Solving constructed response math tasks can be tricky for students. To help my students, we practiced this all year with different skills we are learning. The post shares more information about constructed response math questions and a few free 4th & 5th grade tasks with a winter theme that you can use to sneak in some extra practice with a relevant seasonal … [Read more...] about Free Constructed Response Math Tasks (Winter-Themed)
Archives for January 2023
Morphology Word of the Day Activity (Free Templates)
Are you wanting an activity that will boost your 4th and 5th grade students' vocabulary and morphology skills? Having a morphology word of the day routine is a great way to engage students and increase morphology and vocabulary skills. Read more about this morphology activity and grab free templates on this post. Morphology of the Day Routine There are many ways to … [Read more...] about Morphology Word of the Day Activity (Free Templates)
Teaching Students to Restate the Question (with Freebies)
I remember being shocked (and more than a little frustrated) when I realized my fifth graders couldn’t restate questions in complete sentences... even simple questions. On the spot, I had to pivot my lesson. If your students struggle with restating questions, this post will share the tips and strategies I have learned and put in place that helped my students. Tip #1: … [Read more...] about Teaching Students to Restate the Question (with Freebies)
Free Groundhog Day Activities (4th & 5th Grade Reading)
During those first few months following the holidays, teachers and students can find themselves stuck in the winter blues. When February 2nd rolls around, I am always excited to implement a few easy-to-use activities for Groundhog Day to spice things up a bit in the classroom. This post will share free Groundhog Day activities for reading skills and comprehension. … [Read more...] about Free Groundhog Day Activities (4th & 5th Grade Reading)
100th Day of School Activities for Upper Elementary
Are you looking for fun and engaging ways to celebrate the 100th day of school with your 4th and 5th grade students? As the years go on, the magic and fun of school slowly goes away for some students. However, 4th and 5th graders can have some "fun" celebrating the 100th day of school (and in a way that supports learning). This post shares ideas for math and literacy, as … [Read more...] about 100th Day of School Activities for Upper Elementary
Using Word Matrix Activities to Increase Vocabulary (Free Posters)
Teachers know that vocabulary is an important part of reading and language comprehension but teaching vocabulary can be a challenge. One tool that teachers can use to increase student vocabulary is word matrix activities. This post will go into more detail about what word matrixes (matrices) are, activities you can do with them, and free teaching posters to help you get … [Read more...] about Using Word Matrix Activities to Increase Vocabulary (Free Posters)