• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Mr Elementary Math

Making Math Clear & Simply Fun

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • About
  • Blog
    • Let’s Get to the Math
      • Addition & Subtraction
      • Fractions & Decimals
      • Measurement & Geometry
      • Multiplication & Division
      • Number Sense
    • Teacher Tips
      • Make Math Fun
      • Meet the needs of ALL
  • Courses
  • Shop

3rd Grade

math tasks cards for elementary students

19 Make Math Fun

Mobile Math Task Cards for the Busy Teacher

Every minute of the instructional day is precious.  There is never enough time to do it all! How can I help kids review math skills in a fun way, but still make sure they are learning? It has to be easy to implement and meaningful.  These were some of the thoughts that ran through my mind and ...

Read More

interactive number lines ten frames base ten cards

30 Number Sense

Interactive Number Lines: A Number Sense Builder

Have you been looking for a hands-on way to build number sense in your elementary kids? Look no further, I have just the thing. Interactive number lines! All you need is painter’s tape, index cards and sticky notes. What is so great about interactive number lines? Join me as I show ...

Read More

multiplication game cards for time table review

209 Multiplication & Division

5 Fun Ways to Teach Multiplication Facts

A few months ago, I wrote a post about using read alouds to teach multiplication. I am always on the lookout for new ideas to help students master their multiplication facts.  Interestingly, I didn't always enjoy learning my multiplication facts.  I remember sitting down in the kitchen with my dad ...

Read More

multiplication read aloud books for teaching math

30 Multiplication & Division

4 Read Alouds that Support Multiplication

As teachers we want our students to develop a strong understanding of the multiplication facts.  If you live in a state that uses the Common Core standards (or some variation of them), foundational understanding of multiplication begins in the 2nd grade.  Students work with equal groups of objects ...

Read More

fractions on a number line benchmarks for adding and subtracting

14 Fractions & Decimals

Thinking Critically with Fractions and Number Lines

In my post Squashing Fraction Misconceptions, I talked about the advantage of building number lines with fraction bars. As an extension to that blog post, which you can find HERE, I wanted to share another fraction number line activity with you. This is a mental math strategy that makes students ...

Read More

fraction math models and number lines

34 Fractions & Decimals

Fly on the Math Teacher’s Wall – Squashing Fraction Misconceptions

This month, I have the pleasure of linking up with 15 great math bloggers for the Fly on the Math Teacher's Wall Blog Hop.  Our topic for discussion is fractions. Today, I want to discuss the importance of using number lines with students to get them to conceptually understand fractions. Number ...

Read More

  • Go to page 1
  • Go to page 2
  • Go to page 3
  • Go to Next Page »

Primary Sidebar

I want to learn more about…

Number Sense

Addition & Subtraction

Multiplication & Division

Fractions & Decimals

Measurement & Geometry

Math Ideas

Join the Math Fam!

Sign up now for math tips, ideas and resources.

No Spam. Ever.

Make Math Fun

3 Super Tips for Teaching Place Value

Top Resources

Footer

Join the Math Fam! Sign up now for math tips.

Mr. Elementary Math © 2021

Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Disclaimer
Built with and Genesis Framework by Bellano Web Studio

We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.Ok