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The 4th Grade Math Sequence of Instruction
Long-term planning for 4th grade math is a real challenge — there’s a lot to cover, and much of it takes days or even weeks for students to master. Here’s a full-year roadmap to help you teach it all before your state test.
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Do All States Really Teach the Same 4th Grade Math Standards?
If you’ve ever bought a “Common Core aligned” resource and then wondered whether it actually matches what your state expects, you’re not imagining things. “Common Core” turns out to be less universal than the label suggests — especially by fourth grade. I went through the official Grade 4 math standards for all 50 states (plus…
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Kahoot Games to Practice Long Division (Partial Quotient Method)
Kahoot games are perfect for a formative assessment like an exit ticket or as simply a fun way to review. These free Kahoot games review the partial quotient method for long division. If you are looking for ways to review using the standard method, check out these games posted below. 👉 Kahoot Games to Practice…
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Classroom Management—The Art, the Science, and the Heart
As the only male teacher in my elementary building, year after year I’ve often been given “those kids who need a male influence.” And if you don’t know, that’s kind of code for kids who come with major behavior challenges. Particularly post pandemic it felt like the sheer number of students was behavior problems was…
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Kahoot Games to Practice Multiplication
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What is the best way to teach long division?
Do you recognize any of these strange phrases? If so, you may be a 4th or 5th grade teacher who teaches long division. If you aren’t aware, these weird sentences are mnemonic devices commonly used to teach the multiple steps used in long division. Using the standard algorithm, I teach these steps: As a…
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5 Tips for Streamlining Your Classroom Set-Up
So, I am about one week away from my Open House/Meet the Teacher night. I’ve already been in my classroom setting up and as all teachers know, I’m always amazed that there’s just so much to do. I thought I would share 5 tips on things that I do to streamline my beginning of the year…
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Favorite Novel Studies for 4th Grade Classrooms
As a 4th grade teacher, you know the value of engaging your students with compelling stories that not only capture their imaginations but also teach valuable lessons. Here’s a list of 25 beloved books that both students and teachers love, complete with short summaries and reasons why they make excellent novel studies or at least…
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Essential Amazon Buys for Teachers
There is so much to consider buying when you first start teaching. Over the years, I have bought a lot of stuff for my classroom – some good and some a waste of money. Below are my go-to, can’t live without them, must-have purchases for my classroom Amazon wishlist. If it made my list you…
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The Final Test: A Fun End-of-Year Activity
You know the last days of school can be so difficult to plan for. The schedules are out of whack, the kids are bursting with energy, and you are tired. Real Tired. You’re thinking, what can I do these final days to have some fun. Enter “The Final Test” to the rescue!