• Word problems should not be extra. Consider assigning only the 3-5 word problems at the end of the computation practice in the textbook. 
• Give students the assignment of drawing a picture for one or two of the word problems you assign.
• Have students create word problems in class. (Student pairs or groups of 3)
• Give students a theme or topic.  Provide a chart, price list or other form of data to get them started.
• Teach with word problems or math stories.  This helps students relate math to real life.
• Act It Out~ give student problems that require them to get physically involved. 

• http://www.eduplace.com/math//mw/practice/3/problems/19_3.pdf
• http://www.pasd.wednet.edu/school/mathWASL/4g.htm

• Word Problem Resource http://www.syvum.com/math/wordproblems/level1.html
• Modeling Word Problems http://www.thinkingblocks.com/TryIt.html
• Math TV   http://www.actionmath.com/
• Multiplication and Division Resource http://www.thinkingblocks.com/ThinkingBlocks_MD/TB_MD_Main.html
• Math Playground  http://www.mathplayground.com/SolveIt_main.html
• Math Cats  http://www.mathcats.com/storyproblems.html

• Student Packet from United Streaming ~ Grades 3-5
• Teacher Packet from United Streaming ~ Grades 3-5
• Teacher Packet from United Streaming Grades k-2
• NCTM Reflections Site
• Advanced Search Results ~ Problem Solving Resources from eduplace.com

• Fractions  (from the VA DOE)

These lessons assist elementary and middle school teachers by providing additional strategies and to standards instruction in the areas of fractions, decimals, percent, and proportional thinking.

• Algebraic Thinking  (from the VA DOE)

This module is an outline for a professional development opportunity for K-5 teachers that will enhance their teaching of the Patterns, Functions and Algebra strand of the mathematics Standards of Learning.

• Advanced Search Results ~ Problem Solving Resources from eduplace.com
• List of Tips from ThinkQuest http://library.thinkquest.org/4471/learn.htm
• Work Backward ThinkQuest  http://library.thinkquest.org/25459/learning/problem/psback.html#pb1

• Figure This - Math Challenges for Families  http://www.figurethis.org/challenges/c60/challenge.htm

• Logic - Guided Practice 1  http://www.skonline.org/website/mathonline/logic/example.htm

• Logic - List of Problems & Solutions

• Logic Guided Practice 2   http://www.nides.bc.ca/Assignments/logic/