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Multiplying and Dividing Fractions: Word Problems Practice Blog Image

Multiplying and Dividing Fractions: Word Problem Practice

If your students are getting stumped as they practice multiplying and dividing fractions in word problems, you may want to try some of these strategies! Multiplying and dividing fractions can stump even the smartest of adults, so it is crazy to think that it’s something we were first introduced to

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Using Vinyl Stickers to Motivate Upper Elementary Students

If you are thinking about using vinyl stickers to motivate upper elementary students, then consider implementing some of these ideas! When I look around the school and see my students covering their water bottles with vinyl stickers, I am reminded of old suitcases where travelers would tag their bags to

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Using Games Effectively in the Classroom

Using games effectively in the classroom is not something that just happens. Teachers need to think through why games are being used and what purpose the games are serving. I love using games in the classroom to help my students learn. If you’ve followed Fun in 5th Grade (and More)

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Practice Greek and Latin Root Words with Interactive Games

Practice Greek and Latin root words with interactive games like matching, races, and digital board games. Breaking down and decoding words by using word parts is nothing new in education. In fact, it is a very common strategy for teaching vocabulary and language, whether you are working within your first

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6 Types of Context Clues to Practice

Explore these 6 types of context clues to practice with your upper elementary students. Plus, a free poster download for each. It was Mrs. White in the Library with the lead pipe. If you’ve ever played a game of Clue, then you may be familiar with this kind of phrase.

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Working on Text Features in the Classroom

Working on text features in the classroom is fun with these posters, activities, and games for upper elementary.  Do you remember the first time you opened a chapter book? What about a college textbook, or maybe even *gasp* an encyclopedia. Now, I may be dating myself here, but staring down

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Chinese New Year Books and Activities for Upper Elementary

Start learning about another major holiday this year with these Chinese New Year books and activities for upper elementary students. The Chinese and Gregorian calendar New Year celebrations are similar but different. Although many of our students in the US would recognize the idea of staying up late at night

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