3rd Grade Autumn Centers (by date, oldest first)

How many seeds are inside my pumpkin? This pumpkin seed math activity contains 2 mat formats that are ideal for counting the seeds in a small pumpkin. One mat formats has circles for students to place their seeds in and the other format has lines where students will place ten seeds. Both sets of mats can accommodate up to 1000 seeds.

These mats are designed to help reinforce learning with place value and skip counting by 10s and 100s. Have students make predictions about how may seeds are in their pumpkin and use the mats to test their hypothesis.

Mats Included:

• Mats with guiding circles up to 1000
• Mats without circles up to 1000

The mats with circles guides students to easily place 10 seeds in each section. Students can easily count the number of seeds by placing one seed inside each circle. They will then skip count by 10 to see how many seeds are on their mat.

These mats make a great addition to a pumpkin investigation activity. Students can make an hypothesis about the number of seeds in their pumpkin, guess the number of seeds from seeing the seeds being removed from the pumpkin, then they can use the mats to count the actual number of seeds.

When Can I Use These Mats?

• Pumpkin Investigation Activity
• Math Center
• Small Group Counting Activity
• Whole Group Counting Activity

LOOK AT WHAT OTHER TEACHERS LIKE ABOUT THIS RESOURCE

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Allysa P. says, "This was very helpful as we counted the seeds in our class pumpkin! It helped keep my kiddos on track and organized in their counting. Thank you!"

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Kristy K. says, "I loved that these worksheets go so high. I thought I would only need to 100 but our pumpkin ended up with 367 seeds. I laminated the sheets and then had the students lay the seeds on the circles. After they were done I just washed the boards off and stored them for next year. Thank you."

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Samantha L. says, "This made counting our pumpkin seeds SO much easier. The visual was great to help us count by 10s."

Related Activities:

• Pumpkin Counting Mats 1-20
• Pumpkin Mystery Picture

Practice multiplication facts with this candy corn multiplication center where students will practice solving multiplication facts with repeated addition, array or area models, and by drawing pictures.

What is Included:

• One Multiplication Mat Anchor Chart
• One Multiplication Mat for students to fill in themselves
• One multiplication chart for problems up to 12X12
• Multiplication Cards up to 12X12
• Recording Page

Strategies included on Multiplication Mat:

• Number Sentences
• Draw It
• Repeated Addition
• Grouping
• Array/Area Model

How to Use:

Students will use the multiplication mat or chart to solve the multiplication facts on each card. An optional recording sheet is available for students to record their answers for grading purposes.

When to Use

• Math Center
• Small Group Activity
• Morning Baskets or Tubs
• Task Box
• Flash Cards

This multiplication math station is a low prep activity for teachers to create for students. The cards for this activity just need to be cut apart before being used in the desired location.

More Multiplication Activities:

Multiplication Boom Cards for up to 10X10

Where is the worm? This apple sight word game is great for students who are practicing sight word recognition and beginning reading skills. This game can be used in a pocket chart or on a table top for an early education classroom.

What is Included:

• Sight word cards for the third grade sight word list.
• Worm cards for hiding

The cards are available in two formats, 6 to a page and 4 to a page to accommodate different sized pocket charts.

Ways to Use:

• small group game
• whole class game
• circle time game
• student led literacy center
• one on one instruction to target specific sight words for struggling students

How to Play:

Where's the Worm is a game for centers or whole group instruction where an worm is hidden behind an apple. A poem is chanted where the student(s) must say the sight word they think the worm is behind. Once guessed, the sight word is removed. If the worm is behind the apple, then the worm must be hidden again to play further. If the worm is not behind the apple, then the poem is chanted again with a new sight word.

This product contains all 41 third grade sight words:

about, better, bring, carry, clean, cut, done, draw, drink, eight, fall, far, full, got, grow, hold, hot, hurt, if, keep, kind, laugh, light, long, much, myself, never, only, own, pick, seven, shall, show, six, small, start, ten, today, together, try, warm

Where is the black cat? This pumpkin themed sight word game is great for students who are practicing sight word recognition and beginning reading skills. This game can be used in a pocket chart or on a table top for an early education classroom.

What is Included:

• Sight word cards for the third grade sight word list.
• black cat cards for hiding

The cards are available in two formats, 6 to a page and 4 to a page to accommodate different sized pocket charts.

Ways to Use:

• small group game
• whole class game
• circle time game
• student led literacy center
• one on one instruction to target specific sight words for struggling students

How to Play:

Where's the Black Cat is a game for centers or whole group instruction where a cat is hidden behind a pumpkin. A poem is chanted where the student(s) must say the sight word they think the cat is behind. Once guessed, the sight word is removed. If the cat is behind the pumpkin, then the cat must be hidden again to play further. If the cat is not behind the pumpkin, then the poem is chanted again with a new sight word.

This product contains all 41 third grade sight words:

about, better, bring, carry, clean, cut, done, draw, drink, eight, fall, far, full, got, grow, hold, hot, hurt, if, keep, kind, laugh, light, long, much, myself, never, only, own, pick, seven, shall, show, six, small, start, ten, today, together, try, warm

Where is the acorn? This fall sight word game is great for students who are practicing sight word recognition and beginning reading skills. This game can be used in a pocket chart or on a table top for an early education classroom.

What is Included:

• Sight word cards for the third grade sight word list.
• Acorn cards for hiding

The cards are available in two formats, 6 to a page and 4 to a page to accommodate different sized pocket charts.

Ways to Use:

• small group game
• whole class game
• circle time game
• student led literacy center
• one on one instruction to target specific sight words for struggling students

How to Play:

Where's the Acorn is a game for centers or whole group instruction where an acorn is hidden behind a leaf. A poem is chanted where the student(s) must say the sight word they think the acorn is behind. Once guessed, the sight word is removed. If the acorn is behind the leaf, then the acorn must be hidden again to play further. If the acorn is not behind the leaf, then the poem is chanted again with a new sight word.

This product contains all 41 third grade sight words:

about, better, bring, carry, clean, cut, done, draw, drink, eight, fall, far, full, got, grow, hold, hot, hurt, if, keep, kind, laugh, light, long, much, myself, never, only, own, pick, seven, shall, show, six, small, start, ten, today, together, try, warm

Practice multiplication facts with this fall multiplication center where students will practice solving multiplication facts with repeated addition, array or area models, and by drawing pictures.

What is Included:

• One Multiplication Mat Anchor Chart
• One Multiplication Mat for students to fill in themselves
• One multiplication chart for problems up to 12X12
• Multiplication Cards up to 12X12
• Recording Page

Strategies included on Multiplication Mat:

• Number Sentences
• Draw It
• Repeated Addition
• Grouping
• Array/Area Model

How to Use:

Students will use the multiplication mat or chart to solve the multiplication facts on each card. An optional recording sheet is available for students to record their answers for grading purposes.

When to Use

• Math Center
• Small Group Activity
• Morning Baskets or Tubs
• Task Box
• Flash Cards

This multiplication math station is a low prep activity for teachers to create for students. The cards for this activity just need to be cut apart before being used in the desired location.

More Multiplication Activities:

Multiplication Boom Cards for up to 10X10

Where is the black cat? This pumpkin themed sight word game is great for students who are practicing sight word recognition and beginning reading skills. This game can be used in a pocket chart or on a table top for an early education classroom.

What is Included:

• Sight word cards for all 220 sight words.
• black cat cards for hiding

The cards are available in two formats, 6 to a page and 4 to a page to accommodate different sized pocket charts.

Ways to Use:

• small group game
• whole class game
• circle time game
• student led literacy center
• one on one instruction to target specific sight words for struggling students

How to Play:

Where's the Black Cat is a game for centers or whole group instruction where a cat is hidden behind a pumpkin. A poem is chanted where the student(s) must say the sight word they think the cat is behind. Once guessed, the sight word is removed. If the cat is behind the pumpkin, then the cat must be hidden again to play further. If the cat is not behind the pumpkin, then the poem is chanted again with a new sight word.

Where is the Object? These seasonal sight word game is great for students who are practicing sight word recognition and beginning reading skills. This game can be used in a pocket chart or on a table top for an early education classroom.

Products Included:

• Winter: Where's the Penguin?
• Spring: Where's the Ladybug?
• Summer: Where's the Sun?
• Fall: Where's the Acorn?

What is Included:

• Sight word cards for all 220 sight words.
• Penguin cards for hiding

The cards are available in two formats, 6 to a page and 4 to a page to accommodate different sized pocket charts.

Ways to Use:

• small group game
• whole class game
• circle time game
• student led literacy center
• one on one instruction to target specific sight words for struggling students

How to Play:

Where's the ________? is a game for centers or whole group instruction where an object is hidden behind a sight word card. A poem is chanted where the student(s) must say the sight word they think the object is behind. Once guessed, the sight word is removed. If the object is behind the sight word card, then the object must be hidden again to play further. If the object is not behind the sight word card, then the poem is chanted again with a new sight word.

Practice multiplication facts with this multiplication center where students will practice solving multiplication facts with repeated addition, array or area models, and by drawing pictures.

What is Included:

• One Multiplication Mat Anchor Chart
• One Multiplication Mat for students to fill in themselves
• One multiplication chart for problems up to 12X12
• Multiplication Cards up to 12X12
• Recording Page

Strategies included on Multiplication Mat:

• Number Sentences
• Draw It
• Repeated Addition
• Grouping
• Array/Area Model

How to Use:

Students will use the multiplication mat or chart to solve the multiplication facts on each card. An optional recording sheet is available for students to record their answers for grading purposes.

When to Use

• Math Center
• Small Group Activity
• Morning Baskets or Tubs
• Task Box
• Flash Cards

This multiplication math station is a low prep activity for teachers to create for students. The cards for this activity just need to be cut apart before being used in the desired location.

Themes Included:

Back to School

Candy Corn

Fall and Autumn

Spring

Summer

More Multiplication Activities:

Multiplication Boom Cards for up to 10X10

Where is the Object? These seasonal sight word game is great for students who are practicing sight word recognition and beginning reading skills. This game can be used in a pocket chart or on a table top for an early education classroom.

Products Included:

• Winter: Where's the Penguin?
• Spring: Where's the Ladybug?
• Summer: Where's the Sun?
• Fall: Where's the Acorn?

What is Included:

• Sight word cards for the third grade sight word list.
• Penguin cards for hiding

The cards are available in two formats, 6 to a page and 4 to a page to accommodate different sized pocket charts.

Ways to Use:

• small group game
• whole class game
• circle time game
• student led literacy center
• one on one instruction to target specific sight words for struggling students

How to Play:

Where's the ________? is a game for centers or whole group instruction where an object is hidden behind a sight word card. A poem is chanted where the student(s) must say the sight word they think the object is behind. Once guessed, the sight word is removed. If the object is behind the sight word card, then the object must be hidden again to play further. If the object is not behind the sight word card, then the poem is chanted again with a new sight word.

This product contains all 41 third grade sight words:

about, better, bring, carry, clean, cut, done, draw, drink, eight, fall, far, full, got, grow, hold, hot, hurt, if, keep, kind, laugh, light, long, much, myself, never, only, own, pick, seven, shall, show, six, small, start, ten, today, together, try, warm

Where is the worm? This apple sight word game is great for students who are practicing sight word recognition and beginning reading skills. This game can be used in a pocket chart or on a table top for an early education classroom.

What is Included:

• Sight word cards for all 220 sight words.
• Worm cards for hiding

The cards are available in two formats, 6 to a page and 4 to a page to accommodate different sized pocket charts.

Ways to Use:

• small group game
• whole class game
• circle time game
• student led literacy center
• one on one instruction to target specific sight words for struggling students

How to Play:

Where's the Worm is a game for centers or whole group instruction where an worm is hidden behind an apple. A poem is chanted where the student(s) must say the sight word they think the worm is behind. Once guessed, the sight word is removed. If the worm is behind the apple, then the worm must be hidden again to play further. If the worm is not behind the apple, then the poem is chanted again with a new sight word.

Where is the acorn? This fall sight word game is great for students who are practicing sight word recognition and beginning reading skills. This game can be used in a pocket chart or on a table top for an early education classroom.

What is Included:

• Sight word cards for all 220 sight words.
• Acorn cards for hiding

The cards are available in two formats, 6 to a page and 4 to a page to accommodate different sized pocket charts.

Ways to Use:

• small group game
• whole class game
• circle time game
• student led literacy center
• one on one instruction to target specific sight words for struggling students

How to Play:

Where's the Acorn is a game for centers or whole group instruction where an acorn is hidden behind a leaf. A poem is chanted where the student(s) must say the sight word they think the acorn is behind. Once guessed, the sight word is removed. If the acorn is behind the leaf, then the acorn must be hidden again to play further. If the acorn is not behind the leaf, then the poem is chanted again with a new sight word.

These creative Upside-Down Candyland Game slides were designed to be printed, displayed, and reimagined while you teach. Use this Google Slide file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on a large screen. Are you in need of a creative and unique Movement Game Activity to get your students excited to learn and stay engaged in your lesson? Do you need an activity that focuses on SEL: Social and Emotional Learning? Do want an activity that promotes UDL: engagement, representation, and expression? I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy.

These creative “Ring of Fire” Movement Game slides were designed to be printed, displayed, and reimagined while you teach. Use this Google Slide file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on a large screen. Are you in need of a creative and unique Movement Game Activity to get your students excited to learn and stay engaged in your lesson? Do you need an activity that focuses on SEL: Social and Emotional Learning? Do want an activity that promotes UDL: engagement, representation, and expression? I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy.

These creative Litter Box Movement Game slides were designed to be printed, displayed, and reimagined while you teach. Use this Google Slide file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on a large screen. Are you in need of a creative and unique Movement Game Activity to get your students excited to learn and stay engaged in your lesson? Do you need an activity that focuses on SEL: Social and Emotional Learning? Do want an activity that promotes UDL: engagement, representation, and expression? I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy.

These creative Claw Collector Movement Game slides were designed to be printed, displayed, and reimagined while you teach. Use this Google Slide file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on a large screen. Are you in need of a creative and unique Movement Game Activity to get your students excited to learn and stay engaged in your lesson? Do you need an activity that focuses on SEL: Social and Emotional Learning? Do want an activity that promotes UDL: engagement, representation, and expression? I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy.

Winter weather is coming. People and animals have many jobs to do to be ready before winter weather sets in. And, once prepared, we get to enjoy the winter season and all the changes it brings. This set includes:

• Getting Ready For Winter Two-Page Activity Set
• Getting Ready Word Search Puzzle – reinforces key vocabulary from Activity Set
• Winter Wonderland (Activities, Penguins, and Festivals) Two-Page Activity Set
• Wonderful Wintry Season Word Search Puzzle – reinforces key vocabulary from Activity Set
• Winter Rhyming Words Crossword Puzzle
• Winter Reading Log & Certificate

Concepts Explored: getting ready for winter | fall | autumn | animal behavior | hibernation | wildlife | migration | January | February | hibernating | skiing | snowboard | snowflakes | penguin | penguins | polar bears | winter festival | rhyming | rhymes | rhyme | winter words | winter vocabulary | hockey

Thanksgiving is here! Students will find and circle Thanksgiving vocabulary with this holiday-themed crossword puzzle.

Check out our full Thanksgiving set !

Concepts Explored: Thanksgiving | Happy Thanksgiving | traditions | holiday | November | fall | autumn | turkey | feast | pilgrims | Wampanoag | Native American | Mayflower | Plymouth

Thanksgiving time is a fun family time. Print out and enjoy this Thanksgiving and pumpkin-themed maze! A bit of seasonal fun that kids will love.

Thanksgiving is a time for family, feasts and fun. It's the perfect time to learn about the Pilgrims coming to America and the Native Americans already living here. This educational set includes facts about the history and holiday of Thanksgiving "Then and Now.":

• Happy Thanksgiving! Two-Page Activity Set – Learn about how we get ready for Thanksgiving, the things we do on this holiday, and the foods that the Pilgrims are thought to have eaten during their first Thanksgiving feast.

• Family Fun and Feasts Crossword Puzzle – Learn about what we'll be eating at the family feast and what family fun we will have on this autumn holiday.

• Thanksgiving Then & Now Word Search Puzzle – Find and circle dozens of vocabulary words.

• Lined and Unlined Turkey-themed Stationery/Writing Paper – Teach how to write correspondence with the lined version, and use the unlined version as general writing paper.

Keywords: Thanksgiving | family | feast | Pilgrim | Mayflower | Native American | Indian | Plymouth | Massachusetts | traditions | turkey | Wampanoag | cranberry | harvest | parade | football