One of the most frequently asked questions I get for math instruction is: I have read your blog posts. But, how does it all fit together? On this post, I will break down how I teach math in 5th grade (easily applicable to 4th grade) and what math instruction looks like on a weekly and daily basis. Before diving in to what the days look like, I want to make it clear … [Read more...] about How I Teach Math in 5th Grade
Archives for October 2017
Whole Group Instruction and Activities for Math
Over my near decade of teaching fifth grade, I have found that whole group instruction is still very much needed. The skills and meaty concepts that the fifth graders have to master makes it virtually impossible to cover in a mini-lesson or even in small group math. My students (and me and my pacing guide) still really need that whole group instruction time. With that … [Read more...] about Whole Group Instruction and Activities for Math
Halloween Activity | Halloween Party Idea for the Classroom
Ever since I became a teacher, I wanted to do the Halloween Mystery Box idea where the students feel the "yucky" things that are supposed to be scary/creepy things. Last year, when I wanted an engaging Halloween activity that doubled as a writing activity, I knew I had to finally give this a try. I put my own spin on it and did it as "easy and low prep" as possible. Keep … [Read more...] about Halloween Activity | Halloween Party Idea for the Classroom
FREE Math Partner Games for Multiplication and Division Facts
Partner games are definitely one of my favorite ways to have my students practice math skills. This post will share all the details about my favorite math partner games, a link to get 30+ free partner games, and how to get even more if you love them as much as me. Using Math Partner Games Partner games are perfect for practicing math skills. Because there are only … [Read more...] about FREE Math Partner Games for Multiplication and Division Facts
Read Alouds for Teaching Point of View | Mentor Texts for Reading
Point of view can be tricky for students but with a lot of practice, discussion, and the right point of view mentor texts, your students will not only master point of view but they will enjoy it. On this post, I will share my favorite read alouds to teach point of view. These point of view mentor texts range from identifying point of view to comparing and contrasting … [Read more...] about Read Alouds for Teaching Point of View | Mentor Texts for Reading