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Adorable Equivalent Fractions Robot Puzzles {FREE}

April 15, 2019

Understanding equivalent fractions is an essential part of learning and understanding fractions. And today I have a fun way for kids to practice finding fractions that are equivalent: Equivalent fractions puzzles with adorable robots! *Please note: This post contains affiliate links which support the work of this site. Read our full disclosure here.* *This is a guest post from Rachel of You've Got This Math Before Using the Equivalent Keep Reading...

Filed Under: Free Printables, Grades 2-3, Grades 4-5, Interactive Worksheet Tagged With: equivalent fractions, fraction game, fractions

Add & Subtract Fractions Cut & Paste Activity {FREE}

August 20, 2018

I remember sitting in a classroom trying to subtract fractions with unlike denominators. There were so many steps. Finding the least common multiple, the equivalent fraction, subtracting and then simplifying. It was not easy for me, and to be honest I didn't have a clue what I was doing! In this post, I want to share simple tips and a fun add & subtract fractions activity to make this easier for you and your kids. *Please Note: This post Keep Reading...

Filed Under: Free Printables, Grades 4-5, Interactive Worksheet Tagged With: adding fractions, equivalent fractions, subtracting fractions

Low Prep Fraction Coloring Pages with Twinderella {FREE}

October 18, 2017

Finding new and engaging ways to introduce kids to fractions can be challenging. But to really comprehend what fractions are, how they are represented and how to solve problems with fractions, kids need LOTS of exposure. So I was thrilled to hear about a new, adorable picture book for kids about fractions! Twinderella, from Corey Rosen Schwartz, is a super cute retelling of the classic fairy tale. Plus, she does a marvelous job of weaving in real Keep Reading...

Filed Under: Free Printables, Grades 2-3, Grades 4-5, Math Books Tagged With: comparing fractions, equivalent fractions, fractions

Visual Equivalent Fractions Game Printable {FREE}

August 14, 2017

When developing fraction sense, this is an essential part of any fraction unit. When students understand this concept it can help them compare fractions and even order them. It will even help students simplify fractions. What is it? Equivalent fractions! And like most concepts, there are numerous ways to teach it. Today I want to share a fun and simple equivalent fractions game printable that incorporates multiple Keep Reading...

Filed Under: Grades 4-5, Math Games Tagged With: comparing numbers, equivalent fractions, fractions

Deepening Fraction Sense with Fractions Area Models

August 7, 2017

As we continue our series on developing fraction sense, hopefully by now you are feeling a little more confident and equipped. Learning about fractions doesn't have to be scary, and it doesn't have to mean hours of pencil and paper computations. Instead, the focus should be on deep understanding, using concrete, visual models. Today, I want to share a powerful visual, which students can use to compare, add, subtract, multiply and divide Keep Reading...

Filed Under: Grades 2-3, Grades 4-5, Hands on, Math Teaching Tagged With: area model, comparing fractions, equivalent fractions, fractions

Simple and Fun Division BINGO Game: Answers as Fractions

February 6, 2017

If I were to hand my six-year-old 2 cookies and ask him to share it with each one of his siblings, he would know what to do. He would simply cut each cookie in half. Almost instinctively, he can see that he gets half, his brother gets half, and his twin siblings will each get half. In situations like that, dividing makes sense. Place a problem like 2 ÷ 4 in front of him, however, and confused looks are inevitable. So today I'm going to Keep Reading...

Filed Under: Grades 4-5, Interactive Worksheet, Math Games, Math Teaching Tagged With: division, equivalent fractions, fractions

Christmas Printable Fraction Board Game

November 22, 2016

Today I'm continuing my series of Christmas math freebies with another fun fraction challenge! Working with and understanding fractions can be so hard, but it doesn't have to be boring. This printable fraction game will get your kids in the Christmas spirit, and give them an opportunity to practice operations with fractions at the same time. It's perfect for kids who are ready to simplify, add and subtract fractions. *Please Note: Some of Keep Reading...

Filed Under: Free Printables, Grades 4-5, Grades 6-8, Math Games Tagged With: addition, equivalent fractions, fractions, subtraction

The Best Books to Teach Fractions

July 4, 2016

I'm continuing my series today on teaching and exploring math with children's literature. I've had so much fun collecting and reading a variety of books, and I hope this gives you some great ideas for exploring important math concepts with your kids. Today I want to focus on books to teach fractions, because obviously there is a wonderful connection between division and fractions. In fact, many of the books I included in the book list for Keep Reading...

Filed Under: Grades 2-3, Grades 4-5, Math Books, Math Teaching Tagged With: comparing fractions, decimals, equivalent fractions, fractions

Weekly Math Freebie Round Up

June 11, 2016

Welcome to the weekly round up of free teaching resources from around the web! Each week I share my favorite ideas, free lessons, games and more for grades K-12! Have a fun and FREE resource to share with other educators? Send me a link so I can share it here! Kindergarten-2nd Grade: I love this unique way to practice addition and subtraction from The Measured Mom! All you need are some dice and markers. And this simple tic-tac-toe Keep Reading...

Filed Under: Weekly FREEBIE Round Up Tagged With: addition, decimals, equivalent fractions, fractions, money, number sense, subtraction

Earth Day Color a Fraction Pack! {FREE}

April 11, 2016

Did you know that Earth Day is coming up on April 22? I'm usually pretty oblivious to things like this, and then come up with holiday-themed ideas too late (yeah, that fantastic post on learning math with Peeps...missed it. Seriously, why was Easter so early this year?). But when I saw this cute Earth clip art, I knew I could put together a fun, Earth Day fraction math pack! These activities build on one another, offering a variety of options to Keep Reading...

Filed Under: Free Printables, Grades 2-3, Interactive Worksheet, Math Games Tagged With: comparing fractions, earth day, equivalent fractions, fractions, spring

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