3rd Grade

TEACHING RESOURCE

Writing Conferences

The writing conference is a one-on-one strategy, that takes place between the student writer and the teacher.

CLASSROOM TOOLS

Student Library Passes

These customizable library passes are ideal for the safe and simple management of student movement to and from the…

ACTIVITIES

First Day of School Thoughts

Use this First Day of School activity to get to know your students and learn more about what they are excited about and…

WORKSHEETS

Animals of the Rainforest Worksheet

Students learn about the behaviors and physical characteristics of rain forest animals, then use worksheets to classify…

GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS

Geometric Shapes Investigation

Use this table as they explore geometric shapes, their sides, and their corners to enhance your geometry instruction.…

GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS

Glows and Grows

GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS

Fraction Strips, Grades 3-5

This printable features multicolored strips that can be cut out to help students with practicing fractions. Fractions…

WORKSHEETS

Exploring Comic Strips

Comic strips are a great way to encourage reading and writing and reinforce key story elements.

LESSON PLANS

How Big Is a Blue Whale?

Students will practice their predicting and measuring skills by comparing the size of a blue whale to various objects.

LESSON PLANS

Exploring Explorers Lesson Plan

Students examine the reasons why, throughout history, people have ventured into unexplored places to discover new lands.

LESSON PLANS

Math and Recipes

Students examine measurements in arts and crafts recipes, make capacity conversions, and create their own crazy recipes.

TEACHING RESOURCE

Parent-Teacher Communication Advice from Veteran Teachers

Communication with parents is an essential part of teaching. Here is a list of helpful suggestions from experienced…

TEACHING RESOURCE

Parent/Teacher Relations

Handy suggestions for creating and maintaining positive parent/teacher relationships.

TEACHING RESOURCE

Multiple Intelligences: An Overview

An overview of Multiple Intelligences theory.

TEACHING RESOURCE

Use Multiple Intelligences to Enhance Self-Esteem: Part 3

Tracy Heibeck, an expert in child development, explains how to use multiple intelligences in a way that enhances self…

TEACHING RESOURCE

Room Arrangement

Arrangement of class space is crucial when dealing with disruptive students and important to consider for all students.

TEACHING RESOURCE

Assessment Accommodations: Case Studies

Read these case studies to give you an idea about how some teachers modified assessments.

TEACHING RESOURCE

Six Tips for Successful Oral Reading

Sam Sebesta, a specialist in Readers Theatre, gives teachers six tips for a successful oral reading program, including…

CLASSROOM TOOLS

Good News Notes

Recognize progress or reward outstanding work with these good news notes. They're a positive way to communicate with…