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Preview of Back to School Activities | First Week of School | Beginning of the Year BUNDLE

Back to School Activities | First Week of School | Beginning of the Year BUNDLE

Heading back to school is such an exciting time for our students. Spend those first days back with a collection of activities that help your students get to know you and their classmates. This BUNDLE includes over 30 printable activities and 20 digital activities that are perfect for the first weeks of school.The DIGITAL pages are available in Google Classroom. However, they can also be downloaded from there as PowerPoint files. Aside from the main titles, you can edit almost all of the directio
Preview of STEM Bins® / STEAM Bins® Elementary STEM Activities: Morning Work,Fast Finishers

STEM Bins® / STEAM Bins® Elementary STEM Activities: Morning Work,Fast Finishers

The original STEM Bins® and STEAM Bins®STEM Bins® and STEAM Bins for K-5th Grade are the ideal hands-on, play-based solution for:Early Finishers / Fast FinishersMorning Work / Soft StartsCentersWriting ExtensionsFine Motor PracticeMakerspaceIncentivesCalm Down Corner***TOP 5 ALL TIME BEST-SELLING RESOURCE ON TPT!***INCLUDES A FULL STEAM VERSION, SPANISH VERSION, AND FRENCH VERSION!!!★SUPPLY LIST FOR STEM BINSWant to see my STEM Bins® up close and personal?! Watch my STEM Bins 101 video series o
Preview of Digital Math Game Mystery: Multiplication Escape Room Resource - Differentiated

Digital Math Game Mystery: Multiplication Escape Room Resource - Differentiated

CSI Digital Math Mystery GAME. The Case of The Super Bad Superhero is now available in a digital game format and can be played on any device with an Internet connection. The clues and Super Bad Superhero are different from the paper version of this math mystery so you can use without your students knowing the clues or the mystery answer if they have already done the paper version of this case. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Preview of A T-Shirt All About Me, Back to School Art, Goal Setting and Writing Activities

A T-Shirt All About Me, Back to School Art, Goal Setting and Writing Activities

Make back to school fun with this T-shirt All About Me art, goal setting, and writing activity. This all about me icebreaker engages upper elementary and middle school students, helping with community building and reducing anxiety during the first week back to school.*The T-shirt templates fill a US letter page. T-shirts measure approximately 25cm and 20cm / 10 x 8 inches and have plenty of space for doodling.Using these low-prep T-shirt art and writing templates in the classroom, you will learn
Preview of Area and Perimeter Robot Craft

Area and Perimeter Robot Craft

The year is 2050, and kids everywhere rejoice because they no longer have to do chores! Instead, they can build robots that do chores for them. There’s just one hitch: unless your students understand Area and Perimeter, the robots won’t work!In this fun activity, each student will create a different robot according to the Area and Perimeter specs on the card given to them. The result? A classroom full of paper robots ready to take on all of those chores! Well, probably only one chore: being part
Preview of Cursive Handwriting Practice Pages

Cursive Handwriting Practice Pages

Cursive writing is an important part of a student's writing journey! These cursive handwriting practice activities will not only have your students improving their handwriting skills, they’ll also be learning creative expression and having tons of fun.✏️If you're looking for cursive practice pages, look no further. This pack has over 120 pages full of fun and engaging activities to help your students print cursive beautifully! It's been used by over 12,000+ teachers all over the world and will
Preview of Build A Tiny House! Project Based Learning for Geometry and Math

Build A Tiny House! Project Based Learning for Geometry and Math

If you’ve been watching TV or reading magazines, chances are you've seen a tiny house. These little homes are everywhere...and now, we're asking students to make their own 3D version! Build A Tiny House is a project based learning (PBL) activity that'll put the designing into the hands of the students. Students will dive deep to show they understand the how (and why) math concepts such as area, perimeter, and geometry are used in building a home. This project integrates multiple elements such a
Preview of STEM Bins® Teambuilders for Back to School and End of the Year - STEM Activities

STEM Bins® Teambuilders for Back to School and End of the Year - STEM Activities

★ GRAB MY NEW STEM BINS TEAMBUILDERS GROWING BUNDLE!★ STEM Bins® Teambuilders are a wonderful way to build your classroom community and allow students to practice and reflect on essential character skills. They are ideal for use at the beginning of the school year as you are introducing STEM Bins to your class, and are also perfect for collaborative STEM activities at the end of the school year. The following STEM Bins® Teambuilders are designed to accompany my STEM Bins® ,found at the following
Preview of Place Value Math Project | Activities for Place Value, Rounding, Comparing

Place Value Math Project | Activities for Place Value, Rounding, Comparing

DIFFERENTIATED Place Value Math Project, Place Value Detectives! Your students will love practicing their place value skills as real-life, crime-solving detectives. As the students start up their own detective agency, they must also solve 5 crimes that require them to use their place value skills. {4 of the pages have two different options to maximize your differentiation!)Check out the preview for a look at all 8 student work pages (Also includes 4 additional pages with larger numbers, up to t
Preview of STEM CHALLENGES for ENTIRE YEAR: Spring, End of the Year, Summer STEM Activities

STEM CHALLENGES for ENTIRE YEAR: Spring, End of the Year, Summer STEM Activities

***SAVE BIG WHEN YOU PURCHASE THIS DISCOUNTED ALL YEAR BUNDLE!***This best-selling bundle contains 9 months of engaging STEM & STEAM Activities for your little engineers, with 3 STEM Challenges and 1 Bonus Brainbuilder per month for a total of 36 NGSS Aligned STEM Activities!*INCLUDES BACK TO SCHOOL, FALL, HALLOWEEN, THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS, WINTER, VALENTINE'S DAY, ST.PATRICK'S DAY, EASTER, SPRING, END OF THE YEAR, and SUMMER STEM ACTIVITIES AND CHALLENGES!***TOP 20 ALL TIME BEST SELLING PR
Preview of Editable Morning Meeting Daily Slides Activities Digital Resources Morning Work

Editable Morning Meeting Daily Slides Activities Digital Resources Morning Work

Are you ready to turn your morning meeting into the best part of your daily routine? Unlock the power of morning meetings with this Editable Morning Meeting Daily Slides & Activity Pages Yearlong Set, designed for K-6 grade. These NO PREP INTERACTIVE EDITABLE  morning meeting slides will revive your morning routine in a fun and engaging way.  These Editable Morning Meeting Daily Slides are an easy-to-use, time-saving way for you to build a consistent morning routine and a strong classroom co
Preview of Multiplication Math Brochure Trifolds Fact Families 1-12 Practice Fact Fluency

Multiplication Math Brochure Trifolds Fact Families 1-12 Practice Fact Fluency

Created by
The Rigorous Owl
Our 1-12 Multiplication Math Brochure Trifold Bundle provides students with multiple ways to practice 1-12 multiplication facts times tables in a unique and intriguing way that will spark interest in all students.37 brochures include a variety of multiplication strategies and activities:Fast Facts PracticeFill in the BlanksWord ProblemsMultiples MazeMultiplication Equation Search(like a word search)Number LinesEqual GroupsColor by NumberMatchingSkip CountingArraysNumber BondsTrue or False?Repeat
Preview of Project Based Learning: Geometrocity! A Math PBL

Project Based Learning: Geometrocity! A Math PBL

Project Based Learning: GEOMETROCITY! Build a City Made of Math with Geometry.Imagine, Design, and Build a City with this 2D and 3D Adventure!-Project Based Learning-Real World Application-Geometry, Maps, & More -Extension Activities -Differentiated Levels***THIS RESOURCE IS NOW DIGITAL!***There is a link to a Google Slides Version. Details below. *This resource can be used for distance learning and e-learning.*Geometrocity is a project based learning activity where students will take their
Preview of First Day of School Investigate the Teacher Activity - Engaging - Print/Digital

First Day of School Investigate the Teacher Activity - Engaging - Print/Digital

Engage your students with this unique first day of school activity where students "investigate" the teacher and make inferences based on what they observe in the classroom. This kinesthetic activity is the perfect way to mix things up on Day 1 and set the tone for an engaging, student-centered year. If you want your students to get MOVING around the room, COLLABORATE with their peers, engage in INQUIRY-BASED learning, and practice INFERENCING + CRITICAL THINKING skills, then the "Investigate the
Preview of Grammar Interactive Notebook: Grammar Activities | Interactive Grammar Notebook

Grammar Interactive Notebook: Grammar Activities | Interactive Grammar Notebook

Created by
Lovin Lit
This grammar interactive notebook is truly interactive with templates that fold and flip for the students to interact with. This product is NOT simply pages and pages of definitions and descriptions for students to glue into their notebooks.Each of the 36 lessons in this interactive grammar notebook includes a color photo of the finished product, teacher’s notes (what to write in or on the template), complete teacher’s step-by-step lesson plan and assembly instructions, and student black lines.
Preview of Multiplication Math Mystery Game: Multiplication Facts 1-12 & Word Problems

Multiplication Math Mystery Game: Multiplication Facts 1-12 & Word Problems

Multiplication Math Mystery: Case of The Monster Mix-Up. This fun math mystery activity engages and motivates your students to review their multiplication skills.Easy prep! Just Print & Solve! Or go paperless with the new Google Slides option provided within your download.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------⭐Optional video hook included for introducing the case! (Check it out in the preview section)⭐BONUS: Ending video added to wrap up
Preview of Water Bottle Flip STEM Challenge + STEM Activity

Water Bottle Flip STEM Challenge + STEM Activity

The ORIGINAL water bottle flip STEM activity and lab! Water bottle flip at school? Absolutely! Students will love this on-trend STEM challenge inspired by the popular YouTube water bottle flipping challenge where students toss a water bottle and attempt to land it straight up. Practice scientific method with some probability, fractions and data collection in the mix while having fun!This self-paced, low-prep, project based learning water bottle flip STEM challenge is print-and-go. Each activit
Preview of Math Logic Puzzles | Early Finishers Activities Enrichment Digital Resources

Math Logic Puzzles | Early Finishers Activities Enrichment Digital Resources

Created by
Kristine Nannini
In the hustle and bustle of a new school year, enrichment activities are just one more thing on your plate. These Back to School Math Logic Puzzles are ready-to-go brain teasers just perfect for use as early finisher activities, enrichment activities, or morning work. Designed to give students the opportunity to solve real-world, first-week teacher problems, these logic games push students to practice both their reasoning and key math skills. Students will be so engaged as they solve missing bus
Preview of Budget Worksheets - Do you have Enough Money? Life Skill Math for Special Ed

Budget Worksheets - Do you have Enough Money? Life Skill Math for Special Ed

This budgeting resource contains 130+ pages to help teach basic budgeting skills for special education classrooms. Includes differentiated worksheets and various levels to challenge each student individually. A teaching poster is included, as well as individual student sized cards to help them practice this skill, and 3 different types of leveled worksheets as well!Worksheets include:Determining what's in your budget using a number line (0-5, 0-10, 0-20, and 0-100)Is this price in your budget? G
Preview of Tessellation Christmas Tree | Collaborative Christmas Activity and Class Craft!

Tessellation Christmas Tree | Collaborative Christmas Activity and Class Craft!

Created by
Art with Jenny K
Don't miss out on the HOLIDAY FUN!! See for yourself why this Tessellated Christmas Tree project is the perfect whole-class Christmas activity... plus you can sneak a little math in the fun! Designed by Art with Jenny K., it connects the individual with the group using tessellations, and it has a ton of "wow factor" when complete. It provides a meaningful demonstration that our individuality combines with others to make a greater whole—a wonderful lesson for the holiday season! Each student deco
Preview of Interactive Game Boards | Boost Engagement With Any Lesson

Interactive Game Boards | Boost Engagement With Any Lesson

Created by
Joanne Miller
Boost engagement and excitement with these interactive game boards using sticky notes. These game boards can be used with any subject or lesson. They are perfect for review or test prep. Students can work as teams, partners, or as a whole class. Use your already printed worksheet or workbook and add these game boards to excite and motivate your students! This is the perfect way to spice up a review lesson or use for test prep. ***PowerPoint and PDF versions included. *These game boards were desi
Preview of Math Fact Fluency Number Search Bundle - Addition Subtraction Mult & Division

Math Fact Fluency Number Search Bundle - Addition Subtraction Mult & Division

Try out this new twist on math fact fluency worksheets! Number searches are like word searches, but with math facts. These no-prep math facts worksheets help students practice addition facts, subtraction facts, multiplication facts and division facts without the pressure and stress of timed tests! This math fact fluency activity turns boring math fact practice into an engaging game! The Number Search math fact worksheets are super fun early finisher activities, math centers, morning work, and ar
Preview of 4th Grade Fractions Review - Math Mystery Fractions Equivalent, reducing + more

4th Grade Fractions Review - Math Mystery Fractions Equivalent, reducing + more

4th grade Fractions review wrapped up in a fun Math Mystery! Students must use their fraction math skills to discover where the Forgetful Pharaoh left his Scepter in Ancient Egypt! They will be required to reduce fractions to the lowest terms, compare fractions, create equivalent fractions, add and subtract fractions with LIKE denominators, and convert improper fractions to mixed number fractions. Easy prep! Just Print & Solve! Or go paperless with the new Google Slides option provided with
Preview of Math Card Games for Math Fact Fluency, Place Value, Fractions, Operations & More

Math Card Games for Math Fact Fluency, Place Value, Fractions, Operations & More

Created by
Chalk and Apples
Quick & Easy Math Playing Card Games! These math games with playing cards are perfect for practicing a variety of basic skills and math fact fluency. No Prep - Just print & add playing cards! Quick setup and easy to read student directions make these math card games perfect as math center games or in your math stations. Students will love taking them home to play with their families as no prep-no print math homework. They even work as whole group math games! The wide variety of games inc
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Find lessons for 5th grade math | TPT

Importance of learning math in 5th grade

Since math forms the basis for many other subjects — like science, engineering, and technology — it's essential that kids develop strong math skills starting in elementary school, as it makes them more likely to succeed in the more challenging middle and high school courses.

Benefits of learning math in 5th grade

Learning math in 5th grade has many benefits. It helps students:

  • Develop problem-solving, logical reasoning, and critical-thinking skills
  • Prepare for more complex mathematical concepts in higher grades
  • Understand how math is used in real-life situations

By ensuring that 5th graders have a solid understanding of math concepts, teachers can help set them up for future success

Key topics covered in 5th grade math

In 5th grade, students are introduced to more challenging mathematical concepts. They'll likely continue to build on their understanding of fractions and decimals, and explore new concepts like numerical expressions.

Decimals

Fifth graders will continue to build on their knowledge of decimals by learning how to read, write, and compare decimals to thousandths.

Operations with Fractions

Fifth grade math involves extending their understanding of how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions with unlike numerators and denominators. Fifth graders will start learning how to simplify fractions, convert fractions to mixed numbers, and find common denominators.

Measurement

In 5th grade, measurement concepts become more complex, and involve learning about volume and capacity.

Algebraic Thinking

In 5th grade math, teachers will introduce the concept of algebraic thinking. This includes working on numerical expressions. They learn to solve simple one-step equations and use algebraic thinking to solve real-world problems.

Data

Fifth graders will learn about the coordinate system, along with how to create and interpret graphs and charts.

How to find math resources for 5th grade

Educators can save time preparing lessons by using math worksheets, activities, and other types of resources created by experienced Sellers on TPT. Simply search the TPT marketplace for "5th grade math," and filter by grade level, price, and/or resource type to find print and digital materials that've been proven to work in classrooms around the country.

Frequently asked questions

What types of 5th grade math resources are available on TPT?

There are many different types of math worksheets, lessons, and activities sold by Sellers on TPT. Some popular math worksheets, games and resources can be found on topics like: fractions, decimals, algebra, probability, and geometry.

What are some good resources for practicing math in 5th grade?

Websites like TPT offer free and paid resources, including worksheets, for 5th grade students practicing math. You can also find refresher lessons for concepts learned in earlier grades.

What are 5th graders learning in math right now?

Fifth graders will learn decimal and fractional expressions and explore numerical expressions, volumes and diagrams.

How much math practice should my student do each day?

The amount of practice varies depending on your student's needs, but generally, 20-30 minutes of practice per day is recommended.

What if my student doesn't enjoy math?

Sprinkle a little fun into your math lessons by using games, videos, puzzles, and real-life scenarios. If a child in your class seems to find math boring or uninteresting, you can also try connecting it to their interests or hobbies. Additionally, teachers can encourage a positive attitude and celebrate small successes.