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Preview of Good Touch-Bad Touch -"Underwear, Swimsuit Rule" CDC Health Standard Four

Good Touch-Bad Touch -"Underwear, Swimsuit Rule" CDC Health Standard Four

This lesson emphasizes what a good touch, a bad touch, and a confusing touch is. Never keep a secret is covered, along with the "Underwear and Bathing suit rule" information is included with a visual. It also gives advice on what to do if a bad touch happens to a student. 3 activities and 3 coloring pages with "good touch-bad touch" information that students can take home. Assessment, which is also part of Clip art, printables, no prep needed. answer key. Easel activity and assessment
Preview of Kitchen Safety for Kids,  Easel, CDC Health Education Standard 7

Kitchen Safety for Kids, Easel, CDC Health Education Standard 7

"Kitchen Safely" Lesson covering all aspects of kitchen safety for children. Printables, Answer Key, Clip art. Distance learning appropriate. Easel activity and assessment included. CDC Health Standard 7: demonstrates the importance of students having the ability to practice behaviors that reduce risk and promote health. No prep neededincluded is:Getting permission to cook from parentsWhat to wear when cooking to stay safeAlways use hot pads to avoid burnsSafety rules when using the oven or st
Preview of Bike Safety with activities, CDC Health Standard 5 and 7

Bike Safety with activities, CDC Health Standard 5 and 7

This lesson plan covers all safety guidelines for bike safety. The lesson also includes large images of "bike safety guidelines-with pictured instructions." Activities, clip art, printables, answer key, no prep needed- 4 activities included. Appropriate for distance learning.Easel assessment in also included.CDC STANDARD FIVE: Students will demonstrate the ability to use decision-making skills to enhance healthCDC STANDARD SEVEN: Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health enhanci
Preview of Drink more water- hydrating, refreshing, natural. CDC Health Standard 7

Drink more water- hydrating, refreshing, natural. CDC Health Standard 7

This lesson plan assists elementary students in understanding why it is important to drink plenty of water. 4 fun activities! Coloring pages - Water facts, how it helps the brain, how it helps the body, ideas on drinking more water. clip art, assessment, writing prompt, art activity, answer key, printables, no prep needed. Easel assessment included with this lesson plan.CDC HEALTH STANDARD SEVEN: Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health enhancing behaviors and to avoid or re
Preview of Interactive "First Aid- Emergency Activities/Instructions" CDC Health Standard 5

Interactive "First Aid- Emergency Activities/Instructions" CDC Health Standard 5

This lesson plan teaches children/students the essential life skill of how to react when emergencies happen. This assists students in understanding what to do so they can react in the safest way possible when the emergency occurs. Assessment, 5 activities and one homework assignment are included. clip art, printables, NO PREP NEEDED. Easel assessment is available with this lesson plan.CDC HEALTH STANDARD FIVE: Students will demonstrate the ability to use decision-making skills to enhance healt
Preview of 3rd Grade Rounding Whole Numbers Powerpoint Lesson

3rd Grade Rounding Whole Numbers Powerpoint Lesson

Third Grade Rounding Whole Numbers - This is perfect for distance learning on Zoom or similar formats. On top of that it is powerful when used as direct instruction in the classroom. It teaches students how to round numbers up through the hundreds in two different ways: the clothesline approach (number line) and the poem approach (following the rules). In addition, there is a digital 30 question Easel Assessment that is self correcting for the student and auto graded for the teacher. There
Preview of Safety Signs and Warning Labels-lesson/activites. CDC Health Standard 5

Safety Signs and Warning Labels-lesson/activites. CDC Health Standard 5

This comprehensive lesson plan is a guide to understanding all safety road signs, weather safety signs, signs that warn of danger or a dangerous area, chemical and household product warning labels. Images/clip art included for students visual aid. 5 activities-with one being a writing prompt, and one being a art project. Clip art, printables, answer key, no p
Preview of "Being a Good Friend" lesson & activities. CDC Health Standard 4

"Being a Good Friend" lesson & activities. CDC Health Standard 4

This lesson plan assists students in learning "what to do" and "what not to do" in order to be a good friend, to respect each other, what good choices and bad choices are, learning positive friendship skills. 4 activities, coloring page, clip art, printables, answer key. no prep needed.Easel assessment included with this lesson.CDC HEALTH STANDARD FOUR: Students will demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health and avoid or reduce health risks Learning o
Preview of 3rd Grade Subtraction 3 - 3 Digits with Regrouping in Tens Powerpoint Lesson

3rd Grade Subtraction 3 - 3 Digits with Regrouping in Tens Powerpoint Lesson

Third Grade Subtraction 3 - 3 Digits with Regrouping in Ten's Place - This is perfect for distance learning on Zoom or similar formats. On top of that it is powerful when used as direct instruction in the classroom. It teaches students how to subtract three digit numbers with regrouping in the ten's place. Students see several different models that show how regrouping works. A mental math strategy is introduced. Students are also taught when to use subtraction in problem solving. There is
Preview of Helping Kids Cope with Stress- lesson, relaxation techniques. CDC Standard 7

Helping Kids Cope with Stress- lesson, relaxation techniques. CDC Standard 7

This lesson plan gives a good overview of why students have stress and how to handle it. Feeling words associated with stress. Relaxation techniques with words and pictures. Changing negative, stressful thoughts to positive thoughts. Assessment and answer key,2 activities and coloring pages. clip art, printables, no prep needed. Easel assessment is available with this lesson plan.CDC HEALTH STANDARD SEVEN: Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health enhancing behaviors and to avoid
Preview of 3rd Grade Addition 6 - Adding Money Powerpoint Lesson

3rd Grade Addition 6 - Adding Money Powerpoint Lesson

Third Grade Addition 6 - Adding Money teaches how to add money amounts with regrouping. There is also a review of money denominations and their values. This lesson is followed by a 20 question digital Easel Assessment in order to check the student comprehension of the concepts. It is self-checking for the student and self-grading for the teacher. This is perfect for distance learning on Zoom or similar formats. On top of that it is powerful when used as direct instruction in the classroom.
Preview of 3rd Grade Place Value 1 - Read Numbers Through 100,000 Powerpoint Lesson

3rd Grade Place Value 1 - Read Numbers Through 100,000 Powerpoint Lesson

Third Grade Place Value 1 - Read Numbers Through 100,000 - This is perfect for distance learning on Zoom or similar formats. On top of that it is powerful when used as direct instruction in the classroom. It teaches students how to read, write, and understand place value up to the hundred thousands. The concept of periods and places in each period is explained and modeled. In addition, this presentation is followed by a digital 20 questions Easel Assessment. It is self checking for the stud
Preview of 3rd Grade Addition 2 - Adding 3 Digits with Regrouping in One's Place Lesson

3rd Grade Addition 2 - Adding 3 Digits with Regrouping in One's Place Lesson

Third Grade Addition 2 - 3 Digit Addition with Regrouping in the One's Place - This is perfect for distance learning on Zoom or similar formats. On top of that it is powerful when used as direct instruction in the classroom. It teaches 3 digit addition with regrouping in the ones place. This is taught conceptually using models before students do the problems on paper. In addition, there is a 20 question digital Easel Assessment to check students' comprehension of the lesson. It is self-che
Preview of 3rd Grade Subtraction 4 - 3 Digits w Regrouping in Ones and Tens Place Lesson

3rd Grade Subtraction 4 - 3 Digits w Regrouping in Ones and Tens Place Lesson

Third Grade Subtraction 4 - 3 Digits with Regrouping in the Tens and Hundreds Place - This is perfect for distance learning on Zoom or similar formats. On top of that it is powerful when used as direct instruction in the classroom. It teaches students how to subtract three digit numbers with regrouping in the ones and ten's place. Students see several different models (base ten blocks and take apart strategy) that show how regrouping works including how to use a mind math strategy. The lesso
Preview of 3rd Grade Subtraction 2 - 3 Digits with Regrouping in One's Place Lesson

3rd Grade Subtraction 2 - 3 Digits with Regrouping in One's Place Lesson

Third Grade Subtraction 2 - 3 Digits with Regrouping in Tens Place - This is perfect for distance learning on Zoom or similar formats. On top of that it is powerful when used as direct instruction in the classroom. It teaches students how to subtract three digit numbers with regrouping in the one's place. Students see several different models that show how regrouping works such as base ten blocks and mental math. There is a 20 question digital Easel Assessment that checks student understandin
Preview of 3rd Grade Subtraction 5 - 3 Digits with Zeros on Top Powerpoint Lesson

3rd Grade Subtraction 5 - 3 Digits with Zeros on Top Powerpoint Lesson

Third Grade Subtraction 5 - 3 Digits with Regrouping and Zeros on Top - This is perfect for distance learning on Zoom or similar formats. On top of that it is powerful when used as direct instruction in the classroom. It teaches students how to subtract three digit numbers with zeros on top. Students see models with base ten blocks that show how regrouping works. Place value and the take apart strategy are also explored to help with concept understanding. There is a 20 question digital Easel
Preview of 3rd Grade Subtraction 7 - How to Subtract Money w Regrouping Powerpoint Lesson

3rd Grade Subtraction 7 - How to Subtract Money w Regrouping Powerpoint Lesson

Third Grade Subtraction 7 - How to Subtract Money with Regrouping - This is perfect for distance learning on Zoom or similar formats. On top of that it is powerful when used as direct instruction in the classroom. It teaches students how to subtract money with regrouping. There is a review of money denominations and their value. Students see the amounts compared to actual money. The Lesson is followed by a 20 question digital Easel Assessment to check the student comprehension. It is self
Preview of "No Means No" It's OK to say No- Elementary CDC Health Standard 4

"No Means No" It's OK to say No- Elementary CDC Health Standard 4

This lesson goes into detail on how to help elementary students understand that they can say "no" to someone touching them. It also guides students on listening to other students who are telling them when they do NOT want to be touched. Good touch-Bad touch is covered, as well as the "Underwear/Swimsuit Rule." Students are asked to think about the adults they trust that they can talk to if someone is touching them and they want it to stop. A list of different type of touching is included- which
Preview of "Stranger Danger" -lesson, activities. CDC Health Standard 8

"Stranger Danger" -lesson, activities. CDC Health Standard 8

This interactive Lesson teaches students important safety lessons around the topic of "Stranger Danger." Special section for older elementary students "Tricks, Traps and Techniques Predators use to Gain Trust in Children and Teens," (to be used at teachers discretion.) Group activities, as well as a quiz and art activity is included. .Answer Key -Printables, clip art. No prep needed. Distance learning appropriate. Easel assessment available with this lessonCDC HEALTH STANDARD EIGHT: Student wi
Preview of Fire Safety- lesson, safety rules, activities. CDC Health Standard 5

Fire Safety- lesson, safety rules, activities. CDC Health Standard 5

This Fire Safety Lesson covers Important safety steps, Know Your Way Out of a House, What to do if you Can't get out of the House, How to contact 911, Stop, drop and roll and Stay Low and Go instructions. 4 Activities, assessment and answer key and coloring pages. Important safety images for students to better understand fire safety. Distance learning appropriate. Printables. No prep needed, clip art Easel assessment is available with this lesson plan.CDC HEALTH STANDARD FIVE: Students will demo
Preview of 3rd Grade Subtraction 6 - 4 Digits w Regrouping in Any Place Value Lesson

3rd Grade Subtraction 6 - 4 Digits w Regrouping in Any Place Value Lesson

Third Grade Subtraction 6 - 4 Digits with Regrouping in Any Place Value - This is perfect for distance learning on Zoom or similar formats. On top of that it is powerful when used as direct instruction in the classroom. It teaches students how to subtract four digit numbers with regrouping in any place value. Students see step by step instructions on how to subtract 4 digits. The lesson is followed by a 20 question digital Easel Assessment. It is self-correcting for the student and auto-grad
Preview of 3rd Grade Addition 1 - Adding 3 Digit Number with No Regrouping Lesson

3rd Grade Addition 1 - Adding 3 Digit Number with No Regrouping Lesson

Third Grade Addition 1 - Adding 3 Digit Numbers with No Regrouping - This is perfect for distance learning on Zoom or similar formats. On top of that it is powerful when used as direct instruction in the classroom. It teaches students how to add a three digit number with two and three digit numbers without regrouping. Models of blocks of ones, tens and hundreds are used to teach the conceptual understanding behind the problem. Students also are introduced to the Break Apart Strategy. In a
Preview of 3rd Grade Place Value 2 - Writing Numbers in Standard, Expanded & Word Lesson

3rd Grade Place Value 2 - Writing Numbers in Standard, Expanded & Word Lesson

Third Grade Place Value 2 - This is perfect for distance learning on Zoom or similar formats. On top of that it is powerful when used as direct instruction in the classroom. It teaches students how to write, standard, expanded, and word form of numbers up to the hundred thousands. The concept of periods and places in each period is reviewed and modeled. There are 22 effective teaching strategies based on research used in this lesson. In addition, there is a 20 question digital Easel Asses
Preview of 3rd Grade Addition 4 - Adding 3 Digits with Regrouping in Ten's & One's Place

3rd Grade Addition 4 - Adding 3 Digits with Regrouping in Ten's & One's Place

Third Grade Addition 4 - Adding 3 Digits with Regrouping in the Ten's and One's Place teaches 3 digit number addition with regrouping in the the one's and ten's place. Conceptual understand is modeled using the take apart strategy, and modeling with base ten blocks. In addition, there is a 20 question digital Easel Assessment that checks the student understanding of this lesson. It is self-checking for the student and auto-graded for the teacher. This is perfect for distance learning on Zoom
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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.