3rd Grade Geometry Math Journal Prompts – Shape Attributes – Area & Perimeter

Teaching 3rd grade geometry while keeping students engaged can be challenging, but this digital collection of math journal prompts makes it easy to enhance your math lessons. No more daily copies getting lost in desks or backpacks—this hassle-free, one-click resource saves time, reduces stress, and simplifies classroom management. The editable text allows for easy customization to fit your students’ needs, while the consistent page layout helps them follow along and confidently complete their journal entries.

Skills Included

• Shape Identification and Classification
• Attributes of Shapes
• Divide a Shape into Equal Parts
• Calculate Perimeter Using Unit Squares
• Perimeter
• Perimeter of Compound Figures
• Area Using Unit Squares
• Area
• Area of Composite Figures
• Rectangles with the Same Perimeter and Different Areas or with the same Area and Different Perimeters

*Please view the preview to see a detailed list of all standards included*

Slide Formats Included

Math prompts are included in 3 formats so you can choose which one is best for your class and curriculum timeline:

• One-Click PowerPoint Slides
• One-Click Google Slides
• Printable Cut + Glue Prompts

Teacher & Parent-Friendly

Each math journal slide is number-coded to correspond with a skill key so teachers can look at any student journal page and quickly identify the skill and its content.

Editable + Customizable

THE BEST PART?! This journal pack is almost 100% editable to fit your classroom. ALL text is editable so you can:

• Change names in prompts to match your students’ names
• Change numbers in prompts to differentiate OR reuse the same prompt in a different way
• Change the slide title if you choose to use this as a small group activity rather than a math journal

Do I need a SmartBoard?

No! Project the prompts on any blank surface in your classroom, or you can print the printable prompts to cut and paste into student journals.

Tell me EVERYTHING I get:

Included in this pack, you will receive:

• 40 unique prompts (Available in PowerPoint, Google Slides, PDF, or print-friendly versions)
• Math Journal Cover (fits any standard-sized spiral notebook; comes in color and black & white)
• Directions for classroom implementation, tips for editing, and more!
• A key that corresponds to all prompts’ codes so you can quickly assess student understanding throughout the year

This 3rd grade geometry math journal is ideal for 3rd grade but might be able to be used in other grade levels depending on your students.