Fraction Families

Introduction

• Tell students that today they are going to learn about fractions. Explain that fractions are a part of a whole. Give an example of a pizza and how it is usually cut into equal parts.
• Tell students that their job today will be to locate other members of their fraction family.
• Give each student your prepared pieces of construction paper.
• Tell students that families will consist of the following family members: two halves, three thirds, and four fourths.