150 Fun and Free Math Activities for 3rd | 4th | 5th Grade Students | Hands On | PDF

Math Activities

If you are on the search for fun math activities, look no further. These activities designed for 3rd, 4th and 5th-grade students are fun and engaging. And, most of them are free!

I love teaching upper elementary children. Surprisingly, I love the challenge of multiplying fractions, long division, and decimals. With that said, I love the way early elementary classrooms are set up. The centers, games, and hands-on activities make me as excited as a child at Christmas time.

I wanted my upper elementary math class to have the same fun and exciting math activities that our younger students get to experience.

My life has changed, as I now have the privilege of teaching my own children who are in the process of memorizing addition and subtracting facts, telling time, and counting money. Though I treasure these moments, I can’t totally forget the fun I had with those fractions.

Fun Math Activities for 3rd 4th 5th Graders

With that passion still burning inside me, a portion of my blog is dedicated to my 3rd, 4th and 5th-grade teachers. Here are some of the hands-on, free, and fun math activities you can find on my blog!

Make sure you bookmark this post so you have all the activities when you need them.

Subtraction Activities for 3rd to 5th Graders

Subtraction with regrouping can be a challenge for even third and fourth-grade students. Providing these children with fun classroom activities is important and a great way to help them develop place value understanding and a deeper understanding of subtraction. Here are a few ideas to help your children master subtraction.

1. FREE Easter Egg Subtracting With Regrouping Activity
2. FREE No-Prep Subtraction with Regrouping Game
3. FREE Clip Cards for Subtracting Fractions With Common Denominators
4. 15 Task Cards To Help Students Practice Length Comparison
5. How to Teach Subtracting Mixed Numbers With Regrouping Visually
6. How to Teach Making Change…Includes Free Task Cards
7. Don’t Take My Blocks – A Free Subtracting With Regrouping Game
8. Subtraction with Regrouping File Folder Activity

Multiplication for 3rd to 5th Graders

Next, we have multiplication. These hands-on printables will help children learn the steps of multiplying large digits as well as help them learn their facts!

1. Multiplying Mixed Numbers | Free Printable
2. Multiplication Arrays Games | Free Printable
3. Decimal Assessment | Free Printable | Task Cards
4. Multiplying Decimals | Multiplying 10 vs .10 | Free Printable | Interactive Notebook
5. Multiplying Fractions Word Problems | 10 Real Life Examples | PDF
6. FREE Fraction Of a Number Activity Using Google Slides
7. FREE Fraction Of A Number Activity with Read A Loud
8. How to Model Multiplying Decimals With Arrays (Free Printable)
9. FREE Puzzles For a Fun Multiplying Decimals Activity
10. FREE No-Prep Spring Time Game For Multiplying Decimals and Whole Numbers
11. FREE Hands-On Multiplication as Repeated Addition Worksheet
12. THREE, FREE Distributive Property Worksheets with a Winter Theme
13. FREE Composite and Prime Numbers Activity
14. FREE Bright and Fun Task Cards To Multiply Decimals with Models
15. FREE Winter Activity For 3 Digit by 3 Digit Multiplication
16. FREE Multiplying Decimals Activity (Christmas Tree Puzzles)
17. FREE Multiplying Decimals and Whole Numbers Coloring Worksheet
18. FREE Two Digit Multiplication Worksheets with a Fun Twist
19. FREE Cut and Paste Double Digit Multiplication Worksheets
20. A FREE Delightful Game For Multiplying by Multiples of 10
21. FREE Visual Worksheet For Multiplying Decimals by Whole Numbers
22. FREE Interactive Multiplication Word Problems Worksheets
23. FREE Low-Prep Times Table Game For Kids To Memorizing Facts
24. Fun Multiplication Games to Help Children Learn Their Multiplication Facts
25. FREE No-Prep Multiplication Facts Practice Game with a Football Theme
26. 5 Cut and Paste Skip Counting Worksheets for FREE
27. 60 Skip Counting Clip Cards for The Numbers Two Through Fifteen
28. 15 Skip Counting Mazes for Numbers Two Through Fifteen
29. 15 Skip Counting Puzzles To Build Schemas For Multiplication Facts
30. Grab these Skip Counting Games for the Classroom – Practice 2’s to 15’s!
31. Here’s FREE Missing Factor Worksheets or Task Cards For Extra Practice
32. Free Printable Fraction Game For Multiplying Fractions
33. 3 Cut and Paste Worksheets For Multiplying Fractions Practice
34. Here’s a Multiplying Fractions Game That’s Perfect for Extra Practice
35. How to Teach Lattice Multiplication: Includes a Free Step by Step Printable
36. How to Teach Large Digit Multiplication Using Arrays and Base Ten Blocks
37. How To Teach Multiplication Using Area Model (Free Printable)
38. Four Ways To Teach Multiplication with Free A Printable – Part 1 Partial Products
39. Multiplying by Powers of 10 | Free Game | Decimals

Division Activities for Upper Elementary Students

We move onto division with even more fun math printables for your children to enjoy. You can help them explore division with word problems, division puzzles with two-digit divisors, and even focus on how to divide an expression like 2 ÷ 3.

1. Division of Fractions with Whole Numbers | Free Printable | Tips for How to Teach it
2. Free Game For Dividing Whole Numbers by Decimals
3. FREE Hands- On Divisibility Rules Interactive Notebook
4. FREE Puzzles For Long Division Practice
5. FREE Divide using Partial Quotients Cut and Paste Activity
6. FREE Valentine’s Day Dividing Whole Numbers by Decimals Worksheet
7. FREE No-Prep Long Division Game to Practice this Challenging Skill
8. FREE No-Prep Christmas Game For Dividing Multiples of 10 by a Single Digit
9. FREE No-Prep Dividing By 10 Game
10. FREE Step by Step Directions For Dividing by 10 Using Arrays
11. FREE Fun Division Game For Practicing Basic Division Facts
12. FREE Low-Prep, Spin and Cover Dividing Multiples of Ten Game
13. FREE Yummy Word Problems For Dividing Fractions by Fractions
14. Here’s FREE Missing Factor Worksheets or Task Cards For Extra Practice
15. FREE Interactive Notebook To Provide Dividing Fractions Examples
16. How to Practice Long Division in a Fun, Engaging Way (Free Division Puzzles)
17. FREE Division Word Problems with Five Strategies To Solve
18. How to teach division using arrays (FREE interactive notebook)

Teaching Decimals to Upper Elementary Students

1. Decimal Assessment | Free Printable | Task Cards
2. Multiplying Decimals | Multiplying 10 vs .10 | Free Printable | Interactive Notebook
3. Subtracting Decimals Word Problems | Printable | Free
4. FREE Digital Activity For Representing Decimals With Base Ten Blocks
5. Free Game For Dividing Whole Numbers by Decimals
6. Free Cut and Paste Decimal Place Value Worksheets (Expanded Form)
7. FREE Adding and Subtracting Decimal Worksheet
8. How to Model Multiplying Decimals With Arrays (Free Printable)
9. FREE Puzzles For a Fun Multiplying Decimals Activity
10. FREE Subtracting Decimals Activity With Base Ten Blocks
11. FREE No-Prep Spring Time Game For Multiplying Decimals and Whole Numbers
12. FREE Valentine’s Day Dividing Whole Numbers by Decimals Worksheet
13. FREE Bright and Fun Task Cards To Multiply Decimals with Models
14. FREE Multiplying Decimals Activity (Christmas Tree Puzzles)
15. FREE Multiplying Decimals and Whole Numbers Coloring Worksheet
16. FREE Visual Worksheet For Multiplying Decimals by Whole Numbers
17. FREE Printable and Low-Prep Fraction To Decimal Game
18. FREE Decimal Addition and Subtraction Worksheets Using Decimal Grids
19. FREE No-Prep Adding and Subtracting Decimal Game
20. Practice Addition and Subtraction Of Decimals With This Hands-On Activity
21. Five FREE Coloring Adding Money Worksheets with a Patriotic Theme
22. 16 Task Cards To Practice Modeling Decimals on Number Lines and Decimal Grids
23. 3 Hands-On Decimal Place Value Worksheets
24. 2 No-Prep Decimal Games to Introduce Modeling Decimals
25. Decimal of The Day – A FREE printable to Review Decimals Daily
26. Multiplying by Powers of 10 | Free Game | Decimals

Teaching Fractions

1. Multiplying Fractions By Whole Numbers Word Problems | Free Printable
2. Division of Fractions with Whole Numbers | Free Printable | Tips for How to Teach it
3. How to Multiply Fractions with Whole Numbers | Free Printable
4. Fractions on a Number Line Game | Multiplying Fractions | Free Printable
5. Multiplying Mixed Numbers | Free Printable
6. Calendar Math 5th Grade | Multiplying Mixed Number Calendar Pieces | Free Printable
7. Multiplication Arrays Games | Free Printable
8. Area and Perimeter Word Problems | Free Printable | Grades 3-5
9. Multiplying Fractions Word Problems | 10 Real Life Examples | PDF
10. Five Fun Activities for Teaching Fractions With Food | PDF
11. Fractions | Free PDF Worksheets and Activities
12. 10 Fun and Exciting Ways to Teach Equivalent Fractions | Activities and PDFs | Answer Key
13. FREE Fraction Of a Number Activity Using Google Slides
14. FREE Fraction Of A Number Activity with Read A Loud
15. FREE Football Themed Equivalent Fraction Printable
16. Grab these FREE Apple Clip Cards for an Equivalent Fraction Activity
17. FREE Exciting Subtracting Mixed Numbers Activity
18. FREE Converting Improper Fractions to Mixed Numbers Activity
19. FREE Delicious Comparing Fractions on a Number Line Activity
20. FREE Hands-On Dividing Fractions Activity
21. FREE Adding Fractions and Mixed Number Valentine’s Day Game
22. FREE Subtracting with Unlike Denominators Activity
23. FREE Christmas Clip Cards to Practice Fractional Parts of A Set
24. FREE Yummy Word Problems For Dividing Fractions by Fractions
25. FREE Clip Cards for Subtracting Fractions With Common Denominators
26. FREE Printable and Low-Prep Fraction To Decimal Game
27. FREE Worksheets for Adding Fractions With Unlike Denominators on a Number Line
28. FREE Printable Hands-On Comparing Fractions Activity Using A Number Line
29. FREE Interactive Notebook To Provide Dividing Fractions Examples
30. Free Printable Fraction Game For Multiplying Fractions
31. 3 Cut and Paste Worksheets For Multiplying Fractions Practice
32. Here’s a Multiplying Fractions Game That’s Perfect for Extra Practice
33. How to Multiply Fractions by Fractions – Step by Step Instructions with Free Printable

STEM Activities for 3rd 4th 5th Grader

1. 3D Shape Robot Project | STEM Challenge | Free Printable
2. LEGO Stem Challenge | Learn Money Skills with LEGO
3. 12 STEM Challenge Cards For Area Of Triangles Practice
4. Have Fun Learning about Shapes with this Fun Quadrilateral STEM Project
5. 8 Gum Drop Structure Challenges with A Christmas Theme
6. Engineer & Measure Distance with this Javelin STEM Measurement Activity
7. Here Are Free Monster Logic Problems To Get Your Students Thinking

Teaching Money Skills

Side Note: If you are looking for IEP goals related to money, please visit: 37 Measurable IEP Goals for Functional Money Skills

1. LEGO Stem Challenge | Learn Money Skills with LEGO
2. FREE No-Prep Counting Coins Math Game
3. Five FREE Coloring Adding Money Worksheets with a Patriotic Theme
4. 2 Free Counting Coin Worksheets With a Fun Twist
5. Here’s a Free Counting Money Game to Practice Counting Coins
6. How to Teach Making Change…Includes Free Task Cards

Teaching Geometry to 3rd-5th Graders

1. 3D Shape Robot Project | STEM Challenge | Free Printable
2. Quadrilateral Bingo | Free Printable
3. Coordinates Grid Games | Calendar Pieces | Free Printable
4. Area and Perimeter Word Problems | Free Printable | Grades 3-5
5. FREE Spring Flower 3D Shape Sort
6. FREE Colorful Adjacent and Vertical Angle Activity with Intersecting Lines
7. FREE Clip Cards For Different Types Of Triangles
8. FREE Clip Cards For Measuring Angles Practice
9. Free Hands-on Liquid Measurement Word Problems
10. 12 FREE Elapsed Time Word Problems

3rd 4th 5th Grade Activities to teach Measurement

1. 10 Fun, Hands On Measurement Activities for Students
2. Gallon Man Free Printable Activity | with Ounces | PDF | Images
3. Free Hands-on Liquid Measurement Word Problems
4. Geometry and Measurement | Printables and Activities
5. Grab your FREE Estimating Length Worksheets For Centimeters and Inches

Free Activities to Teach Place Value

1. Subtraction with Regrouping File Folder Activity
2. One FREE Expanded Form Game to Build Number Sense
3. Here’s a FREE Number Puzzle Game to Develop Number Sense
4. 3 Interactive Notebook Activities For Rounding to Ten With Number Lines
5. A Fun Place Value Coloring Page To Practice The Value Of Digits
6. Help Your Kids Learn Large Numbers With A Place Value Game Printable
7. 56 Clip Cards to Practice Rounding To The Nearest Hundred Using A Hundreds Chart
8. 24 FUN and FREE Hundreds Chart Riddles To Build Number Sense
9. Practice Value of Digits with These FREE Place Value For Large Number Task Cards
10. Number of the Day Worksheet | Free Printable

Yes, I can count. That is way more than 50.