My students always seemed to struggle with all.the.steps involved in fraction operations. To help, I made sure to practice (and assess and practice some more) all the embedded fraction skills that tripped my students up. If your students are anything like mine were, grab the free fraction practice shared on this post. The best part? […] The post Free Fraction Practice (Self-Grading Google Forms for Embedded Skills) appeared first on Teaching with Jennifer Findley ..read more

When students get to 4th and 5th grade, there’s an expectation that they are reading to learn and that they have already mastered the skill of reading. However, that’s really not the case for many students …and sometimes for the majority of our students. One issue that holds students back in reading are deficits or […] The post How to Bridge Phonics Gaps in Grades 4-5 appeared first on Teaching with Jennifer Findley ..read more

We all know that small group reading instruction time is really important. It’s important that we have that time to work with those small groups of students to help them grow as readers. However, what do the rest of the students do during this small group time? You need those students to be engaged, productive, […] The post What Other Students Are Doing During Small Group Reading in 4th & 5th Grade appeared first on Teaching with Jennifer Findley ..read more

We all know the importance of small group instruction in upper elementary classrooms, where there can be a wide range of reading abilities and diverse needs. Often, the only way to really address these differences is through small group instruction. However, it can be difficult to fit small groups into your existing schedule, especially if […] The post How to Schedule for Small Group Reading Instruction – 4th & 5th Grade appeared first on Teaching with Jennifer Findley ..read more

While many students really shine in small group settings, it’s not without its challenges. Have you ever noticed how some students might behave differently in small groups than in whole group sessions? Well, you’re not alone! This post shares tips and strategies for managing and engaging students during small group instruction, specifically in reading groups. […] The post Managing and Engaging Students During Small Group Instruction appeared first on Teaching with Jennifer Findley ..read more

Multisyllabic words can be challenging for students. Understanding the six types of syllables can help make these complex words much more manageable (and help you review and reteach phonics patterns). This post will describe a variety of engaging six syllable types activities that will help your 4th and 5th grade students decode and even spell […] The post Decoding Multisyllabic Words: Six Syllable Types Activities appeared first on Teaching with Jennifer Findley ..read more

Small group reading instruction in 4th and 5th grade can be daunting. You may have a class of readers with huge ranges. Some of your students may be struggling to read multi-syllabic words and then other students may be reading novels on grade level and beyond. This blog post will go over some different types […] The post Small Group Reading Instruction in 4th and 5th Grade appeared first on Teaching with Jennifer Findley ..read more

When learning new math skills and concepts, it is important for students to develop a strong understanding of the math vocabulary. This blog post will share free 4th grade math vocabulary posters to help your math instruction include the necessary academic vocabulary. These math posters will help your students learn and remember key terms related […] The post Free 4th Grade Math Vocabulary Posters appeared first on Teaching with Jennifer Findley ..read more

Are you searching for an interactive and purposeful way to review or introduce a variety of suffixes to your 4th and 5th-grade students? This post shares a free suffix reading passage with teaching posters, after-reading word work activities, and more. Incorporating this free resource into your instruction will help your students authentically explore and understand […] The post Free Suffix Reading Passage for 4th and 5th Grade appeared first on Teaching with Jennifer Findley ..read more

From prefixes and suffixes to roots, teaching morphology is a great way to expand students’ vocabulary and decoding skills. While there is not a universally recommended or approved scope and sequence for teaching morphology, there are some general guidelines that teachers can use to guide their instruction. This blog post will share a leveled morphology […] The post Morphology Scope and Sequence appeared first on Teaching with Jennifer Findley ..read more