THREE GAMES FOR 3RD GRADERS TO LEARN FRACTIONS

 

1. Fraction Bingo: This is a classic game that can be adapted to teach fractions. To play, create bingo cards with different fractions on them. Then, call out fractions and have students cover the matching fraction on their cards. The first student to get 5 in a row wins.

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   Fraction Bingo game for kids

2. Fraction Memory: This game is a fun way to help students practice identifying fractions. To play, create pairs of cards with different fractions on them. Then, turn the cards face down and have students take turns flipping over two cards. If the cards match, the student keeps the pair. The player with the most pairs at the end wins.

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   Fraction Memory game for kids

3. Fraction Race: This game is a great way to help students practice comparing fractions. To play, divide students into teams. Each team has a set of fraction cards. On your signal, have the first player on each team flip over a card. The player with the larger fraction gets to keep the card. The first team to collect all of their cards wins.

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   Fraction Race game for kids

These are just a few ideas for games that can help 3rd graders learn fractions. There are many other games available, so you can find one that fits your students' interests and learning style.

Here are some other games that you can try:

• Fraction War: This game is similar to the card game War. To play, create a deck of cards with different fractions on them. Then, deal the cards evenly to the players. Players take turns flipping over one card at a time. The player with the larger fraction wins the round and takes both cards. The player with the most cards at the end wins.
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  Fraction War game for kids
• Fraction Dominoes: This game is a fun way to practice adding and subtracting fractions. To play, create dominoes with different fractions on them. Then, players take turns placing dominoes end-to-end. The first player to get rid of all of their dominoes wins.
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  Fraction Dominoes game for kids
• Fraction Pie: This game is a creative way to help students visualize fractions. To play, cut a pie into different fractions. Then, have students draw pictures of the different fractions of the pie.
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  Fraction Pie game for kids

I hope these games help your 3rd graders learn fractions!