Third grade fractions

For the past few weeks, we’ve been knee-deep in fractions. Now, in second grade fractions are “easy” you spend like a week on them and boom you move onto time. Third grade…? Yeah… not so much… we’re officially on our 4th week of fractions… yeah… Who knew there was soooo much you needed to know […]

Fractions can be so much fun to practice in 3rd Grade. By this grade level, students should be well acquainted with simple fractions, and they can

Want to engage your 3rd graders in learning fractions? Center them by focusing on their names! This activity and many more in this post from Teaching with Jillian Starr are the perfect games and printables to teach fractions with your third-grade classroom. Great for whole class lessons, math centers, and small groups too!

Teaching kids about fractions on a number line can be tricky. Read about 4 hands on fraction activities for kids that will make learning about fractions on a number line fun! They’re easy to setup, a great visual to help teach fractions, and involve using cubes, pipe cleaners, beads, and markers. #Teachingfractions #Handsonfractions #Fractionactivities

The best way to introduce students to fractions is by teaching unit fractions. This free lesson is the perfect way to start your fraction unit!

Real world connections when teaching fractions are so important. Download a free math lesson and browse dozens of other fraction tips.

Struggling to teach fractions on a number line? Here are 7 tips and activities that will help you effectively teach fractions on a number line!

We all know the changes that the Common Core State Standards brought to our curriculum. I adapted my fractions unit accordingly, so read about it here!

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I love teaching fractions to my elementary students! There are so many ways to do hands-on learning if you have the right tools! I recommend using a variety of fraction models, but my favorite tools are fraction strips, real world fraction pictures, and food. Keep reading to see how I use them with my 3rd graders!