Jennifer Van Blair is a current third grade teacher. She has taught 3 - 5 grade for 13 years, and has experience with combination based classrooms. She has a Master's in Educational Leadership and a background in natural sciences and outdoor education.
Teaching students the types of problems greatly increases their ability to accurately choose the right operation. In fact, research shows that students who rely solely on identifying key words are less successful than students who look for problem structure and context. This set of cards is a great way to help your students recognize problem types and help them increase their skills and choosing multiplication over division. Great for centers, small group instruction, group work, and classroo
Are you looking for engaging math activities for your fourth graders all year long? This growing bundle of ALL things fourth grade math is just the thing. It includes: Hands on activitiesBuild-a-Math Craft ProjectsRiddlesMystery Reveal PicturesNumberless word problems and so much moreThe amazing thing is, anything and everything related to fourth grade math will be added here, which means you will have growing access to resources for fourth grade at your fingertips for the whole year!
As a fifth grade teacher, I am constantly creating math resources for my students. I want to find was to engage them, activate their understanding, and challenge them. My passion is word problems, but I know that my students also need practice on problems in isolation. This bundle is a place where ALL my fifth grade math resources, reside. It includes some STEM activities in addition to other math material including my BOTLEY Multiplication rescue and my Using Scratch to Explain Concepts. If you
Giving your students practice in finding the perimeter of polygons using the metric system has never been easier with this print and digital task cards for use in Google Slides. Whether you limiting the use of paper in your classroom or promoting distance learning at home, you will find these task cards easy to use. Not only do the slides offer an opportunity for your students to self-grade their task cards, they have a variety of opportunities to record their answers with a traditional pape
Looking for some fun fall activities for your fifth graders? This growing bundle of fabulous fall activities is perfect for any fifth grade classroom. This bundle includes any and all fall math activities I use in my very own classroom. Currently, it includes: Multiplicative Comparison Word Problem Task CardsPumpkin Patch Math (a festive matching of multiplication problems and their division inverses)Halloween candy measurement and data activityCraft a Turkey Mixed Fraction Word ProblemsInclude
Struggling with differentiated math instruction in your third, fourth, or fifth grade classroom? Numberless word problems are the PERFECT way to reach ALL learners at the same time. Numberless word problems allow you and your students to f ocus on word problem structure and context rather than finding the solution to a SPECIFIC problem. You can focus on understanding the situation and context of a word problem, rather than the specifics of how to solve a word problem within a given skill. The
Word problems are tricky, and they aren't all created equal. No, there are several types of word problems and familiarizing your students with each type, as well as their structure, is the only way to build their experience and confidence in solving them. That's why I created this bundle. Word problems don't have to be tricky, and I love tackling them with my own students. That's why I am constantly creating word problem resources for my own students. You can snag them all, including future wor
Looking for a way to introduce or review multiplication strategies with your fourth or fifth grade students? Perhaps parents are confused by the various methods and you want to provide them with a meaningful tool to navigate at home with with their child. This multiplication flip book is great for either purpose. Simply decide if you want to use a completed version or a fillable version for student notes and print double sided. The easy to use directions and visuals will help you and your stude
Teaching prefixes can be exciting and fun. When students understand how the prefixes work, they can easily convert between units of measurement. This FREE foldable page can be used in your math interactive notebooks, or even as a handout to place in student binders. Included is this FREE resource is: Teacher resourcesDirectionsLink to Quizlet card set for daily practice and student engagementTemplate or handout for student use in interactive notebook or student handout
Struggling with differentiated math instruction in your third, fourth, or fifth grade classroom? Numberless word problems are the PERFECT way to reach ALL learners at the same time. Numberless word problems allows you and your students to focus on word problem structure and context rather than finding the solution to a SPECIFIC problem. You can focus on understanding the situation and context of a word problem, rather than the specifics of how to solve a word problem within a given skill. These
Are your students struggling to solve word problems? Then put research based practices to the test in your classroom with these vibrant fall edition task cards. Teaching your students to identify word problems and their associated schematics is MORE effective than teaching them to identify key words. In fact, students that rely solely on keyword identification will more often guess the wrong operation as word problems use misleading language. These 20 problems are presented in two ways - with a
Reinforcing the concept that multiplying a unit fraction by a whole number is a division problem can be a challenge. This fall, create a festive fall center to give your students the practice that they need. The 20 different cards featuring students of diverse cultures and mixed abilities each has a matching pumpkin. Students must match the child with the pumpkin division problem and then solve. Perfect for task card storage boxes and centers at the upper grade level.
Help your third graders master measuring to the nearest quarter inch with these math activity mats and task cards that can be used to create a fun and exciting scavenger hunt after state testing. Hang them around the room, or outside the classroom on trees, playground equipment, or the fences. Your students will love the 15 activity cards that encourage them to practice measuring in customary units to the nearest quarter inch while also practicing basic ruler skills. Includes:15 color activ
Your students needs experience and exposure if they are going to become confident and competent at solving word problems. Word problems come in different forms, and the BEST way to help your students master them is by teaching the problem types and the schematic drawing that goes with each of them. These 20 money and mass based problems will give your students understanding of the types of situations associated with these types of problems, all while helping them recognize their structure and v
Struggling with differentiated math instruction in your third, fourth, or fifth grade classroom? Numberless word problems are the PERFECT way to reach ALL learners at the same time. Numberless word problems allows you and your students to focus on word problem structure and context rather than finding the solution to a SPECIFIC problem. You can focus on understanding the situation and context of a word problem, rather than the specifics of how to solve a word problem within a given skill. These
Struggling with differentiated math instruction in your third, fourth, or fifth grade classroom? Numberless word problems are the PERFECT way to reach ALL learners at the same time. Numberless word problems allows you and your students to focus on word problem structure and context rather than finding the solution to a SPECIFIC problem. You can focus on understanding the situation and context of a word problem, rather than the specifics of how to solve a word problem within a given skill. These
Engaging your students in learning is made easier when you use interesting and relevant numbers. Whether you are a third, fourth, or fifth grade teacher in California teaching California's four regions, rounding, adding, subtracting, or comparing numbers to the millions, or wanting to integrate your social studies and math content together, these California City Populations cards a wonderful way to differentiate your learning. Includes:- 20 cities and their populations - 20 printable task ca
Do your students struggle with word problems? Are you at a loss about how to improve their word problem accuracy? If your students are like mine, there are a small cohort who are on level readers, but who still struggle with a concept when it is presented in word problem form. I have done extensive research on word problems and it is my passion to make them understandable, and fearless for my students. Recognizing word problem types is ESSENTIAL to helping our fifth graders feel confident when s
Struggling with differentiated math instruction in your third, fourth, or fifth grade classroom? Numberless word problems are the PERFECT way to reach ALL learners at the same time. Numberless word problems allows you and your students to focus on word problem structure and context rather than finding the solution to a SPECIFIC problem. You can focus on understanding the situation and context of a word problem, rather than the specifics of how to solve a word problem within a given skill. These
Solving multiplication word problems doesn't have to be tricky for your students. By using visual models and diagrams, your students will improve their ability to solve word problems using the four operations, like those that require multiplication in these 20 task card situations. Teaching word problems is tricky, and students struggle to solve word problems, but when you build your student's confidence and background knowledge of different situations, they will become more successful at solvin
Jennifer Van Blair is a current third grade teacher. She has taught 3 - 5 grade for 13 years, and has experience with combination based classrooms. She has a Master's in Educational Leadership and a background in natural sciences and outdoor education.
Teaching style
She enjoys using hands-on learning with regular use of manipulatives, visual learning, models, and student-led exploration. She is inspired by the work of Peter Liljedahl, Jo Boaler, and Carol Dweck.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Contributor to Byrdseed TV creating lessons for GATE classrooms.
My own education history
UC Santa Cruz - Environmental Science and Education
San Jose State - Elementary Education Credential
Upper Iowa University - Masters in Teacher Leadership