Introducing fractions

My favorite way to kick of a fractions unit..kinesthetic learning with a technology option using iPads and the free app, Educreations

Introduce fractions with what kids can relate to--food! Click to read how I introduce fractions and grab this FREE math center! #fractions #mathresources #mathcenters #elementarymath

Introducing fractions can go over two ways - really well or really bad! These fraction activities are perfect for hands on introductions for in class or distance learning! Freebie included! Grab your FREE teacher tips today! #fractions #math #handson #mathcenters

This printable Fraction BINGO game is a fun hands-on way to learn about fractions! SEE what a fraction represents and introduce the concept of equivalent fractions with this fun Bingo Fractions game!

Are you looking for some hands-on fraction activities you can use with your first grade students? Today, I am sharing some of my favorite ways to teach fractions to lower elementary students. I find that taking a play based learning approach to fractions is best. Using real world fraction examples is also helpful. Use these fraction ideas during math workshop and math centers today!

Figuring out how to teach math concepts can be challenging! Discover tips for how to teach fractions in a way your students will understand!

Let me tell you all about my favorite lesson with the BEST hands-on fractions activities to use in your 3rd or 4th grade classroom! This blog posts outlines every part of this lesson and you can download the free worksheets, games, exit tickets and lesson plans I used.

These First Grade Fractions Worksheets are a fun & engaging activities for comparing and coloring fractions! This set of 10 fractions worksheets is perfect for introducing young learners to one-half, one-third, and one-fourth in a way that’s easy to understand. With a variety of activities, including fraction coloring pages, comparing fractions worksheets, and partitioning shapes, your students will build a strong foundation in fractions while having fun! There’s even a cut-and-paste…

Introducing fractions to a preschooler not only helps them to visualize everyday terms like "half" and "quarter" but also gives them an excellent head start in learning about this sometimes challenging concept. In this experiment, we are letting our supplies define a fraction. When your preschooler sees something whole (like a paper plate, in our experiment) be separated into smaller portions, it will allow them to understand that a fraction is just a part, or piece, of a whole.

I introduced one of my favorite math topics, fractions, to my third graders last week. To do so, I drew on the experience of an assistant principal and our math coach. The pivotal point is that stu…

My new fractions, decimals and percentages anchor chart. I just started introducing this topic with my extension kids yesterday, so hopefully this chart will be a handy reference for them in the future.

Introducing fractions - anchor chart

Fractions anchor chart

These free printable fractions colouring sheets are such a clever way to help children see the relationships between fractions. Try these STEAM activities to help your children understand how fractions work by combining art and math. Fractions printables to color in These colour-in fractions sheets are so clever! They let children really see […]

Are your kids learning fractions? Use these free printable fraction strips to help them learn and identify fractions, equivalent fractions, and parts of a whole. Fraction strips are handy math manipulatives that allow kids to visually see fractions. The can be used as a reference tool for 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5th grade- or any age who needs help remembering fractions!

Math Language : Number names 0-10, Counting, subitizing, Partners, addends, decompose. I can find the partners within numbers 5-10. I can find the missing partner of 10. ​

From the beginning of the year until the end, these fun activities will get your students excited about learning. You should definitely go out and get some popsicle sticks for this.

Fractions don’t have to cause a struggle for you or your students if you introduce a few fun activities into your math curriculum.