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• Number Charts
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• Place value
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• Add, subtract, multiply,   and divide fractions
• Mixed numbers vs. fractions
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• Prime factorization & factors
• Fraction Calculator
• Decimals & Percent
• Add, subtract, multiply,   and divide decimals
• Fractions to decimals
• Percents to decimals
• Percentage of a number
• Percent word problems
• Classify triangles
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• Circle worksheets
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• Area of triangles & polygons
• Coordinate grid, including   moves & reflections
• Volume & surface area
• Pre-algebra
• Square Roots
• Order of operations
• Scientific notation
• Proportions
• Ratio word problems
• Write expressions
• Evaluate expressions
• Simplify expressions
• Linear equations
• Linear inequalities
• Graphing & slope
• Equation calculator
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• Elementary Math Games
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• The four operations
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3rd Grade Worksheets

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442 3rd Grade Worksheets

10 times tables

This coloring math worksheet helps your third grader conceptualize counting and multiplying by 10.

2 pairs of feet

How many pairs of feet do you see? This coloring math worksheet introduces your third grader to multiplying by 2 with cute pictures of feet.

2 times tables

This coloring math worksheet helps your third grader conceptualize counting and multiplying by 2.

3 times tables

In this coloring math worksheet, your third grader gets practice counting by 3s and identifying number patterns.

This geometry math worksheet gives your child practice identifying each vertex in various 3-dimensional shapes.

3rd grade spelling words (list #1 of 36)

Welcome to the first of our weekly spelling lists for your third grader!

3rd grade spelling words (list #10 of 36)

Welcome to the 10th of our weekly spelling lists for your third grader!

3rd grade spelling words (list #11 of 36)

Welcome to the 11th of our weekly spelling lists for your third grader!

3rd grade spelling words (list #12 of 36)

Welcome to the 12th of our weekly spelling lists for your third grader!

3rd grade spelling words (list #13 of 36)

Welcome to the 13th of our weekly spelling lists for your third grader!

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Unit 1: Intro to multiplication

Unit 2: 1-digit multiplication, unit 3: addition, subtraction, and estimation, unit 4: intro to division, unit 5: understand fractions, unit 6: equivalent fractions and comparing fractions, unit 7: more with multiplication and division, unit 8: arithmetic patterns and problem solving, unit 9: quadrilaterals, unit 10: area, unit 11: perimeter, unit 12: time, unit 13: measurement, unit 14: represent and interpret data.

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• Lesson Plans
• Math (1,827)
• Number Sense (226)
• Number Representation (6)
• Represent Numbers Using Place Value Blocks (5)
• Compare and Order Numbers (69)
• Compare Numbers (43)
• Compare Numbers within 20 (2)
• Compare Numbers within 100 (23)
• Compare 3-Digit Numbers (10)
• Compare Multi-Digit Numbers (1)
• Order Numbers (26)
• Order 3-Digit Numbers (10)
• Even and Odd Numbers (24)
• Place Value (108)
• Read and Write Numbers (50)
• Expanded Form (5)
• 3-Digit Numbers in Expanded Form (3)
• 4-Digit Numbers in Expanded Form (1)
• 5-Digit Numbers in Expanded Form (1)
• Standard Form (8)
• 3-Digit Numbers in Standard Form (3)
• 4-Digit Numbers in Standard Form (4)
• 5-Digit Numbers in Standard Form (1)
• Word Form (3)
• 3-Digit Numbers in Word Form (1)
• 4-Digit Numbers in Word Form (1)
• 5-Digit Numbers in Word Form (1)
• Unit Form (10)
• 3-Digit Numbers in Unit Form (3)
• 4-Digit Numbers in Unit Form (4)
• 5-Digit Numbers in Unit Form (3)
• Place Value Chart (15)
• 3-Digit Numbers on Place Value Chart (13)
• 4-Digit Numbers on Place Value Chart (1)
• 5-Digit Numbers on Place Value Chart (1)
• Round Numbers (33)
• Round Numbers to the Nearest 10 (18)
• Round Numbers to the Nearest 100 (14)
• Addition (238)
• Model Addition (3)
• Addition Properties (2)
• Commutative Property of Addition (2)
• Add Using Models (3)
• Addition Strategies (47)
• Addition Strategies within 20 (10)
• Make 10 Strategy (6)
• Add Three Whole Numbers (3)
• Addition Strategies within 100 (12)
• Add using multiples of 10 (7)
• Addition Strategies within 1000 (25)
• Add using multiples of 100 (18)
• Addition Facts (6)
• Fluently Add within 20 (6)
• Equal Expressions (2)
• Addition Without Regrouping (83)
• Add within 100 without Regrouping (1)
• Add within 1000 without Regrouping (68)
• Add 3-digit number to 1-digit (10)
• Add 3-digit number to 2-digit (12)
• Add two 3-digit numbers (22)
• Add within 10000 without Regrouping (14)
• Addition With Regrouping (81)
• Add within 100 with Regrouping (17)
• Add within 1000 with Regrouping (48)
• Regroup ones and add (10)
• Regroup ones and tens and add (10)
• Add within 10000 with Regrouping (16)
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• Model Subtraction (4)
• Subtract using Models (7)
• Subtraction Strategies (47)
• Subtraction Strategies within 20 (10)
• Subtraction Strategies within 100 (19)
• Subtract using multiples of 10 (6)
• Subtraction Strategies within 1000 (18)
• Subtract using multiples of 100 (11)
• Subtraction Facts (6)
• Fluently Subtract within 20 (6)
• Equal Expressions in Subtraction (2)
• Subtraction Without Regrouping (69)
• Subtract within 100 without Regrouping (3)
• Subtract Multiples of 10 (2)
• Subtract within 1000 without Regrouping (54)
• Subtract within 10000 without Regrouping (12)
• Subtraction With Regrouping (64)
• Subtract within 100 with Regrouping (13)
• Subtract within 1000 with Regrouping (43)
• Subtract across Zeros (5)
• Subtract within 10000 with Regrouping (8)
• Multiplication (438)
• Arrays (19)
• Equal Groups (21)
• Multiplication Sentences (50)
• Repeated Addition to Multiply (18)
• Multiplication on Number Line (6)
• Multi-digit Multiplication (3)
• Multiply 2-digit by 1-digit Numbers (3)
• Multiplication Properties (74)
• Associative Property (12)
• Commutative Property (14)
• Distributive Property (30)
• Multiply by 0 and 1 (13)
• Estimate Products (7)
• Multiply by multiples of 10 (9)
• Times Tables (162)
• Multiplication Facts (162)
• Multiplication Facts of 2 (19)
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• Multiplication Facts of 5 (19)
• Multiplication Facts of 6 (19)
• Multiplication Facts of 7 (18)
• Multiplication Facts of 8 (18)
• Multiplication Facts of 9 (19)
• Multiplication Facts of 10 (11)
• Division (208)
• Division Facts (91)
• Division Facts of 2 (10)
• Division Facts of 3 (11)
• Division Facts of 4 (10)
• Division Facts of 5 (10)
• Division Facts of 6 (10)
• Division Facts of 7 (10)
• Division Facts of 8 (10)
• Division Facts of 9 (10)
• Division Facts of 10 (8)
• Divide on a Number Line (13)
• Long Division (11)
• Divide 2-digit by 1-digit Numbers (8)
• Estimate Quotients (19)
• Fractions (213)
• Identify Fractions (53)
• Identify fractions using models (17)
• Identify fractions on the number line (17)
• Represent Fractions (42)
• Represent fractions on the number line (10)
• Mark fractions on the number line (10)
• Represent fractions using models (10)
• Compare Fractions (30)
• Compare fractions using visual models (6)
• Compare fractions using number lines (6)
• Compare fractions without visual models (7)
• Order Fractions (18)
• Order fractions using visual models (10)
• Order fractions without visual models (8)
• Equivalent Fractions (33)
• Equivalent fractions using models (7)
• Equivalent fractions using number lines (7)
• Equivalent fractions without visual models (7)
• Identify equivalent fractions (2)
• Convert Fractions (3)
• Mixed Numbers as Fractions (3)
• Fractions Operations (5)
• Add and Subtract Fractions (4)
• Subtract Fractions (4)
• Subtract fractions using models (2)
• Subtract like fractions (4)
• Add and Subtract mixed numbers (1)
• Add mixed numbers (1)
• Add two mixed numbers (1)
• Decimals (40)
• Identify tenths (7)
• Identify hundredths (8)
• Read and Write Decimals (2)
• Decimals Expanded Form (2)
• Compose Decimals (2)
• Decimal Place Value (3)
• Compare and Order Decimals (3)
• Compare decimals (3)
• Compare decimals using models (3)
• Compare using decimal grids (2)
• Compare using decimal number lines (1)
• Convert Between Decimals and Fractions (2)
• Convert Decimals to Fractions (2)
• Equivalent Decimals (3)
• Geometry (51)
• Shapes (40)
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• Identify Quadrilaterals (11)
• Identify triangles (2)
• Identify polygons (10)
• Attributes of 2D shapes (5)
• Partition 2D Shapes (7)
• Partition into equal parts (7)
• Halves, Thirds, and Fourths (4)
• Measurement (105)
• Capacity (6)
• Data Handling (12)
• Organize and Interpret Data (12)
• Organize data in bar graphs (3)
• Organize data in line plots (3)
• Organize data in picture graphs (1)
• Interpret data in bar graphs (2)
• Interpret data in line plots (1)
• Interpret data in picture graphs (2)
• Length (18)
• Measure Lengths (17)
• Measure Lengths using the ruler (17)
• Area of Shapes (15)
• Area of 2D Shapes (5)
• Area as Additive (5)
• Perimeter (15)
• Perimeter of Shapes (15)
• AM and PM (2)
• Analog Clock (11)
• Set time (4)
• Elapsed Time (3)
• Time in Quarter Hours (12)
• Time to the Nearest 5 Minutes (14)
• Time to the Nearest Minute (2)
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• Operations With Money (10)
• Add and Subtract Money (6)
• Multiply and Divide Money (4)
• Algebra (9)
• Factors and Multiples (9)
• Multiples (9)
• Word Problems (194)
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• Addition Word Problems (46)
• Addition Word Problems within 100 (21)
• Add to Compare Word Problems (12)
• Subtraction Word Problems (24)
• Subtraction Word Problems within 20 (1)
• Subtraction Word Problems within 100 (10)
• Subtract to Compare Word Problems (10)
• Multiplication and Division Word Problems (61)
• Multiplication Word Problems (37)
• Division Word Problems (24)
• Multi-step Word Problems (32)
• Money Word Problems (7)
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• Reading Skills (130)
• Cause and Effect (10)
• Inference (9)
• Identify the Main Idea (21)
• Categorize Pictures into Groups (4)
• Choose a Suitable Heading (5)
• Prediction (11)
• Sequencing (20)
• Arrange Pictures in Order (3)
• Arrange Sentences in Order (4)
• Story Elements (6)
• Authors Purpose (3)
• Compare and Contrast (4)
• Ask and Answer Questions (4)
• Point of View (3)
• Comprehension (13)
• Character Analysis (8)
• Reality and Fantasy (4)
• Using Illustrations (4)
• Using Text Features (3)
• Context Clues (4)
• Evaluating Authors Argument and Evidence (3)
• Grammar (194)
• Adverbs and Adjectives (46)
• Nouns and Pronouns (78)
• Pronouns (13)
• Parts of Speech (8)
• Prepositions and Conjunctions (11)
• Punctuation (7)
• Sentences (2)
• Verbs and Tenses (46)
• Article A An The (1)
• Spelling (17)
• Common Misspellings (6)
• Unscramble (8)
• Vocabulary (49)
• Affixes (4)
• Commonly Confused Words (6)
• Compound Words (9)
• Figures of Speech (4)
• Similes and Metaphors (4)
• Synonyms and Antonyms (10)
• Word Puzzles (13)

Number Sense

Compare using Place Value Charts Game

Practice the superpower of number sense by learning how to compare using place value charts.

Compare 4-Digit Numbers Game

Learn to solve real world problems by comparing 4-digit numbers.

Complete the Sentences Using the Bar Model Worksheet

Dive into this fun-filled printable worksheet by completing the given sentences using bar models.

Multiplication Expressions With Product More Than 10 Worksheet

A worksheet for students to identify and mark multiplication expressions that result in a product greater than 10.

Add 3-Digit and 1-Digit Numbers without Regrouping Game

Use your addition skills to add 3-digit and 1-digit numbers without regrouping.

Fluently Add 3-Digit and 1-Digit Numbers Game

Apply your knowledge of addition to fluently add 3-digit and 1-digit numbers.

10 and 100 More than a 3-digit Number Worksheet

This worksheet provides exercises to enhance your skills in adding 10 or 100 to 3-digit numbers.

10 more Using Dice Patterns Worksheet

A worksheet that utilizes dice patterns to help students practice adding 10 to various 3-digit numbers.

Subtraction

Subtract 1-Digit Numbers From 3-Digit Numbers Game

Have your own math-themed party by learning how to subtract 1-digit numbers from 3-digit numbers.

Fluently Subtract 1-Digit From 3-Digit Numbers Game

Apply your knowledge of subtraction to fluently subtract 1-digit from 3-digit numbers.

Add and Subtract 3-Digit and 2-Digit Numbers without Regrouping: Horizontal Addition and Subtraction Worksheet

Print this worksheet to add and subtract 3-digit and 2-digit numbers without regrouping.

Add and Subtract 3-Digit and 2-Digit Numbers without Regrouping: Vertical Addition and Subtraction Worksheet

Download this worksheet to add and subtract 3-digit and 2-digit numbers without regrouping.

Multiplication

Understand Rows in an Array Game

Enter the madness of math-multiverse by understanding rows in an array.

Understand Columns in an Array Game

Add more arrows to your child’s math quiver by understanding columns in an array.

Rows and Columns Worksheet

Print this worksheet to practice rows and columns like a math legend!

Arrays and their Attributes Worksheet

Print this worksheet to practice arrays and their attributes like a math legend!

Use Multiplication to Divide by 2 Game

Take a deep dive into the world of math by using multiplication to divide by 2.

Complete the Division Patterns Game

Enter the madness of math-multiverse by exploring how to complete division patterns.

Numbers Divisible by 2 Worksheet

Identify and highlight all the numbers in this worksheet that are divisible by 2.

Division by 2 Using Multiplication Facts Worksheet

Boost your division skills with this worksheet on dividing by 2 using multiplication facts.

Identify Unit Fraction Using Visual Model Game

Take the first step towards building your math castle by identifying unit fractions.

Identify Unit Fraction Using Real World Model Game

Practice the superpower of fractions by identifying unit fractions using real world models.

Represent the Shaded Part Worksheet

Use this printable worksheet to represent the shaded part to strengthen your math skills.

Represent the Shaded Part Using Fraction Worksheet

Focus on core math skills with this fun worksheet by representing the shaded part using fractions.

Identify Tenths Using Fraction Models Game

Apply your knowledge of decimals to identify tenths using fraction models.

Shade the Parts To Show the Given Tenths Game

Have your own math-themed party by learning how to shade the parts to show the given tenths.

Identify the Decimal Fractions Worksheet

Learn fractions at the speed of lightning by practicing to identify decimal fractions.

Represent Decimals Worksheet

This downloadable worksheet is designed to practice representing decimals.

Identify Halves and Fourths in Models Game

Dive deep into the world of geometry by identifying halves and fourths in models.

Identify Shape Partitions Game

Enter the madness of math-multiverse by exploring how to identify shape partitions.

Partition the Model Into Equal Parts Worksheet

Pack your math practice time with fun by partitioning the model into equal parts.

Divide the Model Into Equal Parts Worksheet

Learners must divide the model into equal parts to enhance their math skills.

Measurement

Measure Lengths in Centimeters Game

Unearth the wisdom of mathematics by learning how to measure lengths in centimeters.

Measure Lengths on a Ruler by Subtracting Game

Help your child take flight by learning how to measure lengths on a ruler by subtracting.

Identify the Unit of Measurement Worksheet

Reinforce math concepts by practicing to identify the unit of measurement.

Measure Lengths of Objects Worksheet

Focus on core math skills with this fun worksheet by solving to measure the lengths of objects.

Read Time in Different Formats Game

Take the first step towards building your math castle by learning to read time in different formats.

Read Time Game

Enjoy the marvel of mathematics by exploring how to read time.

Tell Time to the Nearest 5 Minutes Worksheet

Reveal the secrets of math wizardry by practicing to tell the time to the nearest 5 minutes.

Guess the Correct Clock Worksheet

Learn time at the speed of lightning by guessing the correct clock.

Add Money Game

Ask your little one to add money to play this game.

Word Problems on Adding Money Game

Shine bright in the math world by learning how to solve word problems on adding money.

Guess the Costlier Item Worksheet

Put your skills to the test by guessing the costlier item.

Identify the Coin Worksheet

Dive into this fun-filled printable worksheet by practicing to identify the coin.

Word Problems

Solve How Many More Word Problems Game

Enter the madness of math-multiverse by exploring how to solve "How Many More" word problems.

Solve How Many Fewer Word Problems Game

Enjoy the marvel of mathematics by exploring how to solve "How Many Fewer" word problems.

Choose the Correct Equation for the Given Problem Worksheet

Solidify your math skills by choosing the correct equation for the given problem.

Solve Story Problems Using Bar Model Worksheet

Reinforce math concepts by practicing to solve story problems using bar models.

What's the cause? - Part 1 Game

Use your language skills to determine 'what's the cause' (Part 1).

• What's the effect? - Part 1 Game

Determine the answer to 'What's the effect' (Part 1) by playing this game.

Find Cause and Effect with Pictures Worksheet

Enhance comprehension with our picture-based cause and effect worksheet. Explore the relationship between events through visual cues for improved understanding.

Identify the Cause and Effect Worksheet

Dive into cause and effect analysis with our engaging worksheet. Gain insights into interconnected events and improve comprehension. Explore our resources now!

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Simplify Addition Sentence Worksheet

Be on your way to become a mathematician by practicing to simplify addition sentences.

Adding 3 Numbers Worksheet

In this worksheet, learners will get to practice adding 3 numbers.

Multiply and Answer in Unit Form Game

Enjoy the marvel of math-multiverse by exploring how to multiply and answer in unit form.

Subtract Using Number Bonds of 10 Worksheet

In this worksheet, learners will get to subtract using number bonds of 10.

Describing Equal Groups Worksheet

Make math practice a joyride by practicing to describe equal groups.

Divide Objects into Equal Groups Game

Add more arrows to your child’s math quiver by helping them divide objects into equal groups.

• Understand Equal Parts Game

Let your child see the world through math-colored shades by understanding equal parts.

Represent Equal Grouping as Division Worksheet

Boost your ability to represent equal grouping as division by printing this playful worksheet.

Equal Parts or Not Worksheet

Make math practice a joyride by practicing the concept of equal parts.

Find Right Angles Game

Take the first step towards building your math castle by practicing how to find right angles.

Shapes and their Attributes Worksheet

Help your child revise geometry by practicing shapes and their attributes.

Guess the Correct Unit of Capacity Game

Have your own math-themed party by learning to identify the correct unit of capacity.

Relate Activities with A.M. and P.M. Game

Shine bright in the math world by learning how to relate activities with A.M. and P.M.

Estimating Capacity in Customary Units Worksheet

This worksheet focuses on enhancing skills in estimating capacity using customary units.

Write Time in Digital Format Worksheet

Put your skills to the test by practicing to write time in the digital format.

Addition Word Problems on Finding the Total Game

Learn to solve addition word problems on finding the total.

Add or Subtract within 1000: Summer Word Problems Worksheet

Fun summer-themed worksheet to boost skills in adding or subtracting numbers within 1,000.

Dive into Diphthongs

Get started on our delightful phonics practice worksheet for practicing diphthongs and build foundational reading skills!

Simplify Subtraction Sentence Worksheet

Reinforce math concepts by practicing to simplify subtraction sentence.

Finding Double of Numbers From 1 to 5 Worksheet

Solidify your math skills by finding the double of numbers from 1 to 5.

Form Math Equations Using Bar Model Worksheet

Use this printable worksheet to form math equations using bar models to strengthen your math skills.

Multiply using the Given Fact Game

Unearth the wisdom of mathematics by learning how to multiply using the given facts.

Complete the Division Expression for Equal Groups Game

Take a look at how to complete the division expression for equal groups with this game.

Representing Equal Groups Worksheet

In this worksheet, learners will get to practice representing equal groups.

Division Sentence for Equal Groups Worksheet

Assess your math skills by practicing division sentences for equal groups in this worksheet.

Partition into Equal Parts Game

Kids must partition into equal parts to practice fractions.

Represent Using Fractions Worksheet

Print this worksheet to practice representing using fractions like a math legend!

Identify Right Angles Game

Enjoy the marvel of mathematics by identifying right angles.

Choose the Correct Unit of Capacity Game

Learn to choose the correct unit of capacity with this game.

Count Sides and Angles Worksheet

Pack your math practice time with fun by counting sides and angles.

Estimating Capacity in Metric Units Worksheet

Enhance your understanding of capacity with this worksheet on estimating capacity in metric units.

Tell Time in A.M. and P.M. Game

Kids must tell the time in A.M. and P.M. to play this game.

Read Time on Analog Clock Worksheet

Enhance your math skills with this fun worksheet by learning to read the time on an analog clock.

3rd Grade Curriculum and Educational Resources

In grade 3, children around 8 to 9 years old expand their learning beyond basic counting, addition, and subtraction, exploring a variety of new concepts. This grade introduces math and ELA skills like multiplication and its properties, division, fractions, in-depth reading skills, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and much more. 

• Grade 3 Math Learning : In the grade 3 curriculum for math , students learn concepts like place value of multi-digit numbers, addition with and without regrouping, understanding fractions as numbers, division facts, two-step word problems , understanding the concepts of area and perimeter, 2D shapes and their attributes, time concepts (elapsed time, A.M. and P.M., etc.), and much more. 
• Grade 3 ELA Learning : In the ELA curriculum for 3rd grade, kids learn essential concepts like reading skills (cause and effect, finding inference, identifying the main idea, story elements, etc.), grammar (nouns and pronouns, adverbs and adjectives, etc.), vocabulary, and much more.  

Types of Grade 3 Learning Resources

Let’s explore our third grade educational resources that provide the Math and ELA curriculum for grade 3, featuring fun games, worksheets, detailed lesson plans, and more.

Fun Grade 3 Learning Games

Our curriculum-aligned grade 3 learning games primarily cover two subjects — math and ELA.

• 3rd Grade Math Games : This section features over 500 math games focused on topics like number sense , addition, subtraction , multiplication , division , fractions, geometry, measurement , time, money , and word problems.
• 3rd Grade ELA Games : These engaging games teach essential reading concepts, such as cause and effect, identifying the main idea, etc. in an engaging manner.

Engaging Grade 3 Worksheets

SplashLearn offers printable 3rd grade worksheets for math and ELA.

• 3rd  Grade Math worksheets : There are over 850 math worksheets that offer effective and structured practice.
• 3rd Grade ELA worksheets : There are 200+ ELA worksheets fully packed with fun and effective ELA exercises for 3rd graders.

Grade 3 Lesson Plans

• Math lesson plans for 3rd graders : These lesson plans include lessons for key topics like number sense, number operations,  fractions , geometry , etc. Each plan includes clear learning objectives, fun activities, common misconceptions, and much more, providing a perfect grade 3 math teaching guide.
• ELA lesson plans for 3rd  graders : This section features lesson plans for language skills such as reading , grammar, vocabulary, etc. Perfect for effective 3rd grade ELA teaching!

Grade 3 Live Classes

• You can join interactive Live Classes on SplashLearn designed for Math and reading. These classes are led by experienced and certified teachers. Parents can choose a convenient time slot for their child. 
• Parents who have an active subscription or trial can effortlessly find the "Live Class" page at the top of the dashboard.
• While our grade-specific apps don't currently have the Live class feature, you can easily participate via our website using laptops, desktops, iPads, Macbooks, or Chromebooks.

What Are the Best Tips for Teaching 3rd Graders?

To learn about some useful and practical teaching tips for 3rd grade, it’s important to understand the curriculum and its objectives for the grade. Here are some blogs that can be helpful:

• 5 Things Kids Learn in 3rd Grade : This blog highlights the key skills and concepts taught in 3rd grade for the subjects math, ELA, Social studies, etc. 
• Most Important Math Concept Kids Learn in 3rd Grade : This blog is focused on math concepts taught to 3rd graders. This will definitely help parents and educators to decide the focus area. 
• How to Homeschool Third Grade Students : For those considering homeschooling, this blog is an essential read. It covers everything from learning objectives to simple practical tips.

What Are the Best 5 Third Grade Learning Resources?

Here are 5 super-fun learning resources for 3rd graders offered by SplashLearn:

• Write Fraction for Each Part Worksheet
• Vocabulary Worksheet – Compound Word Snowfall
• Math Lesson Plan — Mixed Number Magic: Conquer Addition & Subtraction

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Poland’s kids rejoice over new rules against homework. Teachers and parents aren’t so sure

Ola Kozak, 11, sits at the table where she used to do her homework at the family home in Warsaw, Poland, Friday April 5, 2024. Ola is happy that Poland’s government has ordered strict limits on the amount of homework that teachers can impose on the lower grades, starting in April. Julian enjoyed doing his homework. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)

Arkadiusz Korporowicz teaches history to 5th grade children at Primary School number 223 in Warsaw, Poland, Wednesday April 3, 2024. Poland’s government has ordered strict limits on the amount of homework that teachers can impose on the lower grades, starting in April. in Warsaw, Poland, Wednesday April 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)

Pawel Kozak and his wife Magda Kozak, parents of three, stand at their home in Warsaw, Poland, Friday, April 5, 2024. They have different opinions on the decision by Poland’s government that ordered strict limits on the amount of homework that teachers can impose on the lower grades, starting in April. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)

Children enter a classroom at the Primary School number 223 in Warsaw, Poland, Wednesday April 3, 2024. Poland’s government has ordered strict limits on the amount of homework that teachers can impose on the lower grades, starting in April. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)

Julian Kozak, 9, sits at the table where he used to do his homework at the family home in Warsaw, Poland, on Friday April 5, 2024. Julian is not very happy that Poland’s government has ordered strict limits on the amount of homework that teachers can impose on the lower grades, starting in April. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)

Ola Kozak, 11, right, and her younger brother Julian Kozak, 9, sit at the table where they used to do their homework at the family home in Warsaw, Poland, Friday April 5, 2024. Ola is happy that Poland’s government has ordered strict limits on the amount of homework that teachers can impose on the lower grades, starting in April. Julian enjoyed doing his homework. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)

Poland’s Education Minister Barbara Nowacka announces restrictions on the amount of homework for primary school children, at school number 223 in Warsaw, Poland, Wednesday April 3, 2024. Opinions are divided on what results can be expected from the strict limits on the amount of homework that teachers can impose on the lower grades, starting in April. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)

Pawel Kozak, father of three, speaks at his home in Warsaw, Poland, Friday, April 5, 2024. Pawel and her wife Magda have different opinions on the decision by Poland’s government that ordered strict limits on the amount of homework that teachers can impose on the lower grades, starting in April. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)

Magda Kozak, mother of three, stands at her home in Warsaw, Poland, Friday, April 5, 2024. Magda and her husband Pawel have different opinions on the decision by Poland’s government that ordered strict limits on the amount of homework that teachers can impose on the lower grades, starting in April. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)

Julian Kozak, 9, sits at the table where he used to do his homework at the family home in Warsaw, Poland, Friday, April 5, 2024. Julian is not very happy that Poland’s government has ordered strict limits on the amount of homework that teachers can impose on the lower grades, starting in April. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)

Magda Kozak, right, spends time with her son Julian, 9, at their home in Warsaw, Poland, Friday, April 5, 2024. Neither of them is happy that starting in April, Poland’s government has ordered strict limits on the amount of homework that teachers can impose on the lower grades. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)

Children walk in the corridor of Primary School number 223 in Warsaw, Poland, Wednesday April 3, 2024. Poland’s government has ordered strict limits on the amount of homework that teachers can impose on the lower grades, starting in April. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)

Children with flowers wait for the arrival of Education Minister Barbara Nowacka at Primary School number 223 in Warsaw, Poland, Wednesday April 3, 2024. Poland’s government has ordered strict limits on the amount of homework that teachers can impose on the lower grades, starting in April. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)

Julian Kozak, 9, plays with his cat at their home in Warsaw, Poland, Friday, April 5, 2024. Starting in April, Poland’s government has ordered strict limits on the amount of homework that teachers can impose on the lower grades. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)

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WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Ola Kozak is celebrating. The 11-year-old, who loves music and drawing, expects to have more free time for her hobbies after Poland’s government ordered strict limits on the amount of homework in the lower grades.

“I am happy,” said the fifth grader, who lives in a Warsaw suburb with her parents and younger siblings. The lilac-colored walls in her bedroom are covered in her art, and on her desk she keeps a framed picture she drew of Kurt Cobain.

“Most people in my class in the morning would copy the work off someone who had done the homework or would copy it from the internet. So it didn’t make sense,” she said.

The government of Prime Minister Donald Tusk enacted the ban against required homework this month amid a broad discussion about the need to modernize Poland’s education system, which critics say puts too much emphasis on rote learning and homework, and not enough on critical thinking and creativity.

Under the decree, teachers are no longer to give required homework to kids in the first to third grades. In grades four to eight, homework is now optional and doesn’t count towards a grade.

Not everyone likes the change – and even Ola’s parents are divided.

“If there is something that will make students enjoy school more, then it will probably be good both for the students and for the school,” said her father, Pawel Kozak.

His wife, Magda Kozak, was skeptical. “I am not pleased, because (homework) is a way to consolidate what was learned,” she said. “It helps stay on top of what the child has really learned and what’s going on at school.”

(Ola’s brother Julian, a third grader, says he sees both sides.)

Debates over the proper amount of homework are common around the globe. While some studies have shown little benefit to homework for young learners, other experts say it can help them learn how to develop study habits and academic concepts.

Poland’s educational system has undergone a number of controversial overhauls. Almost every new government has tried to make changes — something many teachers and parents say has left them confused and discouraged. For example, after communism was thrown off, middle schools were introduced. Then under the last government, the previous system was brought back. More controversy came in recent years when ultra-conservative views were pushed in new textbooks.

For years, teachers have been fleeing the system due to low wages and political pressure. The current government is trying to increase teacher salaries and has promised other changes that teachers approve of.

But Sławomir Broniarz, the head of the Polish Teachers’ Union, said that while he recognized the need to ease burdens on students, the new homework rules are another case of change imposed from above without adequate consultation with educators.

“In general, the teachers think that this happened too quickly, too hastily,” he said.

He argued that removing homework could widen the educational gaps between kids who have strong support at home and those from poorer families with less support and lower expectations. Instead, he urged wider changes to the entire curriculum.

The homework rules gained impetus in the runup to parliamentary elections last year, when a 14-year-old boy, Maciek Matuszewski, stood up at a campaign rally and told Tusk before a national audience that children “had no time to rest.” The boy said their rights were being violated with so much homework on weekends and so many tests on Mondays.

Tusk has since featured Matuszewski in social media videos and made him the face of the sudden change.

Education Minister Barbara Nowacka said she was prompted by research on children’s mental health. Of the various stresses children face, she said, “the one that could be removed fastest was the burden of homework.”

Pasi Sahlberg, a prominent Finnish educator and author, said the value of homework depends on what it is and how it is linked to overall learning. The need for homework can be “very individual and contextual.”

“We need to trust our teachers to decide what is good for each child,” Sahlberg said.

In South Korea, homework limits were set for elementary schools in 2017 amid concerns that kids were under too much pressure. However, teenagers in the education-obsessed country often cram long into the night and get tutoring to meet the requirements of demanding school and university admission tests.

In the U.S., teachers and parents decide for themselves how much homework to assign. Some elementary schools have done away with homework entirely to give children more time to play, participate in activities and spend time with families.

A guideline circulated by teachers unions in the U.S. recommends about 10 minutes of homework per grade. So, 10 minutes in first grade, 20 minutes in second grade and so on.

The COVID-19 pandemic and a crisis around youth mental health have complicated debates around homework. In the U.S., extended school closures in some places were accompanied by steep losses in learning , which were often addressed with tutoring and other interventions paid for with federal pandemic relief money. At the same time, increased attention to student wellbeing led some teachers to consider alternate approaches including reduced or optional homework.

It’s important for children to learn that mastering something “usually requires practice, a lot of practice,” said Sahlberg, in Finland. If reducing homework leads kids and parents to think school expectations for excellence will be lowered, “things will go wrong.”

AP writers Jan M. Olsen in Copenhagen, Denmark, Michael Melia in Hartford, Connecticut, and Hyung-jin Kim in Seoul, South Korea, contributed.

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Third-grade retention is now required in Indiana. Have similar policies helped or hurt other states?

In Indiana, one in five students haven’t mastered reading by the end of third grade. It’s just one of many states across the nation that are facing the issue of elementary illiteracy, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.  

Indiana passed Senate Bill 1 on March 11. The bill includes screenings for early reading deficits and funding for literacy coaching, but it’s best known for strengthening third grade retention requirements. Now, third graders who don’t pass the IREAD assessment or meet a “ good cause exception, ” made for cases such as students with intellectual disabilities or learning English as a second language, will be held back.  

Indiana isn’t the first state to pass literacy legislation. California and Florida pioneered third grade retention in the late 1990s, and since then, states from Mississippi to Michigan have passed various laws to support elementary readers.  

These policies, especially around retention, are often controversial . Study results are complicated: Retention can be effective , but only when it’s paired with other forms of support, such as screenings and coaching. It can also lead to inequity and negative mental health impacts.  

S.B. 1 is about outcomes, Sen. Jeff Raatz (R-Richmond), one of the bill’s authors, said. Raatz also authored Senate Bill 6 , which aims to help students who’ve left third grade without passing reading assessments catch up. For students to be successful in life, he said, they need to know how to read.  

As Indiana looks towards its first school year with S.B.1’s policies in place, it’s worth looking at how similar laws have played out in schools across the country.  

Arizona has gone through a variety of different reading support plans. The state passed a “ Move on When Reading ” policy in 2010 that retains third graders who scored low on reading proficiency exams. The policy was implemented in 2013, and since then, has been updated to mandate dyslexia screenings in kindergarten and first grade and to add teacher training on dyslexia.  

Like Indiana law, it contains some exemptions, including students in special education programs or who are learning English as a second language. Both bills are also known for their retention policies, but also include support for and ways to identify struggling students.  

By 2021, Arizona fourth grade students improved their reading level on standardized tests by half a grade and the literacy test pass rate to 46% from 40% when the policy was implemented. Terri Clark, Arizona literacy director of early literacy initiative Read on Arizona , said the reason the policy works is because it’s a comprehensive set of strategies. Students are getting reading support earlier because of improvements like literacy coaching and increased educator preparation.  

“Retention is just one tool in that toolbox of policies,” Clark said. “It's not the end. We really tried to approach it as that: retention is one tool, and almost the last tool, to help ensure students, struggling readers especially, don't fall through the cracks.”  

Retaining third graders is a “gray area” in some ways, Clark said. There’s a clear short-term boost in reading skills, but it’s not clear if that effect continues — another reason she believes having multiple strategies is important. It can’t just be “retention for retention’s sake,” she said.  

Karen Carney, an Ohio elementary school teacher, looks at the issue differently. Ohio’s 2012 Third Grade Reading Guarantee aimed to end “social promotion,” when third grade students are allowed to continue into fourth grade despite not passing literacy assessments. It went into effect in 2013, and it remained that way until 2023, when it was weakened in favor of parental choice.  

Carney worried about retention’s effect on students’ mental health. Seeing the students realize the gravity of the test, that it’s all or nothing, was disturbing, she said.  

“You should never judge a child, or anyone, on one moment in time, because there's so much more that plays into that big picture,” Carney said.  

One year, her school district tried to do partial retention: “three and a half-ers,” Carney recalled. The students took all their normal fourth grade classes but went to third grade reading instruction. It yielded the worst results of all, she said.  

“Everyone knew that they had failed the reading test,” Carney said. “Because there they were, with the scarlet letter on their chest.”

Raatz raised an opposing concern about mental health. If students move on without learning to read, he said, they’ll get behind. If they’re called on to read in class, they won’t be able to. That kind of persistent embarrassment can lead to behavioral issues down the road, he said.  

Instead of retention, Carney believes the solution should instead involve early intervention. Schools should target students for reading help in kindergarten, because by the time they get to third grade they’re already behind.  

It’s important to recognize that students come in at different levels, Carney said. She supports expanding access to preschool to help bridge that gap.  

Indiana’s S.B. 1 fills in some of these gaps. It includes support for second grade students, as well as funding for tutoring and summer school, which may help avoid the “scarlet letter” situation Carney described.  

Additionally, the Monroe County Community School Corporation is using referendum funding from 2023 to provide affordable pre-K to community students.  

There’s been pushback to retention in Indiana. The state passed changes to reading curriculum only last year, and many local parents and administrators are opposed to the bill’s provisions.  

Clark, though, said she believes pushback will disappear once schools start seeing results. She hopes people will understand that retention is only one piece of the puzzle, and they’ll start to support the policy in the end.  

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WNBA no. 1 pick Caitlin Clark reveals why she was kicked out of PE in third grade

The announcement was made Monday night at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.

Caitlin Clark, the University of Iowa star who became the face of March Madness and has rewritten the college basketball record books , was selected as the first overall pick in the 2024 WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever on Monday night at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.

"Sitting at the table, obviously knowing where I'm going, you still get a little bit anxious when the commissioner walks out and says your name," Clark told "Good Morning America" on Tuesday after the big night. "It's a moment I've dreamed of since I was in second grade. To be there with my family at the table and share it with them was super special."

Clark shared a message for young girls, aspiring athletes and other kids who want to achieve their dreams: "The biggest thing is just dream big."

"I kinda just bet on myself and I always believed in myself. That's the biggest thing from a young age my parents always instilled confidence in me, they never told me I couldn't achieve something. But also, I worked really hard for it," Clark explained. "That's what I'm really proud of -- I earned it, I deserve it, nothing was ever given to me. More than anything, I just believe in myself and that's what I'm gonna try to take to the next level."

The Fever, which has already reported an increase in ticket sales and will have 36 of their 40 games broadcast this season, shared a video of the team and fans packed into Gainbridge Fieldhouse celebrating as Clark's name was called by Cathy Engelbert .

"I think it shows excitement in Indiana about not only basketball, but women's basketball. It's a state that really supports basketball so I'm lucky to be going to that organization," Clark told "GMA." She added, "there's a lot of people there in the arena just for a draft watch party -- I can't wait to get there and be playing games. I know it will be a packed crowd."

When it comes to competing at the next level, Clark said "I don't feel nervous. I feel just excited and ready."

"I felt ready for this challenge and that's why I decided to leave college. I could have come back for another year, but for me I feel like my game is ready. I feel from a maturity stand point, like, I'm ready for that," she continued. "There will definitely be some nerves once I get to Indianapolis, at the same time, I feel like I'm definitely prepared for it."

At times you can definitely feel the weight of the world on your shoulders, but more than anything -- it's a game -- How lucky am I?

The former Hawkeyes star guard, best known for her jaw-dropping 3-pointers and record-breaking scoring, recently surprised fans with an appearance on "Saturday Night Live," which she told "GMA" was more stressful than waiting for her name to be called Monday night.

"'SNL and it's not close," she said with a laugh. "I was so nervous. I have never been so nervous to do something in my life. Basketball on a national stage, easy. Before they rolled me onto the set my heart was pounding out of my chest."

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When it comes to the possible pressures being hailed the public face for the sport , Clark handles it with grace and a calm demeanor.

"I feel like it's something that comes with it and honestly, I don't feel a lot of it," she said. "It's come with how I have carried myself and how I've gone about my business every single day...I always remind myself, this is a team sport and I have a lot of people to rely on. Outside of basketball, I always rely on my friends and family to be there and support me, those are the biggest things."

Clark continued, "At times you can definitely feel the weight of the world on your shoulders, but more than anything, to me this is fun. It's a game. Just enjoy it. How lucky am I?"

This season alone, the 22-year-old Iowa native broke the NCAA all-time scoring record which was untouched for more than 50 years, and became the NCAA women's basketball career scoring leader.

Clark grew up as the middle child with both a younger and older brother, which she said paired with a dad who played college sports, fueled her competitive nature from a young age.

"I always wanted to be like my older brother," she said. "He definitely pushed me, never took it easy on me. I think my parents could tell from a young age how competitive I was. The day he learned how to ride his bike, I'm like, 'I'm doing that too, mom and dad, take my training wheels off. Let's go.'"

In a surprise video message on "GMA," Clark's third grade teacher Kathleen Drey chimed in among the fanfare to congratulate Clark to say, "Just wanted to let you know how proud of you we all are at St. Francis. Seems like just yesterday you were in my class. My current students and I are now the biggest Fever fans. Go fever!"

Laughing at the "cute" video, Clark said, "She had to deal with me in third grade and I was so competitive. Sorry to her, I feel bad."

"They always had my parents come in and have meetings about me being too competitive in PE class," she recalled.

Earlier this year, Clark announced that she planned to forego her last season of college hoops to enter the WNBA draft.

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"I'm just kind of ready for the next chapter and a new challenge in my life," Clark told "Good Morning America" co-anchor Robin Roberts in March. "And what I've been able to do here has been very, very special. But I think the reason I decided to announce it when I did was just to have that closure."

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Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Sparks selected Cameron Brink as the No. 2 pick in the 2024 WNBA draft. Hailing from Beaverton, Oregon, the 22-year-old became the first women's basketball player to sign an NIL deal with New Balance in 2023.

Brink broke the program record for career blocks as a junior and won an NCAA championship with Stanford in 2021 under Tara VanDerveer, the winningest coach of all time who also announced her retirement after this season.

Kamilla Cardoso, hailing from Brazil, was the No. 3 overall draft, selected by Chicago Sky.

The 6-foot-7 star began her basketball career at Syracuse and later transferred to South Carolina, where she won two NCAA national championships. After a masterful performance in the NCAA Tournament, the 22-year-old was awarded the most outstanding player in this year's championship game.

23-year-old Rickea Jackson was selected by Los Angeles Spark at No. 4. Hailing from Detroit, Jackson was a finalist for the Cheryl Miller Award as Division I’s best small forward while playing for Tennessee, according to the WNBA, and is the fourth-leading scorer in Lady Vol’s program history.

Dallas Wings has selected Ohio State guard Jacy Sheldon at No. 5.

Aaliyah Edwards of UConn was the overall 6th pick drafted by the Washington Mystics. The 6-foot-4 forward from Kingston, Ontario, helped UConn to three NCAA Final Four appearances. Edwards was the youngest member of the Canadian women’s national team at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, according to the WNBA.

Angel Reese, the celebrated Baltimore native turned "Bayou Barbie,” was selected at No. 7 by the Chicago Sky. Reese, 21, became a sensation following Louisiana State University’s victory over Iowa in the 2023 NCAA women’s basketball championship.

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Caitlin Clark wrote future dreams down in 3rd grade. She's about to achieve one of them.

Caitlin Clark put her future dreams down in writing when she was a third grader at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School, 12 dreams to be exact, each handwritten inside a cloud, every single one of them a lofty goal.

Her No. 1 dream was to be in the WNBA and her No. 12 dream was to have two Bernese mountain dogs. In between, she wrote that she wanted "to live in a huge mansion, to have three or four kids, to get married, to own a restaurant, to win the lottery, to be in a basketball movie, to be strong, to go (to college) on a basketball scholarship, to travel, travel across the whole world and to meet Maya Moore."

Kathleen Drey remembers assigning the project to her third-grade class but, to be honest, she didn't remember what Clark had written, not until ESPN showed Clark's third grade musings on the big screen during its live coverage of the women's NCAA tournament game between Iowa and West Virginia.

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"It was really cool just to see her handwriting and have it back up there again because it brought back memories," said Drey. Memories of a tiny Clark with a feisty spirit.

"She was very competitive. She was always very, very smart. The passion and the drive, the tenacity that you see on the court, you could see on the playground every day," said Drey. "At recess, it didn't matter what sport was in season, she was out there with all the boys hustling and not afraid to tell them her opinion."

All of Clark's elementary teachers at St. Francis of Assisi, from first through sixth grade, said they knew she was going to be something. They knew she was going to go big places. They knew she was going to make a difference. They just had no idea how far she would go.

"You never dream that she's going to take it to this level," said Jill Westholm, who taught Clark sixth grade math and science. "But her drive and her passion? You definitely knew that she was going to be successful at whatever she chose to do."

Or whatever she dreamed to do. As the WNBA draft plays out Monday night, Clark who shattered college basketball records while at Iowa, is predicted to be the No. 1 pick for the Indiana Fever.

"We always want our students to try their best, right? Just do your best, but she wanted to be the best," said Westholm. "Not just her best, she wanted to be the best. Always, in everything she did."

'That's that same girl that I see looking back at me in my classroom'

Clark's elementary school teachers have gathered in the library at St. Francis of Assisi in Des Moines, Iowa, to talk about their former student. It's three days before the NCAA women's Final Four and they are all decked out in black and yellow for the Hawkeyes.

Even Clark's fourth grade teacher, Sara Doyle, who is a huge fan of Iowa's rival Iowa State, has put on her one Hawkeyes T-shirt.

When Clark came back to visit her old elementary school in May, Doyle went out and bought the shirt. She wore it underneath a sweater that was all buttoned up, walked up to Clark and said, "The only person I will wear a Hawkeyes shirt for," then ripped open her sweater, "is for you."

"I love following her journey," Doyle said. "I am all about it."

When Doyle watches Clark on the basketball court and sees the faces she makes, she can picture that same girl sitting in her fourth-grade classroom making those same faces, whether she wanted to do better, was frustrated with herself or she was pumped up that she did well.

"I have a hard time when I watch her play basketball because I'm like, 'Wait, that's that same girl that I see looking back at me in my classroom,'" Doyle said. "Not this superstar."

But Clark is a superstar -- and not one of these women sitting in the library are surprised at all.

'Yep, this is where she belongs, with the boys, playing up a year'

Diane Murphy first saw the intense competitiveness in Clark when she taught her in first grade. Murphy had her students do something called Rocket Math, a program with levels of math facts meant to individually better each student.

In other words, students were supposed to be competing against themselves.

"She took it to a whole new level and it became very competitive," said Murphy. "She wanted to beat everybody's level in the classroom; but that's just her competitiveness."

That drive quickly transferred over to sports.

"She just went toe to toe with all the boys," said Clark's second grade teacher Katie Tigges. "It didn't matter who she was playing against or what she was doing, whether academics or outside at recess."

Tigges remembers at her class' biography fair, Clark picked up a basketball and started spinning it on one finger, for a long, long time. Tigges' mother was there to help."And my mom was like, 'Oh my gosh, she's going to be something someday,'" said Tigges. "I was like, 'She sure is.'"

Someday came quicker than anyone realized when, in third grade, Clark began playing basketball on the boys' team. Not only that, but Clark was playing up a year. Westholm's son is a year older than Clark and was playing basketball, too.

"And I tell you what, they did not want to lose, but they did," Westholm said. "Honestly I was kind of like, 'OK, I have to see this. Why is she playing against the boys?' And when I saw her, I was like, 'Yep, this is where she belongs, with the boys, playing up a year.'"

'It's not, 'What if I miss this shot?' It's 'What if I make it?''

Clark's high school coach Kristen Meyer first saw her playing at an AAU tournament the spring of her eighth-grade year. During a break in competition, Meyer heard a voice. "Hi, I'm Caitlin Clark." Clark has never been one to be shy or intimidated.

"I don't think I've ever seen Caitlin embarrassed. Which, it sounds strange, but just the confidence she has in herself, but also she's willing to be goofy, to make mistakes, she's willing to look stupid or say something wrong and that alone separates her," said Meyer. "Because if you're not worried about making mistakes or what someone's going to think or what if I miss a shot or fail, it opens up to be able to do so much more."

And while playing for Meyer at Dowling Catholic High in West Des Moines, Clark did so much.

While she never won a state title, Clark ranks No. 4 in Iowa high school career scoring with 2,547 points. Her AAU team, the All-Iowa Attack, won the 2018 Nike GEYBL national championship and was runner-up in 2017 and 2019.

Clark has so many tools on the court, it's hard to narrow down what makes her stand out. But, Meyer said, she immediately stood out. "No. 1, her court vision and her ability to, somehow, take in everything that she sees and process it and make a decision and then act on it immediately," said Meyer. "Her reaction time leads to the ability to be able to have incredible passes and to just kind of know where teammates are going to be."

Her shooting ability and her ball handling are obvious and incredible, but her mindset is something truly rare, said Meyer.

"You know, she's a competitor. She loves a challenge and she's fearless. I think a lot of athletes, especially female athletes, get a little bit afraid or get held back by what could go wrong," she said. "Caitlin is the type that is always thinking, 'What could go right.?' It's not, 'What if I miss this shot?' It's 'What if I make it?'"

Clark had a maturity on the court that many high school girls don't. She was also sometimes a tough critic of her teammates because it took time for her to realize not everyone sees the game the way that she does. Not everyone is as driven, is as committed, is just able to process as quickly and physically be able to do everything either that she does or she wants them to do.

"I tell you what, there were times when she would give a compliment to a teammate and I swear they grew two inches," said Meyer. "Because she was both hard on teammates because she had high expectations but then she would recognize when they met those expectations."

But Clark was never as hard on anyone as she was on herself.

'Can I be Caitlin Clark?'

The day Clark turned the corner from being a great player to having superstar potential came after a major disappointment. Meyer said it was the summer between her sophomore and junior year of high school. That was the summer that Clark didn't make the USA team.Clark had made the team the summer before, but she broke her pinky while trying out the next year. Clark never blamed it on the pinky. Instead, she told Meyer she simply didn't play well enough to make the team.

"Obviously, it's a very highly competitive process, so it's nothing to be ashamed of by any means," said Meyer. "But I think that's probably the first time in her life that she was kind of told, 'You're not good enough for this.'"

Clark's drive went into a whole other gear. Her focus became razor sharp. Her work ethic catapulted.

"I think she just kind of thought, 'Well, I'm never going to have that happen again. You know, I'm going to be so good that they can't leave me off,'" said Meyer. "And it's not about being mad about it, but it's just she knew she had a higher ceiling and she wanted to kind of see how good she could get."

Monday night, as Clark's No. 1 dream on her third-grade list comes true, the world knows how good she became. What they don't know is just how much more greatness she has in her or what level she will take her game to in the WNBA.

Her former teachers want her to know a few things as she launches her professional basketball career.

"I hope she knows how much she has elevated the game for women everywhere," said Drey. "I just hope she knows that and recognizes that."

Doyle added: "I would say to her that we are so proud of her, but just stay true to who she is. Her drive, her motivation, her faithfulness, that is what's gotten her to this point. And I would say, keep that in your heart, know where you came from, know the people who love you. So no matter what big stage you go to, no matter how famous you are, stay true to your roots and know what got you to that point."

Tigges is in the middle of doing her class's biography fair now, the one where Clark stood spinning a basketball on her finger. And some of her students have asked, "Can I be Caitlin Clark?"

"It kind of gave me goosebumps because there's not a book about her right now, but someday there will be," she said. "And someday a kid in my class could be Caitlin Clark."

All of her teachers say the Clark people see being interviewed is the same person she's always been. She isn't putting on an act or putting on airs. She just wants to be the best.

"It's kind of a dream as a teacher to be able to know where your former students are. I wish I knew where all my former students were," Westholm said. "And to be able to see her reach her goal on the national stage, we get to follow her journey. And that's really exciting."

Follow IndyStar sports reporter Dana Benbow on X:  @DanaBenbow . Reach her via email:  [email protected] .

This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Caitlin Clark wrote future dreams down in 3rd grade. She's about to achieve one of them.

WNBA no. 1 pick Caitlin Clark reveals why she was kicked out of PE in third grade

Caitlin Clark, the University of Iowa star who became the face of March Madness and has rewritten the college basketball record books , was selected as the first overall pick in the 2024 WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever on Monday night at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.

"Sitting at the table, obviously knowing where I'm going, you still get a little bit anxious when the commissioner walks out and says your name," Clark told "Good Morning America" on Tuesday after the big night. "It's a moment I've dreamed of since I was in second grade. To be there with my family at the table and share it with them was super special."

Clark shared a message for young girls, aspiring athletes and other kids who want to achieve their dreams: "The biggest thing is just dream big."

"I kinda just bet on myself and I always believed in myself. That's the biggest thing from a young age my parents always instilled confidence in me, they never told me I couldn't achieve something. But also, I worked really hard for it," Clark explained. "That's what I'm really proud of -- I earned it, I deserve it, nothing was ever given to me. More than anything, I just believe in myself and that's what I'm gonna try to take to the next level."

The Fever, which has already reported an increase in ticket sales and will have 36 of their 40 games broadcast this season, shared a video of the team and fans packed into Gainbridge Fieldhouse celebrating as Clark's name was called by Cathy Engelbert .

"I think it shows excitement in Indiana about not only basketball, but women's basketball. It's a state that really supports basketball so I'm lucky to be going to that organization," Clark told "GMA." She added, "there's a lot of people there in the arena just for a draft watch party -- I can't wait to get there and be playing games. I know it will be a packed crowd."

When it comes to competing at the next level, Clark said "I don't feel nervous. I feel just excited and ready."

"I felt ready for this challenge and that's why I decided to leave college. I could have come back for another year, but for me I feel like my game is ready. I feel from a maturity stand point, like, I'm ready for that," she continued. "There will definitely be some nerves once I get to Indianapolis, at the same time, I feel like I'm definitely prepared for it."

At times you can definitely feel the weight of the world on your shoulders, but more than anything -- it's a game -- How lucky am I?

The former Hawkeyes star guard, best known for her jaw-dropping 3-pointers and record-breaking scoring, recently surprised fans with an appearance on "Saturday Night Live," which she told "GMA" was more stressful than waiting for her name to be called Monday night.

"'SNL and it's not close," she said with a laugh. "I was so nervous. I have never been so nervous to do something in my life. Basketball on a national stage, easy. Before they rolled me onto the set my heart was pounding out of my chest."

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When it comes to the possible pressures being hailed the public face for the sport , Clark handles it with grace and a calm demeanor.

"I feel like it's something that comes with it and honestly, I don't feel a lot of it," she said. "It's come with how I have carried myself and how I've gone about my business every single day...I always remind myself, this is a team sport and I have a lot of people to rely on. Outside of basketball, I always rely on my friends and family to be there and support me, those are the biggest things."

Clark continued, "At times you can definitely feel the weight of the world on your shoulders, but more than anything, to me this is fun. It's a game. Just enjoy it. How lucky am I?"

This season alone, the 22-year-old Iowa native broke the NCAA all-time scoring record which was untouched for more than 50 years, and became the NCAA women's basketball career scoring leader.

Clark grew up as the middle child with both a younger and older brother, which she said paired with a dad who played college sports, fueled her competitive nature from a young age.

"I always wanted to be like my older brother," she said. "He definitely pushed me, never took it easy on me. I think my parents could tell from a young age how competitive I was. The day he learned how to ride his bike, I'm like, 'I'm doing that too, mom and dad, take my training wheels off. Let's go.'"

In a surprise video message on "GMA," Clark's third grade teacher Kathleen Drey chimed in among the fanfare to congratulate Clark to say, "Just wanted to let you know how proud of you we all are at St. Francis. Seems like just yesterday you were in my class. My current students and I are now the biggest Fever fans. Go fever!"

Laughing at the "cute" video, Clark said, "She had to deal with me in third grade and I was so competitive. Sorry to her, I feel bad."

"They always had my parents come in and have meetings about me being too competitive in PE class," she recalled.

Earlier this year, Clark announced that she planned to forego her last season of college hoops to enter the WNBA draft.

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"I'm just kind of ready for the next chapter and a new challenge in my life," Clark told "Good Morning America" co-anchor Robin Roberts in March. "And what I've been able to do here has been very, very special. But I think the reason I decided to announce it when I did was just to have that closure."

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Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Sparks selected Cameron Brink as the No. 2 pick in the 2024 WNBA draft. Hailing from Beaverton, Oregon, the 22-year-old became the first women's basketball player to sign an NIL deal with New Balance in 2023.

Brink broke the program record for career blocks as a junior and won an NCAA championship with Stanford in 2021 under Tara VanDerveer, the winningest coach of all time who also announced her retirement after this season.

Kamilla Cardoso, hailing from Brazil, was the No. 3 overall draft, selected by Chicago Sky.

The 6-foot-7 star began her basketball career at Syracuse and later transferred to South Carolina, where she won two NCAA national championships. After a masterful performance in the NCAA Tournament, the 22-year-old was awarded the most outstanding player in this year's championship game.

23-year-old Rickea Jackson was selected by Los Angeles Spark at No. 4. Hailing from Detroit, Jackson was a finalist for the Cheryl Miller Award as Division I’s best small forward while playing for Tennessee, according to the WNBA, and is the fourth-leading scorer in Lady Vol’s program history.

Dallas Wings has selected Ohio State guard Jacy Sheldon at No. 5.

Aaliyah Edwards of UConn was the overall 6th pick drafted by the Washington Mystics. The 6-foot-4 forward from Kingston, Ontario, helped UConn to three NCAA Final Four appearances. Edwards was the youngest member of the Canadian women’s national team at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, according to the WNBA.

Angel Reese, the celebrated Baltimore native turned "Bayou Barbie,” was selected at No. 7 by the Chicago Sky. Reese, 21, became a sensation following Louisiana State University’s victory over Iowa in the 2023 NCAA women’s basketball championship.

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An earlier version of this story was first published on April 15, 2024.

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