3rd Grade Ideas & Resources

Discover engaging and effective resources for 3rd grade classrooms! This board features math games, science projects, classroom management tools, and lesson ideas tailored to 3rd graders. From test prep activities to creative projects, you’ll find ready-to-use resources that make learning fun and meaningful. Perfect for teachers looking to inspire their students and simplify their planning with high-quality tools designed for 3rd grade success!
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Factors and Multiples Anchor Charts | Multiplication Math Posters
Are your students learning factors and multiples? These posters are beneficial for students learning skip counting, multiplication, greatest common factor, and least common multiple. Students learn skip counting faster when choral reading from these posters. Perfect for 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, and 6th grade students.
Using Positive Notes for Students in the Classroom
Taking the time to watch for the positive things that my students were doing and letting them know that I noticed changed my classroom management and culture immediately. Who knew that this small act of gratitude would significantly impact my students and me as a teacher? Find out how using positive notes for students made me a better teacher.
7 Ways to Make Your End of Day Routine Stress-Free
7 tips for end of day routines for the upper elementary classroom. Calm the chaos and ensure you get everything done before students head home for the day with these easy, stress-free procedures.
Online Science Research Guide and Organizers | Internet Research Skills | FREE
Teach your students how to navigate online research with this FREE Science Research Guide! This resource includes helpful tips and graphic organizers to guide students through researching online. Perfect for upper elementary, this guide helps students develop key internet research skills while staying organized. Use it in science projects, research assignments, or any classroom activity that requires reliable online sources. Download now to give your students a boost in digital literacy!
50+ Multiplication Resources | The Learning Effect
Teaching multiplication doesn't have to be hard! This blog post has over 50 multiplication resources for the upper elementary classroom including blog posts, videos, books, online resources, printable practice worksheets, and more. Resources for 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5th grade students.
3 Brilliant Ways to Get Your Students Interested in Math
Get your upper elementary students interested in math and ditch the traditional worksheets! These engagement strategies will have your students asking for more. When engagement increases, so does retention. Free resources included!
3 Simple Ways to Save Time During the School Day
Teachers have enough on their plates every day. Finding ways to make tasks easier and more efficient will help save time at school. In turn, it will help you get out the door at the end of contract hours a little bit faster. The ultimate goal is to start to gain more of a work-life balance, even though it seems impossible at times. Small tweaks to your systems and routines in the classroom can save time during the school day and increase productivity.
Division Timed Tests | Math Fact Fluency Practice Worksheets and Tracker
Test your students' division fact fluency with these Monster Math timed test worksheets. This resource has division assessments for numbers 2-12, as well as a worksheet that includes a mix of division. Editable tracking sheets & reward tags are included. These quick tests are meant to have students complete 50 problems in 3 minutes. The longer time length puts less stress on students & makes it more fun to show how much they know!
Create Your Own Board Game Project | Fun No Prep Activity | End of the Year
Have your students create their own board game as a fun learning extension! This activity is perfect for end of unit or end of year review, enrichment, or final project for a novel study. This resource comes with an introductory PowerPoint to show students with photos of real student examples and printable and editable templates of board game essentials.
Mastering Multiplication and Division in Upper Elementary
Struggling to make multiplication and division engaging for your upper elementary students? This post shares creative strategies that turn these crucial skills into an adventure. You'll also learn about timed tests designed to build math fact fluency without the anxiety - a perfect balance of challenge and confidence-boosting. This guide has everything you need to help your students truly master multiplication and division.
Put Together a Substitute Binder and Save Yourself Time Later
If teachers have learned one important lesson from the past year, it's to always have a plan in place in case you become sick and need a substitute. You can easily prep ahead of time for a sub so, at a moment's notice, your substitute is ready to go. My favorite way to do this is with a sub binder. Learn about creating a substitute binder for your days out of the classroom. Download a FREE sample of my sub binder to get you started!
Teacher To Do Lists Notes Checklists | Editable Templates for Organization
The number of things teachers are expected to do and remember can be overwhelming! These teacher to do list printables are the perfect editable template to help you remember all the things and be productive. Create a list of things you need to do before school starts, on a daily or weekly basis, or just a simple running to do list.
Parent-Teacher Conference Talking Points for Teachers
Discover effective strategies and key talking points for parent-teacher conferences. Tailored for teachers, this post provides a comprehensive guide on preparing for conferences, discussing academic performance, behavior, and work habits. Learn how to foster a collaborative relationship with parents, set actionable goals, and conclude meetings positively. Download a free teacher talking points printable to help you prepare for your next parent teacher conference.
Multiplication Timed Tests | Math Fact Fluency Practice Worksheets and Tracker
Test your students' multiplication fact fluency with these Monster Math timed test worksheets. This resource has multiplication assessments for numbers 2-12, as well as a worksheet that includes a mix of multiplication. Editable tracking sheets & reward tags are included. These quick tests are meant to have students complete 50 problems in 3 minutes. The longer time length puts less stress on students & makes it more fun to show how much they know!
Substitute Teacher Binder Templates Editable | Print and Digital Sub Tub Pages
Be prepared ahead of time for when you're sick. Create a substitute binder with everything your sub will need to fill your shoes for the day. These editable templates include tips, ideas, and printable forms for a successful day in your classroom. Elementary and middle school teachers love these templates!