Farris Press
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Grand Prairie, Texas, United States
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I am a certified educator with 20 years in education. My background includes classroom teaching, mentoring teachers, and studying data to better support student learning.
I create resources that help students grow in both confidence and mastery — with a focus on reading comprehension, math skills, and real-world problem solving. Every resource is grounded in classroom experience and designed to give teachers practical tools that truly work for kids.
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Grade 3 Fiction Cold Reads | 5 Fluency Passages + MC Questions | FREE
G3 Fiction Cold Reads | 5 Fluency Passages + Multiple Choice Questions | FREE This FREE set includes 5 fiction passages with word count, 4 multiple choice questions per passage, and a teacher answer key. Designed to support fluency, comprehension, and test-prep practice in a clean, assessment-style format. Perfect for: • Morning Work • Test Prep • Small Group • Independent Practice • Intervention Print-friendly black & white format. Teacher key included.
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Reading, Reading Strategies
The Mystery of the Missing Candy Bucket Fiction Passage G3
Bring Halloween fun to your classroom with this engaging Grade 3 fiction reading passage! In The Mystery of the Missing Candy Bucket, students join Jada on a not-so-spooky adventure to solve the case of her vanished trick-or-treat bucket. With over 500 words, this DRA 30+ passage builds comprehension, inference, and sequencing skills — while keeping kids laughing and learning! Includes: ✅ 1 high-interest fiction passage (500+ words) ✅ 5 rigorous multiple-choice questions (A–D format) ✅ Answer
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Reading, Reading Strategies
Which Number is EVEN Math Task Cards G3
Make practicing even numbers simple and engaging with this set of 20 Which Number is Even? task cards! Each card presents four choices, and students must identify the even number from the set. Designed with ABCD answer choices (STAAR-style) and a recording sheet with answer key, this resource is perfect for independent practice, small groups, math centers, or test prep. What’s Included: 20 printable task cards (ABCD multiple choice format) Student recording sheet (numbers 1–20 with answer
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Numbers
Which Number is ODD Math Task Cards G3
Make practicing odd numbers simple and engaging with this set of 20 Which Number is Odd? task cards! Each card presents four choices, and students must identify the odd number from the set. Designed with ABCD answer choices (STAAR-style) and a recording sheet with answer key, this resource is perfect for independent practice, small groups, math centers, or test prep. What’s Included: 20 printable task cards (ABCD multiple choice format) Student recording sheet (numbers 1–20 with answer bubbl
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Basic Operations
The Mismatched Socks Fiction Reading Passage G3
Bring reading to life with The Mismatched Socks, an original Grade 3 fiction passage designed in the STAAR format. This engaging story follows Sofia, a girl who learns that standing out and being herself can lead to confidence and new opportunities. Perfect for classroom practice, small groups, or test prep, this passage encourages discussion about individuality, confidence, and character growth. What’s Included: 5 STAAR-formatted multiple choice questions Complete teacher answer key with r
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Reading, Reading Strategies
Marching on Labor Day Poetry G3
Bring poetry to life in your classroom with this original Grade 3 poem, Marching on Labor Day! This resource helps students explore the history and meaning of Labor Day through rhythm, rhyme, and imagery, while practicing key STAAR poetry skills. The poem is written at a Grade 3 level and comes with 5 STAAR-formatted multiple-choice questions plus a complete teacher answer key with rationales—making it the perfect no-prep activity for reading instruction, test prep, or holiday learning. ✅
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Reading, Reading Strategies
Labor Day: Why Do We Celebrate Nonfiction Passage G3
Engage your students with this Grade 3 nonfiction passage, Labor Day: Why Do We Celebrate? Perfect for reading comprehension practice, this resource introduces students to the history and meaning of Labor Day while building essential test-taking skills. This passage is written at a Grade 3 DRA/Lexile level and includes 5 STAAR-formatted multiple-choice questions with an answer key and teacher rationale to support instruction and discussion. ✅ What’s Included: 1 nonfiction reading passage:
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Reading, Reading Strategies
Grandma's Visit Poetry G3
Bring family warmth into your classroom with this Grade 3 poem called Grandma’s Visit. This passage is written in a student-friendly style while keeping the rigor and structure of STAAR poetry practice. This resource includes: ✏️ 5 STAAR-style multiple-choice questions Teacher answer key with detailed rationales Perfect for whole group, small group, test prep, or independent practice Why teachers love it: No prep required — just print and go Builds reading comprehension and test readi
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Reading, Reading Strategies
Our River Poetry G3
Bring poetry to life while preparing your students for STAAR success! Our River is a Grade 3 poetry passage crafted in STAAR format to give your students authentic test practice with questions that mirror the real exam. This resource includes: An engaging Grade 3–friendly poem (Our River) ✏️ 5 STAAR-style multiple-choice questions Answer key with teacher rationales Perfect for whole group, small group, test prep, or independent practice Why teachers love it: No prep required — just prin
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Reading, Reading Strategies
SUBTRACTION Task Cards (one-step) G3
Make subtraction practice fun and engaging with these 20 one-step word problem task cards aligned to the Texas TEKS 3.4A standard. Each problem is written in a STAAR-style format and connects to real-life school situations that kids can relate to—like library books, cafeteria snacks, and recess equipment. Perfect for: ✔️ Math centers ✔️ Small groups ✔️ Intervention ✔️ Test prep ✔️ Early finishers What’s Included: 20 one-step subtraction word problem task cards (student-friendly and relat
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Basic Operations
Addition Task Cards (one-step) G3
Give your students meaningful practice with these Grade 3 Addition Task Cards aligned to Texas TEK 3.4A! This resource includes 20 STAAR-style one-step addition word problems within 1,000, designed to build fluency and confidence using strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and the relationship between addition and subtraction. Perfect for use in math centers, small groups, partner practice, or whole-class review, these task cards are flexible enough to fit into any lesson
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Basic Operations
Multiplication & Division Task Cards G3
Multiplication & Division Task Cards – Grade 3 (STAAR Style)Make fact fluency engaging and stress-free with these 20 Multiplication & Division Task Cards designed specifically for 3rd grade math. These task cards are perfect for: ✔ Math centers ✔ Small group instruction ✔ Partner games ✔ Test prep & spiral review What’s Included: 20 Multiplication & Division Task Cards Recording Sheet ✅ Answer Key Skills Covered: Equal groups and arrays Multiplication equations Division as sharing o
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Basic Operations
Grade 3 Math Problem-Solving Mat | Money Word Problems
Help your students build real-world math skills with these Grade 3 money word problems! This resource focuses on making change from $1, $2, $3, $4, and $5 using fun, kid-friendly purchase scenarios your students will love. Your students will solve 5 STAAR-style, one-step word problems where they subtract the cost of an item from the amount paid to find the change. Aligned with Texas TEK 3.4C, these problems provide authentic practice with money while supporting test readiness. ✨ What’s Incl
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Money Math
Grade 3 Math Problem-Solving Mat | One-Step Division Word Problems
Give your students the practice they need with two-digit ÷ one-digit division word problems in a clear and simple problem-solving format! This resource is designed to help students build confidence with STAAR-style division problems that have no remainders. Your students will solve 5 one-step division word problems using a problem-solving mat that guides their thinking and ensures they show their work. ✨ What’s Included: 5 one-step division word problems (two-digit ÷ one-digit, no remainder
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Basic Operations
Grade 3 Math Problem-Solving Mat | One-Step Multiplication Word Problems
Looking for a simple, no-prep way to help your students practice two-digit by one-digit multiplication word problems? This resource is designed to strengthen problem-solving skills while keeping students engaged and confident with STAAR-style questions. Your students will solve 5 multiplication word problems using a problem-solving mat format that guides their thinking and builds test readiness. ✨ What’s Included: 5 one-step multiplication word problems (two-digit × one-digit) Problem-solvi
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Basic Operations
Grade 3 Math Problem-Solving Mat | One-Step Addition Word Problems
Looking for a quick, engaging, and no-prep way to practice one-step addition word problems with your students? This resource is designed just for you! Your students will solve 5 STAAR-aligned addition word problems using two- three-digit numbers on a problem-solving mat. Each problem encourages critical thinking while still being simple enough for independent or guided practice. ✨ What’s Included: 5 one-step addition word problems (three-digit numbers) Problem-solving mat format to guide s
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Basic Operations
Grade 3 Math Problem-Solving Mat | One-Step Subtraction Word Problems
Engage your Grade 3 students with this ready-to-use Problem-Solving Mat! This resource includes 5 one-step subtraction word problems that guide students through the complete problem-solving process. Each mat supports critical thinking and independence with clear steps and prompts — no prep required! Students will: Understand – Identify what the problem is asking ✏️ Plan – Choose a strategy (equation, picture, or words) Show/Model – Represent the math with drawings, numbers, or symbols So
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Basic Operations
Write the Numbers Math G3
Description: Make place value practice easy and engaging with this Write the Number worksheet! Designed for Grade 3, this resource helps students strengthen their understanding of hundreds, thousands, and ten-thousands by converting place value descriptions into numbers. Students will read each problem and write the number in standard form, building confidence in number sense and place value skills. This download includes: ✅ 18 student problems (a mix of 3-digit, 4-digit, and 5-digit numbers)
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Place Value
Read It, Make It, and Write It Math G3
Read It, Make It, and Write It: Numbers in Word Form – Grade 3 Math Strengthen your students’ place value and number sense with this engaging worksheet! Students will practice converting numbers from word form into standard form across 20 problems that cover 3-digit, 4-digit, and 5-digit numbers. This activity helps students build confidence in recognizing, reading, and writing larger numbers — an essential Grade 3 math skill. ✨ What’s Included: ✅ 1 student worksheet with 20 problems (ba
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Place Value
Which Comparison is TRUE? Math G3
Which Comparison is True? – Grade 3 Math Practice Give your students the practice they need to master greater than, less than, and number comparison skills with this engaging worksheet! Students answer 21 multiple-choice problems and identify which comparison is true. This resource builds number sense, strengthens place value understanding, and prepares students for standardized testing. ✨ What’s Included: ✅ 1 student worksheet with 21 comparison problems (multiple-choice format) ✅ Answe
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About the store
Experience
I am a certified educator with 20 years in education. My background includes classroom teaching, mentoring teachers, and studying data to better support student learning.
I create resources that help students grow in both confidence and mastery — with a focus on reading comprehension, math skills, and real-world problem solving. Every resource is grounded in classroom experience and designed to give teachers practical tools that truly work for kids.
Teaching style
I believe students thrive when learning is purposeful, supportive, and engaging. My teaching style blends structure with flexibility, helping students build confidence through skill-aligned, meaningful practice.
Every resource I create is designed to be clear, rigorous, and easy to implement — especially for educators who value quality instruction and time-saving support.
Whether you're working with small groups, assigning homework, or preparing for state testing, my goal is to help your students think critically and grow steadily.
My own education history
I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, along with dual Master’s degrees in Educational Administration and School Counseling. My academic and professional journey has equipped me to create resources that support academic growth across diverse learning environments.
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