Fractions for kids: grades 3–5 videos
Quick answer
Fraction lessons for grades 3–5 (ages 8–11): Scratch Garden's "Fractions!" to start, Math Antics on simplifying and common denominators, and short Khan Academy examples on equivalent fractions and the number line. Play all on repeat for a lesson block, or loop one explanation with A–B until your child can explain it back.
Videos in this playlist
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Fractions! | Mini Math Movies | Scratch GardenScratch GardenPlay from here Loop - 2
What are Fractions? | Fractions for Kids | Rock ‘N LearnRock 'N LearnPlay from here Loop - 3
Practice Naming Fractions | Reading Fractions for KidsRock 'N LearnPlay from here Loop - 4
Fractions for Kids – Full Lesson | Homeschool Pop MathHomeschool PopPlay from here Loop - 5
What Are Fractions? - Math AnticsmathanticsPlay from here Loop - 6
Math Antics - Fractions Are PartsmathanticsPlay from here Loop - 7
Math Antics - Working With PartsmathanticsPlay from here Loop - 8
Math Antics - Fractions Are DivisionmathanticsPlay from here Loop - 9
Math Antics - Types of FractionsmathanticsPlay from here Loop - 10
Math Antics - Comparing FractionsmathanticsPlay from here Loop - 11
Fractions on the Number Line - Math AnticsmathanticsPlay from here Loop - 12
Math Antics - Simplifying FractionsmathanticsPlay from here Loop - 13
Math Antics - Adding and Subtracting FractionsmathanticsPlay from here Loop - 14
Math Antics - Common Denominator ECDmathanticsPlay from here Loop - 15
Math Antics - Multiplying FractionsmathanticsPlay from here Loop - 16
Math Antics - Mixed NumbersmathanticsPlay from here Loop - 17
Math Antics - Adding Mixed NumbersmathanticsPlay from here Loop - 18
Math Antics - Fractions and DecimalsmathanticsPlay from here Loop - 19
Fraction basics | Fractions | 3rd grade | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 20
Introduction to fractionsKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 21
More than one equal section | Fractions | 3rd grade | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 22
Fractions on a number line | Fractions | 3rd grade | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 23
Whole numbers as fractions | Fractions | 3rd grade | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 24
Different ways to represent 1 as a fraction | 3rd grade | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 25
Intro to equivalent fractions | Fractions | 4th grade | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 26
Equivalent fractions with visuals | Fractions | 3rd grade | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 27
Comparing fractions visually and on number line | 3rd grade | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 28
Comparing fractions with same numerator | Math | 3rd grade | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 29
Comparing fractions with the same denominator | Math | 3rd grade | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 30
Intro to comparing fractions with different denominators | 4th grade | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 31
Ordering fractions | Math | 4th grade | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 32
Adding mixed numbers introduction | Fractions | 4th grade | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 33
Subtracting mixed numbers introduction | Fractions | 4th grade | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 34
Decomposing a fraction visually | Fractions | Pre-Algebra | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 35
Whole number and fraction multiplication concept | 4th grade | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 36
Common fractions and decimals | Math | 4th Grade | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
Why rewatch a fractions lesson?
Ideas like equivalent fractions or common denominators often need to be seen more than once. Repeat one keeps a short lesson playing, and slowing to 0.75x gives time to follow the pictures and copy the working.
How is this playlist ordered?
It moves from what a fraction is, through fractions on a number line, equivalent fractions and comparing, to adding, subtracting, multiplying and mixed numbers. Later Math Antics videos suit grade 5 and beyond, so stop where your child is.
Frequently asked questions
When do kids learn fractions?
In the US, fractions are a big part of grade 3 (ages 8–9), and adding, subtracting and multiplying them follows in grades 4 and 5. Other school systems use a different order, so match the videos to your child.
Can I save one example to come back to?
Yes. Set an A–B section around a worked example and save it on one of the keys 1–9. Next time, press that key to jump straight back to it instead of searching through the video.