Understanding multiplication word problems in 3rd-grade can be daunting for sure. Truthfully, all the methods can be in place and your lesson can still fall flat. Personally, I feel that in this case, the one thing that is missing deals with whether or not the student is engaged and having fun.

Also, I feel like sometimes required curriculum can fail us, even if it is standards-based.

One day, I tried to dream up an activity that paired with my favorite math strategy (CUBES), that would be a big hit and hit the standards.

Then, I realized, the most popular thing among students that I know... is their phone... How cute is the phone theme?!

These multiplication within 100 task cards pair perfect with my CUBES math strategy flip book.

The fun thing about these cards that you can share with your students - the names are from my daughter, family, and pets!

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Personally, I like to laminate the task cards for durability and reuse. Of course, this step is optional, but super efficient. 

Use the task cards in math centers, math rotations, etc...

C.U.B.E.S. math strategy is commonly used to teach students how to deconstruct word problems to make them easier to solve.

Circle all the important numbers, underline the question, box all the important math words, evaluate the important words that you may have left out and eliminate what you don't need, and solve the word problem.

This flip book is a compact way for students to review the steps at home or at school. Plus, I always think providing parents with manipulatives to help their kiddos reinforce what they are being taught is a FABULOUS THING! AND this flip book is not 3rd-grade specific so it can be used for many years.

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Christmas is in the air and these color by number division worksheets for Christmas are just what you need to spread joy in your classroom. Plus, color by number worksheets are always a big hit with the kiddos! 

Use the worksheets for early-finisher, math centers, for good behavior, practice, etc...

Currently, I have two versions of Christmas division color by number worksheets. The difference boils down to style and the amount of division sentences on each worksheet.

Version 1 has more division sentences and less colors than version 2. Though, both version contain a Rudolph-themed multiplication chart.

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Version 2 (featured in the photographs below) is more bubbly and colorful than version 2. Your choice truly depends on the need for your classroom and personal preference.​

Like I said above, both versions contain a Rudolph-themed multiplication charts.

In the end, color by number worksheets are AMAZING and you may just want to snag both! 

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At the current time, I have TWO sets of New Year's color by number for division. Their only differences are coloring and the amount of multiplication sentences on each sheets.

Version 1 is truly beautiful -- it has MORE division sentences than version 2, BUT the colors are not as common. The uncommon colors are only a problem because most 24-count crayons most likely don't have the colors listed.

In fact, I had to turn to Crayola™ to name the colors! 

With that said, the worksheets are beautiful! If you have a creative class, these worksheets are perfect! Also, early finishers will probably enjoy the challenge.

**QUICK TIP:  As the teacher, you could prepare the crayons BEFORE they are used in centers, etc... This will definitely cut down on confusion and make these worksheets a colorful blessing.

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The New Year's worksheets Version 2 are 24-crayon count compatible, diverse, and SUPER CUTE! I absolutely adore that the these worksheets accommodate diverse skin tones!

Version 2 New Year's worksheets have fewer division sentences than Version 1, but ARE SO CUTE!

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With version 2 you get 8 worksheets:

• New Year's Baby 1 & 2
• Countdown Clock
• Fireworks
• Black-Eyed Peas with Party Hat
• A Party Hat with Grapes
• Party Hat with Party Horn
• Disco Ball
• Black Hat with Balloons

This division fluency flip book is the best division facts tool to make learning fun! Not only is the flip book a big hit with students, it is super versatile and fun.

Students can add the flip book to their interactive notebooks for reference. Teachers can place the flip books in math centers, rotations, tool boxes, etc... Read more about the flip books below.

You have to hear about the ONE ultimate CUBES math strategy flip book! It is simple, not only to construct, but also to utilize! Plus, these flip books have been a big hit in my store!

Students can add the flip book to their interactive notebooks for reference. Teachers can place the flip books in math centers, rotations, tool boxes, etc... Read more about the flip books below.

If you have read any of my blog post at all, you know I LOVE FLIP BOOKS! There is just something about them that students love. Plus, they are great manipulatives + reference tools. Consequently, these best-selling multiplication facts flip book been a big hit and gotten AMAZING feedback.

I love flip books! There is just something extremely satisfying about putting together a beautiful + functional manipulative for the classroom. Honestly, that is why I call my favorite flip book the one epic multiplication strategies flip book for 3rd grade. Yes, I'm serious!

Let me tell MORE about WHY:

The multiplication strategies flip book covers: equal groups, arrays, repeated addition, number lines, skip counting.

Each strategy has 3 examples and a definition. For example, equal groups includes a model of 4 equal groups of 4, explains that "4 groups of 4 equals 16", and a number sentence that explains 4 x 4 = 16​.

Consequently, this flip book is the #1 BEST SELLER in my Teachers Pay Teachers store!

I love flip books! I especially love quality flip books that truly help third-grade students comprehend a difficult standard. These flip books are cheap properties of multiplication tools to stop the agony in your centers, etc...

I promise, I am not tooting my own horn! These flip books guide students, step-by-step, through the commutative property, associative property, and distributive property of multiplication.

What's so great about these properties of multiplication task cards? Personally, I think it is because they come with interactive notebook inserts. Plus, they break down the commutative, associative, and distributive property down for third-grade students to understand.

If you use the task cards for math centers, you can print them on card-stock and laminate. These two steps help with durability and in turn save money because you don't have to reproduce them so often. Alternately, if you don't print them on card-stock, you can always print them on colored paper.

On an opposite note, the properties of multiplication can be a hard task for third-grade students. Third-grade is a hard year (in my professional opinion) for math altogether. Consequently, this is why I worked hard to develop an engaging and useful resource to help reinforce teachers' properties of multiplication curriculum in third-grade.

WAIT! You may also enjoy the distributive property of multiplication freebie in this blog post