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If you are looking for resources beyond the textbook, you’ve come to the right place! These 4th grade resources can fit into your whole group and small group instruction, math centers, and choice boards. Click on each picture for more info.

PowerPoint Lessons

4th Grade Math PowerPoints
If you are a new teacher or new to 4th grade math, these interactive and editable PowerPoint lessons and activities are exactly what you need! No need to spend hours creating your own…I’ve done the work for you! They also come with printable and digital activities to use after the lesson in math centers.

work mats

Work Mats
Work mats are a great way to support students as they learn new skills. My collection of work mats cover skills such as long division, 2-digit multiplication strategies, fractions and decimals, subtracting mixed numbers, and measuring angles.

math games

Digital & Printable Math Games
Not a day went by that I didn’t have a math game available in my classroom. During the pandemic, I converted all of my printable games to digital form, which are just as fun! Read more about my love for playing games in this blog post.

task cards

Task Cards
Task cards are one of my favorite resources to use in the classroom. They are extremely versatile as they can be used for small group instruction, choice boards, gallery walks, Quiz-Quiz-Trade, whole group instruction, and more!

Boom Cards

Boom Cards
Boom Cards are my favorite resource to assign students for independent work. Because they are self-checking, students receive immediate feedback after each question. Their game-like feature is what students love most! 

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FREE summer PD? Yes, please! 🙌🏻 The Summer M FREE summer PD? Yes, please! 🙌🏻 The Summer Math Summit (SMS) is a 100% FREE online event for grades 3–12 math teachers, happening June 26–29.

You know my love for small group instruction, so it was probably won’t surprise you that I’ll be spilling the tea on all my favorite small group activities! 🌟

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll get:
✅ 35+ Inspiring Sessions from top math educators with practical strategies you can use right away
🛠️ 3 Live Make & Take Workshops where you’ll create ready-to-use classroom resources for back to school
📥 Free Tools and Resources included with presenter sessions
💬 Live Meet & Greets so you can connect, collaborate, and share ideas with fellow math teachers
 🌟 Sessions for All Grade Levels – whether you teach upper elementary, middle, or high school, there’s something for you!

10K teachers registered for last year’s summit, so don’t miss out on this amazing event! 🎟️

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If you haven’t noticed, I love sharing ideas for If you haven’t noticed, I love sharing ideas for small group activities. In fact, I’ll be presenting on this very topic at this year’s Summer Math Summit—a completely FREE online event for grades 3-12 math teachers, happening June 26-29th! ✨🎉

More details coming later this week, but here’s a sneak peek: this seasonal matching activity—featuring all four seasons—is included with your free ticket! 🎟️

Here’s how to create your own small group activity with these matching cards. 

⭐️ Laminate and cut out the sets of matching clipart. 

⭐️ Write math problems on the back of one set and the answers on the other. 

⭐️ Save time by pulling problems directly from your teacher’s guide or textbook.

Here’s how to use it in small groups:

OPTION 1:
Lay the answer cards face down with the clipart showing. Display the question cards face up with the problems visible.

➡️ Students choose a problem card, solve it, then flip it over to reveal the image. 

➡️ Next, they find the card with the matching image, flip it to check the answer, and see if it’s a match.

➡️ If they’re correct, they move on to the next card. If not, they use error analysis to rework the problem. 

➡️ Set a goal for students to find 3–4 matches, depending on the complexity of the skill.

OPTION 2:
The concept is the same, but the setup is slightly different: arrange BOTH sets of cards with the clipart face down. This way, students only see the math problems and answers—keeping the images a surprise until they check their match.

In this version, students solve a problem and then find the card labeled with their answer. They flip both cards over, and if the images are a match, their answer is correct!

And just like that, you’ve created a custom matching game! 🎉 I can’t wait to share even more engaging small group activities with you during the Summer Math Summit!

Registration is currently open, so if you’re interested in earning your summer PD credits in the comfort of your own home, comment “info” and I’ll send you the link! 🔗

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Comment “anchor chart” and I’ll send you the Comment “anchor chart” and I’ll send you the link to this area and perimeter anchor chart! 🔗

Here’s a mistake I used to make with anchor charts—they focused only on the steps to solve a problem.

That can be helpful when students are just given the numbers, but it falls short with word problems. Context is everything! Without it, students often struggle to choose the correct operation.

If you’ve made this mistake too, here’s one simple shift: start by answering the question “When would I use this in real life?”

So when teaching area and perimeter, make sure your anchor chart includes real-world examples:

⭐️ Area = inside (carpet, paint, garden)
⭐️ Perimeter = around (fence, frame, border)

This small change can make a big difference in helping students make sense of these concepts! 🔥

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