6 Engaging End of Year Activities Your Upper Elementary Students Will Love
As the school year winds down, keeping upper elementary students engaged and motivated can be a challenge. However, the end of the year is the perfect time to incorporate fun and educational activities that will leave a lasting impression. Here are six engaging end-of-year activities that your third to fifth graders will love. End of […]
5 Effective Strategies to Prevent the Summer Slide for Upper Elementary Math Students
5 Effective Strategies to Prevent the Summer Slide for Upper Elementary Math Students As the school year winds down, parents and teachers often worry about the dreaded “summer slide” – the tendency for students to forget the knowledge and skills they’ve learned over the break. This is especially concerning in math, where concepts build upon […]
How Do You Teach Fifth Grade Measurement Conversions?
How Do You Teach Fifth Grade Measurement Conversions? Have you heard? Students HATE learning about measurement in math class. This was a sentence that I heard while at a gathering and I was completely shocked. I knew that it just was not true. And yes, I get it, everyone has their own opinion, groups of […]
Fifth Grade Math Word Problems That Excite and Engage
Teaching Word Problems in Fifth Grade Word problems are one of my FAVORITE things to teach. Yes, really! Why? Well, that’s easy! Word problems can be made relatable to the real world in so many ways.They make math have meaning and they encourage students to think about these connections as they solve. I love when […]
Using Real World Word Problems in Upper Elementary
Word problems that reflect real-world situations are SO important in elementary school. Not only does using a realistic scenario enhance students’ engagement, but it also provides them with an understanding of how what they are learning in the classroom pertains to their life. This can be a game changer. Here are three (of many) benefits […]
Fractions in February: Valentine’s Day Math Activities Students Will Love
Teaching and reviewing fractions in February can be so much fun. These Valentine’s Day math activities will sure to be a hit with your students! Equivalent Fractions Heart This sweet Valentine’s Day math bulletin board activity is designed to make teaching and practicing finding equivalent fractions enjoyable and festive. Students complete a fraction heart activity, […]
Exciting Winter-Themed Math Activities for Fifth Graders
Winter is the perfect season to infuse some frosty fun into your fifth-grade math lessons! As the temperature drops, why not heat up your classroom with engaging winter-themed math activities? These practical, low-to-no-prep, and enjoyable ideas will reinforce math concepts and add a touch of seasonal magic to your lesson plans. Looking to turn decimal […]
5th Grade Math Center Ideas During the Holidays
These math center ideas not only reinforce important fifth-grade math concepts but also add a touch of holiday cheer to the learning environment. Unwrapping Decimal Delight: A Festive Journey Are your fifth-grade math enthusiasts ready to embark on a winter adventure that combines the magic of the season with essential decimal skills? Look no further! […]
Teaching Decimals With Real-World Connections
Teaching Decimals: 3 Ideas for Making Real-World Connections I LOVE teaching decimals. Why? Well, whether we are comparing, ordering, adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing decimals, there are so many fun ways to tie decimal skills into the real world. Teaching decimals with real-world connections worksheets is an engaging and effective way to help your students […]
Long Division Strategies in 5th Grade
Long Division Strategies for 5th Grade Math While many of us are probably most comfortable teaching long division using the traditional approach, introducing students to other models and strategies, such as the area model and partial quotients, can be useful. When students have multiple strategies at their disposal (even if they have a preferred method, […]