What to do….what to do….on the first day of school…. Heading back into the classroom after summer can be HARD. After months of little structure, lots of sun, and (hopefully) tons of relaxing moments, heading back to rules, routines, meetings, and recess duty can be…well…a bummer. But, heading back to
Math routines are an essential component to fifth grade math. Let’s face it – students coming into our classrooms are coming from all different levels, backgrounds, situations, mindsets, and the list goes on. When building classroom routines, we are adding structure into our classroom community and ensuring that we are
Interactive and Engaging Math Games for the Elementary Classroom Have you ever experienced those moments when your students seem zoned out and disinterested during math instruction? Trust me, I’ve been there too. Let’s be honest, some math lessons can be a bit dry and dull, even for someone like me
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
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
Let’s dive into 3 fraction books that kids and teachers love when it comes to introducing fraction concepts and connecting it to real-world situations. Teaching fractions is so much fun. The real world connections are endless (and very engaging for students). One of my favorite ways to introduce fractions