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This download contains 8 pages about the Butterfly Method for adding and subtracting fractions and/or mixed numbers. This method is an alternative to the traditional method where you MUST make your denominators the same. My students prefer this method. If you have not heard of it…check it out! Below is a detail of each page: Pg.1 & 10 (title and credits) Pg.2: Poster containing an example of adding two fractions with the butterfly method Pg.3: Journal sized cutouts (2 per page) of the poster exa

This product contains 2 themed journal cutouts as well as several worksheets and a game. Many students struggle with understanding the difference between a FACTOR and a MULTIPLE. The "multiple monster" and "factor ninja" help students remember the difference! My 5th grade students love the theme and were very engaged during our lesson. Now they refer to the multiple monster and factor ninja regularly! This product is in pdf format and contains -Factor ninja journal cutout -Multiple monster jour

This is a three page pdf with customary units of length, capacity, and weight conversions. The capacity page has an image of the Gallon Kingdom, which is a story that helps students remember the units of capacity! Everyone has their own version. I use these in my 5th grade class to cut and glue in math journals. Great resource for a measurement unit!! Please review my product, you receive TpT points!

This is a quadrilateral family tree activity. It requires students to cut and paste definitions and shape names in the correct place on the tree. Terms/Definitions include: Polygon, Quadrilateral, Parallelogram, Rhombus, Square, Kite, and Trapezoid. My students prefer this activity over a regular worksheet and it really helps them see how quadrilaterals are related. I also have my students glue their finished family tree into their math journal for quick reference. I love when assignments can h

This bundle combines my best-selling butterfly method journal cutouts and worksheets with my butterfly method task cards and game.

This download contains 3 pages covering basic geometric concepts. -Page 1 Printable containing, definitions, visual examples, and written examples. -Page 2 Journal sized printable of page 1. -Page 3 Worksheet covering basic geometric concepts The following terms are covered: Point Plane Line Segment Ray Parallel lines Intersecting lines Perpendicular lines

Integrate math, social studies, and art with United States Symbols Symmetry Drawings. Students will practice symmetry and spatial reasoning while exploring iconic American symbols—making this a meaningful cross-curricular activity. This resource includes two versions of each design (with and without gridlines) so you can easily differentiate based on student needs and confidence levels. What’s Included: Bald Eagle United States Capitol Statue of Liberty Lincoln Memorial White House L

Looking for a state capitals bingo game that fits your unit? This Southeast Region State Capitals Bingo is designed specifically for regional instruction—so you’re not wasting time on states your students aren’t studying yet. Unlike many bingo games that include all 50 states, this resource focuses only on the Southeast Region, making it perfect for: Region-based geography unitsScaffolded instructionShorter, more effective review gamesWith 26 unique bingo cards, this game works well for whol

Looking for a state capitals bingo game that fits your unit? This Western Region State Capitals Bingo is designed specifically for regional instruction—so you’re not wasting time on states your students aren’t studying yet. Unlike many bingo games that include all 50 states, this resource focuses only on the Western Region, making it perfect for: Region-based geography units Scaffolded instruction Shorter, more effective review games With 26 unique bingo cards, this game works well for w

Looking for a state capitals bingo game that fits your unit? This Midwest Region State Capitals Bingo is designed specifically for regional instruction—so you’re not wasting time on states your students aren’t studying yet. Unlike many bingo games that include all 50 states, this resource focuses only on the Midwest Region, making it perfect for: Region-based geography unitsScaffolded instructionShorter, more effective review gamesWith 26 unique bingo cards, this game works well for whole-cl

Looking for a state capitals bingo game that fits your unit? This Southwest Region State Capitals and State Shapes Bingo is designed specifically for regional instruction—so you’re not wasting time on states your students aren’t studying yet. Unlike many bingo games that include all 50 states, this resource focuses only on the Southwest Region, making it perfect for: Region-based geography unitsScaffolded instructionShorter, more effective review gamesWith 26 unique bingo cards, this game wo

Give your students some figurative language practice with this heart idiom card sort and writing activity! Card sorts boost engagement by getting students actively involved in thinking, discussing, and organizing ideas. They support critical thinking, collaboration, and quick formative assessment. Card sorts are also great for reluctant learners because they are low stakes. This download consists of 8 heart idioms with matching meaning cards as well as a fun writing activity.

Give your students some figurative language practice with this winter idiom card sort and writing activity! Card sorts boost engagement by getting students actively involved in thinking, discussing, and organizing ideas. They support critical thinking, collaboration, and quick formative assessment. Card sorts are also great for reluctant learners because they are low stakes. This download consists of 8 idioms with matching meaning cards as well as a fun writing activity.

One of the biggest challenges we face as educators is engaging students who don’t see the point of what we’re teaching. Some students come from homes where education isn’t emphasized. Others may have already decided they won’t go to college or pursue “academic” paths. If students can’t see how a lesson connects to their lives, motivation will suffer. Your belief in the value of the content and your ability to show relevance can spark engagement even for the most skeptical students. This download

My students LOVE this activity. They get to select items to purchase for a picnic. They cut out and glue the items, write how many of each item they are buying, and do the multiplication to calculate their total cost! I remind my students that they have to feed 20 friends so they must buy enough food for everyone. Great practical activity for multiplying decimals and whole numbers. Please leave feedback! Thank you!

Looking for a state capitals bingo game that fits your unit? This Northeast Region State Capitals Bingo is designed specifically for regional instruction—so you’re not wasting time on states your students aren’t studying yet. Unlike many bingo games that include all 50 states, this resource focuses only on the Northeast Region, making it perfect for: Region-based geography unitsScaffolded instructionShorter, more effective review gamesWith 26 unique bingo cards, this game works well for whol

This is a fraction game that practices the use of the butterfly method. I recommend printing the game board, how to play sheet, and task cards on card stock. You can laminate these and use them for many years! What's included: Game boardHow to play sheet with rules and materials needed28 adding and subtracting with unlike denominators task cards Note: Many problems require simplification. No answers will be improper (one answer is 1 whole).Answer keyIf you enjoy the butterfly method, please che

This bundle includes several different resources. Pages 1-3 cover basic geometric concepts -Page 1 Printable containing, definitions, visual examples, and written examples. -Page 2 Journal sized printable of page 1. -Page 3 Worksheet covering basic geometric concepts -The following terms are covered: Point Plane Line Segment Ray Parallel lines Intersecting lines Perpendicular lines Pages 4-6 cover polygons -Page 4 Journal sized printable of polygons (also

This 2 page resource includes a journal sized printable that provides definitions and examples of polygons, as well as non polygons. It also includes a polygon worksheet that requires students to classify polygons and tell if they are regular or irregular.

This product explains how to find the surface area of a rectangular prism. It connects this challenging concept to a real world task, such as wrapping a present, explains that you must find the area of all of the faces and then add them together, and provides an acronym for students to remember ALL six faces when they are working. I have my students glue this product in their math journals after we complete it together. I hope this helps your students as well!