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Fun Division Riddles for Practicing Division Skills

BySadia

Division is hard for kids…PERIOD! But it doesn’t have to be using division riddles. For my kids, division feels like a confusing jumble of numbers because they don’t have their facts memorized. 

No matter how much you try to make your kids practice division, until they have a solid grasp of division facts in their minds, they won’t be able to work on more complex problems. It’s like not knowing how to drive but trying to drive anyway.

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If that’s the case, then what we should be focusing on is understanding why our kids are struggling in the first place. To be honest, there can be many reasons for this problem. 

Reasons like a lack of understanding, memorization feeling like a draining task, table overload, multiplication confusion, and more can all contribute to students not having a good grip on division facts.

Are you interested in knowing how I make division practice fun and engaging for my kiddos? It’s by using riddles! Riddles are a perfect tool to help children develop math and problem-solving skills, whether it’s back-to-school time or throughout the whole year.

Why Division Practice Is Important

Practicing division problems is crucial for a kid’s basic math learning and understanding. It is a critical thinking skill essential for mastering higher and advanced math concepts. Division helps kids:

  • Increase their problem-solving abilities 
  • Build confidence in handling complex calculations 
  • Improve their understanding of the world around them

Now that you know how important it is for our kids to practice division problems. Let’s talk about a solution.

The best way I am able to get my students working on division practice is using division riddles. Using riddles keeps students focused on the task in hand and also builds their perseverance skill. 

How Division Riddles Works: 

You hand out one of the division riddles to your kids. It could be a division facts or 2 by 1, 2 by 2  digit or 3 by 1 or 3 by 2 digit, whatever numbers you want your students to practice that day. 

Students start working on the problems and with every problem they unlock a key (letter) that is part of the mystery riddle they are solving. The clues are unlocked randomly to make it more interesting and exciting for the kids.

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Once all the clues are collected the answer to the mystery is revealed. The gamified way of practicing division makes it less intimidating for the students and helps them gain confidence in their math skills.

Few ways to use Division Riddles inside classroom:

I love activities that are versatile and can be used in multiple ways inside the classroom. Here are a few ways you can use a Riddles activity 

  • Partner work
  • Home work
  • Centers or rotation
  • Review or practice work
  • Or anytime you want to have something FUN 

Are you looking for 2 and 3 digit by 1 digit long division practice worksheets for your upper elementary students? 

Check out the division riddles resource on my TPT shop and let your kids have fun while learning at the same time.

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Looking for more tips of 5th grade math teaching checkout this Blog post on 5th grade year round math activities.

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3 digit addition problems to increase problem solving skills in your kids
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3 Digit Addition Problems Activities To Increase Problem Solving Now

BySadia

Teaching your students the concept of 3 digit addition problems is essential for their math skills development. Without a solid foundation in these basic skills, students will face challenges as they progress to higher grade levels.

Let’s explore some strategies you can use inside your classroom to teach 3 digit addition more effectively. So let’s dive in!

Understanding The Basics of 3 Digit Addition Problems

To build a solid foundation of 3 digit addition skills in your students, start by introducing the concept of place value.

Students should know the value of every digit in a 3 digit number. And that should happen even before they begin practicing their addition skills.

Once your students have mastered the place values, it’s time to introduce them to add 2 and 3 digit numbers. This is the time when you gradually introduce them to the concept of regrouping.

Building your student’s skills in this way will allow them to make sense of what they are learning sequentially.

Engaging 3 Digit Addition Problems Worksheet

Printable worksheets are a must have tool for all math teachers in their classrooms, again not the only ones.

In addition to this, engaging printable worksheets keep your students in the learning process and draw their attention towards solving math and absorbing what they are learning.

But creating visually appealing worksheets for your students to work on can be a daunting task.

Here are a few 3 digit addition problems worksheet ideas to consider using in your classroom.

  • 3 Digit Addition Riddles activity


Adding riddles activity worksheets in your classroom creates an element of excitement in students. Want some inspiration? Check out these 3 digit addition riddles worksheets in my TPT store!

3 digit addition and subtraction problems worksheets
Addition And Subtraction Riddles Worksheets



Here is how it works. Print out one of the worksheets and hand it out to your students. The visually appealing images and the mystery element of the riddles creates a fun and exciting experience for students.

Students then works on the problems to find the clues and solve the riddles. Once all the problems are solved, students can then look for the answer and write the matching alphabet assigned to the problem in the given blanks.

Once all the blanks are filled, students reveal the answer to the riddle. Honestly, riddle worksheets are what my students are always begging for more. I always make sure to incorporate such riddles in my class.

Want to see what I use check them here.

  • 3 Digit Addition Color by Number Worksheets

Color By Number is another engaging way to add excitement to your classroom. What’s more interesting is these activities are self checking.

After finding the answer to their problems, kids look for the colors that the correct answer points to and color in the coloring sheet with the desired color.

This sparks creativity and fun, which makes working on these activities enjoyable. Don’t want to make your own! Check this out

3 digit addition and subtraction problems color by number worksheets
3 Digit Addition And Subtraction Color By Number Worksheets

Lastly, check out the ones I created for busy teachers like you here.

  • 3 Digit Addition Maze Activity


Another activity you can do in your classroom is this 3 digit addition maze worksheet. These mazes are also self checking which makes less grading and more free time for the teachers. Whereas more learning for the students.

Want some free 3 digit addition problems maze activity click here for a free printable.

My kids are excited to find the answer to the problem they are working on and to find out how they are going to navigate the maze. This interactive activity not only increases their addition skill along with problem solving but keeps them actively engaged in solving math problems.

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Free Adding and Subtracting Decimal Mystery Picture Activity

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

BySadia

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 as “Fall 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!

Enagging Fall addition subtraction multiplication division math powerpoint game activities for 3rd 4th and 5th grade kids
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Boost Math Engagement with Fun Fall Themed Interactive Games

BySadia

Have you ever found yourself scanning through the room during math class, looking at a mix of bored faces, frustrated sighs, and the occasional doodler?

I know I have, and we’ve all been there. But the real challenge is making math both fun and educational for kids at the same time.

This might seem challenging during some teaching days, but what if I told you there’s a way to sprinkle a bit of autumn magic into your math lessons and get those hands eagerly shooting up with answers?

And yes, that’s possible! The best way to make kids fully involved and ready to solve some problems no matter how hard they are is by using interactive games. 🍂✨

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Use these interactive Fall-themed games in your classroom for small groups during centers or as a whole class activity and see the class engagement soar.

Here’s Why This Bundle is a Game-Changer:

  • Engagement Overload: With a delightful “Pick a Fall Cookie” Game, learning basic operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division isn’t just another math lesson. It’s an experience. One where students eagerly click through questions, challenging themselves and having a blast while at it.
  • Comprehensive Coverage: This bundle isn’t just about practicing a single concept like division. Oh no! Your students will dive deep into 3 digit addition and subtraction with regrouping, tackle 3 by 1 and 2 digit division, and master 2 by 2 digit multiplication. It’s a math smorgasbord!
  • Perfectly Structured: Each game comes with 12 questions, allowing for a full, immersive session without dragging it out. Plus, navigation is a breeze with interactive features like clickable numbers and a handy home button.
  • Versatility: Whether you’re looking to jazz up your math centers, provide engaging activities for early finishers, or differentiate your instruction, this bundle has got you covered.

What you get:

Once you get this fall interactive games bundle, you’ll find a series of PowerPoint games designed to keep kids engaged in learning addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, along with 6 digit number place value practice. The goal? To make math engaging, interactive, and the highlight of your students’ day.

The main slides have interactive numbers with fun and exciting fall images that students can click on and go to that specific slide to solve. 

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Conclusion:

So, if you’re ready to transform those groans into grins and make math the highlight of your kid’s day, try these fall addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and place value bundle and see your kid’s engagement and confidence soar.🍁📖🍪

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Fun Order of Operations Activities to Skyrocket Engagement Now
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Fun Order of Operations Activities to Skyrocket Engagement Now

BySadia

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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3 Digit Addition problems worksheets
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3 Digit Addition Problems Worksheets For Practicing Addition

BySadia

Looking for a 3 digit addition problem worksheets to practice 3 digit addition or subtraction with your students? Look no more because I got you covered.

Helping students work on word problems is a daunting task.

Especially if you are trying to encourage them to think independently on math problems and solve them on their own.

That is why I have created these fun and engaging 3 digit word problem worksheets that are free for you to grab and teach now.

[Click here to download.]

3 Digit Addition problems worksheets
3 Digit Addition & Subtraction Word Problems

Here is how it works.


Signup for the freebies and download the file.

Inside this freebie, you have 3 digit word problems on addition and subtraction. Besides word problems, it also contains no prep 3-digit mixed addition and subtraction problem worksheets.

Print the problems you want your students to work on and hand them to your class. Students can solve the word problems independently, or you can help them complete the task.

What I like to do in my class is put them in pairs. This way, even if one of the kids gets stuck, they can help each other out and figure out the solution.

Here are a few benefits of using 3-digit word problems worksheets in your classroom

  • Increase in reasoning and problem solving skills
  • More understanding of the topic by using comprehension skills
  • Able to break down more significant concepts into small problems
3 Digit Addition problems worksheets
3 Digit Addition & Subtraction Worksheets


Tips to make 3 digit addition problems fun and effective in your classroom

Here are a few ideas you can implement to make word problems an effective and fun activities in your classroom

  • Solve at least one word problem daily to develop the muscle
  • Make it fun
  • Provide feedback
  • Easier to introduce differentiation

If you are looking for ways to make 3 digit word problems more fun, here is your opportunity to try these FREE 3 digit word problems in your classroom.

Hopefully, this will give you enough to practice 3 digit addition using worksheets to keep your kids engaged and excited.

Do you have any activities that you use in your classroom for addition word problems?

Fraction Operations: 3 Creative Ways on how to make Kids Master Fractions
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Fraction Operations: 3 Creative Ways on how to make Kids Master Fractions

BySadia

Fractions operations are hard concepts to learn for many kids. Most of my 5th grade students struggle to understand even the basis of what a fraction or a number in a/b form actually means.

This idea is not just a problem for upper elementary students but for middle school kids too. Just ask your middle school students to cut a circle in 6 parts and see the results they produce.

It might look something like this:

fraction operation | adding and subtracting fractions

Now the problem is not that these kids do not know how to add subtract multiply or divide fractions. Because all these fraction operations can be understood and practice by simply repeating the exact same steps they need to perform to get the answer.

Instead the problem is their ability to apply and analyze conceptual parts of fractions, so instead of focusing on the simplification side of the concept what you actually need to focus more on is the conceptual side of the topic that is its application and making kids able to analyze and evaluate their learning.

To understand it better lets discuss why our students struggle to grasp this important concept and how we can help them.

Why students struggle with fraction operations

Many students struggle with the conceptual understanding and just learn to find answers using “tricks” like keep, change, flip for fraction division. These kids are the ones that when asked to solve a real life problem like this one:

Sara has 3/4 of a cake remaining , and she wants to share it equally among herself and her two friends. What fraction of the cake will each person get?

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are not able to make sense of it. The mere learning of short tricks can not help them master this crucial skill. What we as a teacher need to do is create a smooth and seamless integration of all the previous concepts learned with the new ideas to make it easier for kids to connect the dots.

Students need to build upon their prior knowledge of whole numbers and their operations and get comfortable with understand what the “a“ and “b” in a/b form actually tells them about the problem at hand.

Which means they not only need to know how much of something is being added (which is the numerator part of fraction) but also what is being added that is the denominator part of the fraction.

Making them understand fractions from bottom up is the key. What does the denominator and the numerators actually tells.

For example let’s say kids have to add 2/5 + 1/5:

Here, the ‘2’ and ‘1’ (numerators) tell us ‘how much‘ of something we have, like two pieces of pizza. The ‘5’ (denominator) tells us into ‘how many parts‘ something is divided, like cutting a pizza into 5 slices. So, when adding 2/5 and 1/5, we’re combining parts of the same whole (like adding two slices to one slice of the same pizza, making it 3/5 of the pizza).

Understanding both parts of a fraction helps kids grasp what they’re working with, making fractions less intimidating. Once kids know the basis they will be able to solve more complex problems on their own.

fraction operation | adding and subtracting fractions

Activities to make their learning addition and subtraction of fraction operations easier

Not all kids learn the same way. Some are visual learners , some like to explore and ask questions to better understand the concept and as a teacher our job is to understand what our kids understanding is of the topic is how to get hem to become better at it. The best worksheets on addition and subtraction of fractions are the ones with real world problems or activities. Let’s learn more about this:

1. Visual Learning Through Baking and Cooking

Who does not like the smell of cookies baking in the oven. It turns your kitchen into a fun place to learn. Did you know that making food is a great way to understand fractions? Whether you’re measuring sugar or cutting a pizza, cooking is a yummy way to learn about parts of a whole.

Activity to Try: Start by making a simple recipe with your child, like cookies or pizza? This gives you an opportunity and fun time to talk about how fractions are used in cooking. For example, you can ask how much is half a cup of sugar? Or how do you cut a pizza so everyone gets an equal slice? In the end, you get to enjoy a tasty snack together!

What You’ll Learn: Cooking and baking make fractions easy to understand. It’s one thing to see numbers on paper. It’s another to see fractions come to life when you’re cooking. Seeing and touching the parts that make up a whole makes fractions clear and meaningful.

I think cooking is not just about making food. It’s a chance to see math in action. Next time you’re in the kitchen with your kids, think of it as a chance to explore fractions. It makes learning math not just useful but also delicious. So, grab an apron, and let’s make learning fractions as easy as pie!

2. Interactive Games and Activities

In this modern world where technology touches almost every part of our lives, learning has changed a lot after covid. For those of us who learn best by seeing and doing, the increase in online learning platform has opened doors to new possibilities. This is especially true when it comes to understanding fractions—a topic that many find tricky.

Digital Fraction addition and subtraction activity along with PDF worksheets: There are tons of digital activities out there designed to help with fractions. When choosing an activity, look for ones that are fun for your students and how they learn, give you feedback on how you’re doing, and let you keep track of your progress.

A great starter can be Addition and Subtraction of fractions with unlike denominator Color by number worksheets. These aren’t your typical math activities. Instead, they turn learning fractions into an interactive fun activity, making it something your kids will enjoy a lot.

3. Storytelling and Fraction Tales

Using storytelling to teach kids fraction and give them a taste of how math is applied in real world is what we all should be doing in our classrooms. You can introduced a story like “The tale of a bee lost in the forest” where Queen bee goes out in the wild and is lost and its the job of the kids to bring her back to her hive and the worker bees.

Adding mixed numbers with unlike denominator maze worksheets PDF
Adding Fractions with unlike denominator maze worksheets PDF

But their is a twist, your kids need to solve adding and subtraction fractions with unlike denominator problems to bring her back to her hive. This keep them engaged into meaningful learning.

Using storytelling like the above to teach kids addition subtraction multiplication and division of fractions and mixed numbers learning more memorable and meaningful. Children are able to connect with the idea on a deeper level that makes learning more enjoyable and fun

Additional Fun Resources

Looking for some resources that can be used for reviewing fraction operation with 5th grade students, check out the ones I have in my TPT shop.

Looking for some free adding and subtracting fractions practice coloring worksheets, Try the one below by signing up.