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3rd grade math guided reading books for Easel and for early intervention

Preview of The Very Last Leaf Fall Lesson Plan & Boom Cardsâ„¢ Sets

The Very Last Leaf Fall Lesson Plan & Boom Cardsâ„¢ Sets

Created by
Mrs Lena
The Very Last Leaf by Steg Wade Lesson is perfect for teaching about fall, seasons, deciduous and evergreen trees, overcoming fears, self-confidence, sequence, patterns, and word study. "Fall Fun" Boom Task Cardsâ„¢ Set (Interactive Online Game) access link included on the last page (word study, sentences, and patterns). Thanksgiving Math Boom Task Cardsâ„¢ Set (Interactive Online Game) access link included on the last page (word study, sentences, and patterns). A wonderful new addition to our fall
Preview of A Teacher's Christmas Survival Pack for 2nd, 3rd and 4th Graders

A Teacher's Christmas Survival Pack for 2nd, 3rd and 4th Graders

Created by
Dragons Den
Get everything you need to make it through that last wild week before Christmas! Get winter guided reading stories, math worksheets, party games, parent present ideas, a center game, classroom management ideas and more! Take a breath! This resource has your back! Print and Digital included!After all, it is that time of year again! Every day the little people in your classroom get just a little more excited, and a little more wild. The ideas in this 84 page Christmas survival pack will help y
Preview of Orca Whales (Killer Whales) #22F

Orca Whales (Killer Whales) #22F

Print 2-sided, cut on horizontal line, fold and staple in middle, each file makes two copies of the same book.This resource introduces kids to some habits and physical characteristics of Orca Whales. Use this book with advanced readers/writers or as an early intervention tool for older students. Kids will have many opportunities to learn interesting facts about Orcas. The back page includes potential guiding questions for both teachers and students.You May Also Like - About Squirrels #31CYou May
Preview of Equal Shmequal!: Book Based Science and Literature Activities

Equal Shmequal!: Book Based Science and Literature Activities

Our Equal Shmequal! Book-Based Science and Literature Activities are based on the book, Equal Shmequal! by Virginia Kroll.  Each activity is aligned with the NGSS Standards and the Common Core Standards for Literature and Informational Reading.  We made these activities flexible enough so they can be either used with pencil/paper or digitally.  They are designed for use with in-class learning, remote learning or with hybrid teaching.  The activities can be used for enrichment, reteaching, an eas
Preview of Visiting the Terracotta Soldiers #35A

Visiting the Terracotta Soldiers #35A

Print 2-sided, cut, fold, and staple to make a mini-book for each child in your classroom. This file will make two identical books. Take a walk in China with the Terracotta Soldiers in Xian, China. Students will learn through photos, labeling, text, and text boxes about these ancient relics. You May Also Like Pyramids in Egypt #29C.Visit the Great Wall #3AVisiting Cairo, Egypt #7FVisiting the Dead Sea, Jordan #8FVisiting Petra, Jordan #7F
Preview of History of Pi Day Reading Comprehension Worksheets

History of Pi Day Reading Comprehension Worksheets

Elevate Pi Day Learning with Engaging Reading Comprehension Worksheets - Perfect for Busy Teachers! Unlock the fascinating history of Pi Day with these comprehensive print-and-go worksheets. Pi Day is a special day celebrated on March 14th by math enthusiasts worldwide. It's a day dedicated to honoring a unique number called "Pi," delving into its history, and recognizing its significance in comprehending the world around us. Designed to enrich critical thinking, these minimal prep resources emp
Preview of How to Catch a Turkey Lesson & Boom Cardsâ„¢ Thanksgiving Activities

How to Catch a Turkey Lesson & Boom Cardsâ„¢ Thanksgiving Activities

Created by
Mrs Lena
How to Catch a Turkey by Wallace and Elkerton Lesson Plan& Thanksgiving Math Boom Cardsâ„¢ Activities are PRINT and GO! resource for teaching reading skills, cause and effect, rhyming, grammar, skip counting, patterns, geometry, shapes, and MORE! Printable & Nearpod (integrates with Google Classroom)This lesson plan includes: Learning ObjectivesReading comprehension questionsText to self, text, world activityNew Vocabulary activitiesCause & Effect activity Story elements activityRhymin
Preview of Nonfiction: About Grasshoppers #23A

Nonfiction: About Grasshoppers #23A

Introduce beginning readers to backyard insects. This resource shares basic information regarding grasshoppers. There are many photos of grasshoppers. You will also find many labels pointing out some structures of the grasshopper. The labels will help show young writers that they too can add labels to their own writing. For young learners, writing and reading can be exciting. Please use this book as a model for your kids. The targeted audience is Kindergarten students, but this resource can be u
Preview of Level A Nonfiction: About Ducks #11A

Level A Nonfiction: About Ducks #11A

Print 2-sided, cut on horizontal line, fold and staple in middle, each file makes two copies of same book. (Now with page numbers)Use for Kindergarten as introduction to reading or as an early intervention tool for older kids. This book looks at the sentences beginning with "Some, Most, All...." patterns. Each page has a main photo and labels to help children see how labeling can be done in their own writing. Whenever possible provide writing and reading opportunities often because a young lea
Preview of Nonfiction: About Wasps #22A

Nonfiction: About Wasps #22A

Print 2-sided, cut on horizontal line, fold and staple in middle, each file makes two copies of the same book. (Full text of book found below.)You May Also Like - About Bees #8AYou May Also Like - Insect Bundle Readers 9 BooksUse this book for advanced Kindergarten readers. Or use it as an early intervention tool for older kids. This book illustrates some interesting information about wasps. The reader will find colorful photos and facts about wasps. For advanced readers or those interested in m
Preview of Pyramids in Egypt: Computer Reading #29C

Pyramids in Egypt: Computer Reading #29C

Please use this resource with each of your students in your classroom. Keep young learners reading via home internet. This resource will keep readers reading at home. You are encouraged to send a copy to each child in your classroom. Then, kids will have multiple opportunities to read at home. This resource may be read on computer, tablet, or phone.This is a companion to the small book Pyramids in Egypt #29CIntroduce beginning readers to ancient structures. Kids will see photos of the Great Pyra
Preview of Level A: About Horses #9A

Level A: About Horses #9A

Print 2-sided, cut on horizontal line, fold and staple in middle, each file makes two copies of same book. (page numbers now included.)You May Also Like - Bumblebees and Honeybees #24AYou May Also Like - About Grasshoppers #23AYou May Also Like - About Spiders #7AThis resource shows young learners how to apply labels and facts within their own writing activities. You may also like Guiding Each Child Through the Writing Process for young learners.Use for Kindergarten as introduction to reading or
Preview of Nonfiction: Visit The Great Wall #3A

Nonfiction: Visit The Great Wall #3A

Print 2-sided, cut on horizontal line, fold and staple in middle, each file makes two copies of same book. The full text found below: Please read before use with your kids.Use this book to introduce students to world heritage sites. Kids will read about the Great Wall in China. There are many photos and facts for all young learners. Use with Kindergarten students or as an early intervention tool for older kids. Students of English as a second language will also find this book useful. There are m
Preview of About Spiders Nonfiction: Long Distance Learning #7A

About Spiders Nonfiction: Long Distance Learning #7A

Please use this resource with each of your students in your classroom. Keep young learners reading via home internet. This resource will keep readers reading at home. This version can be read on computer, tablet, or phone. You are encouraged to send a copy to each child in your classroom. Then, kids will have multiple opportunities to read at home. This resource can be read on computer, tablet, or phone. File is not designed for 2-sided printing.This is a companion to the small book About Spider
Preview of About Bumblebees and Honeybees #24A

About Bumblebees and Honeybees #24A

Introduce beginning readers to backyard insects. This resource shares basic information regarding bumblebees and honeybees. You will find many labels pointing out some structures of the bumblebee and the honeybee. The labels will help show young writers that they too can add labels to their own writing. Please use this book as a model for your kids. The targeted audience is Kindergarten students, but this resource can be used as an early intervention tool for older kids and nonnative English lea
Preview of Nonfiction: About Spiders #7A

Nonfiction: About Spiders #7A

Use for Kindergarten as introduction to reading or as an early intervention tool for grades 1, 2, 3. This book looks at the sentences beginning with "Some, Most, All...." patterns. Each page has a main photo and labels with the main photo to help children see how labeling can be done in their own writing. Hint: whenever possible provide writing and reading opportunities often and integrated because a young learner needs to develop both reading and writing skills early for success! This resour
Preview of DEAR MR. HENSHAW By Beverly Cleary: READING COMPREHENSION UNIT & TEACHER'S GUIDE

DEAR MR. HENSHAW By Beverly Cleary: READING COMPREHENSION UNIT & TEACHER'S GUIDE

Created by
Elly Elementary
Dear Mr. Henshaw is a novel by Beverly Cleary written in a diary format and tells the story of Leigh Botts, a young boy who writes to his favorite author, Mr. Henshaw, as part of a school assignment. Over time, Leigh's letters to Mr. Henshaw become more personal and he shares details about his life, including his struggles with his parents' recent divorce and his desire to become a writer himself. Along the way, Leigh learns valuable lessons about perseverance, friendship, and the importance of
Preview of Lucy Likes Softball #27C

Lucy Likes Softball #27C

This story follows a girl wanting to play on a girls' softball team. Lucy talks with her mom and best friend. Lucy looks through a sports magazine of girls playing softball. Highly recommend for all teachers and parents to build confidence and self-esteem in all children. Kids need a feeling of acceptance and a feeling of self-worth. This book is targeted for Kindergarten kids who can read. It is also effective as an early intervention tool for older kids and for kids learning English as a secon
Preview of Nonfiction: About Praying Mantises #27A

Nonfiction: About Praying Mantises #27A

Introduce beginning readers to backyard insects. This resource shares basic information regarding praying mantises. You will find many labels pointing out some structures of praying mantises. The labels will help show young writers that they too can add labels to their own writing. Please use this book as a model for your kids. The targeted audience is Kindergarten students, but this resource can be used as an early intervention tool for older kids and for nonnative English learners.You May Also
Preview of About Butterflies #25A

About Butterflies #25A

Introduce beginning readers to backyard insects. The bottom of each page has the sentence for level A, but a box will have additional information to be used with help of an adult. This resource shares basic information regarding butterflies. You will find many labels pointing out some structures of the butterfly. The labels will help show young writers that they too can add labels to their writing. Please use this book as a model for your kids. The targeted audience is Kindergarten students, but
Preview of About Grasshoppers #23A: Computer Reading

About Grasshoppers #23A: Computer Reading

Please use this resource with each of your students in your classroom. Keep young learners reading via home internet. This resource will keep readers reading at home. You are encouraged to send a copy to each child in your classroom. Then, kids will have multiple opportunities to read at home. This resource may be read on computer, tablet, or phone. File is not formatted for 2-sided printing.This is a companion to the small book About Grasshoppers #23AIntroduce beginning readers to backyard inse
Preview of About Hedgehogs for Computer Reading: #4A

About Hedgehogs for Computer Reading: #4A

Keep young learners reading via home internet. This resource will keep readers reading at home. You are encouraged to send a copy to each child in your classroom. Then, kids will have multiple opportunities to read at home. This resource can be read on computer, tablet, or phone. File is not designed for 2-sided printing. Please use the small companion book for printing 2-sided. (It saves paper.)This is a companion to the small book About Hedgehogs #4AThis resource introduces kids to some habits
Preview of About Squirrels #31C

About Squirrels #31C

Print 2-sided, cut on horizontal line, fold and staple in middle, each file makes two copies of the same book.You May Also Like - Animal Bundle Readers 9 BooksYou May Also Like - Insect Bundle Readers 9 BooksYou May Also Like Pyramids in Egypt #29CYou May Also Like About Seagulls #23CYou May Also Like At The Beach nonfiction bookThis resource introduces to some habits and physical characteristics of squirrels. Use this story with beginning readers/writers or as an early intervention tool for ol
Preview of Nonfiction: Pyramids in Egypt #29C

Nonfiction: Pyramids in Egypt #29C

Print 2-sided, cut on horizontal line, fold and staple in middle, each file makes two copies of the same book.You May Also Like Visiting Petra, Jordan You May Also Like a Fiction Book: Mike Takes a Bike Ride #17CThis book is targeted for grades K-2 readers but may be used as an intervention tool for older kids. This will be a good source for English learners too. This book takes a learner on a journey through some pyramids and the Sphinx near Cairo, Egypt. There are many actual photos of the are
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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.