Division can be pretty exhausting for students AND teachers. This year, I wanted to mix things up and bring in some sweet treats for my students to motivate them to continue pushing hard through our division unit. So, I created some donut themed division practice, brought in some donuts, and this fun activity was born…. Read More
Lines and Angles Activities with Twizzlers and Skittles
Geometry standards seem to be the last skills I teach before state testing. Because of this, I tend to be a bit rushed (to have time to review all the other math standards), and the students have major spring fever. This year, I mixed things up a bit and brought in some sweet treats to… Read More
Review Games and Ideas with Plastic Eggs
Plastic eggs fill the shelves during the months of March and April. March and April are also the months of the year when students get a bit antsy and ready for spring break. Mixing things up is a must! This post will share some fun and pretty simple to prep review games and ideas to… Read More
Multiplying Fractions and Whole Numbers: Two Types of Problems
Confession: I had to relearn 4th and 5th grade math conceptually in order to best teach and support my students. I learned that when I taught algorithms and tricks without the foundation of a conceptual understanding, it really affected my students’ mathematical understandings and how they solved word problems. When my students didn’t have a… Read More
Fraction Mats: Adding and Subtracting Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Fractions…otherwise known as the trickiest math concept known to man. Well, I may be exaggerating, but fractions certainly are not your average 5th grader’s favorite math concept. Nor are they typically a teacher’s favorite unit to teach. However, armed with some activities, tools, and tricks, fractions really don’t have to be all that bad. This… Read More
Subtracting Mixed Numbers with Regrouping (Using Manipulatives)
Subtracting mixed numbers with regrouping can be super tricky for some (or most) students. There are many ways to teach subtracting mixed numbers with regrouping using manipulatives that may help your students conceptualize the process. On this post, Rachel from You’ve Got This Math will share three of her favorite ways to teach subtracting mixed… Read More
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