Creative Classroom Helpers

Welcome! Have you ever wanted a grade-level appropriate alphabet to hang up in your classroom that could actually be used? Then this resource is for you! I have created an alphabet that is not only an introduction to writing in cursive, but also a set of math key words that the students can reference throughout the year! Each Page Includes: - An uppercase and lowercase letter in cursive (letters Aa-Zz are included) - A 3rd grade math "keyword" written in cursive - The definition of the ke

This is a real-world math task based on the total solar eclipse that will take place on August 21, 2017. This task includes 5 real-world problems based on traveling to see the eclipse (using actual facts from this upcoming event)! The following concepts are included: Repeated Addition and/or Multiplication Real-World Word Problems Elapsed Time Addition and Subtraction

Throughout this activity, students will be practicing solving division problems. Once they have completed each problem, the students will use the key to determine what shape each part of their pumpkin will be Finally, students will use this information to draw and color their pumpkin on the Pumpkin Portrait paper. There are a total of 8 different pumpkin designs included in this packet as well as the Pumpkin Portrait paper. The students can differentiate their pumpkins even more when they co

Have your students prove their knowledge of calculating area while dreaming of the North Pole! When completing this task, students are transported into the magical world of Santa's workshop! They have been given the task of redesigning this amazing place because the designer Santa hired did it ALL wrong! Can your students help solve the problem and save Santa's workshop? Students will use the layout provided by the "previous designer" to read about the problem and see the area needed for eac

Overview: We’ve all heard the famous “Twelve Days of Christmas” song, but have you ever stopped to think about just how much it would cost to actually purchase all of those presents? Throughout this math task you will take a closer look at the cost of each of the 12 presents that are purchased throughout this song. You will then calculate the total cost per day, compare prices, and calculate the total cost for the entire 12 days! You may be surprised at just how expensive that swan-a-swim

Task Information: This is a real-world math task based on the 2018 Winter Olympics that will take place in February. This task includes 7 real-world problems based on events that will be taking place throughout the event. The following concepts are included: Rounding Numerical Patterns Multiplication and Division Real-World Word Problems Elapsed Time Addition and Subtraction Task Background Story: You have won the MATH Olympics in your city. Your prize is a set of tickets for you and your

These are perfect for helping students understand how to tell time on an analog clock! Print the 1 page document, cut them out, and laminate them. Then they are ready to be hung up around your clock! If you want to add a "pop" of color, just back the circles with your favorite color before laminating!

A Differentiated 2-Step Word Problem Activity Included in this packet are 3 different pumpkins. Each pumpkin has a 2-step word problem printed on the left side as well as space for students to draw a picture to represent the problem and a section to write an equation and/or their solution. Although the pumpkins look the same and each includes a 2-step problem to solve, the word problems are differentiated. To help make it easy to remember: Farmer Alan = Above Expectations Farmer Owen = O

This is a sample of the 3rd Grade Weekly Morning Work Packet for the first 9 weeks. It is focused on rounding, estimation, and basic multiplication (arrays, equal groups, etc.). It is a 4 day plan which will allow students to finish any uncompleted work on the 5th morning before taking it up for a grade!