Growing Optimistic Learners

These 24 task cards are a wonderful way for your students to practice the Order of Operations. In these task cards, students will practice the order of operations (no exponents). They will practice their knowledge of the different multiplication and division symbols- they are used interchangeably. Slides 1-3 are printable (or assign online) as work space for students to organize their work and thinking. Each box is labeled with a task card number, so students won't accidentally do the same card

This game reviews: metric units, area & perimeter, and elapsed time. Jeopardy is a fun way to review content and vocabulary with your students! I included sentence frames for several questions to support ELs. Jeopardy Slides Theme is from Slides Carnival.

This is a game that can be used as a math station/center, or used in a small group! This is very low prep- the only thing you need to do is print and cut out the factors cards! Materials needed: game board, factors cards, dice.

Comparing fractions can be a tricky concept for students. These task cards serve as extra practice! There are 18 individual task cards. Using the greater than, less than, and equal to signs ( < > =), students will compare basic fractions. For scaffolding, pair with fraction strips for the students to visually see the comparisons! These can be used as math stations, small group materials, and even whole group resources! I print on colored cardstock and laminate, but these can be used how

These dominos can be used as a math station/center, partner activity, or as a resource in your small groups. This activity practices adding and subtracting decimals up to 4 digits each. Each domino has a corresponding domino with the correct answer, so the start and end will line up nicely!

The Great Race is a common game that can be altered in a multitude of ways. This version of the Great Race includes skip-counting multiples of 5, 6, 7, and 8. Each set of multiples has the first 6 numbers in each set (ex: 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48). This game is best played with 2, 3, or 6 people. You can use game pieces, dry erase markers, or whatever you have handy! All you need is a die. On each player's turn, they will roll a die. The number they land on will correspond with a multiple! For e

This matching activity is a great activity for students to review and practice the relationship between a circle's circumference, diameter, and radius! I printed these on colored cardstock and laminated them, but they are able to be used in many different ways! (Please note that the slides have been formatted to an 8.5x11 size for easy printing!) *In this activity, circumference is derived from diameter x 3 (not pi). I emphasize that it is ABOUT 3. Slides 1-6: matching cards Slides 7-12: color-

This is a helpful "cheat sheet" to help your students remember and practice the vocabulary of the measures of central tendency (mean, median, mode, and range).

This file is a math notebook reference page for your students to help them remember the parts of a circle vocabulary.

Posters describing the three types of connections made while reading: text-to-self, text-to-text, and text-to-world. There are 2 layout formats. There are 2 color themes: black and white, rainbow/color. pdf digital download. Enjoy!