulation and language Christmas/December Holiday thematic unit sentence worksheets (just $3 in my TPT store!). No fuss or cover pages - black and white printer friendly, or project it on your board! I let my students use paint dots or highlighters on printouts to find their target sounds or the grammar mistake, or to check off the sentence once they have read it with their good speech. There are simple instructions at the bottom of each page for at-home carryover pr
Preview of Pirate Arrays Treasure Hunt: Write the Room

Pirate Arrays Treasure Hunt: Write the Room

Created by
Morsel Tidbits
Review arrays in an interactive classroom treasure hunt! 19 pirate themed question clues will have students practicing knowledge of arrays while unlocking a secret message. The final clue leads the young pirates to you, their captain, in hopes of earning treasure.Arrays Questions Scope:♦ identifying the correct array from equations♦ writing equations for a given array♦ drawing arrays for an equation♦ splitting larger arrays into smaller arrays♦ identifying errors in a pictured arrayIncludes:♦ 19
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Importance of learning math skills in 3rd grade

It's no secret that mathematics is a foundational subject for students to learn. Since it forms the basis for many other subjects — like science, engineering, and technology — it's essential that kids develop strong math skills from a young age as it makes them more likely to succeed in other courses in the future.

Benefits of learning 3rd grade math

Learning math in 3rd grade has many benefits. It helps students:

  • Begin to develop problem-solving, logical reasoning, and critical-thinking skills
  • Grow their understanding of numbers and basic operations
  • Understand how math is used in real-life situations

By ensuring that children have a solid foundation, teachers can help set them up for future success

The key concepts for 3rd grade math

Third grade math is an essential component of a child's education, as students will build upon these concepts and skills in subsequent grades. Third grade math covers a wide range of topics, from basic arithmetic to more complex concepts like fractions.

Addition and Subtraction

In 3rd grade, children are expected to build upon and practice the knowledge they learned in the 1st and 2nd grades about addition and subtraction. As 3rd graders, they'll focus on learning how to add and subtract two and three digit numbers.

Multiplication and Division

In 3rd grade, students will start to learn how to multiply and divide numbers up to 100, and begin to learn about the relationship between multiplication and division.

Fractions

Children in 3rd grade will also learn about fractions including how to compare, order, and add and subtract fractions with like denominators.

Geometry

In 3rd grade, students will learn about two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes, and be taught how to solve for a shape's perimeter, area, and/or volume. They'll also learn to identify lines of symmetry in shapes and understand basic transformations like reflection and rotation.

Measurement and Data

Measurement and data are another key concept students will explore in 3rd grade. They'll learn to measure the length, weight, and volume of objects using inches, pounds, and gallons. They'll also learn to interpret and create basic graphs and charts.

Common challenges students face in 3rd grade math

This grade can be challenging for some students. Common challenges include:

  • Difficulty understanding basic math facts
  • Trouble with memorizing multiplication tables
  • Difficulty with word problems
  • Lack of confidence in math abilities

How to find 3rd grade math resources

Educators can save time preparing math lessons with resources created by experienced teachers. Simply search the TPT marketplace for "3rd grade math," and filter by grade level, price, and/or resource type to find print and digital materials that've been proven to work in classrooms around the country. No matter what you’re teaching, there are plenty of math worksheets, lessons, and activities sold by Sellers on TPT that are tailored to meet your students' skill levels.

Frequently asked questions

What types of math resources are available on TPT?

There are many different types of math worksheets, lessons, and activities sold by Sellers on TPT. Some popular math worksheets and resources can be found on topics like: addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, place value, geometry, measurement, fractions, and much more.

What are some good resources for practicing 3rd grade math?

Websites like TPT offer free and paid resources for practicing 3rd grade math.

Why is 3rd grade math important?

Math in 3rd is important because students learn the foundational knowledge they need for future academic success. Additionally, they'll learn the key concepts and skills that are necessary for solving more complex math problems in the future.

What are some common challenges in 3rd grade math?

Common challenges in 3rd grade math include difficulty with basic math facts, struggles with word problems, trouble with memorization, and lack of confidence in math abilities.

How can teachers effectively teach 3rd grade math?

Teachers can effectively teach 3rd graders by providing plenty of opportunities for practice, encouraging student collaboration, making teaching math fun and engaging, and providing regular feedback and recognition.

What are some key concepts taught in 3rd grade math?

Some key concepts taught to 3rd grade students include multiplication and division, fractions, geometry, measurement, and data.

How can I help my students overcome math anxiety?

You can help students overcome math anxiety by providing a supportive and positive environment, breaking down math concepts into manageable chunks, and using real-world examples.

What should I do if my child is struggling with a specific math concept?

If your child is struggling with a specific math concept, you can provide extra support and resources such as worksheets, tutoring, or online educational tools.

Sometimes, visual aids like charts, graphs, and manipulatives can help children understand abstract concepts better. The use of visuals can help explain math concepts to kids and better engage them in their learning.

How can I make math fun for students?

Children learn best when they're engaged! Sprinkle a little fun into your math lessons by using games, videos, puzzles, and real-life scenarios. If a child in your class seems to find math boring or uninteresting, you can also try connecting it to their interests or hobbies.