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Free 3rd grade math songs for Microsoft Word

Preview of Math Poems To Practice Multiplication Facts

Math Poems To Practice Multiplication Facts

Created by
FunThinkLearn
These poems can be used with students in grades K-8 to highlight and enhance learning on a variety of math topics. I believe that children learn best through various modes of learning. These poems will be great to use as an overview for what you will be studying or as a review of previously learned concepts. Poems can be chanted or sung. I have tried to create poems that can be sung to almost any children's song. You don't have to be musical to use these songs! Just willing to look at math in
Preview of Doubles Song / Doubling Rhyme / Multiplication / Two Times Table

Doubles Song / Doubling Rhyme / Multiplication / Two Times Table

I wrote this rhyme to help second and third-graders memorize their doubles facts. While they often could double 1-5 with ease, they tended to get mixed up with the products of 6, 7, 8 and 9 when multiplied by two. After "singing" this enough times, I could hear my students whispering the lines to themselves when doing computations! Eventually, as with anything that we memorize, they needed to refer to the rhyme less and less, and eventually it was committed to memory. I recommend writing it out
Preview of The Pi Song

The Pi Song

Quick and Dirty!! Teach this one to your class in two minutes- seriously-and they will never, ever forget how to find the circumference of a circle, ever again!!! We used this fun and simple little song as a kick-off to our huge Pi-Day celebration last year. This song is sung to the tune of the Farmer in the Dell and teaches the following standards: What is the formula for finding circumference of a circle? What is pi? The Pi Song by Laura Sorochak is licensed under a Creative Commons Attributi
Preview of Twelve Days of Christmas Geometry Lyrics

Twelve Days of Christmas Geometry Lyrics

This fun, well know, holiday melody can give students the practice necessary to instill the required and difficult Geometry vocabulary for late elementary and early middle school. Words such as "Isosceles" and "Perpendicular" are quickly lost by students because they are not used regularly. The repetitive nature of this song, and the fun spirit of the holidays are sure to help students remember this difficult language.
Preview of Halloween Ghostbusters Subtraction Song

Halloween Ghostbusters Subtraction Song

These lyrics teach subtraction regrouping in an engaging way. This can be used alone, or used with my FREE download of the subtraction regrouping story.There is NO audio file for this download- but it is easy to sing over Ghostbusters song, you can play youtube.com and use Ghostbusters karaoke, or sing a cappella to the tune of Ghostbusters.
Preview of Customary Measurement Songs

Customary Measurement Songs

These are songs to help my students remember the Customary Measurements of length, weight, and volume. They are all sung to the tune of "This Old Man" (or the Barney song hehe). I have them in the tables because we put them in our Pocket Conversion Books. My kids love singing the songs and I even get requests!
Preview of Comparing Unlike Fractions

Comparing Unlike Fractions

Created by
Tara Falasco
This is a sheet that I hand out for students to use while comparing unlike fractions. It's a little poem and detailed steps on how to compare the unlike fractions. It helps a lot!
Preview of PSSA Song

PSSA Song

Created by
Kathy Snyder
This song is a grea way to inspire students to do their very best on the PSSA tests each year. It is sung to the tune of the "YMCA" and has received permission and praise from the proper authorities for use in schools. It reinforces good habits and friendly reminders that the students can draw upon for the yearly test.
Preview of Classifying Triangles Song and Activity (w/Music Video)

Classifying Triangles Song and Activity (w/Music Video)

This original song helps students understand how to classify triangles by their angles and sides. The accompanying activity can be used as an interactive notebook page, review, or assessment. There are two places in the video that you can stop and give a quiz. The link to the YouTube video is attached to the lyrics page.
Preview of Classifying Animals Clip Art, Organizer, and Graphs

Classifying Animals Clip Art, Organizer, and Graphs

Created by
Cyndi Veal
This lesson will take 2 to 3 days for the students to complete. It is intended for second graders; the standards meet the Math Common Core and South Carolina Science standards for second grade. The specific standards and indicators are included in the document. Enjoy! :)
Preview of Early Years Treasure Map Maths Coordinates Game

Early Years Treasure Map Maths Coordinates Game

Created by
ClassBerry
Taken from the play script Treasure Island, a pirate themed show/assembly for Early Years children. It comes free as one of the activities included in the show package. You can learn the all the songs for the shows via the Youtube link https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyoZkqvUezw5EAOiZTpZOcw If you would like the backing track without the vocals and all the accompanying teacher notes for the show it can be downloaded as part of the script for Treasure Island, check out the PlayScript and new s
Preview of Measurement Song

Measurement Song

Created by
Busy Bee Belinda
Second and third grade students need to memorize the basic customary units of measure. This song goes to the tune of "The More We Get Together". It helps students learn the following: 12 inches in a foot 36 inches in a yard 3 feet in a yard Fun and helpful!
Preview of The Capacity Song

The Capacity Song

This song teaches students how to remember the units for measuring capacity. It teachers order of the units from smallest to largest, as well as how many of one unit can equal another unit. It is a great suppliment for students who are learning about measuring capacity. This 2 verse song teaches about cups, pints, quarts, and gallons. It's quick, fun, and easy to memorize by following the tune of "Three Blind Mice".
Preview of Halloween Two Step Word Problems

Halloween Two Step Word Problems

Created by
Colie
Halloween themed two step word problems. Students are asked to break the problem into 2 steps on the math graphic organizer. They are asked to show their work.
Preview of Rap/rhyme for evaluatiing algebraic expressions

Rap/rhyme for evaluatiing algebraic expressions

Created by
Tamera Thomas
Having trouble getting your students to understand trading out variables for numbers to get the right answer in algebra! Reinforce evaluating algebraic expressions with this echo and see if it awakes retention!
Preview of Time Time

Time Time

Created by
Denna Vance
This is a song/rap that works very well in helping students remember how many units are in each larger unit of time.
Preview of The Noun Song

The Noun Song

A song aboout singular,plural,common,and proper nouns. It teaches the children the definition of each song. It was written for 2nd through 4th grade. It is to the tune of "The Muffin Man". DeeDee Smith The Noun Song by Deanna Smith is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License.
Preview of Converting Measurement: The Inch Worm Song

Converting Measurement: The Inch Worm Song

Created by
Ashley Watashe
This song was written for a third grade class. We struggle with remembering the exact conversions of measurment. I wrote this song and then we used it the rest of the year. I was thrilled when I was monitoring and seeing them sing to themselves. I couldn't believe the difference just putting it to a funny little tune could be. This song starts with converting inches to feet, feet to yards and yards to miles. Enjoy!
Preview of Money Song

Money Song

Created by
Samantha Gilmer
Money song that includes penny, nickel, dime, and quarter.
Preview of Common Core Math Practice Standards Song

Common Core Math Practice Standards Song

Created by
Sarah Burgess
This is a song we wrote to introduce Elementary Students to the Common Core Mathematical Practice Standards. There is one verse for each standard that included the main ideas and vocabulary from the standard. The song is sung to the tune of "Where is Thumpkin?"
Preview of Place Value Song

Place Value Song

Created by
Gina Tamburrino
I created this song to help my 4th graders learn/review place value. They loved to stomp and clap and the tune is super catchy. I heard them humming this song for the next few weeks and while they took their test!As a disclaimer I'm not here to make money off Queen's song lol. I just want the kids to have fun and learn.
Preview of Fact Family Song

Fact Family Song

Created by
Davis's Dive
I used this to create the video on YouTube. Here is the link to share with kiddos. It's simple, short. I couldn't find one I liked so I made this one. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwpxjiH1Tfk&list=PL9ADTEL_yccqSJawNogLLTs2cbh-S7Wax&index=40
Preview of Songs to Teach Multiples of 6s, 7s, and 8s (with guitar chords!)

Songs to Teach Multiples of 6s, 7s, and 8s (with guitar chords!)

Children seem to have a tough time learning those pesky multiples of 6s, 7s, and 8s. Appeal to a variety of learners by teaching through song! Once students learn these fun songs, they'll be passing their multiplication tests much faster. This download includes EDITABLE lyrics of songs to the tune of well-known songs. The lyrics include guitar chords for any musicians that play. Don't play guitar? No problem! The chords can easily be deleted. Taking the time to integrate music into the c
Preview of The Long Division Song

The Long Division Song

Created by
Music Man Mike
This song was written to help fourth and fifth graders remember the steps to long division. It is meant to be used for whole numbers. The lyrics should be sung to the tune of "This Land is Your Land" by Woody Guthrie. Check out my other songs. I also take requests!This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License.
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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

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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.

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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.