3rd Grade TOP 25 Math, Language, Science, Social Skills Variety Pack

Most resources include printable PDF versions. Some also include a Google Slides™ digital version for distance learning. Some are PowerPoint versions. This variety pack includes 25 wonderful resources for 3rd grade which address important reading comprehension, math, vocabulary, writing, spelling, and social skills.

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Many of the 3rd grade resources in this bundle provide both fiction and non-fiction reading passages and articles that emphasize reading comprehension skills. Skills reviewed in these resources include cause and effect, inferences, compare and contrast, problem solving, drawing conclusions, identifying important facts, using context clues, identifying important details. The spelling activities use proven strategies to help all kids including struggling spellers. The graphic organizers address character traits, sequencing, story details, and summarizing. Also included are motivating and effective reading and word games that focusing on categorization and exposure to reading genres.

The math resources for grade 3 engage students in a variety of challenging and effective math activities. The problem-solving stories require the solutions to multiple problems. They must use comprehension skills with the story problems and then apply their math understanding to pull relevant information and use multi-steps in order to arrive at the correct solution. Some skills addressed in the multi-step stories include adding, , money, subtracting, time, measurement, fractions. The math vocabulary and meanings resources give 3rd grade students multiple approaches to learning and retaining essential vocabulary terms. The math puzzles are very motivating and provide excellent practice with basic operations.

The social skills products allow students to engage in meaningful and rewarding kindness activities as well as learn important manners that all kids should practice in school. A few activities use QR code technology to give immediate feedback. Full answer keys are provided on all relevant resources. The activities are great for homework, practice, centers, or test prep. Most activities are no-prep with others just minimal preparation needed. Most resources are aligned with the common core and other state and national language standards.

PDF pages in the resources can be printed either in color or grayscale with good results. These activities are effective as a homeschool or summer reading resource and are easily adaptable to existing lesson plans. The worksheets and activities can be used as a quick comprehension assessment tool.

Listed below are brief descriptions of each product and links to the actual products for more in-depth information.

• Comprehension Warm-ups The 36 worksheets are highly engaging and motivating and align with common core standards. The comprehension strategies are appropriate for 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade depending on skill level. The activities are designed to be used on a weekly basis to provide students consistent exposure to effective comprehension strategies throughout the school year. The close reading passages and stories contain both fiction and nonfiction selections. The cloze reading and synonym finding activities use appropriate grade level high-frequency vocabulary words. 75 pages. Includes printable PDF and Google Slides™ versions.

• Reading Comprehension Color-Code Text Evidence The articles and stories require students to justify answers to questions by marking the text evidence that supports their responses. The highly motivating activities require kids to think about what they read. 66 Pages. Includes printable PDF and Google Slides™ versions.

• Mystery at Pineview Lake Complete Novel Unit Exciting 182-page adventure novel with vocabulary and comprehension activities that address important reading skills. Full unabridged audio book included. Great way to promote reading enjoyment. 220 pages. Includes printable PDF and Google Slides™ versions.

• Reading Genre Bingo Give kids exposure to different kinds of genres. Reading different kinds of books broadens student understanding and skill. A perfect way to motivate kids to read. Easy print, cut, use format. Now Editable. 15 pages. Editable PowerPoint version.

• Journal Prompts Task Cards Get kids writing with these 72 fun and interesting journal task cards. The cards pose thought-provoking questions with motivating graphics. Great for centers, daily journal writing, enrichment, or productive time fillers. 22 pages. Printable PDF version.

• Spelling Activities for ANY Spelling List The activities and spelling games are useful for all students in grade 3, grade 4, grade 5. No-prep needed. Just copy the worksheets and provide the words. They are an easy way for teaching spelling and can be used for homework, centers, whole group, small group or individuals. 21 pages. 22 pages. Includes printable PDF and Google Slides™ versions.

• Fractions Bingo A fun and effective game for teaching and reviewing fractions for 3rd grade students. Using bingo is an easy way to learn fractions. Includes 30 printable fraction bingo boards. Adjustable difficulty enabled. 40 pages. Printable PDF version.

• Fractions Task Cards This 84 Math Fractions Task Card set is a great way to teach or review essential Common Core fraction problems for grade 3. The versatile cards can be used in whole group instruction, small groups, centers, homeschooling or with individual students. They are perfect for test preparation. 27 pages. Printable PDF version.

• Math Word Task Cards Grades 2-3 This 84 Math Task Card set has kids in grade 2, grade 3 engage in challenging math stories that each require the solution to multiple problems. They must use comprehension skills and then apply their math understanding to pull relevant information to arrive at the correct solutions. 27 pages. Printable PDF version.

• Math Pyramids: Addition and Subtraction Problem Solving Fun little puzzles that require addition and subtraction skills to solve. Includes full answer keys. 23 pages. Includes printable PDF and Google Slides™ versions.

• Math Picture Puzzles Fun but challenging math picture puzzles effectively sharpen critical-thinking and problem-solving. Students use algebraic thinking to determine values of pictures and solve addition, subtraction, and multiplication equations. 45 pages. Includes printable PDF and Google Slides™ versions.

• Math Word Tasks Worksheets Grades 2-3 Challenging math for 2nd grade, 3rd grade helps students with problem-solving multi-step tasks that mimic real-world applications. Teaches critical thinking and deeper understanding of math relevance. 51 pages. Printable PDF version.

• Math Vocabulary Task Cards A great set of 60 task cards that review key math vocabulary terms for third grade. Includes QR coding for smart devices. Addresses Common Core standards. These are great for review or test preparation. 23 pages. Printable PDF version.

• Math Vocabulary Bingo Game A fantastically fun way to learn and review important math vocabulary terms for 3rd grade. 30 boards and adjustable difficulty makes this a great review tool for your math program. 40 pages. Printable PDF version.

• Math Vocabulary Problems Worksheets Kids in grade 3 complete worksheets on which there are five problems. Each problem presents a math vocabulary meaning and multiple choice list of four words. The student matches that definition to the correct math vocabulary word. The worksheets use QR code technology to give immediate feedback. 33 pages. Printable PDF version.

• Math Vocabulary Flash Cards Included are 75 essential math terms and definitions that students in 3rd grade should master. Simple print, cut, fold system. Includes ideas for vocabulary games. Great for review, test prep, and homework. 20 pages. Printable PDF version.

• School Success Bingo Students learn 30 effective school tips for a successful school year in this fun and unique bingo game. Great for the beginning of the school year to introduce students to habits for school success. 38 pages. Printable PDF version.

• Capture! Word Puzzle Game Plays like the game Battleship® but with words. A great way to reinforce language skills such as vocabulary and spelling. Also good for teaching math skills such as coordinates and grids. 5 pages. Printable PDF version.

• Graphic Organizers for Literature and Informational Content Twelve graphic organizers that support Common Core Standards. Includes examples and supportive materials. 29 pages. Printable PDF version.

• Word Wise Categorization Game Players use knowledge and speed to classify words into several categories. Great for using vocabulary words that go along with units being taught in class or for holidays. 7 pages. Printable PDF version.

• Marcus and Mandy Teach School Manners This is such a fun way to teach about manners. Great for the beginning of the year. This is a fully automated PowerPoint presentation with audio. 15 manners are taught which is followed by a 15 question quiz with answers. 51 slides. PowerPoint version.

• Making Realistic Six-Point Snowflakes A great presentation on how crystals form. Includes step-by-step directions on how to properly make a realistic six-point snowflake. Students love this lesson! 21 pages. PowerPoint version.

• Acts of Kindness Task Cards A favorite of mine! Promote being kind, thoughtful, caring in school and classroom with these 48 acts of kindness task cards. A random kind act can be rotated weekly. Great way to build character and community. 16 pages. Editable PowerPoint version.

• Test-Taking Tips Improve test performance with effective testing preparation strategies for 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade and on up. The tips help reduce student fear, anxiety, stress while increasing the likelihood of success. 22 pages. PowerPoint version.

• Science Fair Student Guide This effective guide is the ultimate tool for helping students achieve success creating wonderful experiments and projects. Students are guided step-by-step which makes the entire process easy and fulfilling. 25 pages. Includes printable PDF and Google Slides™ versions.

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Please note that some of the products in this grade level bundle may crossover into other bundles. Some products may be appropriate for more than one grade level.

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Rick Whitehead has been a teacher and author for over 30 years in public and private practice. His background includes teaching in public schools, curriculum development, school program design, private mentoring and author of juvenile fiction. He is devoted to helping children learn and grow by providing high-quality resources that are highly motivating and effective even for the most reluctant learners.