5th grade math/science classroom

The beginning of the year is the time to get to know students and let them know what they can expect for the year. Engaging students and learning about their interests the first day can get the year off to a great start. I’ve gathered some of my favorite resources for back to school. Included are i

Check out my free printable math jokes. They make the perfect decoration for your middle school or high school math classroom. Each week, put up a new math joke that is guaranteed to make your students laugh or at least groan. Students are able to flip up the poster to reveal the answer to each week's math joke.

This post breaks down how I teach math in 5th grade and how my weekly instruction is structured, including the math resources needed.

Here are six, easy to implement strategies, that you can use to have a structured (and FUN!) year in your 4th-8th grade science classroom. Safety in the laboratory truly becomes a factor as you also manage behaviors and discipline. Check out these great tips!

My Math Resources - FREE Prime Numbers Bulletin Board Poster

Here are some of my favorite resources for the beginning of the year for sixth grade math. Included are ideas for classroom decorations, activities for the first day, and routines we can establish from the start.

Get your 5th grade math interactive notebook organized with a free starter set that is aligned to the 5th grade math TEKS.

Math Fact Fluency - Math Tech Connections

This math bundle includes 4th Grade Math Centers for Every Standard! Each topic includes THREE math games for plenty of math practice. Each game set comes with one recording sheet to help keep students organized during math centers and makes checking answers and easy task. There are a total of 78 math centers for 4th grade in this huge bundle. #MathTechConnections #GuidedMath #MathCenters #MathGames #4thGradeMath #MathWorkshop #FourthGradeMath

Do you teach science? Today, on the blog, I'm sharing ideas and inspiration for decorating your science classroom.

Do your students struggle with math vocabulary? Grab these free 5th grade math vocabulary posters to help your students.

5th grade and 4th grade students love math puzzles! In this article read all about using magic square math puzzles in your upper elementary math classroom. You can use these magic square puzzles as math centers, early finisher activities or even math warm ups! These math puzzles are great for building critical thinking skills and perseverance! Build number sense and flexibility with numbers in an engaging way! Click the link to read more about these fun math puzzles!

Activities, Assessments, and Ideas for The First Day of Math Class If ever there was a PERFECT first day of math class activity… this would be it. Makes a math bulletin board This activity will work in elementary Upper grades, middle school, and even high school based on the rigor you set through discussions, and expectations. This activity leads to meaningful discussion, an increased awareness of numbers, and an improved appreciation for mathematics. Great for first day of math class 5th…

FREE 5th Grade Math I Can Statements! Download free I Can Statements for 5th grade math and read ideas for how to use these in your classroom.

Why use math sorts? Discussions Differentiation Aligned to the standards No-prep FUN! 1. Discussions We constantly tell students to show their work or explain their thinking. Using math sorts weekly will give students practice in putting their thinking into words. Your students will use math vocabulary as they explain how they sorted their cards. They […]