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?
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...
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 […]
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)
The best math manipulatives to help third-grade students solve math problems for themselves and build a concrete understanding of mathematical concepts!
Setting reading goals with students is a great way to help teach them about the different components of successful reading!
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
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...
We have completed our properties unit! Yay! Props for Properties! Each unit completed is another week closer to summer! ...or just T...
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Check out these ten great tips for improving the culture for reading as well as reading skills and excitement in your classroom!
Before studying to become a reading specialist, I had never explicitly been taught nonfiction text structures as a student and I also hadn’t been taught the importance of teaching them to our students as an
Getting ready with with back-to-school reading lessons and activities is a great way to make sure your students are ready to read and thrive!
An education blog about teaching third grade math and science and all the crazy things only teachers understand!
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 […]
Increase student engagement in your class with these helpful tips.
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…
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Find ideas for teaching Retelling & Recounting Stories including books, activities, no-prep resources, and more.
The asking questions reading strategy and QAR strategy are so important in encouraging students to be active readers.
