3MA.A.1 use place value reasoning to represent, read, write, and compare numerical values up to 10,000 and round whole numbers up to 1000 (3.NR.1)

3MA.B.2 use part-whole strategies to represent and solve real-life problems involving addition and subtraction with whole numbers within 10,000  (3.PAR.2)

3MA.D.5 solve real-life mathematical problems involving length, liquid volume, mass, and time and analyze graphical displays of data to answer relevant questions (3.MDR.5)

• 1.a read and write multi-digit whole numbers up to 10,000 using base-ten numerals and expanded form (3.NR.1.1)

• 1.b compare multi-digit whole numbers up to 10,000 using place value reasoning and >, <, and = symbols to record the results of comparisons (3.NR.1.2)

• 2.a add and subtract fluently within 1000 to solve real-life problems (3.PAR.2.1)

• 5.a ask questions and answer them based on gathered information, observations, and appropriate graphical displays to solve problems relevant to everyday life (e.g., bar graphs, pictographs, dot plots) (3.MDR.5.1)

Place Value & Comparing Numbers (3MA.A.1, 1.a, 1.b) 

• Number Hunt: Point out numbers on street signs, price tags, or sports scores. Ask: “Which is bigger? How do you know?”
  
  

• Expanded Form Game: Take a number (e.g., 3,482) and break it apart: 3,000 + 400 + 80 + 2. Let kids “build” numbers with coins, LEGO bricks, or beans.
  
  

• Roll & Compare: Roll 4 dice to create a number up to 9,999. Each player makes a number—compare using >, <, =.

Addition & Subtraction in Real Life (3MA.B.2, 2.a) 

• Shopping Math: While grocery shopping, estimate the total or calculate change.
  
  

• Family Budget Fun: Give your child an imaginary $1,000 “vacation budget” and let them “spend” on food, hotel, and activities—adding/subtracting to see what’s left.
  
  

• Board Game Bonus: Play games like Monopoly Jr. or card games where kids add or subtract points/money.

Measurement & Data (3MA.D.5, 5.a) 

• Cooking with Math: Have kids measure ingredients—compare cups, teaspoons, and liters.
  
  

• Timing Races: Use a stopwatch to time family activities (running laps, brushing teeth). Record times and compare.
  
  

• Weigh It: Weigh fruits or grocery items—compare which is heavier/lighter.
  
  

• Family Graphs: Collect fun data (favorite ice cream, number of steps walked, hours of screen time). Make a bar graph or pictograph together and ask questions: “Which was most? Which was least?”

Everyday Math Games 

• Rounding Race: Call out numbers (like 267). Have kids round to the nearest 10 or 100—who can answer fastest?
  
  

• Place Value War: Use a deck of cards (0–9). Each player makes a 4-digit number; compare who has the greater number.
  
  

• Number of the Day: Pick a number (e.g., 326). Challenge your child to write it in standard form, expanded form, word form, and round it.