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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 There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed A Turkey Math & Literacy Unit!

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed A Turkey Math & Literacy Unit!

Who doesn’t love the little old lady?? My students love the books and I bet yours do too! Celebrate Thanksgiving with this simple, no prep unit!!This set has 25 NO prep pages and is aligned to Common Core Standards. It includes:• Sequencing and retelling activity for "There was an Old Lady who swallowed a Turkey"• There was an old lady who swallowed a Turkey color by number page• My favorite part of the story writing • Old Lady Turkey Comprehension questions• Describe the old lady • Sequencing
Preview of Economics Unit for 3rd & 4th Grade - Scarcity, Opportunity Cost, & Budgets

Economics Unit for 3rd & 4th Grade - Scarcity, Opportunity Cost, & Budgets

Do you want your students to master all the economics terms and standards in 3rd and 4th grade? Well this hands-on PBL unit to teach economics covers many different concepts through a real life project. After learning vocabulary your students will go through a project that will teach them all about economics. This is not an explicit teaching product, but a project based learning product.This Unit Covers1. Scarcity2. Opportunity Costs3. Producers and Consumers4. Budgets5. Market PlacesWhy will th
Preview of Self-Contained Editable Pacing Guide Curriculum Map for Long Term Planning

Self-Contained Editable Pacing Guide Curriculum Map for Long Term Planning

This resource includes an editable self contained elementary teacher pacing guide for the any school year. This editable pacing guide, curriculum map, and long term guide has everything you need to create your own pacing guide by typing over mine, or using an included blank one while using my 5th grade one as inspiration.This resource is 100% editable in PowerPoint. You will need a computer with PowerPoint to use this resource. In this resource you will have access to:PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE PREVIEW
Preview of Math Project-Based Learning: Addition and Subtraction Within 1,000 | 3rd Grade

Math Project-Based Learning: Addition and Subtraction Within 1,000 | 3rd Grade

This 5-day project-based math resource applies math concepts in a real-world scenario to teach students about concepts of addition and subtraction within 1,000. In this 5-day unit, students will apply adding and subtracting concepts to design and open a bed and breakfast. This basic computation addition and subtraction math project is engaging and authentic. Plus, it's available as both a digital and print resource.This project-based math resource covers concepts of adding and subtracting and is
Preview of Make Your Own Ice Cream Truck (End of the Year Project, Math Common Core)

Make Your Own Ice Cream Truck (End of the Year Project, Math Common Core)

In this fun end of the year math project students will practice adding and subtracting, writing and solving story problems, money, making and analyzing a bar graph, and opinion writing. This project also includes many economic concepts and requires students to make their own decisions. This is an 8 day unit, but it could easily take a full 2 weeks. It is a great way to keep kids engaged at the end of the year and for students to show what they know! Who doesn't love ice cream trucks! Secon
Preview of Print and Go Sub Packet for Clark the Shark

Print and Go Sub Packet for Clark the Shark

Created by
Stephany Dillon
Are you looking for some quick and easy last minute activities or sub plans? This packet is for you! These easy to use printables are great for last minute sub plans. Just print, copy and go! All you need is this packet and the book "Clark the Shark" and you will have a complete day’s worth of plans. Plan ahead and be prepared or print at the last minute... these printables will be a lifesaver! Included in This Packet Page 4- Graphic Organizer Cheat Sheet for Subs (Saves you time on dire
Preview of Print and Go Sub Packet for How I Became a Pirate

Print and Go Sub Packet for How I Became a Pirate

Created by
Stephany Dillon
Are you looking for some quick and easy last minute activities or sub plans? This packet is for you! These easy to use printables are great for last minute sub plans. Just print, copy and go! All you need is this packet and the book "How I Became a Pirate" and you will have a complete day’s worth of plans. Plan ahead and be prepared or print at the last minute... these printables will be a lifesaver! Included in This Packet Page 4: Graphic Organizer Cheat Sheet for Subs (Saves you time o
Preview of STEM: Spring Easter - Jelly Bean Tower - Engineering, Integrated Math & Writing

STEM: Spring Easter - Jelly Bean Tower - Engineering, Integrated Math & Writing

Your team has been given a challenge...Build the tallest FREE-STANDING structure you can with 25 jelly beans and 25 toothpicks. Walk through the ENGINEERING DESIGN PROCESS and utilize INTEGRATED MATH & WRITING. Ask, Imagine, Plan, Build, Improve, and HAVE FUN! Materials: Only 25 jelly beans and 25 toothpicks needed for each team. REMEMBER TO LEAVE ME RATINGS & FEEDBACK : ) I love hearing from you. **************************************************** CUSTOMER TIPS Do you know th
Preview of Print and Go Sub Plans for Miss Nelson is Missing

Print and Go Sub Plans for Miss Nelson is Missing

Created by
Stephany Dillon
Are you looking for some quick and easy last minute activities or sub plans? This packet is for you! These easy to use printables are great for last minute sub plans. Just print, copy and go! All you need is this packet and the book “Miss Nelson is Missing” and you will have a complete day’s worth of plans. Plan ahead and be prepared or print at the last minute... these printables will be a lifesaver! Included in This Packet Page 4- Graphic Organizer Cheat Sheet for Subs (Saves you time on
Preview of Beginning Fractions - Halves, Thirds and Fourths - 45 No Prep Worksheets

Beginning Fractions - Halves, Thirds and Fourths - 45 No Prep Worksheets

Created by
Laura Bizjak
*PLEASE RATE!* You'll love this packet of worksheets to teach fractions. 45 great worksheets that are NO PREP and can be used to assess your students! There's a variety of worksheets that students will enjoy completing. I used this with a Grade 1/2 class, so there are worksheets that are easy, and worksheets that are more difficult. Some worksheets are easier and can be used with Kindergarten and some worksheets are more difficult and can be used with Grade 3. Here’s an overview of the wo
Preview of Print and Go Sub Packet for Secret Pizza Party

Print and Go Sub Packet for Secret Pizza Party

Created by
Stephany Dillon
Are you looking for some quick and easy last minute activities or sub plans? This packet is for you! These easy to use printables are great for last minute sub plans. Just print, copy and go! All you need is this packet and the book "Secret Pizza Party" and you will have a complete day’s worth of plans. Plan ahead and be prepared or print at the last minute... these printables will be a lifesaver! Included in This Packet Page 4: Graphic Organizer Cheat Sheet for Subs (Saves you time on d
Preview of Math Project-Based Learning: Draw Picture Graphs & Bar Graphs | Data | 3rd Grade

Math Project-Based Learning: Draw Picture Graphs & Bar Graphs | Data | 3rd Grade

This 5-day project-based math resource applies math concepts in a real-world scenario to teach students about drawing scaled picture graphs and scaled bar graphs. In this 5-day unit, students will apply graphing concepts to create scaled picture and bar graphs and answer questions about the data in the graphs. This graphing math project is engaging and authentic. Plus, it's available as both a digital and print resource.This project-based math resource covers concepts of rounding and is aligned
Preview of Skip Counting Game / Skip Count Board Game Math Count by 2s 5s 10s 1-12

Skip Counting Game / Skip Count Board Game Math Count by 2s 5s 10s 1-12

Help build your student's number sense with these fun board games.Prepare your young ones for multiplication with these board games that cover numbers 1-12.x12 Board Game sheets***Need a dice and board piece***Dice Games
Preview of Math Project-Based Learning: Geometry & Quadrilaterals | 3rd Grade

Math Project-Based Learning: Geometry & Quadrilaterals | 3rd Grade

This 5-day project-based math resource applies math concepts in a real-world scenario to teach students about concepts of geometry, including quadrilaterals, parallel sides, and equal angles. In this 5-day unit, students will learn about the attributes of shapes and then use that understanding to design a floor plan for their school. This math project is engaging and authentic. Plus, it's available as both a digital and print resource.This project-based math resource is aligned with the followin
Preview of Math Project-Based Learning: Properties of Multiplication | 3.OA.B.5 | 3rd Grade

Math Project-Based Learning: Properties of Multiplication | 3.OA.B.5 | 3rd Grade

This 5-day project-based math resource applies math concepts in a real-world scenario to teach students about the properties of multiplication, including the associative property, distributive property, and commutative property. In this 5-day unit, students will learn about and apply the properties of multiplication as they create and design cookies for a class cookie decorating contest. This multiplication math project is engaging and authentic. Plus, it's available as both a digital and print
Preview of Mystery of Multiplication: Repeated Addition, Groups, and Arrays

Mystery of Multiplication: Repeated Addition, Groups, and Arrays

This 40 page packet has everything you need to teach students about the meaning of multiplication. It has lessons that take students through the four meanings of multiplication: 1. Groups 2. Arrays 3. Repeated Addition 4. Skip Counting. It includes lesson plans, printables, graphic organizers, student notes, an student newspaper activity, answer keys, a scavenger hunt, an assessment, and much more. It goes perfectly with my Meaning of Multiplication PowerPoint presentation. See how I use both
Preview of Math Project-Based Learning: Two-Step Word Problems, Unknown Quantities | 3rd

Math Project-Based Learning: Two-Step Word Problems, Unknown Quantities | 3rd

This 5-day project-based math resource applies math concepts in a real-world scenario to teach students about solving two-step word problems with unknown quantities. In this 5-day unit, students will solve multi-step word problems including all four operations (adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing) to figure out information that they need in order to open their bookstore. This multi-step word problem math project is engaging and authentic. Plus, it's available as both a digital and pri
Preview of All About Apples!

All About Apples!

Created by
Stephany Dillon
This unit is jam packed FULL of apple activities and perfect for fall! At over 130 pages, this unit will keep your students engaged and ready to learn about apples. Included in this packet are: Pages 4: Apple Book List Pages 5-6: KWL anchor chart headers and graphic organizer. Pages 7-8: Schema anchor chart headers and graphic organizer. Pages 9-11: Can/Have/Are anchor chart headers and graphic organizer. Page 12-13: Life Cycle Anchor Chart printables, Full page life cycle poster, life c
Preview of Place Value Bubble Gum Craftivity- Thousands, Hundreds, Tens, Ones

Place Value Bubble Gum Craftivity- Thousands, Hundreds, Tens, Ones

Place Value CraftivityReviewing place value, rounding, and writing numbers with your students? This fun Bubble Gum themed craftivity is the perfect way to wrap up a place value unit!Here's What's Included: (B&W Templates)+ Bubble Gum Machine Template+ Thousands, Hundreds, Tens, and Ones Template with options to add 100, subtract 100, add 1,000, and subtract 1,000+ Thousands, Hundreds, Tens, and Ones Template with options to round to the nearest thousand and nearest hundred.+ Hundreds, Tens,
Preview of Diving into Division: Sharing, Making Equal Groups, Repeated Subtraction

Diving into Division: Sharing, Making Equal Groups, Repeated Subtraction

This 38 page packet has everything you need to teach students about the meaning of division. It has lessons that take students through the four meanings of division: 1. Sharing into Groups 2. Making Equal Groups 3. Repeated Subtraction 4. Relationship Between Mulitplication and Division It includes lesson plans, printables, graphic organizers, student notes, an student art activity, answer keys, a set of division fact practice, an assessment, and much more. It goes perfectly with my Meaning o
Preview of There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves Math & ELA Activity Set

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves Math & ELA Activity Set

Who doesn’t love the little old lady?? My students love the books and I bet yours do too! This set has 30 page packet is NO prep and is aligned to Common Core Standards. It includes: • Sequencing and retelling activity • There was an old lady who swallowed some leaves color by number page • Rhyming page • My favorite part of the story writing • Comprehension questions • Describe the old lady • Long and short vowel sorting • ABC order • Birthday graphing • Addition practice • Vocabulary practi
Preview of Telling Time Unit with Five lessons - Digital analog and elapsed time - Editable

Telling Time Unit with Five lessons - Digital analog and elapsed time - Editable

Time Unit - This is my editable MS Word version. Through this unit the student will be able to understand how to tell time to the hour, half-hour, and quarter- hour. They will demonstrate telling time and applying appropriate vocabulary to their daily activities. They will apply the skill of telling time in the classroom, at school, and at home. This unit is an integrated unit: the first two lessons are vocabulary lessons introducing the related vocabulary. The remaining three lessons are m
Preview of Financial Literacy: Fixed and Variable Expenses STAAR Aligned

Financial Literacy: Fixed and Variable Expenses STAAR Aligned

Tons of resources to teach Fixed and Variable Expenses!! This set includes: - Two 8.5x11 posters for Fixed Expenses and Variable Expenses - Foldable - Fixed and Variable Expense Sort - Two REAL LIFE scenarios that have students sorting fixed expenses from variable expenses, solving for expense totals and justifying how they know they are fixed/variable expenses Aligns to new TEXAS TEKS for Financial Literacy!!
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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.