5th Grade Math Activities
Looking for games and activities to support your fifth grader in school? This year is all about giving her the skills to make middle school a breeze. From science activities for curious kids to math games that make fractions fun, we've got great ideas to keep learning going outside of the classroom.
Solve a Graph Puzzle!
Here's a fun, geometric puzzle activity that will capture your child's interest and strengthen his number awareness and graphing skills.
Tip the Scales for Estimation
This hands-on-activity gives your child an opportunity to apply various strategies to solve a problem and to check if his answer "makes sense." Plus, it's a great way for family members to help your child solve a "weighty" problem.
Tic Tac Toe for Three Equations in a Row!
One way to âtrickâ your child into getting extra practice with one-step equations is to play a variation of the classic game, tic tac toe.
The Amazing Equation Race
Games are a great way to ease your fifth-graderâs fear of new math concepts. Here's an interactive, fast-paced game that will make your fifth-grader fell more comfortable with simple equations.
Snag a Spoon! A Math Game
In this version of the classic card game, students will gain a solid understanding of basic equivalents and will be having so much fun they may not even realize it's a math review.
Algebra All Around: 3 Activities
Algebra is all around, from the data in the news to real life situations such as shopping and sports. Here are three activities you can do at home and around town to bring algebra into your daily lives.
Use Coupon Math for Cash!
Here's a simple, fun activity which will save you time and reinforce your child's math skills along the way. Plus, it will give your child an opportunity to experience practical application of the math he's learning in the classroom.
Fold for Fractions!
If fractions strike fear into your child's homework hour, have not fear. Here's a hands-on way to help your child understand how common fractions can be equivalent.
It's About (Elapsed) Time!
For kids, estimating how long activities will take, and being able to balance a schedule accordingly, is anything but a snap. By using your child's own activity schedule, you can strengthen his understanding of elapsed time, and get him organized along the way!
Explore Circumference with Your Bicycle Wheel
By late elementary school, students are exploring the many ways that geometry translates to real-world situations. Here's a hands-on activity that helps your child understand the concept of "circumference."
