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This post breaks down how I teach math in 5th grade and how my weekly instruction is structured, including the math resources needed.
Have you read this book by Gail Boushey and Joan Moser?The Daily 5: Fostering Literacy in the Elementary Grades
Daily grammar practice is a tool that helps students practice and master grammar standards. Learn more about grammar spiral review in the classroom.
Are you interested in math centers, but don’t know what to do during your small group instruction time? Perhaps you tried using your math textbook but found you wasted time deciding which problems to complete and which to skip? I faced this exact problem. I only had 15 to 20 minutes with each small group. […]
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Are You Ready to Celebrate Halloween with Your Math Students This Year? Are your students excited to celebrate Halloween this year? If so, then you can channel their enthusiasm for this spooky time of year towards learning math with some brand new Halloween-themed two truths and one lie math acti
Use these 5th Grade Writing Prompts to help kids express themselves and grow more comfortable with their own thoughts and ideas.
Just print these 5th Grade Math Worksheets to get extra math practice at school, at home, or for summer learning - NO PREP, fun way to review!
A collection of FREE grammar resources for teachers & homeschooling parents. These grammar activities come in printable and digital versions.
Up-level how you teach grammar with these Grammar Game Shows that get students excited about mastering their grammar rules.
Teaching dialogue in narrative writing can be tricky. Luckily this free dialogue writing lesson and video is perfect for all ages and writing levels!
Over 70 fraction resources are compiled in one place for elementary teachers. Quality books, apps, websites, resources, and more!
Download your free Decimal to Fraction Chart for making easy conversions as a printable PDF. This is the only Decimal to Fraction Chart that you will ever need!
Daily grammar practice is a tool that helps students practice and master grammar standards. Learn more about grammar spiral review in the classroom.
These real life math activities are a great way to engage 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade students in financial literacy and project based learning.
If you are new to teaching 5th grade, you have come to the right place. This is a collection of blog posts and resources for 5th grade teachers.
Are your daily math warm up activities engaging enough to truly capture your students’ focus? The most effective lesson-opening activities (engagement hook, anticipatory set, warm-up, etc) do two things: assess your students’ prior knowledge and build anticipation for the lesson ahead. Achieving t
Teachers are given a curriculum map to follow, but it doesn’t always go as planned. Every student is different and sometimes you have to spend that extra week(s) on fractions or a few more days on elapsed time. This all sounds like something a good teacher would do. The problem? If you are an upper […]
Your 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th grade math students will really benefit from this fractions operations poster! Having a constant reminder on the wall really helps!
5 primary and secondary sources to help middle school students understand the US Constitution (5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade). Worksheets included.
Another week has rolled by, and I’m keeping my promise to share next year’s relaxed homeschool curriculum for 5th, 6th, and 7th grade, aka “the middles.” Last week when I sh…
Use the link below to download your free Fraction Chart as an easy-to-print PDF file.
Looking for inspiration for teaching middle school reading skills? Read on to see how I teach the essential elements in a 6th-grade classroom.
Brilliant ideas from brilliant teachers (like you).
