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Fractions - The Math Learning Center
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K to 1
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Fractions is an app that is available online or for download from iTunes and Chrome. Use the app to explore and investigate fractions using the different available options. Add fraction...more
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Fractions is an app that is available online or for download from iTunes and Chrome. Use the app to explore and investigate fractions using the different available options. Add fraction bars or circles to your workspace and divide into up to 100 equal parts. Other options include text options including math symbols and drawing tools. At the time of this review the web app did not appear to be working.The chrome app works.
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Include a link to this app or download onto mobile devices for students to explore and practice working with fractions. Take advantage of the additional free resources included on this site that use the app to work with fractions. Ask students to take a screen shot of their fraction work and share concepts they discover or questions they have. Consider creating a class book with your fraction image and video and audio recordings using Book Creator, reviewed here.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Winter Medley: Explore & Extend - Math At Home
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4 to 5
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Math At Home offers nine math set activities for 5th-grade students. The sets include: Expressions, Equations, and Volume; Place Value and Decimals; Multiplying and Dividing Fractions;...more
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Math At Home offers nine math set activities for 5th-grade students. The sets include: Expressions, Equations, and Volume; Place Value and Decimals; Multiplying and Dividing Fractions; Division and Decimals; a Summer Medley: Explore and Extend; and more. Each set contains activities with audio explanations, a printable Google Doc, and a Reference for Educators.
tag(s): decimals (93), division (107), equations (132), fractions (178), geometric shapes (151), multiplication (131), volume (35)
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Students can participate in the activities posted on Math At Home. Students can create division problems to be added to a Blooket, reviewed here. Students can use 2 and 3 Circle Interactive Venn Diagrams by Class Tools, reviewed here to compare and contrast multiplication and division.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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BingWow - BingWow
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K to 12
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BingWow is a free online tool that lets teachers quickly create custom bingo games using AI, making it a fast way to generate ready-to-use activities. Enter a title, choose a ...more
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BingWow is a free online tool that lets teachers quickly create custom bingo games using AI, making it a fast way to generate ready-to-use activities. Enter a title, choose a card size (small, medium, or large), and select a tone (playful, balanced, or realistic); the AI then generates the bingo content based on your input. You can choose between a standard clue set, where all players have the same clues in different positions, or a wildcard option that creates some unique clues on each board to vary gameplay. After generating a set, each square is editable, allowing you to add images and refine the content before use. The site also includes premade bingo sets organized into categories such as education, holidays, and kids, available directly at the bottom of the homepage. No sign-in is required, and there are no ads, which makes access quick and simple. Users may still need to review and adjust AI-generated clues for accuracy or alignment with learning goals, and customization is limited to editing individual squares rather than changing broader game settings.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (255), game based learning (286), printables (35), worksheets (71)
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BingWow makes it easy to turn any topic into an engaging review game that involves little or no prep time, is free, and has no two cards alike. Start with the basics: enter weekly vocabulary words to generate bingo cards, then call out definitions instead of the words so students must recall the meanings before marking their cards. Create cards with multiplication facts, fractions, or decimals, call out a problem, and have students find the correct answer. Enhance learning by using BingWow during read-alouds or video lessons by loading cards with terms students are likely to encounter, and turn passive viewing into active listening. Extend learning by challenging students to design their own bingo sets tied to a research project, current unit, or independent reading book. Students curate the clues, which requires them to identify key concepts and think critically about what matters most. They can then generate cards through BingWow and lead the class in a live review game.Edge Features:
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Free Math Worksheets - K5 Learning
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K to 6
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K5 Learning provides a large collection of free, printable worksheets for kindergarten through grade 5, with a strong focus on math. The site includes materials on number sense, operations,...more
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K5 Learning provides a large collection of free, printable worksheets for kindergarten through grade 5, with a strong focus on math. The site includes materials on number sense, operations, place value, fractions, decimals, measurement, geometry, and word problems, along with answer keys for most worksheets. Teachers can also access resources for reading, vocabulary, spelling, grammar, writing, cursive, and early science. In addition to the free materials, K5 Learning offers extra resources and learning tools through a paid membership for those who want expanded practice and support.
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tag(s): addition (136), decimals (93), division (107), exponents (40), fractions (178), geometric shapes (151), integers (25), measurement (126), multiplication (131), numbers (119), percent (63), place value (43), rounding (10), subtraction (117), time (93)
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Students can complete the worksheets that are printed for them. Students can use Baamboozle, reviewed here to make the worksheets interactive through a game. Students can use NearPod, reviewed here to showcase their thinking and understanding while completing the assigned worksheet.
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Math at Home - Grade 4 - Math Learning Center
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3 to 5
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The Math Learning Center's Math at Home - Grade 4 offers a free, no-login collection of thoughtfully organized activity sets designed for students, families, and teachers. The site...more
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The Math Learning Center's Math at Home - Grade 4 offers a free, no-login collection of thoughtfully organized activity sets designed for students, families, and teachers. The site groups activities into themed sets such as Multiplicative Thinking, Multidigit Multiplication & Early Division, Fractions & Decimals, Addition, Subtraction & Measurement, Geometry & Measurement, and Multiplication & Division, Data & Fractions, plus seasonal "Explore & Extend" medleys like Spring and Summer. These interactive routines engage students with concepts such as multiplication strategies, division (including remainders), fraction equivalence, decimal relationships, addition and subtraction with place value, measurement, geometry (including area, perimeter, angles, and symmetry), data representation, and more. This structure supports deep conceptual understanding, encourages flexible problem-solving, and enriches learning across grade-appropriate math domains.
tag(s): addition (136), angles (51), area (54), charts and graphs (193), data (199), decimals (93), division (107), fractions (178), geometric shapes (151), measurement (126), multiplication (131), perimeter (21), place value (43), subtraction (117), symmetry (32)
In the Classroom
From the Multiplication & Division, Data & Fractions set, have students collect class data (favorite lunch items, number of pets, etc.), create bar graphs or line plots using LiveGap Charts. Choose one of the math games or problem challenges from the Grade 4 sets (such as fraction, multiplication, or geometry activities). Have students solve the problem, then explain their strategy using words, pictures, or equations. Extend the activity by asking students to create a new problem using the same math skill and trade with a partner.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Math & Statistics Simulations - PHET Interactive Simulations
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K to 12
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PHET Interactive Simulations, reviewed here offers dozens of simulations focused on math and statistics for students in elementary school on up. Topics...more
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PHET Interactive Simulations, reviewed here offers dozens of simulations focused on math and statistics for students in elementary school on up. Topics include area and perimeter, fractions, linear equations, unit rates, and probability, and encourage users to interact by dragging blocks, moving sliders, and using other interactive tools. Each resource includes information on standards, sample learning goals, and inclusive features. Create a free account to access teaching resources with tips, suggestions for classroom use, and more.
tag(s): area (54), charts and graphs (193), circuits (19), decimals (93), equations (132), estimation (36), fractions (178), functions (59), numbers (119), probability (128), problem solving (263), simulations (45), STEM (342)
In the Classroom
Introduce PhET simulations during a math station rotation or as a flipped learning module. For a flipped lesson, assign students a specific simulation, such as Area Model Multiplication, to explore at home, allowing them to build conceptual familiarity before entering the classroom. During in-class station rotations, set up a "Discovery Lab" where students use the simulations to test hypotheses and solve challenges. Once they master a concept, have them use Awesome Screenshot, reviewed here to record a short video explaining their mathematical reasoning as they manipulate the tools. These recordings serve as a powerful formative assessment, showing exactly how a student arrived at an answer. To further extend the activity, have students post their videos or screenshots to a shared Padlet, reviewed here as a gallery walk. Asking students to share their thinking with others allows peers to see different strategies for solving the same problem and develop their own methods.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Math Transformations - Math Transformations
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K to 12
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Math Transformations is a free mathematics website that contains blogs, videos, and lessons. The site is broken down into subtopics: Math Tool Box, Counting and Cardinality, Numbers...more
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Math Transformations is a free mathematics website that contains blogs, videos, and lessons. The site is broken down into subtopics: Math Tool Box, Counting and Cardinality, Numbers and Operations in Base Ten, Numbers and Operations: Fractions and Decimals, Expressions and Equations, Ratios and Proportional Reasoning and Functions, The Number System, High School Math, and Math Choice Boards. Each of these subtopics lists the grade band.
tag(s): base ten (5), blogs (71), counting (66), decimals (93), equations (132), fractions (178), manipulatives (12), numbers (119), order of operations (32), ratios (52)
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Students can use the Math Choice Boards that are created and use Padlet reviewed here to share their favorite activity. Students can complete the activities listed on the website. Students can create their own step-by-step directions to solve problems using Book Creator, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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4 Hands-on Probability Games - 123 Homeschool 4 Me
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K to 6
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This page offers four engaging, tactile games designed to introduce students to basic probability concepts using everyday materials like coins, dice, Skittles, blueberries, and pizza...more
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This page offers four engaging, tactile games designed to introduce students to basic probability concepts using everyday materials like coins, dice, Skittles, blueberries, and pizza toppings. Each game is paired with a printable worksheet to help learners collect data, convert tallies into fractions or percentages, and discuss concepts such as dependent versus independent events (e.g., coin tosses versus drawing without replacement). Instructions are easy to follow, and the games are low-prep, making them ideal for classroom, homeschool, or small-group settings. Worksheets are available for download at the bottom of the page.
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tag(s): probability (128), statistics (128)
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Have students toss a coin 50 times, record heads or tails using tally marks, and then calculate the fraction and percentage of each outcome. Discuss how experimental results compare to theoretical probability. Let students create their own paper pizzas with various toppings. Then, using the provided spinner or dice instructions, have students determine the likelihood of selecting a particular topping combination. As an enrichment activity, students can work in pairs or small groups to design their own simple probability game using dice, spinners, or cards. They can present the rules and theoretical outcomes and test their games with classmates.
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Grade 5 Games - Math Playground
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K to 6
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Math Playground's Grade 5 Games section offers a wide variety of free, web-based math games specially selected to support fifth-grade mathematics. These games include interactive practice...more
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Math Playground's Grade 5 Games section offers a wide variety of free, web-based math games specially selected to support fifth-grade mathematics. These games include interactive practice with multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, logic puzzles, and pre-algebra challenges, helping students build fluency and reasoning skills in an engaging format. The Grade 5 collection highlights developmentally appropriate topics such as fractions and logic while supporting the Common Core and various state standards. The platform requires no sign-in and works across desktop, Chromebook, and tablet devices, making it ideal for centers, blended learning, and independent practice.
tag(s): addition (136), data (199), decimals (93), division (107), fluency (31), fractions (178), game based learning (286), logic (161), multiplication (131), probability (128), puzzles (158), subtraction (117)
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Pair students to play the same game competitively or cooperatively. Afterward, they discuss different strategies they used and explain their thinking to reinforce conceptual understanding. Have students choose a favorite game and create a short video using Clipchamp, reviewed here explaining how to play, what math skills it practices, and tips for success. After playing a concept-based game (like one involving fractions or decimals), provide a related worksheet or problem set for students to apply the same skills in a different context, reinforcing learning through varied formats.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Practice Course 6th Grade Math - Khan Academy
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5 to 7
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Khan Academy's 6th-grade Math curriculum offers a free and comprehensive collection of video lessons, practice exercises, and interactive activities aligned with the Common Core and...more
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Khan Academy's 6th-grade Math curriculum offers a free and comprehensive collection of video lessons, practice exercises, and interactive activities aligned with the Common Core and other standards. Covering key topics such as ratios, division of fractions, negative numbers, expressions and equations, geometry (including area, surface area, and volume), and data analysis, it delivers clear, step-by-step instruction paired with instant feedback. Teachers can assign specific lessons, monitor student progress in real time, and customize learning paths, making it an ideal resource for differentiated instruction, flipped classrooms, and remedial support.
tag(s): area (54), data (199), differentiation (82), equations (132), exponents (40), flipped learning (8), fractions (178), geometric shapes (151), personalized learning (11), ratios (52), volume (35)
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After studying ratios, send students on a classroom or home scavenger hunt to find and record real-life ratio examples (e.g., ingredients, measurements, objects). They can then create word problems based on their findings. Have students apply their knowledge of fraction division by scaling recipes up or down to practice their skills. They can write out the steps, show their work with visual models, and present how they adjusted quantities to serve different groups. Using Khan's lessons on surface area, have students create 3D models from nets using paper or cardstock. They can calculate and compare surface area and volume, and explain how changing dimensions affect each measurement.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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How to Prepare Elementary Students for Algebra - HMH
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1 to 5
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This HMH blog post highlights the importance of integrating algebraic thinking throughout elementary school to facilitate a smooth transition into formal algebra in later grades. It...more
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This HMH blog post highlights the importance of integrating algebraic thinking throughout elementary school to facilitate a smooth transition into formal algebra in later grades. It encourages students' fluency in arithmetic, such as whole-number operations, fractions, and ratios, while simultaneously introducing core algebraic ideas, including generalizing patterns, recognizing mathematical structures, exploring equivalence, and using variables and visual models. Concrete activities, such as investigating even/odd sums or uncovering patterns with the distributive property, reinforce the logic behind algebraic concepts. Age-appropriate strategies, such as using variables for "any number" in first grade and bar models in middle school, prepare students to think abstractly and symbolically.
tag(s): fluency (31), fractions (178), patterns (79), ratios (52), variables (20)
In the Classroom
Have students investigate what happens when they add even + even, odd + odd, and even + odd numbers. Let them predict, test, and explain patterns, helping them build reasoning skills and recognize mathematical structure. Present students with growing shape patterns (e.g., a staircase made of blocks) and ask them to describe how the pattern grows and to write a rule or expression (e.g., "I see that each step has two more blocks"). Create balance scale puzzles or equations with missing numbers (e.g., ___ + 5 = 12). Discuss multiple strategies to solve and connect the unknown to early ideas of using variables. Introduce bar models to represent part-whole relationships and comparison problems. This visual tool helps students understand equations and equivalence in a concrete manner before transitioning to symbolic representation.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Grade 3 Operations and Algebraic Thinking - Florida Department of Education
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2 to 4
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This document presents a menu of hands-on, standards-aligned math activities designed to deepen conceptual understanding for third graders by guiding students from concrete manipulatives...more
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This document presents a menu of hands-on, standards-aligned math activities designed to deepen conceptual understanding for third graders by guiding students from concrete manipulatives to representational drawings and ultimately abstract reasoning across Florida's five major math domains. It emphasizes critical areas including multiplication and division strategies within 100, understanding unit fractions, exploring arrays and area, and analyzing two-dimensional shapes. The guide includes literature-based lessons tied to children's books about multiplication, interactive activities using arrays, graph paper, and fraction manipulatives, as well as real-world tasks that support concepts such as area, perimeter, time, measurement, data representation, and number sense. Each activity aligns with specific Florida Standards (MAFS) and includes suggested materials and parent resources, providing flexible options to support differentiation and skill mastery.
tag(s): area (54), charts and graphs (193), data (199), differentiation (82), division (107), fractions (178), geometric shapes (151), literature (213), manipulatives (12), measurement (126), multiplication (131), perimeter (21), time (93)
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Start a lesson using concrete materials (e.g., counters, base-ten blocks, fraction strips) to introduce a new concept from the guide, such as unit fractions or multiplication within 100. Have students physically model examples and then discuss their observations. Present students with real-life scenarios (e.g., estimating the area or perimeter for a mini garden, planning measurement-based art projects, or designing a simple budget). In small groups, have them apply math skills, represent ideas visually, and present solutions. Choose a math-themed picture book (such as "Amanda Bean's Amazing Dream" for multiplication or "Full House: An Invitation to Fractions") and read it aloud to the class. Follow up with a related hands-on math activity from the Florida guide, such as building arrays or creating fraction sets.
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Math Worksheets - Math Worksheet Center
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3 to 5
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Math Worksheets Center offers a comprehensive collection of over 1,300 printable resources tailored for grades 3-5, including lessons, practice worksheets, quizzes, and homework assignments....more
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Math Worksheets Center offers a comprehensive collection of over 1,300 printable resources tailored for grades 3-5, including lessons, practice worksheets, quizzes, and homework assignments. The materials cover a wide range of essential math topics, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, place value, fractions, decimals, measurement, geometry, estimation, patterns, probability, data interpretation, ratios, percentages, and word problems. Each worksheet typically includes an answer key, and many are accompanied by lesson overviews or assessment tools, making them ideal for classroom instruction, skill reinforcement, or homework. The site is organized by grade level, which makes it easy for teachers to locate appropriate resources and plan differentiated instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
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tag(s): area (54), charts and graphs (193), decimals (93), division (107), factoring (28), fractions (178), geometric shapes (151), integers (25), measurement (126), money (113), multiplication (131), patterns (79), percent (63), perimeter (21), probability (128), rounding (10), statistics (128), time (93)
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Begin a math unit by using a worksheet as a "math warm-up" to activate prior knowledge and introduce new vocabulary. Pair students and assign each a different worksheet on the same topic but with increasing difficulty levels. After solving their problems, students explain their thinking to one another and compare strategies, thereby deepening their understanding through peer teaching. Challenge students to create word problems that build on the skills practiced in a worksheet (e.g., place value or division). They can exchange problems with classmates and solve them.
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Pattern Block Lessons - The Math Learning Center
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3 to 5
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Picture elementary students exploring geometry and fractions by building with colorful pattern blocks, just the kind of hands-on discovery this resource brings to life. This educator...more
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Picture elementary students exploring geometry and fractions by building with colorful pattern blocks, just the kind of hands-on discovery this resource brings to life. This educator guide is a richly illustrated sampler of pattern block lessons, drawn from the Bridges in Mathematics curriculum and aligned with Common Core standards for grades 3-5. It covers activities such as modeling fractions with hexagons and triangles, creating symmetrical snowflakes, exploring lines and orders of symmetry, and investigating angle measures using pattern-block shapes. Each lesson includes clear overviews, required materials (pattern blocks being the main manipulative), and links to specific Common Core standards. The resource supports various formats, including whole-class investigations, center-based game play, and independent work, with built-in ideas for differentiation and extension.
tag(s): angles (51), fractions (178), patterns (79), symmetry (32)
In the Classroom
Give students a full hexagon and a variety of smaller pattern block shapes (triangles, rhombuses, trapezoids). Challenge them to find multiple ways to fill the hexagon and describe each combination as a fraction of the whole. Ask students to design snowflakes using pattern blocks that include at least one line of symmetry. Let students design imaginative creatures using pattern blocks. After building, they write about the creature using math vocabulary, such as naming shapes used, calculating the total area covered, or identifying symmetry and angles. Compile the creatures into a class presentation using Google Slides reviewed here or Genially reviewed here.
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Math Playground- 3rd Grade Games - Colleen King
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2 to 5
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Math Playground's 3rd Grade Games page offers a vibrant collection of interactive math games designed to reinforce key concepts through engaging play. Students can practice multiplication,...more
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Math Playground's 3rd Grade Games page offers a vibrant collection of interactive math games designed to reinforce key concepts through engaging play. Students can practice multiplication, division, fractions, and more, all while enjoying games that make learning a fun experience. The platform includes logic puzzles and strategy challenges that promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills. With its user-friendly interface and a wide variety of games, Math Playground is an excellent resource for teachers seeking to supplement their math instruction with engaging, educational activities.
tag(s): critical thinking (166), game based learning (286), gamification (95), logic (161), problem solving (263), puzzles (158)
In the Classroom
Set up Chromebooks or tablets with different Math Playground games focused on multiplication, fractions, or word problems and have students rotate through stations in small groups, practicing each skill in a 10 to 15-minute block. After playing a logic game (such as Logic Equations or Lemonade Stand), have students write a brief journal entry explaining the strategy they used, challenges they faced, and what they might try differently next time. After playing a word problem game (e.g., Math Word Problems with Katie), have students write and solve a multi-step word problem, then challenge a classmate to solve it.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Escape from Pixel Castle - Genially
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4 to 8
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Transform Your Classroom into an Adventure with "Escape from Pixel Castle." Genially's Escape from Pixel Castle template offers an interactive escape room game that challenges students...more
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Transform Your Classroom into an Adventure with "Escape from Pixel Castle." Genially's Escape from Pixel Castle template offers an interactive escape room game that challenges students to solve puzzles and answer questions across various subjects to "escape" the castle. This gamified approach promotes critical thinking, collaboration, and engagement, making it an excellent tool for reinforcing curriculum content in a fun and memorable way. The template is fully customizable, allowing you to tailor the challenges to your specific lesson objectives and student needs. Whether you're teaching math, science, history, or language arts, this resource can add an exciting twist to your instructional strategies.
tag(s): collaboration (105), critical thinking (166), digital escapes (29), game based learning (286), puzzles (158)
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Customize the escape room puzzles to review key concepts (e.g., fractions, grammar, ecosystems), then let students work in small groups to foster collaboration and critical thinking. Before starting the full escape room, give students mini "quests" (short riddles, vocabulary clues, or number puzzles) to build excitement and prep background knowledge. Have students create their own escape room using Genially or another tool, tied to a unit they just studied (e.g., Ancient Egypt, figurative language).Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Math + Art - PBS LearningMedia
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K to 12
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The Math + Arts collection by WQED on PBS LearningMedia features a rich array of multimedia lesson plans and activities that integrate movement, performance, music, and visual arts...more
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The Math + Arts collection by WQED on PBS LearningMedia features a rich array of multimedia lesson plans and activities that integrate movement, performance, music, and visual arts into math instruction. Designed to reinforce concepts including shape, pattern, geometry, ratios, and data representation, the resources include dynamic options such as dance-based geometry explorations, drama, supported storytelling of mathematical ideas, musical rhythm lessons tied to fractions and ratios, and visual art projects that highlight shapes and patterns. With content tailored for PreK-12, these engaging, standards-aligned materials help students visualize and internalize math concepts through creative, hands-on learning.
tag(s): dance (41), data (199), fractions (178), geometric shapes (151), patterns (79), ratios (52)
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Use the "Geometry in Dance" lesson to teach students about geometric shapes through movement. Have students create and identify shapes with their bodies, then choreograph a short group dance that incorporates transitions between shapes. From the "Fractions and Music" video, have students explore fractions by creating musical rhythms using whole, half, quarter, and eighth notes. Students can clap or use instruments to perform their rhythm compositions. Use drama techniques to act out math word problems. Assign students to work in groups to script and perform scenes that represent real-world math scenarios involving measurement, multiplication, or division.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Play Game-Based Puzzles - MIND Education
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2 to 4
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Unlock Math Mastery with JiJi: A Visual Learning Adventure for 3rd Graders! MIND Education's 3rd Grade Play Games page offers a dynamic collection of interactive math games designed...more
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Unlock Math Mastery with JiJi: A Visual Learning Adventure for 3rd Graders! MIND Education's 3rd Grade Play Games page offers a dynamic collection of interactive math games designed to deepen conceptual understanding through visual learning. These games, part of the ST Math program, engage students in topics such as multiplication, division, and fractions. For instance, "How Many Legs Multiplication" helps students better understand multiplication as equal groups, while "Alien Bridge Fractions" uses visual models to represent unit and non-unit fractions. Each game encourages problem-solving and critical thinking, making math both accessible and enjoyable for third graders.
tag(s): division (107), fractions (178), game based learning (286), multiplication (131), place value (43)
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Begin a math block by letting students choose a JiJi game from the site related to your current topic (e.g., fractions or multiplication). After 10-15 minutes of gameplay, hold a quick share-out where students explain the math strategy they used in the game. After playing a game like Alien Bridge Fractions, have students write or draw in their math journals to reflect on what they learned. Prompts may include: "What was challenging about today's game?" or "How did the visuals help you understand the math?" The math journal may be created online using Book Creator, reviewed here. Link a game to a real-world scenario. For example, after playing "How Many Legs Multiplication?", have students create a zoo brochure using Canva Edu, reviewed here showing how many legs different animals would have in groups, using multiplication to support their math.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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30 5th Grade Math Games to Teach Fractions, Decimals, and More - We Are Teachers
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4 to 6
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We Are Teachers' "30 5th Grade Math Games To Teach Fractions, Decimals & More" offers a dynamic collection of hands-on and online activities tailored for fifth-grade learners. These...more
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We Are Teachers' "30 5th Grade Math Games To Teach Fractions, Decimals & More" offers a dynamic collection of hands-on and online activities tailored for fifth-grade learners. These games target key math concepts, including fractions, decimals, place value, volume, and coordinate grids, using playful, practical approaches. From card-based comparisons and dice games to real-world simulations like "Make a Buck," students build fluency while staying engaged. Digital options, such as "High-Stakes Heist," provide interactive reinforcement and variety. This resource is ideal for enriching classroom instruction, math centers, or take-home practice with low-prep, high-impact activities.
tag(s): coordinates (18), decimals (93), fractions (178), game based learning (286), place value (43), volume (35)
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Have students draw playing cards to build two decimal numbers (e.g., 0.47 vs. 0.82) and determine which is greater. Use play money and task cards with decimal amounts to challenge students to make exactly one dollar using different combinations. Assign students to place ships on a coordinate grid and call out coordinates to "hit" their opponent's ship.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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35 3rd Grade Math Games and Activities - We Are Teachers
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2 to 4
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We Are Teachers' "35 3rd Grade Math Games and Activities That Multiply the Fun" is a collection of engaging, hands-on, and digital math activities tailored for third-grade students....more
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We Are Teachers' "35 3rd Grade Math Games and Activities That Multiply the Fun" is a collection of engaging, hands-on, and digital math activities tailored for third-grade students. The resource covers essential math concepts, including multiplication, division, fractions, geometry, and place value, through engaging games and exercises. Activities include interactive games like "Count Your Dots," where students use playing cards to create and count dot arrays, and "Multiplication Shop," which simulates a store environment for practicing multiplication. The collection also features online games such as "Math Pac-Man" and "Puzzle Pics," offering interactive platforms for math practice. These activities are designed to make math learning enjoyable and can be easily integrated into classroom instruction or assigned for at-home practice.
tag(s): division (107), fractions (178), game based learning (286), geometric shapes (151), multiplication (131), place value (43)
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Create a classroom store where students use play money to "purchase" items by solving multiplication problems. They must calculate the total and give correct change, reinforcing multiplication and money skills in a real-world context. Write math facts on Jenga blocks (e.g., 6 A-- 7) and have students pull a block, solve the problem, and explain their thinking before placing it on top. Use the linked digital "Puzzle Pics" activity where students solve math problems to uncover a mystery image. Have students draw two cards to form a fraction (e.g., 3/8 vs. 5/6). They compare values and determine which is greater.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Free Math Games - Matheasily.com
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K to 5
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MathEasily.com is a free educational website designed to make math engaging and accessible for students from kindergarten through fifth grade. It offers a wide range of interactive...more
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MathEasily.com is a free educational website designed to make math engaging and accessible for students from kindergarten through fifth grade. It offers a wide range of interactive online games and printable worksheets covering key topics, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, geometry, and number sense. The resources are organized by grade level and subject, allowing teachers to find suitable materials for their students easily. In addition to standard exercises, the site features creative activities like math crosswords, BINGO games, matchstick puzzles, and seasonal-themed games for holidays like Easter, Halloween, and Christmas. Each online game is accompanied by downloadable PDF worksheets, providing opportunities for both digital and offline practice.
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tag(s): addition (136), crosswords (21), decimals (93), fractions (178), game based learning (286), holidays (246), number sense (73), puzzles (158), subtraction (117)
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Set up rotating math stations using online games from MathEasily and have students play, recording their scores and strategies used to compare with their peers. Use seasonal-themed games (like Halloween or Christmas math puzzles) as part of a themed math scavenger hunt. Have students solve clues or complete puzzles to unlock the next task. After playing several online games from MathEasily, have students design their own math game (digital or board-style) targeting a concept they've struggled with.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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