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April Smith is a literacy coach who helps educators and school leaders implement evidence-based writing instruction. She is a county Teacher of the Year award winner and the author of the book Simplify Your Writing Instruction: A Framework For a Student-Centered Writing Block. April has a special interest in teaching students with dyslexia, and she is dedicated to empowering educators to make writing instruction more effective and accessible for all students.
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Preview of 4th Grade Math Project Based Learning | Add, Subtract, Multiply, Money, and More

4th Grade Math Project Based Learning | Add, Subtract, Multiply, Money, and More

This fun 4th-grade math project-based learning activity teaches students math and business skills while they design and plan their donut shop opening! Standards covered include Multi-digit addition & subtraction, money, multiplication, and more! It's great for Common Core Math and other state standards! Help your students practice real-life math skills with this quality math project. It even includes a teacher guide walking you through each step. Differentiation and student choice are built in
Preview of Math Project Based Learning for 4th Grade: Plan a Family Vacation | Enrichment

Math Project Based Learning for 4th Grade: Plan a Family Vacation | Enrichment

Have your 4th graders plan a family vacation in this fun Math Project-based learning activity! Standards covered include distance, numbers in word and number form, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. It's great for Common Core Math and other state standards! Help your students practice real-life and math skills with this quality math project. It includes a teacher guide walking you through each step. Differentiation and student choice is built into all of my PBLs! Your students
Preview of The Project-Based Math Library | 5th Grade Math Project-Based Learning

The Project-Based Math Library | 5th Grade Math Project-Based Learning

This is a library of 11 project-based math resources 5th grade. Each project-based math unit covers a specific math standard which makes these units perfect for standards-based math instruction. Each unit is a 5-day project-based math resource that applies math concepts in a real-world scenario. In each 5-day unit is engaging and authentic and includes student voice and choice. Students are engaged in making decisions for their projects which increases student buy-in and interest in the projec
Preview of The Project-Based Math Library | 4th Grade Math Project-Based Learning

The Project-Based Math Library | 4th Grade Math Project-Based Learning

This is a library of 11 project-based math resources for 4th grade. Each project-based math unit covers a specific math standard which makes these units perfect for standards-based math instruction. Each unit is a 5-day project-based math resource that applies math concepts in a real-world scenario. In each 5-day unit is engaging and authentic and includes student voice and choice. Students are engaged in making decisions for their projects which increases student buy-in and interest in the pr
Preview of The Project-Based Math Library | 3rd Grade Math Project-Based Learning

The Project-Based Math Library | 3rd Grade Math Project-Based Learning

This is a library of 11 project-based math resources for 3rd grade. Each project-based math unit covers a specific math standard which makes these units perfect for standards-based math instruction. Each unit is a 5-day project-based math resource that applies math concepts in a real-world scenario. In each 5-day unit is engaging and authentic and includes student voice and choice. Students are engaged in making decisions for their projects which increases student buy-in and interest in the pr
Preview of Math Project-Based Learning: Multi-Digit Multiplication | 4th Grade Math

Math Project-Based Learning: Multi-Digit Multiplication | 4th Grade Math

This 5-day project-based math resource applies math concepts in a real-world scenario to teach students about multi-digit multiplication. In this 5-day unit, students will multiply whole numbers of up to 4 digits by a one-digit number, or multiply two digits by two digits to design a candy store. This multiplication math project is engaging and authentic. Plus, it's available as both a digital and print resource. This project-based math resource covers concepts of multi-digit multiplication an
Preview of Math Project-Based Learning: Multiply & Divide Multi-digits | 5th Grade Math

Math Project-Based Learning: Multiply & Divide Multi-digits | 5th Grade Math

This 5-day project-based math resource applies math concepts in a real-world scenario to teach students about multiplication and division with multi-digit numbers. In this 5-day unit, students will multiply and divide multi-digit numbers to feed pets at an animal shelter. This multi-digit multiplication and long-division math project is engaging and authentic. Plus, it's available as both a digital and print resource. This project-based math resource covers concepts of multiplication and divis
Preview of Math Project-based Learning for 3rd Grade: Camping Trip | Print & Digital

Math Project-based Learning for 3rd Grade: Camping Trip | Print & Digital

Check out this Math project-based learning (PBL) for 3rd grade math! This fun camping project will help your students practice area, perimeter, time intervals, fractions, graphs, multiplication, and addition. It includes many Math concepts and links to other subject areas, as well as discussion questions for each section. This project will get them out of their seats, happily practicing Math in a real-life situation! Students will put their Math skills to work planning their very own camping tri
Preview of Interactive Math Notebook ALL 4th Grade Common Core Bundle ENTIRE YEAR

Interactive Math Notebook ALL 4th Grade Common Core Bundle ENTIRE YEAR

This is a bundle of everything you need for Interactive Math Notebooks for 4th grade! These are great printable note-taking pages for each of the Common Core Math Standards. They're a great companion to your current curriculum. Why buy this resource?This is the only common core aligned interactive math resource that not only helps your students understand the standards through models and other visuals, but helps you as the teacher understand how to teach each standard through detailed teacher d
Preview of End of the Year Math Project For 4th Grade: School Carnival | Graphing, Fraction

End of the Year Math Project For 4th Grade: School Carnival | Graphing, Fraction

Have your 4th graders plan a school carnival in this fun Math Project-based learning activity! Standards covered include area, money, simple fractions, graphing, addition, subtraction, and multiplication. It's great for Common Core Math and other state standards! Help your students practice real-life and math skills with this quality math project. It even includes a teacher guide walking you through each step. Differentiation and student choice is built into all of my PBLs! Your students will be
Preview of Math Project-Based Learning: Draw Picture Graphs & Bar Graphs | Data | 3rd Grade

Math Project-Based Learning: Draw Picture Graphs & Bar Graphs | Data | 3rd Grade

This 5-day project-based math resource applies math concepts in a real-world scenario to teach students about drawing scaled picture graphs and scaled bar graphs. In this 5-day unit, students will apply graphing concepts to create scaled picture and bar graphs and answer questions about the data in the graphs. This graphing math project is engaging and authentic. Plus, it's available as both a digital and print resource. This project-based math resource covers concepts of rounding and is alig
Preview of Math Project-Based Learning: Properties of Multiplication | 3.OA.B.5 | 3rd Grade

Math Project-Based Learning: Properties of Multiplication | 3.OA.B.5 | 3rd Grade

This 5-day project-based math resource applies math concepts in a real-world scenario to teach students about the properties of multiplication, including the associative property, distributive property, and commutative property. In this 5-day unit, students will learn about and apply the properties of multiplication as they create and design cookies for a class cookie decorating contest. This multiplication math project is engaging and authentic. Plus, it's available as both a digital and prin
Preview of 3rd Grade Thanksgiving Project Based Learning | November Math Activities

3rd Grade Thanksgiving Project Based Learning | November Math Activities

Have your 3rd graders plan Thanksgiving Dinner in this fun Math Project-based learning activity! Standards covered include adding multiplication, division, patterns, 2-step problems, addition, subtraction, and measurement. Great for Common Core Math and other standards. Help your students practice real-life and math skills with this quality math project. It includes a teacher guide walking you through each step. Differentiation and student choice is built into all of my PBLs! Your students wil
Preview of Interactive Math Notebook ALL 3rd Grade Common Core Bundle ENTIRE YEAR

Interactive Math Notebook ALL 3rd Grade Common Core Bundle ENTIRE YEAR

This is a bundle of everything you need for Interactive Math Notebooks for 3rd grade! These are great printable note-taking pages for each of the Common Core Math Standards. They're a great companion to your current curriculum. Includes notes for third grade multiplication, division, fractions, measurement, and more! Need the digital version? Click here.Why buy this resource?This is the only common core aligned interactive math resource that not only helps your students understand the standards
Preview of 3rd Math Review | Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide, Measurement in Feet

3rd Math Review | Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide, Measurement in Feet

If you're looking for an exciting and engaging way to review your 3rd grade math standards on measurement and basic arithmetic operations, look no further than this fast food PBL! This comprehensive unit is designed to help your students develop a deep understanding of basic measurement (in feet), while also strengthening their skills in adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers. With a focus on project-based learning and real-world applications, our program will help your stu
Preview of Math Project-based Learning for 3rd Grade Bundle: 6 Awesome Projects!

Math Project-based Learning for 3rd Grade Bundle: 6 Awesome Projects!

Check out this bundle of engaging Math project-based learning (PBL) activities for 3rd grade math! Great for Geometry! These projects will help your students practice area, graphing, multiplication, and more. Each project will get them out of their seats, happily practicing Math in a real-life situation! Students will put their Math skills to work completing each project! All of my project-based learning activities come with free e-mail support! Read my feedback below to see what it's all about!
Preview of 2nd Grade Project-Based Learning: Class Pet Project

2nd Grade Project-Based Learning: Class Pet Project

You and your students will love this second grade project based learning resource! Teach your students math, reading, and writing through this project-based learning activity. It also includes an engineering piece (building a cage). Your students will learn about and apply research skills, writing sentences, collecting data, graphing, and subtracting from 100 during this PBL. It includes a teacher guide walking you through each step. This is such a fun way to get your students involved in choosi
Preview of Math Project-Based Learning: Order of Operations | 5th Grade Math

Math Project-Based Learning: Order of Operations | 5th Grade Math

This 5-day project-based math resource applies math concepts in a real-world scenario to teach students about order of operations. In this 5-day unit, students will solve equations using order of operations to plan a summer barbecue. This order of operations math project is engaging and authentic. Plus, it's available as both a digital and print resource. This project-based math resource covers concepts of evaluating expressions using order of operations and is aligned with the following 5th
Preview of Math Project-Based Learning: Two-Step Word Problems, Unknown Quantities | 3rd

Math Project-Based Learning: Two-Step Word Problems, Unknown Quantities | 3rd

This 5-day project-based math resource applies math concepts in a real-world scenario to teach students about solving two-step word problems with unknown quantities. In this 5-day unit, students will solve multi-step word problems including all four operations (adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing) to figure out information that they need in order to open their bookstore. This multi-step word problem math project is engaging and authentic. Plus, it's available as both a digital and p
Preview of 5th Grade Math Centers Year-Long Bundle | Fractions, Multiplication, Geometry

5th Grade Math Centers Year-Long Bundle | Fractions, Multiplication, Geometry

Everything you need to practice and reteach 5th grade math skills can be found inside of this year-long set of math centers. Each math skill includes 10 engaging math centers and a teacher guide that walks you through prepping each center, storing your centers, and implementing the centers. This bundle has over 100 different math centers!Skills Included:Multiplication and Division of Decimals and Whole NumbersAdding & Subtracting Fractions and Mixed Numbers with Unlike DenominatorsNumerical Exp
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Experience

April Smith is a literacy coach who helps educators and school leaders implement evidence-based writing instruction. She is a county Teacher of the Year award winner and the author of the book Simplify Your Writing Instruction: A Framework For a Student-Centered Writing Block. April has a special interest in teaching students with dyslexia, and she is dedicated to empowering educators to make writing instruction more effective and accessible for all students.

Teaching style

Different modalities - lots of hands-on activities!

Awards & shining teacher moments

Intermediate Teacher of the Year 2014-2015

My own education history

BA in Liberal Studies CSU Chico MA in Literacy CSU San Marcos

Additional biographical information

When students are authentically engaged in learning, the entire classroom comes alive. Everyone is excited, interested, and happily immersed in what they’re doing, so much so that they forget they’re learning. Engagement on this level gives rise to a boundless, vibrant energy that should be at the heart of every classroom. Classrooms should be noisy and messy!