activities for prefixes and suffixes

6 Seriously Fun Activities for Prefixes and Suffixes

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

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multiplying fractions and mixed numbers digital unit 4th grade

Multiplying Fractions and Mixed Numbers: A Digital Unit Walk Through

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

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Valentine's Day math activities

5 Valentine’s Day Math Activities for 3rd and 4th Grade

If you’re looking for fun and festive Valentine’s Day math activities that help your students fall in love with math, you’re in the right place! These hands-on Valentine’s math ideas mix holiday fun with solid math practice—perfect for keeping the learning going while celebrating the season of love and friendship.

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ways to use math games

6 Creative Ways to Use Math Games in Your Classroom

If you’re looking for ways to make math engaging, interactive, and just plain fun, math games are your secret weapon. Not only do they help reinforce skills, they also offer a playful alternative to worksheets, provide built-in review opportunities, and even give students something productive to do when they finish

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linking verbs and helping verbs

How to Teach the Difference Between Linking Verbs and Helping Verbs

Understanding linking verbs and helping verbs is such an important step toward mastering sentence structure—and with the right approach, it can actually be fun! Let’s walk through some teacher-tested tips and kid-friendly explanations to help your students finally get the difference between linking verbs and helping verbs (and maybe even

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Subtracting Mixed by Using Improper Fractions

How to Teach Subtracting Mixed by Using Improper Fractions

If you teach 4th grade math, you know subtracting mixed numbers can feel a little… tricky. There are fractions to juggle, regrouping to remember, and a whole lot of places students can get tangled up. That’s why I love teaching subtracting mixed by using improper fractions—it gives students one clear,

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The One and Only Ivan extension activities

10 Creative Classroom Ideas for The One and Only Ivan

If you teach upper elementary reading, chances are The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate has made its way into your classroom at some point. It’s one of those books that sticks with students—the kind that tugs at your heartstrings while sparking some of the best classroom conversations. Once

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