My favorite way to teach reading is through authentic and high-quality children's literature. I love reading to my students and having students read books of their choice. We participate in read alouds, book clubs, novel studies, literature circles, guided reading groups, and
Multiply Fractions by Whole Numbers
When you throw the terms "multiply" and "fractions" in the same standard, it can sound a bit daunting. Fortunately, if students have a sound understanding of multiplication and fractions, this is somewhat natural for students. This post includes some of my favorite lessons for
Add and Subtract Fractions
Adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators typically isn't introduced until fifth grade, so this concept isn't too difficult for fourth graders. The most common mistake is for students to add or subtract the denominator, because they aren't thinking about the
Comparing Fractions
This post includes some of my favorite lessons for teaching students to compare fractions with strategies such as: common numerator, common denominator, benchmark numbers, the missing piece, and equivalent fractions. The goal of the lessons is to help students develop concepts of
Equivalent Fractions
The next portion of my Fraction Unit involves equivalent fractions. As students develop their fraction number sense, they typically come to the realization that some same-size fractions have different names. This gives a natural transition to teaching equivalent
Transitioning Back to Face-to-Face Instruction
Returning to school for face-to-face instruction after a significant time out of the physical classroom can be a bit daunting. Returning during a pandemic compounds the worries and stress to whole new levels.
Like most of you, my last day present with students was March 13,
Fractions on a Number Line
This post highlights four of my favorite lessons for teaching fractions on a number line. These are lessons I use with my fourth grade students. When I was teaching third grade, I used very similar lessons and incorporated a bit more practice. You can read more about third grade
Lessons for Teaching Fraction Concepts (in person and digitally)
In this post I've shared some of my favorite lessons for teaching fraction concepts (face-to-face and digitally). These lessons are designed to introduce fractions in a conceptual and meaningful way that doesn't overly rely on rules or procedures.
Most of these lessons can be
Teaching Multi-Digit Multiplication
Teaching multi-digit multiplication is a major component of fourth grade math. Before teaching this unit there are many concepts that are essential for student success. You can read more about those lessons here. You can think of those lessons as transitional lessons that aren't
Last Minute Christmas Resources
Every holiday season is busy, but this year it feels as if I cannot keep my head above water. There are no parties or events keeping me busy, so I have to assume it's the challenge of teaching in a pandemic. Can't image how that could be difficult, right? There are several
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