Fall Fun Worksheets and Activities for 4th and 5th grade
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Fall Math Worksheets and Activities for 3rd – 5th Grade

As the leaves change, so can your math lessons! 

Fall gives us teachers the perfect opportunity to engage students with fun, fall themed math activities that build excitement for learning inside classrooms. 

Fall Fun Worksheets and Activities for 4th and 5th grade

For me seasonal math not only brings a fresh twist inside classroom for kids, but it also give me some change to use fun activities to keep my upper elementary kids engaged with unique activities that are different but perfectly with the curriculum. 

Here are some way I have found helpful to bring the spirit of autumn into my math lessons to keep students motivated and excited to learn.

Why Use Fall-Themed Math Activities?

Once the back-to-school buzz goes away, students may start to lose some of the enthusiasm they had in the first few weeks of school. 

This can be challenging to maintain that level of energy in the classroom as the routine sets in. 

And tis is where seasonal activities come in handy and exciting to keep them engaged and ansurprised to work on their task! 

Fall-themed math activities can help apture student’s attention and re-energize their will to keep their math learning moving forward.

These activities not only make lessons fun but also ensure students are still practicing critical math skills in an engaging way.

Upper Elementary Fall Math Activities you Should Try this Year:

Here are some of you can use activities to help your 3rd 4th or even 5th grade students get into the Fall spirit while practicing essential math concepts:

Fall-Themed Solve-the-Room Activities

Fall fraction and decimal operation activity 5th grade and upper elementary grades

This activity can transform your classroom into a dynamic learning environment. Students will move around the room, solving math problems with a fall spirit. Activities like these are perfect for keeping students active while making sure they’re reviewing their key math concepts, such as Decimal and fraction operations or even math facts.

Fall Color-by-Number Worksheets

Ahhh! Who does not like some coloring to go along with their math centers and daily practice?

Color by number worksheets combine creativity with math practice to keep them on their learning journey and reduce their learning fatigue at the same time.  Honestly this alone is like a win win situation for me. 

Every time I take out one of these Coloring sheets kids are just excited and motivated to work on them. 

What’s most important is there are jut 8 problems they need to solve instead of bajillions just to get them to the coloring part. This is the reason why they are more motivated to work on this single page coloring math sheets.

Here is how it works: Students will solve math problems and then use their answers to complete fall-themed coloring pages. 

It’s a great activity for early finishers or as a calming task during busy classroom days which is a plus.

Fall Math Scavenger Hunt

Did you just said hunt? I think math reviews do not have to be boring? 

Using this fraction scavenger hunt activity this Fall and turn you class in to a Scavenger Hunt adventure that your kids would love to be in.

Students solve math problems while following clues around the room. It’s an engaging way to review concepts and encourage teamwork.

And the best part is, it’s self checking so less work for you but more fun for them. 

Fall Fractions and Decimal Operations – Mystery Picture Puzzle!

Tired of searching for an engaging and fun way to help your 5th-grade students master fractions and decimal operations? 

MAy be try out some mystery picture puzzle math activities. Using these Fall Fractions and Decimal Operations Picture Puzzle is the perfect way to practice math and increase creativity to keep your students motivated and excited on learning their fractions concepts.

These puzzles gives students the opportunity to solve fractions and decimal problems while slowing revealing a fall-themed picture. 

Whether you’re looking for a way to reinforce lessons on adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions and decimals or simply want to add an interactive twist to your math centers, this activity does it all!

How to Implement It

This resource is dynamic and easy to use into your classroom. You can use it as:

  • A fun, no-prep fall math center
  • A homework assignment to reinforce what was taught in class.
  • An engaging review activity before an upcoming test.
  • A small group activity for collaborative learning.

How to have Fall-Themed Math Spirit in the Classroom

Using fall-themed classroom activities and resources into your lessons is easy, and literally there are so many creative ways to do it! 

Enagging Fall addition subtraction multiplication division math powerpoint game activities for 3rd 4th and 5th grade kids

Here are a few ideas from me to get you started:

  • Create Fall-Themed Math Centers: Yup that’s the first one. You need to set up multiple fall-themed stations in your classroom where students can rotate between different activities, like the Fall Solve-the-Room or Color-by-Number sheets. This gives kids diverse options and allows students to work independently or in small groups.
  • Use for Early Finishers or Warm-Up Activities: These activities are perfect for students who finish their work early or for a quick and engaging warm-up to get everyone focused on math first thing in the morning.
  • Fall Decor for Extra Fun: This one is a must! Decorate your classroom with fall leaves, pumpkins, and other seasonal visual elements. Then, use these resources as part of a fall-themed math review or even a class competition!

By using these fun ideas, you’re not only bringing fall into the classroom but also boosting students’ enthusiasm for math.

To bring the magic of fall into your math lessons. You will be able to watch your students’ willingness to work on their classwork soar, the big idea is to use multiple Fall themed elements in your day and your kids will thank you for all that you do for them.

Ready to add some seasonal fun to your math lessons?

Check out our Fall Math Activities on my TpT store Daily Dose of Mathematics store!

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    Best Saint Patrick’s Day Math Activities for 5th Grade to use NOW

    Are you and your kids ready for some festive fun St. Patrick’s Day spirit in your classroom?

    Are you ready to say goodbye to boring activities and see your kids excited to learn math this season?

    Then follow along with me for some super fun things you can try in your classroom this season.

    By using these St. Patrick’s Day themed Solve The Room Activity you will be able to finally bring some Irish charm into your classroom.

    But…

    First things first why would you actually need to use this activity?

    For me personally, this activity is something I use in my 5th grade math classroom whenever I feel like my kids need a break from their usual math learning and it’s time for some movement going to keep their learning juice flow.

    So if it feels like you are facing the same problem, then here are my top 3 reasons why you should use Saint Patrick’s Day themed Scoot activities in your math class:

    1. Encourages Movement and Interaction:

    The ‘Solve The Room‘ aspect of this activity adds a physical aspect to learning.

    Saint Patrick's Day decimal operation scoot practice activities | St. Patty's Day Adding and subtracting multiplying and dividing decimals for 5th grade

    Kids aren’t just sitting at their desks and practicing, instead, they’re moving around the classroom.

    This is even more beneficial for young kids in elementary or upper elementary who learn better when they’re physically engaged.

    2. Engagement through Theme-Based Learning:

    Themed activities are always a win in classrooms.

    Themed seasonal activities like Saint Patrick’s Day Math, are a fantastic way to keep students engaged.

    Saint Patrick's Day fraction operation color by number coloring worksheets and activities | St. Patty's Day Adding and subtracting fractions

    Using these activities we will integrate the fun and festive spirit of the holiday into our March math lesson plans.

    This will not only capture student’s interest but make learning math more enjoyable for them.

    3. Promoting Collaboration and Social Skills:

    With all the rise in the use of technology for learning, kids are being glued to their screens a lot.

    These activities allow them to think outside the box and build their creativity muscle.

    Now… it isn’t just about math; it’s also about working together and developing social skills.

    Saint Patrick's Day fraction operation color by number coloring worksheets and activities | St. Patty's Day Adding and subtracting fractions

    Your kids can work in pairs or small groups which encourages teamwork and communication.

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    Fun Order of Operations Activities to Skyrocket Engagement Now

    I get it, I get it, as an upper elementary math teacher, we can teach order of operation to 5th grade students for what can feel like forever. So long that you may feel like you are running low on new ideas to teach it anymore.

    If that’s the case, then consider using these 5 fun and exciting Order of Operations activities to keep your students hooked.

    All these are my favorite activities. They include both printable and digital options so there is something for everyone.

    Color by Number Order of Operations Activities

    Getting students excited about the order of operation topic can be a challenge but not if you are using the right activities to engage and get kids to think more about the order of operation. 

    Students do not just need to know how to solve order of operations problems. It is equally important that kids learn why learning about the order of operations is important.

    It’s a way to make sure every one of us arrives at the same answer to a particular problem.

    You can teach them various strategies like “please excuse my dear aunt sally” to make it easier for them to remember.

    This activity combines the key critical concepts of order of operations (PEMDAS) with the fun of coloring

    Here is how Order of Operations Activities works:

    Students are given a worksheet with various math problems that they have to solve using the correct order of operations to find the answers. 

    Order of Operation Color by Number Activities

    Each answer corresponds to a specific color which they will then use to color sections of a picture.

    As they solve the problems correctly, a colorful image starts appearing providing students with immediate feedback and a sense of accomplishment.

    Pixel Art Order of Operation Activities

    Want something quick for digital stations? No worries, I got you covered.

    These Order of Operations digital activities are creative and engaging at the same time so your kids won’t get bored. 

    The activities involve solving the order of operations problems using Google Sheets digital activity. Each correct answer reveals a portion of the pixelated image.

    Students write the answers to the problems into the specific cells. 

    Order of Operation Pixel Art Activities
    Order of Operation Pixel Art Activities

    The digital activity involves practicing both types of problems: with and without exponents. 

    Wait, that’s not all. You will also get students handouts that go with the digital activity and keep them accountable for showing their work.

    Exciting Task Cards and Story-based Maze

    Capture your kid’s attention using story-based gamified learning similar to this Save the Queen Maze Activity

    In this order of operation maze activity, students look for ways to help Save the Queen Bee that is lost in the wild on her way back home. 

    They must correctly solve problems to help her find her way back to Hive!

    And the best part you can choose to use with or without exponents to differentiate the topic. 

    Order of Operation Maze and Task Cards Activity

    Not only this, the activity is highly engaging and self-checking so you do not have to spend time grading the papers.

    In the end, use the reward card certificates for positive reinforcement for your kids.

    What’s Included:

    • 1 Save the Queen Game Maze Activity (Order of Operations – Beginner)
    • 1 Save the Queen Game Maze Activity (Order of Operations – Advance)
    • Each Maze has 12 Task Cards with different problems (A total of 24)
    • 1 Colored Reward Card & Story Card
    • 1 Black and white Reward Card and Story Card
    • 1 Student Recording Sheet
    • Answer Keys of all

    Solve the Room Order of Operations Activities

     This one is the most fun and dynamic activity to implement in your classroom. My kids always enjoy and look forward to playing this activity.

    Their excitement is the only reason why I have to make Solve the Room activities for 5th grade Bundle, so you do not have to do the work. 

    Want to know how it works?

    You post task cards with math problems for your students to work on at different stations or different areas of your classroom. 

    Order of Operation Solve the Room Activities

    Then give each student a recording sheet to record their answers.

    Students move around the room to find these problems, solve and record them on the given recording sheet. 

    Why this is the best activity to try:

    • Engagement: Traditional worksheets can sometimes bore students, but Solve the Room adds an element of excitement and movement, keeping students motivated and interested.
    • Concept Mastery: Students often struggle with the order of operations. This activity offers repeated practice in a fun and hands-on way, helping kids to solidify their understanding.
    • Classroom Management: By moving around the room and focusing on different problems, students are less likely to become restless or distracted, leading to better classroom management.

    Free Order of Operations Practice Digital PowerPoint Game Activity

    Couldn’t find something you were looking for?

    No worries… here is a FREE fun activity to help your students master the order of operations

    This interactive game is perfect for bringing some cheer into your classroom while reinforcing this essential math skills.

    What is it?

    This engaging PowerPoint game challenges students to solve order of operations problems with a winter theme.

    Each correct answer helps them progress through the game, while a wrong answer directs kids to try the problem again.

    It helps to reinforce learning and makes sure that students understand the concepts before moving on.

    Check out this Free Order of Operations Practice Digital PowerPoint Game Activity

    That’s a lot of content for a single topic in 5th grade math topics.

    All of these activities and more are available in the lesson pack Bundle in my TPT shop.

    Bundle includes:

    • Digital Pixel Art Activities
    • Google Slides Activity
    • Order of Operations Task Cards Printable
    • Order of Operation Worksheets 
    • Story-based Save the Queen Game 
    • Order of Operation Color by Number 

    Click here to get now!

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  • Back-to-School Math Activities That Set the Tone for the Year

    Do you feel like the first few weeks of school are a wild ride, between building relationships, establishing routines, and trying to remember 35+ student names, it’s easy for math review to get thrown on the back burner. 

    But here’s the thing: if you don’t intentionally set the tone for math from day one, your students won’t either for the rest of the year.

    And that’s NOT something I want happening in my classroom. Nope, neither should you.

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    So instead of using boring math worksheets or overwhelming diagnostic tests, I use engaging skill based no prep math activities that help me review what they forgot over summer without making them cry.

    Here are a few of my go to back to school math activities that review key skills AND get your students excited about learning again.

    Activity #1: Color by Number for Math Facts Review

    This one’s a classroom favorite — every time. I use them throughout the year in so many ways. 

    I start the year by reviewing basic math operations like addition subtraction multiplication and division of multi digit numbers. The best way to do this is using color by number math printables that review these core basics. 

    The coloring math pages aren’t just fun, but a low-pressure way that gives me an instant idea about where my students’s math skills are.

    You might be thinking why would math coloring work?

    Multiplication Facts Fluency Color by number and maze activity that are self checking

    Because it’s quiet, focused, and low-prep (aka teacher sanity saver). 

    Kids feel successful and relaxed, even if they’re rusty. Most of all, they work across all levels, not just adjust basic math skills!

    Here is my go to back to school math activities that I use over and over again:

    These let me see exactly who remembers their facts, and who’s gonna need support.

     Activity #2: Math Riddles for Skill Review & Confidence Boost

    Math + humor = WIN.

    After summer brain drain, many kids feel nervous about math. That’s why I love using math riddles during the first few weeks of school.

    They’re engaging, self-checking, and build serious confidence, especially for students who typically shut down during more traditional practice.

    What matters most is that it keeps them engaged longer, not just because of the math itself, but because the suspense of solving the riddle holds their attention and keeps them going without frustration.

    Fun addition subtraction multiplication and division riddles printable math worksheets for 3rd 4th and 5th grade

    And guess what? There’s actual research to support this. 

    A study published in the Journal PRIMUS found that using logic puzzles, riddles and brain teasers in math practice can significantly boost student motivation and learning outcomes.

    Riddles work perfectly for partners or independent work and initiate discussions that kids might not otherwise have.

    Want a ready-to-use set of math riddles to kick off the year?

    Check out these back to school math activities and riddle worksheets that reviews key math skills — no prep needed. 

    Activity #3: Partner Puzzle Challenges

    Honestly, the first week of school is not the time to hit them with a textbook. 

    It’s time to build connections, make them curious, and ease them into structure without stress.

    One of my favorite ways to do that is by using partner puzzle math activities to review the concepts. 

    For that, I pair students up to complete a math puzzle in collaboration with their partner. Why?

    Because not only does it build classroom community, but it also gets them talking, collaborating, and thinking critically from day one, which is super important.

    The key is using something that’s Skill-focused (so it’s not just fluff) and self-checking (because you’ve got 1,000 other things to manage).

    Fraction addition and subtraction with unlike denominator mystery picture puzzles 5th and 6th grade math activities

    You can use something like picture puzzles. Want to know how they work?

    Students solve fraction operations problems (add, subtract, multiply, divide), then match their answers to reveal a hidden picture. 

    They work in pairs, double-check each other’s math, and get excited when the image starts to appear. It’s like math + art + problem-solving rolled into one, and YES, they’ll actually ask for more when they finish.

    For middle school grades, I use this Fraction Operations Mystery Picture Puzzle during week one or two when we start reviewing fraction skills from 5th grade. It’s the perfect soft entry back into multi-step problems, especially for students who are a little rusty.

    Activity #4: Fun Independent Review Packets

    As we transition out of back-to-school dread and into “real curriculum,” I use independent review packets to bridge my kid’s concept gaps.

    I choose 1-2 skills per day (ex: decimal addition, then subtraction the next day) and give them a page daily for 5–10 minutes to warm up their math brains.

    5th grade math independent work packets for morning work or warm ups

    You can even use independent packets to build your own year long review packets.

    Activity #5: Digital Pixel Art Activities

    By week two, most of us are already juggling tech rollouts, login issues, and trying to figure out how to squeeze actual math teaching into a packed schedule.

    Digital pixel art activities are my go to when I want students using Chromebooks productively without me having to monitor them.

    They’re self-checking, skill-based, and fun as hell.

    Basically, students solve problems, and a hidden picture gradually appears based on their answers. It’s like gaming, but for math review.

    Here’s what I use them during back-to-school:

    1 – Place Value Pixel Art for Early Review

    5th grade digital pixel art activity to review place value concepts and back to school diagnostics test

    Skill focus: Place value — perfect to revisit those rusty number sense skills from 4th grade
    When I use it: the first full week of school
    Why it works:

    • It’s digital, but doesn’t need fancy platforms
    • Instant feedback means students stay engaged
    • It’s great for centers, independent work, or as a tech-day activity 

    2 – End-of-Year Review Pixel Art (YES, at the Beginning!)

    You might think this one’s just for May — but I use it during back-to-school season, too.

    Why? Because it’s super easy to preview what’s coming and get a quick pulse on what they actually remember from the previous grade.

    5th grade digital pixel art activity to review 5th grade math concepts and back to school diagnostics test

    It uses task cards + digital pixel art, which means engagement + data for YOU.

    Still looking for a Free Back-to-School Math Activity? I’ve bundled one of my favorite color-by-number worksheets + math review printable into a free pack for you to download.

    Use it on day one or during your first week of review to get students back into the math mindset without stress or busywork.

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    • Fun, low-prep math pintables
    • Skill-based review for all 4 basic operations and more
    • Engaging printables like color by number, riddles, and puzzles

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    Back-to-school season doesn’t have to be chaos. With the right math activities, the ones that are fun, focused, and functional, you’ll start your year with students who are engaged, confident, and ready to learn.

    Skip the overwhelm. Get these exciting activities, and go enjoy teaching your class.

    Happy Teaching… Sadia

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    5 Unique but Epic Ways To Use Color By Number Worksheets For High Student Engagement This Year

    Using color by number activities in one of my favourite ways to bring excitment and fun inside classroom. I cannot tell you how much my kids look forward to using these for any topic or theme day.

    Seriously its one of the best way in my opinion to keep them on the task while still interested in practicing math during math centers.

    Try using the if your kids are hitting a math practicing roadblock. We even display the art result they produced in our classroom or gallery. Students feel super prod when I do that.

    So today let’s discover five easy ways you can implement math color by number worksheets so you can have an engaged class that’s excited to work on them.

    What is a Color by Number Worksheets:

    Color by number worksheets aren’t just art and math combined today, instead they are a sure way to give your kids a more engaging and educational experience that they might miss out on during a traditional learning environment.

    This way of practicing math provides a structured way to kid’s daily math practice. Today, I’m about to sow you how I use them to add engagement for any topic you want to teach be it fraction operation including word problems or order of operation along with decimal operations.

    Why to use Color by number worksheets for developing understanding:

    Using art in our daily learning is a fantastic way to increase our kid’s educational experience. Think of it this way: your kids solving math problems and revealing a historical place, figure, or even a themed art piece to set the mood for some festive spirit.

    Coloring is also a calming activity that reduces stress and keeps them focused on the task while developing fine motor skills. This is one of the reason why I use color-by-number worksheets as a terrific way to keep them on track with their daily math progress while having fun

    Customizable Math Teaching Tool:

    Every child is different, and no 2 kids can learn the same way. Customizing color by number worksheets to fit their needs and learning styles can drastically boost student’s engagement.

    For visual learners or students who cannot focus on a single task, these worksheets can be a handy tool for any math teacher. 

    Creative Reward and Recognition:

    You can use the completed math coloring worksheets as a positive reinforcement activity for your students.

    Here is how I achieve this. I display the finished color by number worksheets inside our classroom or hallway, which encourages students to perform better and acts as a reward for their hard work.

    Develops Emotional Intelligence:

    This type of activity not only gets student’s creative juices to follow but also keeps them calm and organized. This enhances their emotional intelligence and stamina to endure more demanding challenges in the learning process, which we as a teacher always strive for. 

    Independent and Self-Checking Practice:

    If I had to pick one reason among all the above, this one would always surpass the rest. The most important thing any teacher wants is to cut down the time used for grading so we can actually do more of what we Love, aka “TEACHING“.

    Color by number worksheets are a fantastic way to facilitate independent practice of topics like area of complex figures, order of operations during the math center activities or the morning bell work, or you can even leave them for a sub day and still get the teaching stuff done while you are away. 

    Want to include some color-by-number activities in your class?

    Here are a few free ones for you to use.

    Get access to Free addition and subtraction color-by-number worksheets and Multiplication Color by number worksheets

    If you would like to see more color by code activities, just click on the cover below.

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    Why Math Games Are Even More Essential Now in Today’s Classroom

    Kids in upper elementary classrooms are more inclined to learn math through games because math games provide the same environment as today’s gadgets and screens but with the goal of learning something new. 

    This is why, in today’s teaching, it is more important than ever to use game-based learning methods in our math classrooms. 

    In my 10+ years of teaching math to elementary students, I have never encountered a time in my classes when, whenever I pull up a game, my kids do not get excited.  

    It has always been the case for me, no matter what the type of game is! It can be digital as well as printable but what would never happen with board games or game shows is a dry class with no learning excitement for a hard subject like math. 

    Honestly, I feel that having printable games or digital game-based activities should be in every teacher’s toolkit. They are a compelling way for kids to connect and engage with your teaching content. Still not convinced? 

    Here’s a list of why math games are important and how to integrate them into your lesson planning. 

    1. Enhanced Engagement during Math Class

    This is what we all want? I mean, I do! And the best way to increase your class engagement is by using math games to make learning more interactive and exciting. 

    Gamification helps develop critical thinking skills, which are essential for children’s future success. Students are more likely to participate and stay focused when they play a game in pairs, compared to just working through a set of problems on a worksheet.

    So, make your kids work in pairs next time you want them to add some accountability to your math lessons. The added accountability helps them push each other and encourages a sense of responsibility.

    Looking for some fun games? Melissa, a fellow teacher, coach, and TpT author, has a blog post that can give you a comprehensive idea of the benefits of using math board games in classrooms.

    2. Improved Understanding with Math Games

    Understanding is the most important part of the learning process. It is the integral part that should be focused on during lesson planning.

    If your kids can understand the basics of any concept, like fraction operations or the order of operations, they will be able to think through them, understand them, and solve problems on their own, which should always be the goal. 

    This collaborative environment that is created as a result of their teamwork can help them feel more comfortable sharing their thought processes and strategies with their class fellows. 

    With games, we can present kids with the same math problems in various formats like multiple choice, true-false, or even open-ended, which then helps students to see concepts from different angles. 

    This is crucial as it deepens their understanding and helps them apply math skills in various real world situations. 

    During my lessons I try to give kids as many practice problems as possible, but after we have 

    ended a lesson I prefer other formats like multiple choice or true false using interactive activities or riddles to check their understanding and see where the gaps are!

    3. Immediate Feedback

    Of course, getting feedback is important! But what’s more important is making it fun not just for kids but for you too. I try to incorporate self checking games during lessons because of the immediate feedbackkk! 

    We all want our kids to rise and shine but none of us want to go through the painful time taking act of grading and checking the assessments and creating the report cards. 

    That’s why math games can actually be a handy tool. It provides us with a way to keep ourselves on top of all the stuff other than teaching by utilizing the power of active learning, allowing students to practice and reinforce their skills in an interactive way. 

    It allows students to quickly see the results of their actions and understand what they need to improve. This immediate reinforcement can increase their confidence and motivate them to learn more.

    4. Fun and Motivation

    Let’s be honest: It is a chore to make math enjoyable and personalize activities for every kid. However, I believe learning is not only enjoyable with games; students are more than ready to engage with the material. Math games can turn a challenging subject into a fun and rewarding experience, which enhances a positive attitude towards math.

    How to Integrate Math Games in Your Classroom

    Use games that align with holiday themes or seasons, such asFall Place Value and Multiplication Division Games”. This can make learning festive and relevant to the time of year.

    Digital games can be easily integrated into your lesson plans and are great for individual or small group work. One way is to customize games for different skill levels, making sure that all students, regardless of their abilities, are challenged appropriately and can progress at their own pace.

    You can create different stations with various math games, like “Digital Fraction and Decimals Pixel Art Bundle.” Just assign students one of the activities and keep them engaged by exposing them to different types of problems.

    Another way is to organize math game tournaments or challenges inside the classroom to add an element of friendly competition. However, this can even create a challenge of managing competitiveness among students. For this, make sure to emphasize the importance of teamwork and collaboration more. This can motivate students to practice more and improve their math skills.

    Lastly, have students discuss what they learned and reflect on their strategies after playing. This will help solidify their understanding and encourage them to think critically about problem-solving techniques.

    Math games are a fun and effective way to review important math concepts like decimal operations inside classrooms. Incorporating math games into your classroom can transform the way your students learn and engage with math. Making lessons interactive, engaging, and fun will help your students develop a deeper understanding and a love for the subject.

    Looking for other cool ways to make math worksheets more fun for your kids? Check out this blog post on 11 cool ways to make boring worksheets more exciting!

  • Empower Students to Learn Fractions With Word Problems Using Exciting Worksheets and Epic Activities

    Teaching adding and subtracting fractions isn’t easy, especially when you’re teaching upper elementary school kids.

    You not only have to explain the basics but also make sure your fractions lessons are engaging enough so they pay full attention during the learning period and do not get distracted.

    In this blog post, I will discuss with you some new and easy ways I have found helpful in teaching fraction operations to my kids during math class to help them engage with the problems at hand and be happily willing to practice adding and subtracting fractions.

    So, let’s dive in…

    1. Fun Fractions Maze Activity with Task Cards – Save the Queen

    Adding Fractions with unlike denominator

    This activity includes a printable self-checking maze that you can use with your kids to have them practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division of fractions with unlike denominators.

    Each fraction operations maze activity comes with 12 task cards and a self-checking FUN maze, which keeps kids inspired to learn, but you do not have to spend all day grading.

    The activity is story-based, in which your kids become detectives, helping the Queen bee, who is lost in the jungle, return home. For that, your kids have to work through the problems to bring her back home.

    Once the kids have completed the activity, you can use the printable reward card to reward your kid’s hard work and create a positive motivation for them to practice their math skills happily the next time!

    Want to check the adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions activity bundle? Click HERE.

    2. Solve the Room Fractions Activities

    Are your kids bored with their daily boring math routine work and want to have some fun and excitement while learning new concepts?

    Try adding Solve the Room activities to help them get moving and learn all at the same time!

    Solve the Room is my kid’s favorite activity as it allows them not to be glued to their desks but to move around the room while working on the problems. The best part is that it is very easy to set up.

    All you have to do is print the question cards and place them in different spots inside your classroom. Next, give students their recording sheets. Kids move around the room, looking for problems with adding and subtracting fractions. 

    They solve the problems and record their answers on the recording sheets provided. You can also instruct them to use the back of the recording sheet to show their work, which is always a good idea. 

    If you want to try these activities for your next class, Click here.

    3. Color by Number Fractions Activities

    Coloring is LOVE for all my kids – no matter their age.

    Primary, lower elementary, or upper elementary, you name it!

    The easiest way teachers can use it to their advantage is by making any doodle on a piece of paper along with a bunch of practice problems and giving them to solve and color.

    Using color by number activities in elementary math classes can enhance engagement, reinforce concepts like perimeter and area of complex figures and volume of rectangular prism creatively, and facilitate differentiation for diverse learning levels.

    These activities make working on math problems more enjoyable for students and provide valuable tools for teachers to effectively deal with the challenges of teaching elementary mathematics.

    Looking to add some fun color by number activities to your next lesson? I have created these 5th grade fraction operations color by number activities that you can use to skyrocket your class math learning outcome. Want some fraction word problem worksheets? Click HERE to check them out.