In third grade students need to learn to identify fractions and also be able to add and subbtract fractions with like denominators. My kids learn SO much better with manipulatives (as do most kids) and I wanted something hands on and interesting.
I did this activity last year and tweaked it. Hopefully it will work even better. Students will use a box of conversation hearts to identify fractions and add and subtract fractions.
The first sheet I will use to model with on the Promethean board with my own box of conversation hearts.
After I model it for the students, I will give each student a box and a worksheet that is *almost* identical but a different number of conversation hearts to subtract.
Mandy Gregory is a 2007 and 2012 Teacher of the Year. She has taught Kindergarten- 4th grades in both the general education and inclusion settings. She is currently a 1st grade Special Education teacher. She is the owner and creator of Mandy’s Tips for Teachers website (www.mandystipsforteachers.com) and has over 13 years of teaching experience. She is married with two beautiful children.
I love the freebie, thanks so much! The kids can always use more fraction practice and this is a yummy way to do it. I can't wait for Valentine's day <3
This is awesome! Thanks for sharing 🙂 I always love your stuff!!!
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As a Special Ed teacher this is exactly what I was looking for thanks so much!