Canva Student Creation: 

• Project Name: "Number Superheroes" - Students create superhero trading cards in Canva. Each card features a number up to 10,000. They use different Canva elements to visually represent the number in numerals, words, expanded form, and with a visual model (e.g., base-ten blocks clipart).

  • 4Cs:

    • Creativity: Designing the superhero and card layout.

    • Collaboration: Partner work to check each other's representations.

    • Communication: Presenting their superhero and explaining their number representation.

    • Critical Thinking: Justifying their chosen representation and comparing different ways to decompose the same number.

Canva Student Creation: 

• Project: "Fraction Feast" - Students design a digital menu in Canva for a "Fraction Feast." Each dish on the menu visually represents a fraction (using shapes divided into equal parts). They then write the fraction below the image. They can also create a "take-out" container using Canva and decorate it.

  • 4Cs:

    • Creativity: Designing the menu and the food items.

    • Collaboration: Working in small groups to create a cohesive menu.

    • Communication: Explaining the fractions represented in their dishes.

    • Critical Thinking: Comparing the fractions represented by different dishes (which is larger, smaller, equivalent?).

Canva Student Creation: 

TEK 3.4C Determine the value of a collection of coins and bills.

• Project: "Money Matters Marketplace" - Students create a marketplace scene in Canva, featuring different shops or stalls. They design price tags for items using Canva elements and then create a "shopping list" for another student. The other student uses Canva tools to draw the coins and bills needed to purchase the items.

  • 4Cs:

    • Creativity: Designing the marketplace and the items for sale.

    • Collaboration: Partner work to create and "shop" with lists.

    • Communication: Explaining their money calculations.

    • Critical Thinking: Determining the correct combinations of coins and bills.

Canva Student Creation: 

• Project: "Shape Sort Spectacular" - Students create a graphic organizer (e.g., a Venn diagram or a chart) in Canva. They then use Canva's shape tools and image search to find and place different 2D figures into the correct categories based on attributes (e.g., number of sides, types of angles).

  • 4Cs:

    • Creativity: Designing the graphic organizer and its visual appeal.

    • Collaboration: Partner work to sort and classify figures.

    • Communication: Explaining their sorting rules and justifications.

    • Critical Thinking: Analyzing the attributes of different shapes.

Canva Student Creation: 

• Project: "Perimeter Playground" - Students design a playground in Canva using various polygon shapes for different areas (e.g., a square sandbox, a rectangular swing set). They label the side lengths of each shape in centimeters or meters and then calculate and display the perimeter of each playground area.

  • 4Cs:

    • Creativity: Designing the playground and its features.

    • Collaboration: Partner work to measure and calculate perimeters.

    • Communication: Explaining their perimeter calculations.

    • Critical Thinking: Applying the concept of perimeter to a real-world context.

Canva Student Creation: 

• Project: "Data Detectives" - Students choose a topic for a survey (e.g., favorite colors, types of pets). They conduct the survey among their classmates and then create a frequency table in Canva to represent the data. They can then create a simple bar graph from the data and include it in their design.

  • 4Cs:

    • Creativity: Designing the layout of their frequency table and graph.

    • Collaboration: Working together to collect and organize data.

    • Communication: Explaining their data and any conclusions they draw.

    • Critical Thinking: Interpreting the data and drawing meaningful conclusions.

• Math Bingo: Create bingo cards with math problems or concepts. Call out the answers, and students mark their cards. First to Bingo wins a small prize. Vary the types of problems to cover all TEKS.

• Math Jeopardy: A classic! Categories can be specific TEKS (e.g., Multiplication, Fractions, Measurement). Vary the point values based on difficulty.

• Math Scavenger Hunt: Hide math problems around the classroom. Students work in teams to find and solve them. The answer to one problem can lead to the next. This gets them up and moving!

• Escape Room Challenge (Math Focused): Design a series of math problems that students must solve to "escape" a scenario. Use Google Forms for a digital version, or create physical puzzles in the classroom.

• "Who Wants to Be a Math Millionaire?" Adapt the game show format for math review. Use multiple-choice questions covering various TEKS.

• Math Pictionary or Charades: Students act out or draw math terms or concepts. This is great for vocabulary review and gets them thinking creatively.

• Build a Math Game: Have students design their own board games or card games that review specific math skills. This is a great culminating review activity.

• Online Interactive Games: Blooket, Kahoot!, Quizizz, and similar platforms are excellent for engaging math review. Many have pre-made 3rd-grade math games or allow you to create your own.

• Math Story Problems with Real-World Connections: Create word problems based on real-life scenarios that 3rd graders can relate to (e.g., sharing snacks, planning a party, building something).

• Hands-on Manipulatives: Use blocks, counters, fraction tiles, etc., for hands-on review of concepts like fractions, place value, and measurement.

Reading Review Ideas:

• Reading Bingo: Similar to math bingo, but use reading comprehension questions, vocabulary words, or literary devices.

• Reading Jeopardy: Categories can be genres, authors, literary elements, or comprehension skills.

• "Author's Chair" with a Focus on Text Evidence: Students share their favorite passages from books and explain why they chose them, using text evidence to support their claims.

• Vocabulary Charades or Pictionary: Students act out or draw vocabulary words.

• Reading Scavenger Hunt: Hide clues related to reading comprehension passages or questions around the classroom.

• Create a Class Book of "If I Were..." Stories: Students write short stories starting with "If I were..." and focus on using descriptive language and vivid imagery.

• Reader's Theater: Choose a short play or excerpt from a book and have students perform it. This is great for fluency and comprehension.

• "Fake News" Analysis: Present students with short, clearly fabricated news articles and have them identify the inaccuracies and explain why they know the information is false. This helps with critical thinking and analyzing text.

• Book Commercials: Students create short commercials to "sell" their favorite books to the class. This focuses on summarizing plot and identifying key details.

• Interactive Read Alouds: Read aloud engaging excerpts from books and pause to ask comprehension questions, discuss character motivations, and make predictions.

General Tips for Interactive Review:

• Mix It Up: Use a variety of activities to keep students engaged.

• Keep it Short and Sweet: Short, focused review sessions are more effective than long, drawn-out ones.

• Incorporate Movement: Get students up and moving with activities like scavenger hunts or charades.

• Encourage Collaboration: Have students work in pairs or small groups.

• Provide Positive Reinforcement: Offer praise, stickers, or small rewards for participation and correct answers.

• Connect to Real Life: Make the review relevant to students' lives by using real-world examples.

• Use Technology: Online platforms like Kahoot! and Blooket can make review more interactive and fun.

• Start Early: Don't wait until the last minute to start reviewing.

• Focus on Weak Areas: Identify the TEKS that students are struggling with the most and dedicate extra time to reviewing those concepts.

• Make it Fun! The most important thing is to make the review process enjoyable for students. A positive attitude toward review can make all the difference.