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Preview of Lesson Plan Templates Editable Daily Teacher Planner Digital Resources Summer

Lesson Plan Templates Editable Daily Teacher Planner Digital Resources Summer

Created by
StudentSavvy
These plan templates are editable in both Google Docs and Microsoft Word, designed to minimize prep time.Editable Lesson Planning Templates designed for ALL SUBJECTS in Google Docs and Microsoft Word. Includes BOTH In-Depth Daily Lesson Plan & Weekly Lesson Plan TemplatesEditable Sections in Single Day Lesson Plan Template Include:Lesson TitleUnit FocusSubjectDatesGrade LevelLesson DurationContent StandardsLearning ObjectivesGoals of LessonEssential QuestionsMaterials RequiredVocabularyModif
Preview of Build a Boat STEM Challenge featuring a Budget Activity

Build a Boat STEM Challenge featuring a Budget Activity

This is a STEM challenge you must try! Students build a boat and test its ability to float. This activity also includes using a budget to "purchase" materials. It's a STEM project your students will love!➡️ Click here to save 20% on this STEM resource in a bundle of 3 projects.What is the Challenge?Students will design and build a boat! Using simple supplies you probably already have on hand, students choose which materials they wish to use. To make this even more challenging students have a sp
Preview of What is a Fraction? Introduction to Fractions Packet, 4th Grade Fraction Review

What is a Fraction? Introduction to Fractions Packet, 4th Grade Fraction Review

What is a fraction anyway? Looking for an introduction to fractions that builds true understanding?  Then this 4th Grade Fraction Review Packet is for you! This 8-page, common core aligned introduction to fractions is sure to build a foundational understanding that will set your students up for success for the rest of the year and beyond!  Best of all, this “What is a Fraction?” packet requires NO PREP! Just print and teach!This Introduction to Fractions lesson includes: ✅ Scripted Instructiona
Preview of Introduction to Fractions PowerPoint Identifying Beginning Fractions Vocabulary

Introduction to Fractions PowerPoint Identifying Beginning Fractions Vocabulary

Created by
Sherri Miller
Looking for an engaging and interactive way to introduce fractions to your students? This fun math lesson is perfect for introducing fraction vocabulary and the basic skills for beginning fractions of a whole and fractions of a set. Use the PowerPoint presentation to teach students what a fraction means, how to read fractions and how to write fractions. This NO PREP PowerPoint presentation is easy to use! Just project on your screen and present to your students as they follow along. Students can
Preview of Math Interactive Notebook 4th Grade Geometry

Math Interactive Notebook 4th Grade Geometry

What are Interactive Math Notebooks?Interactive math notebooks are teaching pages used to introduce and teach math concepts and skills. Each set of notebook pages includes definitions, explanations, rules, and algorithms that may be needed to address each standard. Practice problems are included to be used for guided practice. Once completed, these pages serve as a great reference tool for students to refer back throughout the year.  How do I use them with my students?Notebook pages can be used
Preview of Elapsed Time PowerPoint Lesson with Practice Exercises

Elapsed Time PowerPoint Lesson with Practice Exercises

Created by
Deb Hanson
Are you searching for a step-by-step PowerPoint that can be used to introduce time measurement conversions and elapsed time to your students in a way that will grab their attention? You've come to the right place! Use this 65-slide PowerPoint over multiple days to teach your students how to convert time measurements with and without remainders and how to calculate elapsed time using a number line and benchmark times. This PowerPoint contains so many practice opportunities!PowerPoints filled with
Preview of Graphs PowerPoint and Notes: Pictographs, Scaled Bar Graphs, Line Plots

Graphs PowerPoint and Notes: Pictographs, Scaled Bar Graphs, Line Plots

Created by
Deb Hanson
Are you searching for a step-by-step PowerPoint that can be used to introduce graphing concepts to your students in a way that will grab their attention? You've come to the right place! Teach third and fourth-grade students about graphing concepts with this 70-slide PowerPoint lesson. Students will have many opportunities to draw and interpret the various types of graphs. It includes frequency tables, picture graphs, pictographs, scaled picture graphs, scaled bar graphs, and line plots. Use his
Preview of Introduction to Multiplication Strategies PowerPoint Lesson

Introduction to Multiplication Strategies PowerPoint Lesson

Created by
Deb Hanson
Are you searching for a step-by-step PowerPoint that can be used to introduce multiplication strategies to your students in a way that will grab their attention? You've come to the right place! This 49-slide PowerPoint begins by presenting a scenario in which multiplication needs to be used to buy carnival tickets. Also, a multiplication equation is labeled with factors and product. Then, four common multiplication strategies are introduced: equal groups, arrays, repeated addition, and skip cou
Preview of Place Value PowerPoint Lesson with Practice Exercises for 3rd grade

Place Value PowerPoint Lesson with Practice Exercises for 3rd grade

Created by
Deb Hanson
Are you looking for an organized PowerPoint to use to introduce your students to third-grade place value concepts? If so, this highly-interactive 74-slide PowerPoint may be exactly what you are looking for! It includes digits from the ONES column to the THOUSANDS column. This PowerPoint can be broken down and used over the course of 5 days. Each section includes many practice problems.It addresses the following skills:→ Models→ Place Value Charts (ones to thousands)→ Standard Form, Word Form, an
Preview of Introduction to Division Strategies PowerPoint Lesson with Practice Exercises

Introduction to Division Strategies PowerPoint Lesson with Practice Exercises

Created by
Deb Hanson
Are you searching for a step-by-step PowerPoint that can be used to introduce division strategies to your students in a way that will grab their attention? You've come to the right place! This 31-slide PowerPoint begins by presenting a scenario in which division needs to be used to divide candy into equal groups. Also, division terms are presented and equations are labeled with dividend, divisor, and quotient. Then, four common division strategies are introduced: equal groups, arrays, repeated s
Preview of Build a Monster Valentine Bag - A Valentines Day Math Activity

Build a Monster Valentine Bag - A Valentines Day Math Activity

Created by
Briana Beverly
Printable and Digital Valentines Math - Valentines Mailbox ActivityValentine's Day is just around the corner, and I'm sure your kiddos are already asking you about making their valentines mailboxes!! Why not tie in some math standards while your students design their mailbox?! Let them have fun while practicing adding and subtracting money!This pack is differentiated so you can meet the needs of all of your students! There are two different menus of monster parts - they look identical except for
Preview of Three-Digit Subtraction: Open Number Line Strategy

Three-Digit Subtraction: Open Number Line Strategy

Created by
Brandy Shoemaker
"Jump! Hop! Step!" is an open number line strategy for subtracting three-digit numbers. Supports Common Core standards 2.NBT.5 and 3.NBT.2, subtraction within 1000 based on place value strategies.***Check out the PREVIEW and thumbnails for a detailed view of the strategy!***This strategy requires students to first draw an open number line ending in the first number of the equation, then expand the second number into hundreds, tens, and ones to determine the number of jumps (hundreds), hops (ten
Preview of STEM Activities Games Challenges End of the Year STEAM Coding Pinball Foosball

STEM Activities Games Challenges End of the Year STEAM Coding Pinball Foosball

Created by
StudentSavvy
STEM Gamers - Games ChallengesPerfect challenges for students who love technology and games! This resource has science, technology, engineering, and measurement activities to do with your upper elementary kids that will really enhance their learning! This resource is part of the STEM / STEAM All Year Long Curriculum Bundle – 28 Challenges!There are 3 Game-related STEM Challenges in this pack. Each STEM Challenge has detailed directions, photo examples, a list of materials needed, a prediction se
Preview of Multiplication on a Number Line Fact Fluency Practice & Learning Multiples Chart

Multiplication on a Number Line Fact Fluency Practice & Learning Multiples Chart

Do your upper grades students need help learning their multiplication facts? These multiplication number lines are a great way to practice multiplication fact fluency, repeated addition, and multiples with your students. The hands-on aspect of this resource makes it fun and engaging for students to interact with!What's Included:24 What Equation is Represented on the Number Line Cards24 Fill in the Missing Multiples on the Number Line Cards2 Recording Sheets2 Answer KeysMultiples Number Line Refe
Preview of Rounding Using a Number Line PowerPoint: Rounding to the Nearest 10 and 100

Rounding Using a Number Line PowerPoint: Rounding to the Nearest 10 and 100

Created by
Deb Hanson
Are you searching for a step-by-step PowerPoint that can be used to introduce rounding numbers to your students in a way that will grab their attention? You've come to the right place! This highly-interactive PowerPoint uses number lines and ninjas. Numbers either get kicked UP to the larger end of the number line, or numbers get kicked DOWN to the smaller end of the number line. So many practice opportunities are included!PowerPoints filled with visuals are ideal for teaching new content to stu
Preview of 3rd Grade Math Review Easter Egg Hunt

3rd Grade Math Review Easter Egg Hunt

Looking for a math Easter egg hunt for your 3rd-grade classroom? This 3rd grade math review Easter egg hunt is the perfect 3rd grade math Easter activity! It is Common Core aligned and covers most of the 3rd grade math standards.This math Easter egg hunt activity includes:30 small rectangles, each with a different 3rd-grade math question. Student Answer SheetTeacher Answer KeyA plain version to use year-round for ANY type of reviewEDITABLE version to use for ANY subject or grade levelSimply fill
Preview of Points, Lines, Line Segments, Rays and Angles LESSON

Points, Lines, Line Segments, Rays and Angles LESSON

Looking for a lesson to teach Points, Rays, Lines, Line Segments, and Angles? This file includes: a PowerPoint Lesson to share with your students, a graphic organizer for them to take notes on, and an exit ticket to demonstrate understanding of the lesson. The PowerPoint is NOT EDITABLE, but includes 15 colorful slides. The lesson includes: Lesson Objective on EVERY SLIDE, Preview of the lesson, definitions and examples, problem solving, analyzing, real world application, and closure. At t
Preview of Outdoor Learning Activity - Measurement Scavenger Hunt - Spring Math Earth Day

Outdoor Learning Activity - Measurement Scavenger Hunt - Spring Math Earth Day

This complete Outdoor Education Activity is a perfect Spring or Earth Day activity and contains everything you need to complete this engaging outdoor math and measurement activity. This is a great way to take learning outside, and is perfect for the Reggio Emilia or nature based classroom!Have your students head outside, hunt for, estimate, and measure a variety of items using standard and non-standard units of measure.✅The preview video gives an overview of Outdoor Learning Activities designed
Preview of Area and Perimeter Activities and Lessons

Area and Perimeter Activities and Lessons

This set of five area and perimeter activities can help solidify your students’ understanding of area and perimeter in creative and engaging ways. These fun activities are all in alignment with the expectations for area and perimeter in the Common Core and other rigorous math standards for grades 3-4. How do I use them?I use these as a supplement for my textbook—and a replacement for some of the llow-level, fill-in-the-blank area and perimeter worksheets. Students love the hands-on, meaningfu
Preview of Area of Composite Figures (3.6D) Guided and Independent Practice, Intervention

Area of Composite Figures (3.6D) Guided and Independent Practice, Intervention

This resource provides all the components your students need to practice finding the area of composite figures. This can often be a challenging skill to explain and teach to students, but with an engaging karate theme, your students will love it! This resource includes three parts:Part 1: Guided Practice (small group intervention or reteaching)Part 2: Independent or Partner Practice (task cards)Part 3: Quick-check assessmentStandards addressed:TEKS 3.6(D) decompose composite figures formed by re
Preview of 3rd Grade Multiplication Equal Groups Arrays Worksheets Activities 3.OA.1

3rd Grade Multiplication Equal Groups Arrays Worksheets Activities 3.OA.1

Make teaching basic multiplication fun with this 3rd grade hands-on math unit! Your students will learn about all about the basics of multiplication includingrepeated addition, arrays, and equal groups, and writing these as a multiplication equation.This 3rd grade multiplication math unit covers standard 3.OA.1 and many other state standards.✏️What's included in this basic multiplication unit:✏️Unit overview that shows which lesson is being taught each dayVocabulary and Definition Cards that hel
Preview of Bubble Gum Fun! (Math, Writing, & Reading)

Bubble Gum Fun! (Math, Writing, & Reading)

Take a break from the normal routine and curriculum and have fun with a day filled with bubble gum! My students aren't allowed to have gum in school, so a day of learning that involves gum gets the kids SO excited they would never know they're actually learning! Included are TONS of reading, math, and writing activities. Feel free to do all one one day or break it up throughout the week! Can be adapted for all grades! Included: Page 3: Class Graph- “Can You Blow a Bubble?” (To be displayed
Preview of Three-Digit Addition: Open Number Line Strategy

Three-Digit Addition: Open Number Line Strategy

Created by
Brandy Shoemaker
"Jump! Hop! Step!" Open number line strategy for adding three-digit numbers. Supports Common Core standards 2.NBT.5 and 3.NBT.2, addition within 1000 based on place value strategies. ***Check out the PREVIEW and thumbnails for a detailed view of the strategy!*** This strategy requires students to first draw an open number line beginning in the first number of the equation, then expand the second number into hundreds, tens, and ones to determine the number of jumps (hundreds), hops (tens) and
Preview of 3rd Grade 2D and 3D Shapes - Geometry TEKS 3.6A 3.6B 3.6E

3rd Grade 2D and 3D Shapes - Geometry TEKS 3.6A 3.6B 3.6E

Created by
Marvel Math
This No Prep Notebook thoroughly covers sorting and classifying two and three dimensional shapes based on attributes, naming quadrilaterals and decomposing shapes into parts of an equal area that is a fraction of the original shape. To help you make the most of your class time, there is no cutting or gluing needed! Simply print and hole punch and this notebook is ready for you to teach! Use the pages for focused whole class or small group guided math lessons while also helping students build th
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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.