3rd Grade Math - Add Whole Numbers

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Math Through Literature (lesson plan) - The children will be able to complete and create addition and subtraction facts up to 20 using the illustrative book Counting Wildflowers.
Cross Out Singles (lesson plan) - partner game using number cubes or spinners.
Boxed Ball Throw (lesson plan) - This fun idea involves throwing balls into divided boxes to determine numbers to add
M & M Math (lesson plan/game) - fun math activity using M&M cookies that are prepared ahead by the teacher or that the students plan for and make the day before. Students munch their way through the cookie keeping a tally of how many M&M's are found in each color.  Worksheet accompanies.
Chalkboard Addition/Subtraction (lesson plan) - practice of basic fact addition and subtraction using chalkboards.
Fun way to reinforce addition of two numbers - This lesson plan is designed to review and reinforce addition of two numbers. Students will gain practice in addition and should be able to tell the sum of any two single digit numbers (0-5) by the use of repetition.

Butterfly Math Matchup (lesson plan) - practice adding multiple numbers and learn about the various parts of the butterfly.

Adding Fun Game (lesson plan) - practice addition using pieces of papers with letters on them that look like license plates

Add Whole Numbers without Regrouping

To Regroup or Not to Regroup? (lesson plan) - uses number cubes
Adding Fun Game (lesson plan) - practice addition using pieces of papers with letters on them that look like license plates

Add Whole Numbers with Regrouping

Adding Fun Game (lesson plan) - practice addition using pieces of papers with letters on them that look like license plates
Three-Digit Addition with Manipulatives and Symbols - from Georgia Learning Connections; printable resources are included in this lesson.

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