Learning Out Loud

Are you looking for a way to help your students practice adding or multiplying with decimals that is engaging, creative, and just plain fun? Perfect for December, January, February, or the winter months, this Gingerbread math craftivity gives students an exciting way to practice adding and multiplying with decimals (5.NBT.B.7)The task:Chocolate Chip and Joanna Gumdrop help gingerbread families fix up their gingerbread houses to be the house they always dreamed of. The Gingy family has asked

Have you ever noticed that MOST snowflakes have six sides? My students did too and wanted to investigate why. In this activity, you and your students will observe the same anchoring phenomenon as my students. As they watch snowflakes form, they will make observations in their observe, think and wonder chart. Then, they will read an informational passage about the reasoning behind why snowflakes form in this way. They will answer comprehension questions focused on content specific vocabulary and

Are you looking for a relevant way for your students to practice division through distance learning? In the midst of school closures around the world, many people watched as Americans panic bought toilet paper leaving store shelves closed. Whether it is a virus, hurricane, or winter storm that threatens to cut off resources to individuals, knowing what you need and how much are all related to math. Or, perhaps our students will just need to know how to determine which brand is the best to buy. H