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Preview of Bud, Not Buddy Novel Study Unit | Comprehension Questions with Activities & Test

Bud, Not Buddy Novel Study Unit | Comprehension Questions with Activities & Test

This novel study for Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis, contains 148 pages of resources, including comprehension and vocabulary by section, reading response activities, assessments, and more. Focus standards include figurative language, setting, character analysis, theme, and plot.No-prep, predictable, and extremely user-friendly, this literature guide is perfect for whole class, small group, or independent study. ♥You're free to use the printable OR digital version; BOTH are included wi
Preview of Black History Month Reading Comprehension Passages NONFICTION (18)

Black History Month Reading Comprehension Passages NONFICTION (18)

Are you looking for BLACK HISTORY MONTH close reading passages? These eighteen non-fiction text dependent passages are perfect for Black History Month in February! If you're looking for a way to incorporate social studies with reading, and a variety of people, this study is perfect. The passage and the questions are all on one page for easy reference.The passages are rigorous to help meet the Common Core standards. Each passage includes mostly text dependent questions that assess comprehension.
Preview of The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1963 Novel Study Unit | Comprehension & Activities

The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1963 Novel Study Unit | Comprehension & Activities

This novel study for The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963, by Christopher Paul Curtis, contains 127 pages of resources, including comprehension and vocabulary by chapter, reading response activities, assessments, and more.Focus standards include figurative language, theme, character analysis, plot, and setting.No-prep, predictable, and extremely user-friendly, this literature guide is perfect for whole class, small group, or independent study. ♥You're free to use the printable OR digital version;
Preview of Emergency Substitute Lesson Plans: If You Give A Pig A Pancake Unit

Emergency Substitute Lesson Plans: If You Give A Pig A Pancake Unit

Created by
Irene Hines
These easy, no prep substitute plans correlate with the book If You Give A Pig A Pancake by Laura Numeroff. This first, second and third grade unit is 100+ pages of ideas, discussion questions, activities, graphic organizers, worksheets and printables. If You Give A Sub A Plan: If You Give A Pig A Pancake Unit- Perfect For Emergency Substitute Lesson Plans: Reading, Writing, Math, Science and Social Studies All In One Unit!* "If You Give A Sub A Plan" series.... This unit has activities for
Preview of Stephen Curry | LeBron James | Reading Passages Black History Month| Basketball

Stephen Curry | LeBron James | Reading Passages Black History Month| Basketball

Students practice reading the assignment for the day and then complete a quick close reading activity to help strengthen reading comprehension skills. This activity can be used for whole group, guided reading, close reading, homework, etc.....What's Inside? 2020 Updated1 Passage Stephen Curry (Includes Text Features) 1 Questionnaire1 Passage LeBron James (Includes Text Features) 1 Questionnaire1 Vocabulary Page (Blank)1 Context Clues Graphic Organizer1 Compare and Contrast Venn Diagram2 Writing
Preview of Accountable Talk Posters | Academic Language Sentence Stems

Accountable Talk Posters | Academic Language Sentence Stems

Looking for a way to support your student's academic discourse? The Accountable Talk Posters for Academic Language Sentence Stems! This handy set gives students everything they need to participate in deep partner and class discussions through academic discourse with sentence stems.The Accountable Talk Classroom Posters are perfect for ALL students, including English Language Learners, with the use of academic language sentence stems. With clear and concise visuals, these posters provide an excel
Preview of Counting Money Practice Worksheet - Coins and Dollar Bills

Counting Money Practice Worksheet - Coins and Dollar Bills

Created by
4 Little Baers
I created this math counting money worksheet with 11 problems to help my kids count dollars and coins. The amounts fall between $1-$3. This would be a good guided activity during small math groups. It could also be used for seatwork during math centers, homework, morning work, extra practice/remediation, or even a quiz! Check out all of my other money worksheets for the seasons/holidays and non-themed like this one! :)
Preview of Sir Cumference Books Math Extension Lessons - Grades 2-4 - PRINTABLE

Sir Cumference Books Math Extension Lessons - Grades 2-4 - PRINTABLE

Created by
Math Geek Mama
This huge resource includes lessons, games and worksheets to use along with 9 of the Sir Cumference books by Cindy Neuschwander! Math concepts covered in this download:*Measurement of circles and rectangles*Adding, subtracting and rounding large numbers*Exploring 2D and 3D shapes*Calculating area and perimeter*Understanding Euler’s Law*Measuring and classifying angles*Graphing on a coordinate plane*Using and writing algebraic expressions*Analyzing bar graphs and pie charts*Using fractions to rep
Preview of The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1963 | Comprehension Questions and Vocabulary

The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1963 | Comprehension Questions and Vocabulary

This is a 62 page comprehension and vocabulary packet for The Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963, by Christopher Paul Curtis. The student work is organized by every 2 chapters, and is a mix of sequencing, multiple choice, short answer, vocabulary work, and creative activities. Questions have varying levels of rigor and are at all levels of Bloom's Taxonomy.You will find the layout easy to use, student-friendly, and predictable, while at the same time challenging and easy to adapt for all learners. Pe
Preview of Sounder Novel Study Unit | Comprehension Questions with Activities and Tests

Sounder Novel Study Unit | Comprehension Questions with Activities and Tests

This novel study for Sounder, by William H. Armstrong, contains 123 pages of resources, including comprehension and vocabulary by chapter, reading response activities, assessments, and more.FOCUS STANDARDS:ThemePlotCharacter analysisSettingPoint of viewAnd more!No-prep, predictable, and extremely user-friendly, this literature guide is perfect for whole class, small group, or independent study. ♥You're free to use the printable OR digital version; BOTH are included with your purchase!♥Excellent
Preview of African Folktales Read Aloud Activities with A Story A Story Anansi the Spider

African Folktales Read Aloud Activities with A Story A Story Anansi the Spider

Are you looking for the perfect February folktale lesson? This popular folktale from West Africa explains where all of the other Anansi folktales come from. This story retold by author Gail E. Haley makes a great introduction during African American History Month. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE BOOK IS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS PRODUCT.This product is also part of several BUNDLES that can be found here:20% savings Fables and Folktales BUNDLE30% savings Book Extension Activities #1 BUNDLE35% savings Book Extens
Preview of Weight Sorting Worksheet - Ounces, Pounds or Tons?

Weight Sorting Worksheet - Ounces, Pounds or Tons?

Created by
4 Little Baers
I created this sort for my students to practice determining if an object should be weighed using ounces, pounds or tons. Students simply read the words and decide if the item is light and should be measured in ounces, or heavier, and should be weighed in pounds. Really heavy things should be weighed in tons. They then cut, sort and record the words into the correct category. This can be used for morning work, whole group guided practice, small group work, independent practice or an assessment.
Preview of Whoosh!  Lonnie Johnson by Barton 12 Book Extension Activities NO PREP

Whoosh! Lonnie Johnson by Barton 12 Book Extension Activities NO PREP

Inspirational biographical story of inventor, Lonnie Johnson. Lonnie's most popular invention is the super-soaker water gun. From School Library Journal:As a child, Lonnie Johnson was a "tinkerer," or an avid collector of pieces and parts--all things that were considered scrap but that to Johnson were perfectly ripe for new applications. Early projects included rockets, a robot, and a powerful sound system for parties. Johnson's engineering degree took him to NASA, where he worked on the Galileo
Preview of Bessie Coleman Biography Informational Text and Activities Black History Month

Bessie Coleman Biography Informational Text and Activities Black History Month

This ready-to-use biography of Bessie Coleman, the first African American female pilot will spark your kiddos' curiosity. This unit contains a biography with 12 engaging activities to explore the life of this adventurous aviator. Plus it's available in both print and digital versions.WHY YOU NEED THIS BESSIE COLEMAN BIOGRAPHY:Meets needs of all levels of students grades 2-5Engaging activitiesAddresses Critical & Creative ThinkingComprehending Informational TextTHIS CAPTIVATING READY TO USE
Preview of Sounder | Comprehension Questions and Vocabulary by chapter

Sounder | Comprehension Questions and Vocabulary by chapter

This is a 72 page comprehension and vocabulary packet for Sounder, by William H. Armstrong. The student work is organized by every 1-2 chapters, and is a mix of sequencing, multiple choice, short answer, vocabulary work, and creative activities. Questions have varying levels of rigor and are at all levels of Bloom's Taxonomy.You will find the layout easy to use, student-friendly, and predictable, while at the same time challenging and easy to adapt for all learners. Perfect for whole classes, sm
Preview of February Reading Passages | Close Reading Text Evidence | Reading Comprehension

February Reading Passages | Close Reading Text Evidence | Reading Comprehension

The passage and the questions are all on one page for easy reference.Topics include:Comprehension Question types: key details, main idea or topic, word meaning, text structure, authors purpose, and genre.These reading comprehension passages can be found inside the February Math and Literacy (1st grade) Valentines Day Craft (Early Finishers)The questions for each passage varies. These passage cover a variety of nonfiction standards.What's Inside: 1 Fiction 8 Nonfiction PassagesGroundhog DayAbr
Preview of The First Thanksgiving - Booklet & Activities - Low Prep!

The First Thanksgiving - Booklet & Activities - Low Prep!

Happy Turkey Season! You'll love teaching your students about the first Thanksgiving with this Low Prep The First Thanksgiving Booklet and Activities! Every page is interactive! Students can color, reinforce sight words they are learning, and discover why the Pilgrim's celebrated the first Thanksgiving. Included in this product is also a math activity, Thanksgiving word search, and a writing activity where students can express what they are thankful for.This can be used from kindergarten to 3rd
Preview of Black History Month Reading Passages on Nonfiction Text Structures

Black History Month Reading Passages on Nonfiction Text Structures

Easily integrate social studies and reading with these high interest Black History Month Reading Passages. These reading comprehension passages and questions focus on different text structures. Expose your students to a variety of nonfiction text structures with these passages based on African-American history. This bundle includes 5 different resources each focusing on a different nonfiction text structure. A perfect integration resource during Black History Month, when teaching about Great
Preview of Ruby Bridges Biography Study

Ruby Bridges Biography Study

This book study resource was created to accompany the Ruby Bridges biography The Story of Ruby Bridges by Robert Coles. All the activities are designed to help students read for understanding, think, and write critically about the text and its historical time period. This unit is perfect for Black History Month!---The following activities are included:• Vocabulary List (Words and Definitions for Pre-teaching)• Comprehension Strips (12 Questions and Recording Sheets)• Problem and Solution Text
Preview of Martin Luther King Jr. Songs, Poems and Readers Theater- Writing Activities K-5

Martin Luther King Jr. Songs, Poems and Readers Theater- Writing Activities K-5

Created by
Sing Play Create
Martin Luther King Jr. Literacy Songs, Poems, Readers Theater and writing templates and activities to help your students learn about Kindness, Respect and Martin Luther King Jr.Sing the songs using the googles slides presentation and the activities in your literacy centers/stations.Learn through these songs, poems, readers theater and writing activities in your literacy circles, centers and circle time activities.Two Versions for K-2 and 3-5 easily adaptable. Resource Includes:Google Slides Pres
Preview of Weight / Mass Sorting Worksheet - Grams and Kilograms

Weight / Mass Sorting Worksheet - Grams and Kilograms

Created by
4 Little Baers
I created this sort for my students to practice determining if an object should be weighed using grams or kilograms. Students simply read the words and decide if the item is light and should be measured in grams, or heavier, and should be weighed in kilograms. They then cut, sort and record the words into the correct category. This can be used for morning work, whole group guided practice, small group work, independent practice or an assessment. Also check out all of my other Math - Measurem
Preview of The 5 O'Clock Band by Troy Trombone Shorty Andrews 25 Extension Activities

The 5 O'Clock Band by Troy Trombone Shorty Andrews 25 Extension Activities

Follow Shorty as he makes his way through New Orleans looking for his 5 O'Clock Band. He learns much about his hometown and himself as he talks to characters along the way. This is a companion book to Trombone Shorty, the Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King Award winner. I have created 25 book extension activities to go along with this title.Activities Include:Cover PageCover Story Pre-Reading ActivityMaking Connections Before ReadingLet’s Take a Picture Walk (2 Activities)I Wonder… Formulati
Preview of Counting on Katherine by Becker 25 Book Extension Activities NO PREP

Counting on Katherine by Becker 25 Book Extension Activities NO PREP

This picture book biography tells the inspiring story of Katherine Johnson, a brilliant mathematician. This is a perfect book to share in your elementary classroom or school library. This resource includes 25 no prep activities that allow for customizing exactly what your students need and meeting all of your students at their levels. Katherine Johnson was a pioneer of her time. Her work for NASA in the Mercury and Apollo missions was instrumental in the safe flights and returns of our astronaut
Preview of Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut by Barnes 22 Book Extension Activities NO PREP

Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut by Barnes 22 Book Extension Activities NO PREP

2018 Caldecott Honor Book, Newbery Honor Book AND Coretta Scott King Honor Book!The barbershop is where the magic happens. Boys go in as lumps of clay and, with princely robes draped around their shoulders, a dab of cool shaving cream on their foreheads, and a slow, steady cut, they become royalty. That crisp yet subtle line makes boys sharper, more visible, more aware of every great thing that could happen to them when they look good: lesser grades turn into As; girls take notice; even a mother
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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.