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.

Play all on repeat

Videos in this playlist

  1. 1Fractions! | Mini Math Movies | Scratch GardenFractions! | Mini Math Movies | Scratch GardenScratch GardenPlay from here Loop
  2. 2What are Fractions? | Fractions for Kids | Rock ‘N LearnWhat are Fractions? | Fractions for Kids | Rock ‘N LearnRock 'N LearnPlay from here Loop
  3. 3Practice Naming Fractions | Reading Fractions for KidsPractice Naming Fractions | Reading Fractions for KidsRock 'N LearnPlay from here Loop
  4. 4Fractions for Kids – Full Lesson | Homeschool Pop MathFractions for Kids – Full Lesson | Homeschool Pop MathHomeschool PopPlay from here Loop
  5. 5What Are Fractions? - Math AnticsWhat Are Fractions? - Math AnticsmathanticsPlay from here Loop
  6. 6Math Antics - Fractions Are PartsMath Antics - Fractions Are PartsmathanticsPlay from here Loop
  7. 7Math Antics - Working With PartsMath Antics - Working With PartsmathanticsPlay from here Loop
  8. 8Math Antics - Fractions Are DivisionMath Antics - Fractions Are DivisionmathanticsPlay from here Loop
  9. 9Math Antics - Types of FractionsMath Antics - Types of FractionsmathanticsPlay from here Loop
  10. 10Math Antics - Comparing FractionsMath Antics - Comparing FractionsmathanticsPlay from here Loop
  11. 11Fractions on the Number Line - Math AnticsFractions on the Number Line - Math AnticsmathanticsPlay from here Loop
  12. 12Math Antics - Simplifying FractionsMath Antics - Simplifying FractionsmathanticsPlay from here Loop
  13. 13Math Antics - Adding and Subtracting FractionsMath Antics - Adding and Subtracting FractionsmathanticsPlay from here Loop
  14. 14Math Antics - Common Denominator ECDMath Antics - Common Denominator ECDmathanticsPlay from here Loop
  15. 15Math Antics - Multiplying FractionsMath Antics - Multiplying FractionsmathanticsPlay from here Loop
  16. 16Math Antics - Mixed NumbersMath Antics - Mixed NumbersmathanticsPlay from here Loop
  17. 17Math Antics - Adding Mixed NumbersMath Antics - Adding Mixed NumbersmathanticsPlay from here Loop
  18. 18Math Antics - Fractions and DecimalsMath Antics - Fractions and DecimalsmathanticsPlay from here Loop
  19. 19Fraction basics | Fractions | 3rd grade | Khan AcademyFraction basics | Fractions | 3rd grade | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  20. 20Introduction to fractionsIntroduction to fractionsKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  21. 21More than one equal section | Fractions | 3rd grade | Khan AcademyMore than one equal section | Fractions | 3rd grade | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  22. 22Fractions on a number line | Fractions | 3rd grade | Khan AcademyFractions on a number line | Fractions | 3rd grade | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  23. 23Whole numbers as fractions | Fractions | 3rd grade | Khan AcademyWhole numbers as fractions | Fractions | 3rd grade | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  24. 24Different ways to represent 1 as a fraction | 3rd grade | Khan AcademyDifferent ways to represent 1 as a fraction | 3rd grade | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  25. 25Intro to equivalent fractions | Fractions | 4th grade | Khan AcademyIntro to equivalent fractions | Fractions | 4th grade | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  26. 26Equivalent fractions with visuals | Fractions | 3rd grade | Khan AcademyEquivalent fractions with visuals | Fractions | 3rd grade | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  27. 27Comparing fractions visually and on number line | 3rd grade | Khan AcademyComparing fractions visually and on number line | 3rd grade | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  28. 28Comparing fractions with same numerator | Math | 3rd grade | Khan AcademyComparing fractions with same numerator | Math | 3rd grade | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  29. 29Comparing fractions with the same denominator | Math | 3rd grade | Khan AcademyComparing fractions with the same denominator | Math | 3rd grade | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  30. 30Intro to comparing fractions with different denominators | 4th grade | Khan AcademyIntro to comparing fractions with different denominators | 4th grade | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  31. 31Ordering fractions | Math | 4th grade | Khan AcademyOrdering fractions | Math | 4th grade | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  32. 32Adding mixed numbers introduction | Fractions | 4th grade | Khan AcademyAdding mixed numbers introduction | Fractions | 4th grade | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  33. 33Subtracting mixed numbers introduction | Fractions | 4th grade | Khan AcademySubtracting mixed numbers introduction | Fractions | 4th grade | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  34. 34Decomposing a fraction visually | Fractions | Pre-Algebra | Khan AcademyDecomposing a fraction visually | Fractions | Pre-Algebra | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  35. 35Whole number and fraction multiplication concept | 4th grade | Khan AcademyWhole number and fraction multiplication concept | 4th grade | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  36. 36Common fractions and decimals | Math | 4th Grade | Khan AcademyCommon 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.