🏠 Family Rituals

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🍳 Weekly Meal Plan

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Plan your weekly meals and manage your recipe collection

📅 Weekly Meal Planning

Step 1 Select Recipes for This Week

📖 Recipe Collection

Your family's favorite recipes

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Soup ✓ Ready
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📝 Ingredients
Collard greens
Onion
Red bell peppers
Celery
Carrots
Tomato can
Country Chicken
Giant white beans
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Tacos ✓ Ready
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📝 Ingredients
Cabbage
Corn
Sour cream
Turkey
Chipotle sauce
Tomato
Tortillas corn
Avocados
Beans
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Steak & Shrimp ✓ Ready
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📝 Ingredients
Steak
Mashed Potatoes
Broccoli
Shrimp
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Spaghetti ✓ Ready
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📝 Ingredients
Turkey
Pasta sauce
Garlic

🛒 Weekly Grocery List

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Consolidated shopping list from your meal plan

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No Grocery List Yet

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👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Kids Learning

Math practice and educational resources for Grade 3

📊 10-Day Progress Scorecard

📄 View Scorecard 📥 Download PDF

Track your student's progress over 10 days with our comprehensive scorecard!

10

Days of Practice

163

Total Questions

4

Exercise Topics

📖 How to Use

  • View Online: Click "View Exercise" to see the worksheet in your browser
  • Download PDF: Click "Download PDF" to get a ready-to-print PDF file
  • Answer Keys: Download answer key PDFs for teachers/parents
  • Time: Each exercise takes approximately 15 minutes to complete

🎯 Available Exercises

01

Introduction to Multiplication

Beginner
📚 Grade 3 ⏱️ 15 min ❓ 17 questions
Learn multiplication as repeated addition, understand groups, and solve basic word problems. Includes pre-read explanation and 3 worked examples.
👁️ View Exercise 📥 Download PDF 🔑 Answer Key
02

Introduction to Division

Beginner
📚 Grade 3 ⏱️ 15 min ❓ 14 questions
Understand division as sharing equally and repeated subtraction. Learn the relationship between multiplication and division through practical examples.
👁️ View Exercise 📥 Download PDF 🔑 Answer Key
03

Understanding Fractions

Beginner
📚 Grade 3 ⏱️ 15 min ❓ 10 questions
Introduction to fractions as parts of a whole. Learn numerators, denominators, and visual representation of basic fractions like 1/2, 1/4, and 3/4.
👁️ View Exercise 📥 Download PDF 🔑 Answer Key
04

Checking Multiplication Using Even & Odd Patterns

Intermediate
📚 Grade 3 ⏱️ 15 min ❓ 23 questions
Advanced critical thinking! Learn to verify multiplication answers using even/odd patterns. Develop error-checking skills and mathematical reasoning with multiple choice questions.
👁️ View Exercise 📥 Download PDF 🔑 Answer Key
05

Even & Odd with LARGE Numbers

Advanced
📚 Grade 3 ⏱️ 15 min ❓ 20 questions
Apply even/odd verification to BIG numbers - check answers WITHOUT multiplying! Focus on patterns, not calculation.
👁️ View Exercise 📥 Download PDF 🔑 Answer Key
06

Multiplication & Division Relationship

Intermediate
📚 Grade 3 ⏱️ 15 min ❓ 20 questions
Learn how multiplication and division are inverse operations. Use models, find missing values, and verify if numbers make equations true.
👁️ View Exercise 📥 Download PDF 🔑 Answer Key

ℹ️ About This Curriculum

This math practice curriculum is designed for 3rd grade students following the Common Core State Standards. Each exercise includes:

  • Pre-Read Section: Clear explanation of concepts in student-friendly language
  • Worked Examples: 3 step-by-step solutions showing the correct method
  • Practice Questions: 10-23 problems for mastery
  • Answer Key: Complete solutions for teachers and parents
  • Standards Alignment: Every exercise references Common Core standards

🧝 Elf-on-the-Shelf

Fun ideas and creative letters for your Elf on the Shelf adventures

🎄 Personalize Your Letters

Enter your elf names below, and all the letter templates will be personalized!

💡 Fill in one or both names depending on which elves visit your home!

🎨 Activity Ideas

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Marshmallow Snowball Fight

Easy Setup
Set up your elf with mini marshmallows scattered around, like they had a snowball fight overnight! Add tiny marshmallow "snowballs" stuck to the wall with tape.
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Cookie Decorating Party

Easy Setup
Position your elf with toy figures or other small toys, surrounded by cookie crumbs and icing. They're hosting a tiny cookie decorating party!
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Toilet Paper Message

Medium Setup
Have your elf unroll toilet paper across the bathroom with a fun message written on it or TP "streamers" everywhere!
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Zip Line Adventure

Requires Setup
String fishing line or yarn from a high point and attach your elf with a paper clip. They're zip-lining across the room!
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Video Game Controller Heist

Easy Setup
Place your elf holding game controllers with a note saying "Had to try out the games! High score champion of the North Pole! 🎮"
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Bubble Bath in the Sink

Medium Setup
Fill a small bowl or the sink with cotton balls (bubbles) and place your elf in it with tiny towels nearby. They're taking a relaxing bubble bath!
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Coloring Book Artist

Easy Setup
Leave a coloring book open with crayons scattered around. Your elf stayed up all night coloring pictures!
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Toy Car Racing Track

Medium Setup
Set up a racing track using books as ramps and tape for lanes. Place your elf in a toy car at the finish line!
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Wrapping Paper Disaster

Requires Setup
Have your elf "wrapped" in ribbons and bows, tangled up while trying to wrap presents. Add small wrapped boxes nearby!
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Hot Cocoa Stand

Easy Setup
Set up a tiny hot cocoa stand with mini cups, marshmallows, and a small sign. Your elf is serving warm drinks to toy friends!
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Reading Time

Easy Setup
Place your elf with a small book or reading to stuffed animals. Add tiny glasses made from pipe cleaners for extra cuteness!
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Frozen in Ice Block

Requires Setup
Freeze your elf in a container of water overnight (in a ziplock bag to keep dry). They're stuck in an ice block from the North Pole!

✉️ Letter Templates

📝 Welcome Letter (First Day)

"Hello! My name is [Brother Elf] and I've traveled all the way from the North Pole to spend the holidays with you! Santa sent me to watch for kind deeds and report back each night. Remember, I can't move during the day, but each morning you might find me in a new spot! Let's have a magical holiday season together! 🎄✨"

📝 Welcome Back Letter (Returning)

"Hi friends! It's me, [Brother Elf], and I'm back! I've missed you SO much while I was at the North Pole! Santa told me all about the wonderful things you've done this year, and I couldn't wait to come back and see you. I'm so excited to be here again and can't wait to see what adventures we'll have together! 🎅✨"

📝 Mischief Apology Letter

"Oops! I made a bit of a mess last night. I hope you don't mind! Sometimes I get a little carried away having fun. Thank you for cleaning up after me - you're so helpful! I promise to try to be neater... but I can't make any guarantees! 😄 [Brother Elf]"

📝 Goodbye Letter (Last Day)

"What an amazing time I've had with you! I've loved watching you grow and seeing all your wonderful deeds. It's time for me to return to the North Pole to help Santa get ready for next Christmas. I'll miss you so much, but I'll be back next year! Keep being kind and spreading joy. Love, [Brother Elf] 🎅💚"

📝 Welcome Letter (First Day)

"Hello! My name is [Sister Elf] and I've flown all the way from the North Pole to spend the holidays with you! Santa asked me to join the fun and watch for kind deeds to report back each night. Remember, I can't move during the day, but each morning you might find me somewhere new! Let's make this holiday season magical together! 🎄✨"

📝 Welcome Back Letter (Returning)

"Hi everyone! It's me, [Sister Elf], and I'm back for another year! I've missed you all so much while I was helping Santa at the North Pole! He told me about all the amazing things you've accomplished, and I'm so excited to be here to celebrate the holidays with you again! 🎅✨"

📝 Mischief Apology Letter

"Oopsie! I made a little mess last night. I hope you're not upset! Sometimes I get too excited and things get a bit messy. Thank you for being so understanding and helpful with cleanup! I'll try my best to be more careful... but I can't promise anything! 😊 [Sister Elf]"

📝 Goodbye Letter (Last Day)

"I've had such a wonderful time with you! Watching you grow and seeing all your kind acts has been so special. It's time for me to fly back to the North Pole to help Santa prepare for next Christmas. I'll miss you dearly, but I promise I'll be back next year! Keep spreading love and joy! Love, [Sister Elf] 🎅💖"

📝 Welcome Letter (Both Arriving)

"Hello! We're [Brother Elf] and [Sister Elf], and we've made the journey from the North Pole together! Santa sent both of us this year because he knows you're extra special. We're siblings, so sometimes we might play pranks on each other! We can't wait to spend the holidays with you and report back to Santa every night about all your wonderful deeds! 🎄✨"

📝 Double Mischief Apology

"Uh oh... we got a little carried away last night! When [Brother Elf] and [Sister Elf] team up, things can get pretty wild! We're so sorry about the mess - we were just having too much fun together! Thank you for being so patient with us. We promise we'll try to behave... maybe! 😄 - [Brother Elf] & [Sister Elf]"

📝 Goodbye Letter (Both Leaving)

"We've had the most amazing time with you! Being here together has made this holiday season extra special. It's time for both of us to return to the North Pole to help Santa get ready for Christmas Eve and prepare for next year. We'll miss you so much, but we'll be thinking of you! Keep being wonderful, and we'll see you next year! All our love, [Brother Elf] and [Sister Elf] 🎅💚💖"

📝 Encouragement Letter (From Both)

"We've both noticed how hard you've been working! Santa is so proud of you, and so are we! [Brother Elf] and [Sister Elf] have been reporting all your kind deeds back to the North Pole. Remember, the best part of Christmas isn't the presents - it's the love you share and the kindness you show. Keep being amazing! ⭐ - Your elf friends"

📬 Christmas 2025 Daily Letters

🎄 8-Day Christmas Countdown (Dec 18-25, 2025)

A magical series of daily letters from Snowflake & Elfie for Oliver! Each letter is beautifully designed with authentic elf styling, ready to print or view digitally. Perfect for the final week before Christmas!

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December 18 - We're Back!

Day 1 of 8
Snowflake and Elfie announce their return from the North Pole! The countdown begins with excitement and magic.
📖 Read & Print Letter
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December 19 - Hide and Seek Challenge

Day 2 of 8
An interactive riddle helps Oliver find where the elves are hiding. Includes a fun poem with clues!
📖 Read & Print Letter
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December 20 - Baking Mishap

Day 3 of 8
Snowflake and Effie attempt to bake cookies with hilarious (and magical!) results. Flying cookies anyone?
📖 Read & Print Letter
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December 21 - Countdown Poem

Day 4 of 8
A beautiful rhyming poem about the 4-day countdown to Christmas, full of encouragement and magic.
📖 Read & Print Letter
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December 22 - Special Surprise

Day 5 of 8
The elves share exciting news about a video call with Santa and hints about a special surprise!
📖 Read & Print Letter
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December 23 - Getting Ready

Day 6 of 8
Preparation for Christmas Eve! The elves share what's happening at the North Pole and give Oliver his mission.
📖 Read & Print Letter
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December 24 - Christmas Eve!

Day 7 of 8
The most magical night! The elves describe Santa's preparations and promise to ride along on his sleigh!
📖 Read & Print Letter
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December 25 - Merry Christmas!

Day 8 of 8
Christmas Day! A heartfelt farewell letter filled with love, memories, and promise to return next year.
📖 Read & Print Letter

💡 How to Use These Letters

Read & Print: Click the button to open each letter. Use your browser's print function (Ctrl+P or Cmd+P) to print!
View All: Visit the full collection page to see all 8 letters in one place.

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We're adding more elf activities, printable letters, and creative ideas throughout the season.

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