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3rd grade Autumn math scripts

Preview of Reader's Theatre: The Night Before Thanksgiving

Reader's Theatre: The Night Before Thanksgiving

Created by
Hello Literacy
I'm a huge fan of Reader's Theatre as a collaborative and fun disguised way to practice fluency, oral language, speaking skills and working together in a group. Perfect for a literacy center group activity. I wrote this script as a paired text with The Night Before Thanksgiving by Natasha Wing. There are 5 roles and the script is 4 pages in length. The font is large enough for students to read. There are two versions of the same script included. A printer-friendly version that you can copy in
Preview of Reader's Theatre: The Polar Express

Reader's Theatre: The Polar Express

Created by
Hello Literacy
I'm a huge fan of Reader's Theatre as a collaborative and fun disguised way to practice fluency, oral language, speaking skills and working together in a group. Perfect for a literacy center group activity. I wrote this script as a paired text with The Polar Express. There are 6 roles and the script is 6 pages in length. The font is large enough for students to read. There are two versions of the same script included. A printer-friendly version that you can copy in black, on white or colored
Preview of Reader's Theatre: Stellaluna

Reader's Theatre: Stellaluna

Created by
Hello Literacy
I'm a huge fan of Reader's Theatre as a collaborative and fun disguised way to practice fluency, oral language, speaking skills and working together in a group. Perfect for a literacy center group activity. I wrote this script as a paired text with Stellaluna. There are 6 roles and the script is 6 pages in length. The font is large enough for students to read. There are two versions of the same script included. A printer-friendly version that you can copy in black, on white or colored card stock
Preview of Equivalent Fractions Readers' Theater

Equivalent Fractions Readers' Theater

Created by
Germain Teachers
Are you looking for a fun, quick way to help your students learn math vocabulary or review your fraction unit? My students love this reader's theater script that reinforces vocabulary while also practicing reading fluency. Included in this product are two versions of a readers' theater script focused on fraction vocabulary. Both versions include the following vocabulary: equivalent fractions, numerator, and denominator. The more challenging version also includes simplest form, reduce, and g
Preview of Reader's Theatre: The Paper Bag Princess

Reader's Theatre: The Paper Bag Princess

Created by
Hello Literacy
I'm a huge fan of Reader's Theatre as a collaborative and fun disguised way to practice fluency, oral language, speaking skills and working together in a group. Perfect for a literacy center group activity. I wrote this script as a paired text with The Paper Bag Princess. There are 5 roles and the script is 5 pages in length. The font is large enough for students to read. There are two versions of the same script included. A printer-friendly version that you can copy in black, on white or col
Preview of Reader's Theatre: Where The Wild Things Are

Reader's Theatre: Where The Wild Things Are

Created by
Hello Literacy
I'm a huge fan of Reader's Theatre as a collaborative and fun disguised way to practice fluency, oral language, speaking skills and working together in a group. Perfect for a literacy center group activity. I wrote this script as a paired text with Where The Wild Things Are. There are 4 roles and the script is 3 pages in length. The font is large enough for students to read. There are two versions of the same script included. A printer-friendly version that you can copy in black, on white or
Preview of State Test Prep Boot Camp Skit

State Test Prep Boot Camp Skit

This motivational skit reveals introduces Test Recruits as they make their way through boot camp learning reading and math test strategies with the help of their Skill Sergeant. In the end, all graduate as Test Warriors. The reading and math test strategies are written as military cadence chants (like the Army's Sound Off cadence), and a PPT is included for audience participation. Perfect for testing pep rallies and test motivation!Check out the thumbnails and preview to see several of the caden
Preview of Reader's Theatre: The Day the Crayons Came Home

Reader's Theatre: The Day the Crayons Came Home

Created by
Hello Literacy
I'm a huge fan of Reader's Theatre as a collaborative and fun disguised way to practice fluency, oral language, speaking skills and working together in a group. Perfect for a literacy center group activity. I wrote this script as a paired text with The Day the Crayons Came Home. There are 11 roles and the script is 6 pages in length. This script is different than those in the past because of the number of characters. There are 11 characters instead of the typical 2-6. The lines are also longer
Preview of Math Fairy Tales Reader's Theater Scripts

Math Fairy Tales Reader's Theater Scripts

This pack includes the following reader theater scripts for integrating math content into reading. Content Vocabulary integrated: Angles: Acute, Right, and Obtuse, Lines: Perpendicular, Parallel, Intersecting, Symmetry, ReflectionGoldilocks and the Three Angles: Goldilocks spends the day investigating the home of the Three Angles, until she learns that acute is too small, right is just right, and obtuse is too big for her square angle investigator. 3 pgs.Parallela and her Wicked Stepsisters: Pa
Preview of Reader's Theatre: Tacky the Penguin

Reader's Theatre: Tacky the Penguin

Created by
Hello Literacy
I'm a huge fan of Reader's Theatre as a collaborative and fun disguised way to practice fluency, oral language, speaking skills and working together in a group. Perfect for a literacy center group activity. I wrote this script as a paired text with Tacky the Penguin. There are 4-7 roles and the script is 5 pages in length. The variation in roles can be determined whether you want one child to be the "Hunters" or you want three children to be Hunter 1, Hunter 2, and Hunter 3. The font is large
Preview of Reader's Theatre: Scaredy Squirrel

Reader's Theatre: Scaredy Squirrel

Created by
Hello Literacy
I'm a huge fan of Reader's Theatre as a collaborative and fun disguised way to practice fluency, oral language, speaking skills and working together in a group. Perfect for a literacy center group activity. I wrote this script as a paired text with Scaredy Squirrel, a series on Epic! There are 4 roles and the script is 6 pages in length. The font is large enough for students to read. There are two versions of the same script included. A printer-friendly version that you can copy in black, on w
Preview of Reader's Theatre: The Runaway Pumpkin

Reader's Theatre: The Runaway Pumpkin

Created by
Hello Literacy
I'm a huge fan of Reader's Theatre as a collaborative and fun disguised way to practice fluency, oral language, speaking skills and working together in a group. Perfect for a literacy center group activity. I wrote this script as a paired text with The Runaway Pumpkin. There are 4 roles and the script is 3 pages in length. The font is large enough for students to read. There are two versions of the same script included. A printer-friendly version that you can copy in black, on white or colored c
Preview of Reader's Theatre: Rosie Revere, Engineer

Reader's Theatre: Rosie Revere, Engineer

Created by
Hello Literacy
I'm a huge fan of Reader's Theatre as a collaborative and fun disguised way to practice fluency, oral language, speaking skills and working together in a group. Perfect for a literacy center group activity. I wrote this script as a paired text with Rosie Revere, Engineer. There are 5 roles and the script is 5 pages in length. The font is large enough for students to read. There are two versions of the same script included. A printer-friendly version that you can copy in black, on white or col
Preview of Reader's Theatre: The Rainbow Fish

Reader's Theatre: The Rainbow Fish

Created by
Hello Literacy
I'm a huge fan of Reader's Theatre as a collaborative and fun disguised way to practice fluency, oral language, speaking skills and working together in a group. Perfect for a literacy center group activity. I wrote this script as a paired text with The Rainbow Fish. There are 5 roles and the script is 5 pages in length. The font is large enough for students to read. There are two versions of the same script included. A printer-friendly version that you can copy in black, on white or colored c
Preview of Fall Partner Play, Fluency Activity, Apple Theme Readers Theater

Fall Partner Play, Fluency Activity, Apple Theme Readers Theater

This fall partner play is great for building fluency AND comprehension skills. The Winner Gets the Pie is a partner play for the middle grades about two children who compete to see who can pick the most apples. (Tortoise and the Hare so to speak.) The play includes before, during, and after reading activities for deeper comprehension and additional fluency practice.HOW TEACHERS CAN USE THIS FALL PARTNER PLAY IN THE CLASSROOM:The play is three pages in length and includes two voices. I recommend
Preview of Reader's Theatre: Last Stop On Market Street

Reader's Theatre: Last Stop On Market Street

Created by
Hello Literacy
I'm a huge fan of Reader's Theatre as a collaborative and fun disguised way to practice fluency, oral language, speaking skills and working together in a group. Perfect for a literacy center group activity. I wrote this script as a paired text with Last Stop On Market Street. There are 4 roles and the script is 5 pages in length. The font is large enough for students to read. There are two versions of the same script included. A printer-friendly version that you can copy in black, on white or
Preview of Reader's Theatre: Balloons Over Broadway

Reader's Theatre: Balloons Over Broadway

Created by
Hello Literacy
I'm a huge fan of Reader's Theatre as a collaborative and fun disguised way to practice fluency, oral language, speaking skills and working together in a group. Perfect for a literacy center group activity. I wrote this script as a paired text with Balloons Over Broadway, a series on Epic! There are 5 roles and the script is 6 pages in length. The font is large enough for students to read. There are two versions of the same script included. A printer-friendly version that you can copy in black
Preview of Math Readers' Theater for Word Problems

Math Readers' Theater for Word Problems

This twist on traditional math word problems integrates reading and fluency skills with math skills in a fun, cooperative way. Students can act out the word problems that are in each script and they must decide on the number sentences or equations that express each problem. They can also write their own word problem based on the script that summarizes all the math action. Great for whole group, small group, or tutoring groups. Have some math manipulatives on hand such as play money and color
Preview of Friday the 13th Activity Bundle

Friday the 13th Activity Bundle

Created by
Engagement Guru
These math, writing, and reading activities will have your students engaged in Friday the 13th fun across multiple subjects throughout the day! (Minimal prep! Just do some printing and round up some dice!)Activities Included-Two Friday the 13th themed readers' theater scripts with five parts each-A math game for addition or multiplication fluency with three addends or factors -A writing prompt generator that uses students' names to assign them a crazy Friday the 13th scenario to write about!Hall
Preview of Fall Partner Play, Halloween Partner Play Activity, Fluency Builder

Fall Partner Play, Halloween Partner Play Activity, Fluency Builder

This fall partner play is a wonderful tool for working on fluency and comprehension at the same time. The Great Pumpkin Heist is an original three page partner play perfect for the fall and Halloween. It is intended for use in small groups or for partners during your literacy workstation rotations or with your guided reading groups. You can also use them for tutoring.HOW TO USE FALL PARTNER PLAYS WITH YOUR STUDENTS:Teachers can use these engaging activities as a way to build reading fluency for
Preview of Reader's Theater: Quadrilaterals

Reader's Theater: Quadrilaterals

Reader's Theater: Quadrilaterals We used this reader's theater script to review our study of quadrilaterals. As we practiced, students chose sound effects (s.e.) and gestures (ges) to enhance the theatrical experience. When practicing this reader's theater, students recite the characteristics of squares, rectangles, parallelograms, rhombuses, and trapezoids. Looking for a different reader's theater topic? Check out Rosalind Flynn's TPT site for a multitude of creative scripts! While th
Preview of Math Readers' Theater - Princess and the Pizza

Math Readers' Theater - Princess and the Pizza

Created by
MJcreations
Students LOVE a readers' theater and especially in math class. Math readers' theaters engage and make the understanding of math both fun and easy! Princess and the Pizza is a play on the fairytale Princess and the Pea. The prince is convinced a true princess understands the meaning of equal and what better way to prove you're a princess than a combination of pizza and fractions. Your students are sure to love this readers' script (ideal for small groups). Follow up the script with a partner
Preview of FONTS FOR COMMERCIAL USE - HANDWRITING AND DECORATIVE

FONTS FOR COMMERCIAL USE - HANDWRITING AND DECORATIVE

Created by
Teach2Tell
⭐ Whether you are a seller or a buyer, this 125 bundle of fab fonts will prove to be a fabulous buy! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------✅ This bundle currently features 125 fab fonts. Individual fonts are sold for $1; save over 50% by purchasing this bundle. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------✅ For the six decorative number fonts, remember to just t
Preview of Fairy Tale Math Readers' Theater Bundle

Fairy Tale Math Readers' Theater Bundle

Created by
MJcreations
Your kiddos will love these math lessons as they act out their favorite (modified) fairy tales. Little Red Rounding Hood struggles as she is shopping for her Granny, poor Snow White seems to have a compulsive counting disorder, and that smart pig who built the brick house in your favorite fairy tale, the Three Little Pigs, well your students may find out he wasn't so smart after all! This bundle of three readers' scripts for small groups and the activities that go with them will leave your ki
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Find lessons for 3rd grade math | TPT

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.