Teaching 5th grade math is all about creating fun and engaging learning experiences where numbers and mathematical symbols become meaningful and students develop a strong foundation in basic math concepts through hands-on activities and collaborative discussions. From exploring fractions and decimals to diving into real world scenarios using algebraic thinking, every day is an opportunity to inspire a lifelong love of math among our students and facilitate lots of “aha” moments! Check out the resources below to help you on your 5th grade teaching journey!
Blog Posts about Teaching 5th Grade
Below are some posts with teaching tips and ideas we think fifth grade teachers will find helpful!
Math
- How to Teach Geometry to 1st-5th Grade Students
- Area Teaching Ideas for 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade Teachers
- How to Teach Division to 3rd, 4th and 5th Graders
- Fifth Grade Math Activities for 2024
Literacy
- Word Study Ideas for Elementary Teachers (1st-5th Grade)
- How to Teach Main Idea and Details in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade
Sub Plans
Seasonal
Back to School
- Back To School Read Alouds for Classroom Teachers
- Back to School Activities for Elementary Students
- Teaching in August: Lesson Plan Ideas for Elementary Teachers
- August Activities for Elementary Students (Grades 1-5)
September
- Teaching in September: Ideas for Elementary Teachers
- September Activities for Elementary Students (Grades 1-5)
- September Read Alouds for Elementary Teachers
October
- Teaching in October: What Elementary Teachers Need to Know
- October Activities for Elementary Students (Grades 1-5)
- October Read Alouds for Elementary Teachers (Grades 1-5)
November
- Teaching in November: What Elementary Teachers Need to Know
- November Activities for Elementary Students (Grades 1-5)
- November Read Alouds for Elementary Teachers (Grades 1-5)
December
- Teaching in December: What Elementary Teachers Need to Know
- December Activities for Elementary Students (Grades 1-5)
- December Read Alouds for Elementary Teachers (Grades 1-5)
January
- Teaching in January: What Elementary Teachers Need to Know
- January Activities for Elementary Students (Grades 1-5)
- January Read Alouds for Elementary Teachers (Grades 1-5)
February
- Teaching in February: What Elementary Teachers Need to Know
- February Activities for Elementary Students (Grades 1-5)
- February Read Alouds for Elementary Teachers (Grades 1-5)
March
- Teaching in March: What Elementary Teachers Need to Know
- March Activities for Elementary Students (Grades 1-5)
- March Read Alouds for Elementary Teachers (Grades 1-5)
April
- Teaching in April: What Elementary Teachers Need to Know
- April Activities for Elementary Students (Grades 1-5)
- April Read Alouds for Elementary Teachers (Grades 1-5)
May
- Teaching in May: End of School Year Ideas for Elementary Teachers
- May Activities for Elementary Students (Grades 1-5)
- May Read Alouds for Elementary Teachers (Grades 1-5)
June and End of the School Year
- Teaching in June: Lesson Plan ideas Elementary Teachers Need to Know
- June Activities for Elementary Students (Grades 1-5)
- June Read Alouds for Elementary Teachers (Grades 1-5)
5th Grade Teaching Resources
Below are some fifth grade teaching resources we think you’ll find interesting!
Math
- Spiral Review Activities
- Assessments
- Journals
- Quick Checks
- Word Problems
- Number of the Day Activities
- Vocabulary Cards, Games and Activities
Literacy
Sub Plans
Seasonal
In closing, we hope you find these resources for teaching 5th grade helpful!