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3rd grade math thematic unit plan pdfs for parents

Preview of Beach Day End of the Year Theme Day Activities Countdown to Summer

Beach Day End of the Year Theme Day Activities Countdown to Summer

Pack your beach towels and enjoy a day filled with fun activities. Enjoy the last week of school with this fun end of the year beach theme day. It is filled with literature activities, math fun, word work, crafts, and more! Your students will be so excited to come to school and enjoy this day with you. This would also make great summer camp activities for a week filled of fun.Beach Day Activities Included:Beach Day LetterBeach Day QuestionnaireFiction Activities:If you Ever Want to Bring a Pia
Preview of Summer Review Packet {2nd to 3rd Grade}

Summer Review Packet {2nd to 3rd Grade}

Getting Ready for Third Grade is a summer review packet to help your second grader get ready for third grade! It includes everything your second grader needs to review and maintain over the summer months. All the activities are Common Core Aligned and include the following:Language Arts Activities:Long and short vowel reviewPrefixes and SuffixesPlural NounsSynonyms and AntonymsSentence EditingParts of SpeechCompound WordsFriendly Letter reviewCharacter comparisonsSettingBeginning, Middle and End
Preview of Constellation Cards/Activity

Constellation Cards/Activity

This is a great activity for your youngsters when studying outer space and the solar system! It can be used as a math unit (counting stars), history (the origin of constellations and their importance), or science (constellations in general!).These can also be scaled down and pasted into an interactive notebook or used as matching cards.There are two constellations on each page, for a total of 6 constellations with varying degrees of difficulty. The constellations included are:-The Big Dipper-Leo
Preview of End of Year Review for 3rd & 4th Graders: Bubble Gum Day Activities & Games

End of Year Review for 3rd & 4th Graders: Bubble Gum Day Activities & Games

Created by
ideas by jivey
Celebrate the end of the school year with a Bubble Gum Themed Day for grades 3 and 4 while reinforcing essential skills in reading, writing, and math with this engaging, multi-disciplinary unit.This bubble gum integration unit was created with the intention of having an end-of-the-year review day with 3rd and 4th graders, but it can easily be adapted to fit any time of year!★PRINTABLE AND DIGITAL FORMATS ARE INCLUDED!★⬆️ Please check out the preview for a look at the resource! ⬆️WHAT’S INCLUDED?
Preview of 100th Day of School Activities and Worksheets, No Prep Printables, 70 Pages!

100th Day of School Activities and Worksheets, No Prep Printables, 70 Pages!

Created by
Sheila Melton
Your students have been waiting all year for the 100th day of school! Use these printables and activities to celebrate this special day with them!This resource contains printables and activities to help your students celebrate the 100th Day of School with a variety of ready-to-go printables that will provide meaningful practice and tons of fun for the 100th day! ⭐️ Prep is quick and easy... Ideal for morning work, the writing center, stations, independent practice, small groups, homework, 5-minu
Preview of End of Year & Summer Math Packet - 3rd Grade Review Coloring Activities

End of Year & Summer Math Packet - 3rd Grade Review Coloring Activities

Created by
Live Laugh Math
Need a fun, easy way to review third grade math concepts kids will need to succeed in fourth grade? This summer math review packet works well to review at the end of the year, over the summer, or at the beginning of fourth grade.Many of the color by numbers are self-checking. If the answer is not in the picture, you will know you did something wrong. 10 Math Coloring Activities Included:• Multiply & Divide (18 questions)• Multiply & Divide 2 (12 questions)• Add & Subtract (12 questio
Preview of Native Americans, Native American Tribes Unit for Social Studies

Native Americans, Native American Tribes Unit for Social Studies

This Native Americans unit is filled with vocabulary, history, social studies, reading, and writing activities. This unit will teach your students about different Native American tribes, regions, tools, early homes, and traditions.Start the unit with two sheets on prior knowledge, which will activate their schema and what they're wanting to learn during this Native American unit. Then, you can choose to introduce the vocabulary cards at the beginning of the unit or throughout the unit when you g
Preview of Book Covers | Editable

Book Covers | Editable

Created by
Mrs Edgar
Book Covers:46 book covers as well as a complete editable set (40 pages) to add your own titles to! Instructions to edit are provided!Book covers included are as follows:* Alphabet* Art* Assessments* Daily Writing* Diary Writing* Early Finisher* My Early Finish Book* Economics and Business* English* General* Geography (2 versions)* Grammar and Punctuation* Grammar* Handwriting* HASS (Humanities and Social Sciences)* Health* History and Geography* History * Homework* Inquiry* Integrated Subjects*
Preview of Get Ready for Second Grade - Summer & Back to School Review Packet

Get Ready for Second Grade - Summer & Back to School Review Packet

Get your first graders ready for second grade with this UPDATED 29-page summer literacy and math packet!This resource comes as a .pdf file and a GOOGLE SLIDES digital version! Packed with engaging activities to help students review and get ready for the beginning of the year in August, this packet also includes graphic organizers, writing templates, and Dolch and Fry Sight Word lists for students to review at home! Simply print as a student packet or assign the digital version through GOOGLE SLI
Preview of June Morning Work 1st 2nd Grade Math Facts Fluency Practice Timed Tests

June Morning Work 1st 2nd Grade Math Facts Fluency Practice Timed Tests

Are you looking for a fun and motivating way to help your students master their addition facts? Look no further than this Karate Math Facts Fluency Program for Addition Practice.This program is designed to align with brain research by introducing only a few new facts each day, setting your students up for success. With both written and oral practice at school and home, your students will be on their way to mastering their addition facts in no time!This comprehensive resource includes everything
Preview of A Roller Coaster Day 7-Hour Complete Sub Plan Thematic Unit for Common Core

A Roller Coaster Day 7-Hour Complete Sub Plan Thematic Unit for Common Core

Created by
Lovin Lit
A Roller Coaster Day 7-Hour Complete Sub Plan Thematic Unit for Common Core This packet is for grades 3-4. Find the Grades 5-6 Version with more complex tasks here. This packet includes everything you need for a complete interdisciplinary interactive unit on roller coasters. I created this unit to leave with a sub for 3rd-4th graders to complete in a day. The students work through the packet, completing activities for reading, science, social studies, and math. Then, they will turn everything
Preview of Parent Handouts Math

Parent Handouts Math

Do you need parent handouts to engage your families in math at home? Are you looking for an easy way to improve parent communication and connect home and school? If you have parents asking what they can do at home to help their child improve in math, these handouts are perfect for you! These family letters give parents and guardians a helping hand with math at home! This resource contains 4 NO PREP letters to send home with parents to give them support and ideas for using math with their chi
Preview of One Graph, Two Graphs, Three Graphs, More! {Goldfish Activities}

One Graph, Two Graphs, Three Graphs, More! {Goldfish Activities}

The following activities and worksheets are perfect to use after reading the book One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish by Dr. Seuss. These activities are also great to pair with your math lessons!This download includes:- snack bag topper for Goldfish crackers- making estimations worksheet- making a pattern worksheet- comparing numbers worksheet- writing a simple addition sentence worksheet activity- simple subtraction worksheet- making fact families worksheet activity- making fractions works
Preview of "Pop Art" Math Times Tables Coloring Sheets w/ Sports Themes

"Pop Art" Math Times Tables Coloring Sheets w/ Sports Themes

Created by
Art with Jenny K
These coloring pages are not your typical color by number activity. In this resource, children will work on their times tables and use the “answer” to create patterns and designs in the correct space on their image. No two pages will ever be the same. I have created this product using my popular “pop art” images to help you introduce, teach or review the times tables with your students in a unique way that will engage your students beyond just the multiplication times tables.Each page reviews a
Preview of A Zoo Day 7-Hour Complete Sub Plan Thematic Unit for Grades 3-4 Common Core

A Zoo Day 7-Hour Complete Sub Plan Thematic Unit for Grades 3-4 Common Core

Created by
Lovin Lit
A Zoo Day 7-Hour Complete Sub Plan Thematic Unit for Grades 3-4 Common CoreFor Grades 3-4. For my 5th-6th grade version with more complex text and tasks, click here.This packet includes everything you need for a complete interdisciplinary interactive unit on zoo animals. I created this unit to leave with a sub for 3rd-4th graders to complete in a day. The students work through the packet, completing activities for reading, science, social studies, and math. Then, they will turn everything they'
Preview of Multiplication Rings

Multiplication Rings

Created by
Joanne Miller
Help students memorize their facts with these multiplication rings! Your students will be excited to study and use these rings for reference.Students will love having their facts at their fingertips!Great for practice at home or in the car!Copy on white or colored cardstock, punch a hole in the corner, and put on a book ring. Introduce one fact sheet at a time or all at once.*Also included are b/w and colored labels that fit around a sliding pencil box or Crystal Light container. Keeps them prot
Preview of State Testing Motivational Letter

State Testing Motivational Letter

This motivational letter is a great way to motivate your students for state testing and show them that you care about them and believe in them. Print it out and put it on each students' desk on the first day of testing, or give it to them in the middle of testing to keep them motivated to try their best. Each download comes with a completed letter and a star background paper ready for a note to be written. You can use the blank paper for a special hand written note, or send it home with stude
Preview of Outer Space Unit Science Math Literacy Centers Activities

Outer Space Unit Science Math Literacy Centers Activities

Created by
Meet Miss Parker
Outer Space Unit! This 190 page outer space unit is stacked to the moon with materials that are great for teaching about the amazing things out there in space. This Common Core unit is a cross curricular unit that covers elements of science, math, and literacy/language arts! Check out what’s inside!There’s No Place Like Space includes:5 LESSON PLANSEach have objectives, goals, materials lists, procedures, sample photos, rubrics for assessment, student self-assessments, and parent letters to send
Preview of Summer Olympics Mini Unit

Summer Olympics Mini Unit

*Updated and revised July 2019This packet includes a collection of Olympic activities. This is a great unit to add to your theme lesson plans and to celebrate the start of summer! This mini unit is adaptable for grades k-5.p.1- cover pagep.2-3- Thank you, Terms of Use, & Creditsp.4- ABC orderp.5- Matching wordsp.6- Make a wordp.7-12 Write the room/labelsp.13- Create a sentenceep.14-15 Alphabet Challengep.16-21 Word bank/Writing promptsp. 22-23 History of Olympic Games and questionsp.24-29
Preview of Dollar Up | Special Education | Money Skills | Life Skills

Dollar Up | Special Education | Money Skills | Life Skills

Dollar Up Diner Math Resource for Special EducationThis product provides students with an explanation and practice work on the " Dollar Up Method", a life skills method for purchasing skills. All worksheets offer clear, concise explanations and visuals that are perfect for life skills and/or special education students working on purchasing skills.HOW DOES IT WORK?The packet works from a beginner level (one item) to a more advanced level (adding cost for 2 items before using the dollar method).Th
Preview of May the Fourth be with YOU Star Wars Themed Day PLAN

May the Fourth be with YOU Star Wars Themed Day PLAN

Do you love how kids get excited over themed days? You can teach them anything on these days and make memories they will remember forever! This download is full of everything you need to have a great May the 4th Be With YOU-themed celebration! Objects: To learn about Force and Motion What is in this download? Pg. 1 CoverPg. 2 Table of ContentsPg.3 A Note To TeachersPg.4 Lesson Plans Introduction Pg 5 Standards Met Pg. 6 Home Connections Project Letter for ParentsPg. 7 Donations Please Page for
Preview of Fractions Activities-Comparing Fractions, Equivalent Fractions, On a Number Line

Fractions Activities-Comparing Fractions, Equivalent Fractions, On a Number Line

Get your students excited about fractions with these hands-on fraction activities! These 3rd grade math centers include activities focusing on representing and comparing fractions. Inside you'll find 10 fun ice cream-themed fraction games, task cards and math centers covering the 3.NF fraction standards. The activities cover parts of a whole, parts of a set, equivalent fractions, fractions on a number line, comparing fractions, and much more!Here's ONE Way to Use This Fraction Activity Pack:You
Preview of Math Fact Fluency Tips for Parents

Math Fact Fluency Tips for Parents

Created by
Teaching Ladybug
A handy resource to share with parents to help their children with math fact fluency at home. Tips for how to help and a list of resources/games/activities/ideas that they can do at home or with their child.Great resource to share at conferences or on curriculum nights!
Preview of 3rd & 4th Grade Sub Plans: September Emergency Substitute Plans & Activities

3rd & 4th Grade Sub Plans: September Emergency Substitute Plans & Activities

These emergency sub plans for third and fourth grade are a quick solution when an unexpected training or illness arises this September. The plans contain everything your need to prepare for your substitute teacher in under 30 minutes without the stress and hassle of traditional sub planning. Just grab the book Miss Nelson is Missing (or share the included read aloud link), and you're ready to go.The no-prep, print & go activities are designed to keep students engaged and focus on fun Septemb
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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.