This post shares 3rd grade literacy center ideas that work with any Language Arts curriculum and last the entire school year + FREE printable

Nearly 400 teachers weighed in on their favorite back-to-school activities and ice breakers - and here are their top picks! The most popular, practical, and unique back-to-school activities loved by teachers around the world!

One of the best things to do on the first day of school is plan cooperative learning activities where students can get to know one another.

Get your students excited about language review with these FREE grammar activities for 3rd grade! Hands-on, collaborative, & fun ELA review!

This back to school activity is perfect for upper elementary classrooms! Third grade, fourth grade, and fifth grade students will love this gallery walk that brings movement and engagement into your lessons on Day One. In this first day of school activity, students will brainstorm answers to a set of posters that spell out: THIS IS OUR YEAR. After they compile and share their thinking, they'll fill out one of two recording sheets. To extend this throughout the first week of school, you can have students pick one or two answers to elaborate on in a fun writing craft. This is a quick and low prep way to get your bulletin boards ready for back to school night or open house! Download the preview for a comprehensive peek at everything you'll find in this activity. Included in this resource: 10 back to school writing prompts, with two display options 2 recording sheets a writing craft with 2 options for a final product Please don't hesitate to reach out via the Q&A tab with any questions you have prior to purchasing!

Use these FREE and fun 3rd grade writing prompts and give your students a chance to write about the things that inspire them.

Upper elementary teachers, are you looking for back to school activities and ideas to make this year the best year yet? These tips and ideas for back to school season will save your time and sanity and help you to kick off the year smoothly!

Brilliant ideas from brilliant teachers like you.

Starting the year with rich and engaging read alouds sets the tone for the rest of the year. These incredible back to school books will...

Fun activities to help you get to know your students and build community at the beginning of a new school year.

Anchor Chart to guide students to identify key words to help them determine the point of view of a text. Worksheet to use with any text. Students determine the point of view the story and then write the keywords that let them to choose that point of view. w

Visualizing the text is such an important strategy used for building your students’ reading comprehension. It is very versatile as it can be used in different ways with students of all ages and reading levels. I

Are you new to teaching third grade? Whether you’re a newbie or a veteran teacher, here’s what you need to know: 1. Multiplication is king. Multiplication RULES third grade math. Our standards say that students must memorize facts within 100, but it doesn’t say how we have to do it. Lots of games and teaching ... Read More about New To Teaching Third Grade?

This kid friendly 3rd grade common core checklist is a 6 page resource that is a fun and very visual way for teachers, students and parents to see third grade skills. Includes all common core standards in a condensed and student (and parent) friendly format. There are 2 pages of I can statements of math and 4 pages of I can statements for ELA standards. This reference sheet includes all 3rd grade common core standards with I can statements for each common core standard. These can be placed in data notebooks as a form of communication to students to allow them to see all they have learned and what is expected. They can use this as a checklist for 3rd grade common core standards to mark off mastery. This can also be provided to parents at conferences, with report cards, parent teacher conferences or open house to inform parents what their child is expected to learn. Included with the common core standards listed in each box and a second version with only the images and text (in case you live in a state that does not teach common core) Included in both black and white and color. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• You may also like: A simpler 2 page handout of 3rd grade standards overview (1 for math and 1 for ELA), with less standards but can be used to provide parents and students with a general overview of 3rd grade standards that can be found here: 3rd Grade Skills 3rd Grade I Can Statements: Each standard is listed on 1 page with an I can statement and a visual representation or an example. Perfect for posting in your classroom while teaching the standards. •3rd Grade Common Core I Can Statements or a bundle of the overview, full page I can statements and student friendly version at a discount price 3rd Grade I Can Statements Bundle 3rd Grade NGSS I Can Statements (note: these are not included in this bundle. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Other grade level common core standards visuals: Kindergarten Common Core Reference Guide- All Standards 1st Grade Common Core Standard Visual Reference Guide 2nd Grade Common Core Standard Visual Reference Guide 4th Grade Common Core Student I Can Statements ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Looking for 3rd grade anchor charts? We put together some of our favorites to use in your third grade classroom this year!

7 exciting first day of school activities to start the year with enthusiasm. These activities foster a positive classroom and help students connect with peers.

With so many types and formats of writing that we ask of students, it can be overwhelming for them to know where to start, what kinds of language to use, and what the structure of