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CRASH is a multiplication facts games that practices facts from 2 - 10. Student practice their facts while competing to earn the most cards. But, watch out! If they draw a CRASH card, they will lose them all! To make it even more fun, I've added a few other cards that will add twists and turns to the game. CRASH is my students' all-time favorite game during our Math Daily Five. They never seem to tire of it. Students can play this game, no matter how far they are in mastering the facts. Yo

Save $2 by buying this bundle of all 5 of my Third Grades Math STAAR Quizzes. These STAAR quizzes are written in STAAR format. They cover at least one TEK and most questions are dual coded to include processing standards as well. Many are two-step problems that require the application of two TEKS. The questions were written to ensure that each problem is "rigorous" and requires higher level thinking. Each quiz includes a bubble sheet for bubbling practice and easy grading. Answers are include

The perfect one page guide that lists appropriate manners expected from a student at any level. "Manners" are life-long skills for a child, teenage, and young adult. Labeling expected behaviors as 'manners" changes the way a child perceives expected behaviors. A simple 'mind your manners" covers the entire gamut of school rules. All on one page, this is a useful addition to any teacher's classroom. Put it in their binders and folders. Or, make it a poster and hang it on your wall. Did I f

Secret Agent Around the World is a fun and active math exercise to help reinforce math skills in your classroom. Acting as "secret agents', the students solve math clues in different countries. Their solutions lead them to a new country. When they have solved all the "clues" (math problems), they have made it around the world. Mission Accomplished! A correct answer leads the student to the next clue. An incorrect answer means the problem has not been solved and the Agent will need to reflect on

Save $2 when you purchase this bundle of all 5 of my Third Grade STAAR Practice Quizzes. These STAAR quizzes are written in STAAR format. They cover at least one TEK and most questions are dual coded to include processing standards as well. Many are two-step problems that require the application of two TEKS. The questions were written to ensure that each problem is "rigorous" and requires higher level thinking. Each quiz includes a bubble sheet for bubbling practice and easy grading. Answers a

Secret Agent Around the World is a fun and active math exercise to help reinforce math skills in your classroom. Acting as "secret agents', the students solve math clues in different countries. Their solutions lead them to a new country. When they have solved all the "clues" (math problems), they have made it around the world. Mission Accomplished! A correct answer leads the student to the next clue. An incorrect answer means the problem has not been solved and the Agent will need to reflect on

A booklet designed for a student to create their own ABC's of Math book. Each letter of the alphabet has its own page. Each page has a place to write the word, the definition, and a place to draw a picture or example of the word. Format is designed to copy the booklet in back to back pages. This could be a great test prep activity or end of the year project. You could also use it throughout the year as you add math vocabulary to your word wall.

Have you been looking for Third Grade Math STAAR Practice? These STAAR Practice quizzes are written in STAAR format. They cover at least one skill and most questions are dual coded to include processing standards as well. Many are two-step problems that require the application of two skills. The questions were written to ensure that each problem is "rigorous" and requires higher level thinking. Each quiz includes a bubble sheet for bubbling practice and easy grading. Answers are included.

A set of 11 problem solving question where students are asked to determine a temperature based on the vocabulary hotter, warmer, colder, cooler, dropped, rose, increase, or decrease. Over half of the problems require reading a thermometer as part of solving the problem.

Your students will LOVE this Halloween Writing Activity. First they are asked what character their teacher should dress us as for Halloween. Then, they decorate the teacher's "body" with the costume and all the accessories that should go with it. The writing activity centers around creating a detailed description of the teacher's costume. In other words, if the reader closes their eyes, will they be able to picture the costume with the student's description. This activity has the "buy in" f

Secret Agent Around the World is a fun and active math exercise to help reinforce math skills in your classroom. Acting as "secret agents', the students solve math clues in different countries. Their solutions lead them to a new country. When they have solved all the "clues" (math problems), they have made it around the world. Mission Accomplished! A correct answer leads the student to the next clue. An incorrect answer means the problem has not been solved and the Agent will need to reflect on

This journal contains 34 challenging math problems designed to 1.) build students' metacognitive skills and 2.) to encourage written communication of the problem solving process. There are also 5 Bonus Puzzlers. Each problem can be worked on independently or in a collaborative group. This product was originally created for 4th grade, but could be used for end of the year in 3rd or beginning of the year in 5th. Math Autobiography page (beginning of year) and a Math Reflection page (end of yea

Have you been looking for Third Grade Math STAAR Practice? These STAAR quizzes are written in STAAR format. They cover at least one TEK and most questions are dual coded to include processing standards as well. Many are two-step problems that require the application of two TEKS. The questions were written to ensure that each problem is "rigorous" and requires higher level thinking. Each quiz includes a bubble sheet for bubbling practice and easy grading. Answers are included and designat

This activity is a great way to have a little fun while practicing paragraph editing during the days leading up to the winter holidays. This packet includes four separate editing worksheets designed to look like Jingle the Elf’s diary. They are in chronological order, but you can start with page 1, 2, or 3, depending upon how many days you want utilize the activity leading up to your holiday break. The students can’t wait to see what will happened next! It includes an op

Secret Agent Around the World is a fun and active math exercise to help reinforce math skills in your classroom. Acting as "secret agents', the students solve math clues in different countries. Their solutions lead them to a new country. When they have solved all the "clues" (math problems), they have made it around the world. Mission Accomplished! A correct answer leads the student to the next clue. An incorrect answer means the problem has not been solved and the Agent will need to reflect on

CRASH is a division facts games that practices facts from 2 - 10. Student practice their facts while competing to earn the most cards. But, watch out! If they draw a CRASH card, they will lose them all! To make it even more fun, I've added a few other cards that will add twists and turns to the game. CRASH is my students' all-time favorite game during our Math Daily Five. They never seem to tire of it. Students can play this game, no matter how far they are in mastering the facts. You can also t

Have you been looking for Third Grade Math STAAR Practice? These STAAR quizzes are written in STAAR format. They cover at least one TEK and most questions are dual coded to include processing standards as well. Many are two-step problems that require the application of two TEKS. The questions were written to ensure that each problem is "rigorous" and requires higher level thinking. Each quiz includes a bubble sheet for bubbling practice and easy grading. Answers are included and designate the

Secret Agent Around the World is a fun and active math exercise to help reinforce math skills in your classroom. Acting as "secret agents', the students solve math clues in different countries. Their solutions lead them to a new country. When they have solved all the "clues" (math problems), they have made it around the world. Mission Accomplished! A correct answer leads the student to the next clue. An incorrect answer means the problem has not been solved and the Agent will need to reflect on

Have you been looking for Third Grade Math STAAR Practice? These STAAR quizzes are written in STAAR format. They cover at least one TEK and most questions are dual coded to include processing standards as well. Many are two-step problems that require the application of two TEKS. The questions were written to ensure that each problem is "rigorous" and requires higher level thinking. Each quiz includes a bubble sheet for bubbling practice and easy grading. Answers are included and designate the

This activity is a great way to have a little fun while practicing paragraph editing during the days leading up to Thanksgiving. This packet includes four separate editing worksheets designed to look like the front page of a newspaper. They are in chronological order, but you can start with page 1, 2, or 3, depending upon how many days you want utilize the activity leading up to Thanksgiving. The students can’t wait to see what will happened next! Optional SURPRISE Ending! The la