If you ask me (and I am pretending that you did), third grade is the BEST grade to teach! Third graders are still young enough to love school, love their teacher and get excited over simple things like coloring. However, they are old enough to be independent workers and thinkers. Most third graders know how to read
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When sharing my love for Math Workshop over the past several years, I’ve answered more questions than I can count from thoughtful elementary teachers who are excited to implement this framework in their classroom. I’m taking time this month to share a collection of the most commonly-asked questions I receive. Some of these questions might […]
Download your complete guide to the third grade reading standards for both nonfiction and fiction texts. This is handy tool for guided and shared reading.
freebythesea This resource is FREE and part of a special promotion. Find more deals for grades K-12 and information about giveaways by clicking here!This multiplication facts practice activity for Google Classroom™ features interactive flash cards that cover 13 facts from 0x0 to 12x0. There are addi...
I LOVE using apples for teaching so many skills. I've rounded up over ten free apple activities for kindergarten through 2nd grade!
3rd Grade Common Core Math Are you a 3rd grade teacher in a Common Core state looking for resources to cover your math standards? I created a guide to help you fill in the gaps with your teaching. All resources below are aligned to the Common Core math standards to save you precious time and energy – stop late night […]
I was moved to third grade this year, so I needed a fresh batch of read alouds. After all, I have some former students in my class, and I didn’t want to reread any chapter books to them! After thinking back on books I loved as a kid and asking other teachers for recommendations, I ... Read More about 3rd Grade Read Alouds
Trying to help your students find the Author's Opinion & Supporting Evidence in passages? This resource will guide students to compare different author's claims & perspectives on a common topic. Includes fun and short activities, passages with high-interest arguments, and reading comprehensi...
I taught elementary school grades for 8 years before moving into a coaching role. I was lucky enough to move around to grades 2nd, 3rd and 5th. If you have the opportunity to teach multiple grade levels during your journey, I highly suggest it. It really helped me better understand what I needed to do…
A round-up of the best 3rd grade fractions activities, including blog posts, digital resources, interactive notebooks, and freebies!
Find ideas for teaching Retelling & Recounting Stories including books, activities, no-prep resources, and more.
Hooray! I have internet again. That was rough. I feel so out of the loop now. I have so much to catch up on. We are getting settled in our new house and loving it! Is anyone else LOVING the Peek at My Week linky from Deedee. There are so many fabulous visual plans out ... Read More about St. Patrick’s Day Common Core Activities (with 2 Freebies)
A blog full of tips, lessons, and ideas to use in the upper elementary classroom.
Place value is one of the foundations of math, so it makes sense that when our students don’t understand it at a conceptual level, they struggle when learning new concepts (e.g. multiplying and dividing by powers of ten). Teachers are pressured to move kids through a curriculum when they know what their students need is solid […]
