Are you looking for 3D autumn crafts printable to practice word problems? You’ve come to the right place!
Word problems can be a challenging aspect of mathematics for many students. And that’s why educators like you scour the internet trying to find ways to make it easier for them (which in turn, make it easier for us, educators).
In this blog post I will share with you the reasons why these math crafts make word problems interesting, how to put together the 3D fall crafts, and ways to make use of the crafts.
Benefits of Using 3D Autumn Crafts Printables for Word Problems:
1) Engagement: 3D crafts printables captivate students’ interest and make learning math more enjoyable. This will help reduce the resistance students may build up towards word problems.
2) Thematic Consistency: Using autumn themes consistently across different subjects, such as math and language arts, can create a cohesive and immersive learning experience.
3) Relatable: These 3D autumn-themed crafts have word problems related to their theme. For example, all the word problems in 3D pumpkin crafts have to do with pumpkins. This helps students relate to and connect with the content.
How to put together the 3D Craft
Materials required:
- Templates
- A pair of Scissors
- Glue stick
- Writing materials
- Coloring materials
Educator Preparation instruction:
- Select a word problem craft that aligns with the math skills you want to focus on.
- Print the templates.
Assembly instruction:
- Solve the questions.
- Color the craft. It is easier to color before cutting as it is fine to color a bit out of the borders.
- Cut along the outermost borders.
- Fold the pieces in half.
- Glue and paste the folded parts of 2 pieces together from the back. Ensure the bottom aligns as this will determine if it will be stable when standing up.
Ways to use the crafts
Edit to customize to fit your needs
First off, these crafts include editable PowerPoint slides that you can edit:
- Directions
- Name header
- Math skill header
- Question number
- Questions (text box)
- Remove or move the working statement boxes
- Change the font and font size
- Add images
- Create your own face design.
This means you can differentiate it to make it easier or harder for your students. One way is to add images to give visual aids to students who need them.
Furthermore, you can mix the questions with different math skills.
Note that you can choose one out of the six extra designs as the cover and just print another 2 pages (question 2-5) to create a 4 flaps (instead of 5 flaps) 3D book.
Lastly, this feature also means you can actually choose the 3D crafts based on the image if you don’t mind inputting the word problems.
Use as a show off
You can use the cover image as a puppet. Students can use different covers and make a short puppet show.
To tie it to the real world, students can share their experiences with the item. For example, for the acorn craft, students can share how they saw a squirrel collecting acorns.
Alternatively, students can show and tell about their ‘puppet’. Let their creativity soar as they tell you more about the figurative character.
Guess it
You can ask questions related to the math craft item. For instance, you can ask how many acorns can 1 kid hold with one hand. Students can estimate and make their guesses. Then, try it out to see who guessed correctly.
Share more (math) facts
You can search for some fun facts regarding the craft item or you can also leave the researching to the students.
For example, the Fibonacci sequence—a series of numbers where each number is the sum of the two preceding ones—can be observed in the arrangement of seeds in an apple.
Here are some ideas for inspiration:
- What is the size of the biggest [item]?
- What is the weight of the biggest [item]?
Final Thoughts
Word problems don’t have to be a dreaded part of math education. By using 3D autumn crafts printables into your teaching approach, you can make math more engaging, and enjoyable for students.
These creative resources offer a fantastic opportunity for hands-on learning and problem-solving while celebrating the beauty of the autumn season.
Why not give it a try and turn word problems into something more engaging this fall? Who knows, your students may fall in love with them after they try it.
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