Introducing decimals to fourth-grade students can be an exciting yet challenging task. It’s important to lay a strong foundation by linking decimals to familiar fractions. In this blog post, I’m sharing my favorite approach to help students grasp the concept of decimals through the lens of one-tenth and one-hundredth and
Have you ever wished you could remember what you read in a textbook, but for some reason, the information just didn’t stick? There’s a good chance that you weren’t paying attention to the non-fiction text features that are right in front of you! Text features, such as bold words, photos,
Sometimes while I am teaching a new math concept, my students look at me like I am speaking in a foreign language. When I teach adding mixed numbers is definitely one of those times! It takes perseverance, for sure, but if speaking in one language usually a second one will.
Are you stuck trying to figure out just the right activities for the last week of school??? The last few days of school are a funny mix of excitement, wiggly energy, and a whole lot of “Are we done yet?” vibes. Your curriculum is wrapped up, the countdown to summer
As a language teacher, you may have noticed how figurative language adds depth and color to any text, and even to spoken communication. It enhances how we express our thoughts and emotions, making abstract ideas more understandable and relatable. Figurative language is a powerful tool that helps students not only
I love a good data unit, especially when it starts with a bar graphs and pictographs lesson that gets kids talking, voting, and rolling dice. There’s just something magical about a lesson where students realize that math isn’t just numbers on a page — it’s their opinions, their choices, and
Learning how to measure and then convert between different units of measurement is a crucial skill for third and fourth graders. Not only will it be useful in their everyday lives, but it will also give them a valuable foundation for more advanced math concepts down the road like algebra.
With Saint Patrick’s Day just around the corner, why not add a touch of magic to your classroom? These engaging early finisher ideas themed around leprechauns, shamrocks, and pots of gold can keep your upper elementary students motivated and excited. In this blog post, we’ll explore seven delightful Saint Patrick’s
Prefixes and suffixes are kind of like the Lego bricks of the English language—you can snap them onto words to build something totally new! But let’s be real—teaching word parts doesn’t always feel like playtime. The good news? It totally can. If you’re looking for fresh, interactive activities for prefixes
You did it! You’ve survived teaching fourth graders how to compare fractions, add and subtract fractions, and add and subtract mixed numbers…complete with introducing improper fractions. Whew! (And congratulations!). Now it’s time to have a little fun with multiplying fractions and mixed numbers. And this Google Slides digital unit makes