Making Primary Math Fun

Print and cut on the lines. Can laminate the pieces for future use. Page 2 is an area for the students to show their work. Another option is to laminate the puzzle and allow the students to record the equivalencies using a dry erase marker.

To compare fractions, students will cut and sort if a fraction is less than 1/2, equal to 1/2, or more than 1/2. Students will then use the fraction sort to compare fractions.

Templates for dry erase sleeves or mini templates to complete computation. Templates are for multiplying three-four digit number times a single digit number. Place Value Chart TemplateArea Model TemplatePartial Product TemplateStandard Algorithm Template

Directions: 8 Total puzzles are included. Cut out each expression from the rectangle.  Have students read the word problems and choose the expression that correlates with the word problem.  This activity can be done where the have to solve the word problem or just choose the expression.  This activity can be done after Module 4 Lesson 25. Students can also read the word problem and solve it using a picture and then find the expression that matches their drawing.  RDW templates are available on

Students will use materials to each create a poster displaying the various ways of representing a given decimal.  The different forms/ways include place value discs, money, fraction, tape diagram, unit form, and area model.   An example of what the poster can look like is also shown. The last pages are materials that can be printed for students to use to create their poster.  You can use the template on page 2, or print out the materials and provide the students with a larger piece of paper to c

Use this template to reinforce bundling and unbundling within our base 10 place value number system. Students will then see why the vertical form works! Use the first and second pages into dry erase sleeves or print page 3 for classwork/homework. Specifically used for Grade 5 Engage NY Module 1

Teacher Directions: 25 Measurable Caterpillars are included, data table and line plot number line, and 7 follow up questions. Print one set of caterpillars A-Y. You can print it on cardstock to reuse them from year to year.  Distribute one caterpillar for each student. Have the students measure their caterpillar to the nearest ¼ inch.  Collect the data as a class and record the data in the table.  Answer key is below.  Students will then create a line plot with the data found in the chart.

Grades 3-5 Engage NY Resource for addition and subtraction. Students will use the place value chart to bundle and unbundle in conjunction with the vertical method. The place value chart contains 10 frames to show our base 10 number system. When subtracting, the students can easily unbundle a place value disc. When adding, students can easily see when they can make a 10. The place value chart if for whole numbers. Ones through Hundred Thousands Place the first page into a dry erase sleeve f

Three digit divided by single digit maze. Students color the start, solve it and then color their answer. The answer then tells them the next division problem to solve. Students continue until they get to the finish line.

Student can solve the riddle using a place value chart and/or partial products strategy. This riddle goes with Grade 4 Module 3 Lesson 7 in Engage NY/Eureka. Riddle: "Which of the Thanksgiving beverages is considered to be sad?" The answers they get will help them record the correct letter to spell out the answer.

Activity with Engage NY Grade 4 Module 6 Lesson 4: Display the 5 task cards around the room. Provide each student with page 1. Allow the students to go around the room to identify the fraction and decimal modeled in the tape diagram. The answer they get will be displayed under the riddle question. Students will record the task card letter above their answer to spell out the answer to the riddle.

Puzzle Match Up Directions: Print each puzzle and cut along the lines to create four separate pieces for each puzzle. You can laminate beforehand to reuse in the future. There are a total of 10 puzzles and 40 pieces. Students will match a picture, decimal, fraction, and unit form to create the full puzzle. This can be implemented after Grade 4 Engage NY Module 6 Lesson 1.

Engage NY activity for Grade 5 Module 4 Lesson 22. Students will cut out the expressions and sort them based on the scaled factor. If the scaled factor is less than 1 whole, it will make the product less than the whole number factor. If the scaled factor is more than 1 whole, it will make the product greater than the whole number factor. If the scaled factor is equal to 1 whole, it will make the product equal to the whole number factor.

Students will solve a riddle, "Why was the obtuse angle sad?". Teachers will display task cards (pages 1-13) around the room. Each student will get page 14 and 15. Page 15 can be used to help the students physically turn each picture based on the directions. Students will then record the letter for their answer on their answer document (page 14). For example, when the students turn the arrow 90 degrees to the left, they should look for that image on their answer document and record the lett

Teacher Directions: 20 Measurable "Stickers" are included, data table and line plot number line, and follow up questions. Print one set of themed stickers A-T. You can print it on cardstock to reuse them from year to year.  Distribute one "sticker" to each student. Have the students measure their sticker to the nearest 1/8 inch.  Collect the data as a class and record the data in the table.  Answer key shows the measurement of each sticker.  Students will then create a line plot with the data fo

Directions for teacher: Print pages 2-3 for students.  Display the lettered task cards around the room.  Students will solve each expression utilizing the order of operations.  Once they get their answer, they will record the letter above their answer on their worksheet. The letters will spell out the answer to the riddle. Answer key included.

11 Questions are included. Students answer each question and then record the letter in the chart that matches the answer. LOOK carefully because your answer may be in more than one spot. Riddle Answer: Did you get my point?

This can be completed after Module 4 Lesson 26. Students will complete a puzzle match up where they choose whole divided by a unit fraction VS unit fraction divided by a whole. Cut on each diagonal to create there separate pieces. Students will then have to match the expression, drawing, and answer to complete the puzzle. 8 completed puzzles are included. Additionally, a scavenger hunt is also included in this set. Students will solve each problem and find their answer on a new task card.

Students will practice converting fractional customary or metric units (i.e. 3/4 pound to ounces). This activity will reinforce fraction x a whole. Provide pages 1-2 for each student. Print 1 set of pages 3-7 (cutting each task card out) and display the questions around the room. Students can begin at any question. The answer to their question, will determine what letter to put down on their student workspace. Eventually they will spell out the answer to the riddle, "You go at red, but sto

8 Total Puzzle Pieces. Can print on different colored cardstock to keep the sets organized and for future use. Cut on the zig zag line. Page 3 can be used as workspace for the students to determine the matches.