All About Math Booklets
As a math teacher you have to think about so. many. things. including how to teach fractions, decimals, PEMDAS, coordinate grids, and more. With large classes, little help, and few resources, figuring out how to navigate the curriculum can be super tricky. I remember how it felt when I first started teaching fifth grade. I […]
Making Word Problems Engaging in Upper Elementary Math
Life is a math equation. In order to gain the most, you have to know how to convert negatives into positives. –Anonymous Do you teach fifth grade math? Check out this WORD PROBLEM FREEBIE and get started using these strategies right away! Word problems. The sound of those two little […]
3 Fraction Books That Make Teaching Fun & Engaging
Teaching fractions doesn’t have to be boring! In fact, when you connect fractions to real-world situations, it becomes one of the most fun and relatable concepts to teach. One of my favorite ways to bring fractions to life for students is through books they absolutely love. These books not only introduce fraction concepts but also […]
Fun Activities For Fractions: 3 Easy and Engaging Way To Review and Practice Fractions
Are you looking for a few fun activities for fractions? Here are 3 easy and engaging ways to review and practice fractions in your elementary classroom! Looking for something that you can use right now? This fun FREE fraction pizza activity is perfect for reviewing fractions with your students. 1. Get Moving! “My Favorite” Fraction […]
How Do You Teach Decimals to a Fifth Grader?
How do you teach decimals to a fifth grader? With so many different teaching and learning styles, endless activities, and thousands of math programs and worksheets to choose from is there really one right way? Making Math Meaningful Connecting what students already know – in math or in life – to new concepts plays a […]
BOOM CARDS in the Elementary Classroom
Using Boom Cards in the elementary classroom is a no-brainer! Are you looking for a way to quickly gauge where your students are in the learning process without having to correct 30 more worksheets? Boom Cards are the perfect way to see who is grasping a concept and who needs a bit more practice…in a […]
New Year New Goals in the Classroom: Setting Students Up For Success
New Year, New Goals in The Classroom: Setting Students Up for Success New year, new goals! Creating goals in the classroom after the holidays always seemed like the best way to readjust to our school routines. I wanted students to feel that fresh start of the new year as they came back from break. With […]
Christmas in the Math Classroom
Christmas in the math classroom can be fun and productive. BUT – we all know that the holiday season is full of joy, laughter, celebration, and….antsy kids in the classroom. The excitement is hard to contain – it IS the most magical time of year, after all. So, let’s just embrace it. Giving your students […]
3 Ways to Make Math More Exciting
Do you want to make math class more enjoyable? Grab my tic-tac-math FREEBIE while you are here and you can use it right away in your math class. I LOVE math. It is my absolute favorite topic to teach. But…I know that is not everyone’s idea of a good time. I meet plenty of teachers […]
Teaching Fifth Grade Math Skills With Step-by-Step Student Guides
THE STRUGGLE IS REAL. Teaching fifth grade math skills can be challenging, but it doesn’t have to be. When I was in the classroom my lessons always pretty much went like this: hook the class with an interesting activity or problem related to the day’s lesson, teach the whole group the skill while (I hope) […]