3rd grade math word problems: 15 examples with answers
15 Grade 3 math word problems with answers, covering multiplication, division, addition and subtraction within 1,000, two-step problems and measurement.
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Practical guides for helping Grade 2 and 3 children with math and reading at home.
2nd grade math word problems: 15 examples with answers
15 Grade 2 math word problems with answers: addition and subtraction within 100, compare problems, two-step problems, money and length.
Grade 2 reading comprehension: 7 ways to help at home
Practical ways parents can build reading comprehension in Grade 2, from asking better questions to reading nonfiction together.
How to teach multiplication in Grade 3: a step-by-step guide
A practical order for teaching multiplication to Grade 3 children, from equal groups and arrays to fact fluency and word problems.
Grade 2 addition and subtraction word problems: a parent guide
How to help Grade 2 children understand and solve addition and subtraction word problems within 100.
Addition and subtraction with regrouping: a parent guide
What regrouping (carrying and borrowing) means in addition and subtraction, with step-by-step examples and the most common mistakes to watch for.
Multiplication arrays explained for parents
What a multiplication array is, why schools use them, and simple ways to practise arrays at home with Grade 3 children.
Times tables chart: how to use one to learn multiplication facts
A 1 to 10 times tables chart, plus simple ways to use it to find patterns, learn facts in a sensible order and practise until children no longer need it.
How long should home practice be for Grade 2 and 3?
Why short, regular practice sessions work better than long ones for young children, and how to plan ten minutes a day.
Which multiplication facts should children learn first?
A simple order for learning times tables, with the strategies that link each new fact to ones children already know.
Math facts practice: 10 ideas that work at home
Ten simple, low-pressure ways to practise addition and multiplication facts at home with Grade 2 and Grade 3 children.
Why nonfiction reading matters for young children
How reading nonfiction helps Grade 2 and 3 children build vocabulary and knowledge, and how to make factual texts enjoyable.
Summer workbooks for 2nd and 3rd grade: what to look for
How to choose a summer workbook for children going into Grade 2 or Grade 3, and a simple weekly plan that keeps skills fresh without taking over the holidays.
Missing factor problems: what they are and how to help
How to help Grade 3 children solve missing factor problems like 4 × ? = 24, and why they matter for learning division.
Homeschool 2nd grade: a simple weekly math and reading schedule
What to cover in homeschool 2nd grade math and reading, with a sample weekly schedule and tips for short, focused lessons.
Two-step word problems in Grade 2: how to break them down
Strategies for helping Grade 2 children solve two-step addition and subtraction word problems without getting lost.
Homeschool 3rd grade math and reading: what to cover
The main math and reading topics for homeschool 3rd grade, with a sample weekly schedule and suggestions for keeping lessons focused.
Grade 3 multiplication word problems: how to help your child
Simple steps for reading and solving one-step multiplication word problems, with example problems to try at home.
What is a 2nd grade reading level? A guide for parents
What "2nd grade reading level" means, how schools measure reading levels, and simple ways to tell whether a book is the right fit for your child.
How to teach children to find the main idea
Simple ways to help Grade 2 and 3 children find the main idea of a passage and tell it apart from details.
Adding and subtracting within 100: Grade 2 mental math strategies
Five mental math strategies Grade 2 children use to add and subtract two-digit numbers, with examples for each.
How to use answer keys well with young children
How parents can use worksheet answer keys to check work, spot mistakes and talk about thinking, without just marking right or wrong.
How to help children explain their thinking in math
Why teachers ask children to explain math answers, and simple prompts parents can use to build this skill at home.
Vocabulary in context: teaching kids to work out new words
How to help children use clues in a sentence to work out the meaning of unfamiliar words while reading.
What does Grade 3 math cover? A guide for parents
An overview of the main topics in US Grade 3 math, including multiplication, division, fractions, area and measurement.
How to introduce multiplication in Grade 2
How Grade 2 children start learning multiplication through skip counting, equal groups, arrays and repeated addition, with simple activities to try.
Text evidence for young readers: "How do you know?"
What text evidence means in Grade 2 and 3 reading, and easy ways to help children support answers with the text.
Printing worksheets: A4 vs US Letter explained
The difference between A4 and US Letter paper, which one to choose, and how to print PDF worksheets at the right size.
What does Grade 2 reading cover? A guide for parents
An overview of the reading skills children work on in US Grade 2, from fluency and phonics to comprehension and nonfiction.
US grades vs UK year groups: which worksheets fit your child?
How US Grade 2 and Grade 3 compare with UK, Australian and other school years, and how to choose the right level of worksheet.