There are few things that catch my students' attention more than food or a celebration, so when I had the chance to add both to a math practice, I definitely took it. This post will share a free St. Patrick's Day math activity that uses cereal marshmallows while providing students with the opportunity to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. If you can't use real food in your … [Read more...] about St. Patrick’s Day Math Graphing Activity
Archives for February 2023
Free Presidents’ Day Reading Activities (4th & 5th Grade)
Those winter months can be long and cold, so I look for any opportunity to mix things up in my classroom. Celebrating holidays can often add a little extra and engage students in reading. Presidents' Day provides a great opportunity to teach some history, while also changing up the daily routine just enough to get a little extra engagement from students. This post shares … [Read more...] about Free Presidents’ Day Reading Activities (4th & 5th Grade)
Valentine’s Day Math Graphing Activity
When Valentine's Day rolls around my students (and I) only have one thing on our minds... candy. I enjoy occasionally adding a sweet treat to my lessons to engage my students. This post shares a free Valentine's Day pictograph activity that combines math and conversation candy hearts. Can't use real candy in your lessons? Click here to check out a digital math activity … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day Math Graphing Activity