Sweet 'N' Sauer Firsties

  • Sweet 'N' Sauer Firsties
  • Home
  • About
  • Blog
  • Shop
  • Course
  • Freebies
  • Contact

Making Fractions Fun in First Grade

Is it just me or does the word fractions make you ALL kinds of feelings?! I remember beginning to learn about fractions as a child and thinking, “This makes no sense” which later turned into “I hate fractions.” How many times have you heard that same sentiment from your students? Well let’s stop that today! While reading, you are going to learn about not only how to make learning about fractions fun and engaging, but also how to help students totally rock fractions and walk away with a deep understanding! 

hands on fractions blog post

Build A Foundation

Why are fractions important? Well not only are students going to use fractions A LOT while in school, but we also use fractions everyday in our lives. Whether we are cooking dinner, paying a restaurant tab, and even when telling time. This is one of those skills that builds upon itself. Students begin by learning the basics of fractions and it continues to get more in depth and complex as they grow and learn more. So for our slice of the pie, it is important for students to truly understand halves and fourths so when they continue learning more about them in higher graders, we’ve built a solid foundation for them. So how the heck do we do that?!

Make it Concrete

Fractions are crucial for students to understand, but they can be a really challenging concept for some. When it comes to these super tricky math skills, I have a secret tool I love to use that has been a MAJOR game changer in our classroom. It’s called the CRA Model and it has got to be one of the best differentiation tools for teaching. Learn more about it HERE! 

For fractions, we’re mostly going to focus on the C (concrete) part of the CRA Model since it is such a new concept for students and can be challenging for them. When I begin teaching fractions I like to bring out ALL the hands on manipulatives so that students can touch, feel, and manipulate fractions. This will help them develop a deep understanding of what fractions are and how we use them. 

Setting the Stage

So first things first, we set the stage for students. One of the best and most ORGANIC ways to teach about fractions is by learning how to share equally! On our first day of our fractions unit, I love to start by reading the book, “Give Me Half”. This book is a great introduction to the importance of fractions and equal shares. After reading, partner students up and give them one cookie to share. Don’t tell them how to share the cookie, but tell them to make sure they each have equal shares. Not only will they have a great time, but this is a great exploratory lesson to begin discussing all those important pieces of fractions. 

At the end of the lesson, bring students back together and have them discuss what they noticed while sharing their cookie and what they learned about fractions. While they share, begin to discuss those important terms like equal shares, partitioning, halves, and fourths. This is a great stopping point for the first lesson. 

Hands On Fun

After setting the stage for fractions, now you can begin to teach students ALL the important vocabulary words and the importance of fractions. A great video that I love using to help introduce all those important concepts is Brainpop Jr. Basic Parts of a Whole. This provides students with more background about fractions. After watching the video, it’s time to have students practicing with fractions! Take a look at the anchor charts I love using below to help students understand all those important things about fractions. 

Then it’s time to break out the Play Doh! Using Play Doh to build shapes and partition them is great learning AND fun! Who doesn’t love playing with Play Doh?! Students can practice making different shapes and partitioning those shapes into different fractions. Take a look at some of the great shapes students created with their Play Doh! While they work, this is a great time to use those important key words again like equal shares, partitioning, halves, and fourths. 

Hands on fractions Play Doh fractions

Play based fractions teaching fractions in first grade Making fraction shapes in first grade

playdoh fractions freebie  fractions freebie

Love this FREE resource?

Sign up now and get exclusive access to this freebie and many more in the continuously growing freebie library!

ALL the Fun

Fractions is one of the units that is perfect for creating a hands on experience for students. If students are touching and manipulating things, chances are we can make it some sort of game to play. Learn about why playing in the classroom is so important HERE! Not only do these games help students understand these concepts… but they are also SO fun! They are perfect for center activities and allow for students to practice fractions. Look below at some of the engaging ways students get practice with these skills. 

hands on fraction centersfraction centers for first grade  equal vs unequal fractions activity

fractions bingo fractions puzzles hands on fractions puzzles

Hands On Fractions Centers

fractions activity pack for first grade

Fractions Activity Pack 

Get Crafty!

Wrap up all that wonderful learning with this adorable math craft that will look perfect on the bulletin board!

fractions math craft

Fractions Math Craft

The Bundle

Below you’ll see the jam packed math centers bundle that includes ALL these engaging activities and more… with a FREEBIE of course! This bundle will help you have engaging, fun, and hands on math activities for the ENTIRE YEAR.  Make math a time your students are sure to love and remember! This is also a GROWING bundle because as I come up with more hands on ideas, I continue to add them to the bundle! So each new resource that gets included, you get for FREE!

first grade year long math centers hands on activities growing bundle

Year Long Math Centers Bundle

I hope you enjoyed learning some fun ways to help students become fraction ROCKSTARS. This is a CRUCIAL life skill for students and the deeper the understanding of these skills, the better! Let’s help students not only be successful but have FUN doing it! I really hope you enjoyed learning more about how to teach fractions in the classroom!  Don’t forget to subscribe to my email list! Not only will you get the most up to date tips, tricks, and classroom projects… and of course more fun FREEBIES including the Playdough Fractions FREEBIE! You will also have exclusive access to tons of digital how to videos! If you would like to learn about this and other things happening in my classroom follow me  @sweetnsauerfirsties on Instagram.

To follow me on TPT and get all the latest updates on HALF OFF new products, click HERE!

sweetnsauerfirsties

Love these ideas but don’t want to lose them? Don’t forget it, PIN it below!

28
Shares

Share this:

  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)

Related

«
»

Classroom Activities, Teachers Pay Teachers, Teaching, Tips and Tricks 0

Newsletter

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Subscribe via Email

About This Site

A fun place to be apart of the educational journey. Full of all things teaching! The good, the bad, and even the ugly. Join my experiences and subscribe to my email list to get the most up to date tips and tricks.

Search

Categories

Latest on Instagram

Still LOVE this pencil hack from @teachatyourownri Still LOVE this pencil hack from @teachatyourownrisk!! 

What are your favorite pencil management hacks?!

Learn more of my favorite easy to implement hacks now!
{🔗 on profile}
•
•
•
•
#elementaryteacher #teaching #classroom #teachingideas #classroomideas #education #handsonlearning #teachertribe #teacher #teachers
#teacherlife #teacherproblems #firstgrade #firstgradeteacher #teachersfollowteachers #teachersofinstagram #teachersofig #iteach #iteachfirst #iteachtoo
 #igconnect4edu #teacherhack #teacherspayteachers #weareteachers #teacherhacks #teachershare #classroommanagement #classroomhacks #teachersonbreak #teachingtips
The first time I heard this I thought, what the he The first time I heard this I thought, what the heck does that even mean? 

But did you know that slow is actually fast?

Spending the first six weeks of school focusing on building relationships, setting expectations, and practicing routines will set your students up for the ENTIRE year.

Have you ever thought that your classroom could *almost* run itself? 

Imagine you’re in your classroom full of students, and you look around and EVERY single student is following the expectation. 

Sound too good to be true? It isn’t! 

What if I told you that you could leave school feeling happier everyday with less stress and overwhelm? 

Join us for a LIVE webinar that teaches you how to do just this! The best part is- it’s completely FREE! 

That’s right! You’ll learn quick and easy tips to help you get your time back and have the entire year be smooth sailing! So what’re you waiting for?? 

Sign up now for the webinar 3 Simple Ways to Stop the Overwhelm and Begin Creating Systems that Help Your Classroom (Almost) Run Itself. You will walk away with helpful tips, easy to implement ideas, and of course FREEBIES!! 

We’ll have a blast together, do some GREAT learning, and you’ll leave feeling ready and relaxed for the new school year!

So are you in? We have three options running:

🌟July 6th at 12pm EST 

🌟July 6th at 8pm EST 

🌟 July 7th at 3pm EST

Head to my stories to register now or drop a comment that says I’m in and I’ll send you the info to join the FREE training! 

It’s ok if you can’t join live too! There will be a replay option available for a short amount of time. Can’t wait to see you there! ❤️
•
•
•
•
#elementaryteacher #teaching #classroom #teachingideas #classroomideas #education #handsonlearning #teachertribe #teacher #teachers
#teacherlife #teacherproblems #firstgrade #firstgradeteacher #teachersfollowteachers #teachersofinstagram #teachersofig #iteach #iteachfirst #teacherhacks
 #teacherquotes #teachingtips #teacherspayteachers #weareteachers #teachersummer #teachershare #teacherinspiration  #clasroomcommunity #firstyearteacher #classroommanagement
Another must have #teacherhack are Velcro dots! H Another must have #teacherhack are Velcro dots!

Have you used Velcro dots?! They are a must have for EVERYTHING! From calendars to name tags… you can NEVER go wrong! 👏

I was SO tired of re-gluing name tags and everything changed once I used Velcro dots! 

Check out the ones I use!
{🔗 on profile}
•
•
•
•
#elementaryteacher #teaching #classroom #teachingideas #classroomideas #education #handsonlearning #teachertribe #teacher #teachers #teacherlife #teacherproblems #firstgrade #firstgradeteacher #teachersfollowteachers #teachersofinstagram #teachersofig #iteach #iteachfirst #teacherinspiration #igconnect4edu #teacherspayteachers #weareteachers #teachershare #primaryteacher #teacherhacks #classroommanagement #classroomsetup #flexibleseating
Did that shock you? I know it shocked me the first Did that shock you? I know it shocked me the first time I heard it. 

You may be thinking…

“I don’t have time for that.” 

“I need to begin teaching content.”

“Six weeks? That’s way too long.”

If you are thinking the same thing, I get it I was there. But what if I told you that by spending the first six weeks of school building relationships, practicing routines, and setting a foundation, your classroom would *ALMOST* run itself. 

Join us for a LIVE webinar that teaches you how to do just this! The best part is- it’s completely FREE! 

That’s right! You’ll learn quick and easy tips to help you get your time back and have the entire year be smooth sailing! So what’re you waiting for?? 

Sign up now for the webinar 3 Simple Ways to Stop the Overwhelm and Begin Creating Systems that Help Your Classroom (Almost) Run Itself. You will walk away with helpful tips, easy to implement ideas, and of course FREEBIES!! 

We’ll have a blast together, do some GREAT learning, and you’ll leave feeling ready and relaxed for the new school year!

So are you in? We have three options running:

🌟July 6th at 12pm EST 

🌟July 6th at 8pm EST 

🌟 July 7th at 3pm EST

Drop a comment that says I’m in and I’ll send you the info to join the FREE training! 

It’s ok if you can’t join live too! There will be a replay option available for a short amount of time. Can’t wait to see you there! ❤️
•
•
•
•
#elementaryteacher #teaching #classroom #teachingideas #classroomideas #education #handsonlearning #teachertribe #teacher #teachers
#teacherlife #teacherproblems #firstgrade #firstgradeteacher #teachersfollowteachers #teachersofinstagram #teachersofig #iteach #teacherpd #teacherhacks
 #teacherquotes #teachingtips #teacherspayteachers #weareteachers #teachersummer #teachershare #teacherinspiration  #clasroomcommunity #firstyearteacher #classroommanagement
Such a GREAT management hack from @miss_third_grad Such a GREAT management hack from @miss_third_grade!!

Learn more easy classroom hacks and tips now! 
{🔗 on profile}
•
•
•
•
#elementaryteacher #teaching #classroom #teachingideas #classroomideas #education #handsonlearning #teachertribe #teacher #teachers
#teacherlife #teacherproblems #firstgrade #firstgradeteacher #teachersfollowteachers #teachersofinstagram #teachersofig #iteach #iteachfirst #iteachtoo
 #igconnect4edu #teachershare #teacherspayteachers #weareteachers #teacherinspiration #primaryteacher #teacherhack #teachingtips #teacherhacks #classroommanagement
I feel called out! 😂 What about you? Have you I feel called out! 😂

What about you? Have you been shopping already? 🙈

Image credit @digitaldivideconquer 
•
•
•
•
#elementaryteacher #teaching #classroom #teachingideas #classroomideas #education #handsonlearning #teachertribe #teacher #teachers #teacherlife #teacherproblems #firstgrade #firstgradeteacher #teachersfollowteachers #teachersofinstagram #teachersofig #iteach #iteachfirst #iteachtoo #igconnect4edu #teacherhumor #teacherspayteachers #weareteachers #teacherfunny #teacherquotes #summerbreak #teachersummer #teachersonbreak #teacheroffduty
This is one of my absolute favorite digital hacks! This is one of my absolute favorite digital hacks!

Did you know you can add fonts to your @google suite apps?! There are SO many amazing fonts! 

Check out my blog post FULL of other amazing teacher hacks!

If you subscribe, you’ll have exclusive access to TONS of how to videos including how to add these beautiful fonts! 
{🔗 on profile}

Thank you for sharing this gorgeous image @createandeducate 
•
•
•
•
#elementaryteacher #teaching #classroom #teachingideas #classroomideas #education #handsonlearning #teachertribe #teacher #teachers
#teacherlife #teacherproblems #firstgrade #firstgradeteacher #teachersfollowteachers #teachersofinstagram #teachersofig #iteach #iteachfirst #iteachtoo
 #igconnect4edu #teachertips #teacherspayteachers #weareteachers #teacherinspiration #teachershare #teacherhack #teachingtips #teacherhacks #teachertechtip
Yep! I feel seen! 🙋‍♀️🤣 How much is Yep! I feel seen! 🙋‍♀️🤣 

How much is this you too?!

Image credit @myteachersaysso 
•
•
•
•
#elementaryteacher #teaching #classroom #teachingideas #classroomideas #education #handsonlearning #teachertribe #teacher #teachers
#teacherlife #teacherproblems #firstgrade #firstgradeteacher #teachersfollowteachers #teachersofinstagram #teachersofig #iteach #iteachfirst #iteachtoo
 #igconnect4edu #teacheroffduty #teacherspayteachers #weareteachers #teachergram #teachermemes #teacherquotes #teachersummer #teachersonbreak #teacherhumor
Still one of my absolute FAVORITE hacks!! How bril Still one of my absolute FAVORITE hacks!! How brilliant is this?! 

It’s super easy and effective for littles. 

Learn more easy must know teacher hacks now!
{🔗 on profile}

Do you have a must know hack to share?! Drop it below and I’ll share it this week! ⬇️
•
•
•
•
#elementaryteacher #teaching #classroom #teachingideas #classroomideas #education #handsonlearning #teachertribe #teacher #teachers #teacherlife #teacherproblems  #teachersfollowteachers #teachersofinstagram #teachersofig #iteach #iteachfirst #iteachtoo #igconnect4edu #teacherspayteachers #weareteachers #teachingtips #primaryteacher #teacherhacks #teacherhack #teachertipsandtricks #teachertips #classroomhack #teacherinspiration #teachershare

Latest on Facebook

Lindsay Sauer

11 hours ago

Lindsay Sauer
Still LOVE this pencil hack from @teachatyourownrisk!! What are your favorite pencil management hacks?!Learn more of my favorite easy to implement hacks now!{🔗 on profile}••••#elementaryteacher #teaching #classroom #teachingideas #classroomideas #education #handsonlearning #teachertribe #teacher #teachers#teacherlife #teacherproblems #firstgrade #firstgradeteacher #teachersfollowteachers #teachersofinstagram #teachersofig #iteach #iteachfirst #iteachtoo #igconnect4edu #teacherhack #teacherspayteachers #weareteachers #teacherhacks #teachershare #classroommanagement #classroomhacks #teachersonbreak #teachingtips ... See MoreSee Less

Photo

View on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

Lindsay Sauer

16 hours ago

Lindsay Sauer
The first time I heard this I thought, what the heck does that even mean? But did you know that slow is actually fast?Spending the first six weeks of school focusing on building relationships, setting expectations, and practicing routines will set your students up for the ENTIRE year.Have you ever thought that your classroom could *almost* run itself? Imagine you’re in your classroom full of students, and you look around and EVERY single student is following the expectation. Sound too good to be true? It isn’t! What if I told you that you could leave school feeling happier everyday with less stress and overwhelm? Join us for a LIVE webinar that teaches you how to do just this! The best part is- it’s completely FREE! That’s right! You’ll learn quick and easy tips to help you get your time back and have the entire year be smooth sailing! So what’re you waiting for?? Sign up now for the webinar 3 Simple Ways to Stop the Overwhelm and Begin Creating Systems that Help Your Classroom (Almost) Run Itself. You will walk away with helpful tips, easy to implement ideas, and of course FREEBIES!! We’ll have a blast together, do some GREAT learning, and you’ll leave feeling ready and relaxed for the new school year!So are you in? We have three options running:🌟July 6th at 12pm EST 🌟July 6th at 8pm EST 🌟 July 7th at 3pm ESTHead to my stories to register now or drop a comment that says I’m in and I’ll send you the info to join the FREE training! It’s ok if you can’t join live too! There will be a replay option available for a short amount of time. Can’t wait to see you there! ❤️••••#elementaryteacher #teaching #classroom #teachingideas #classroomideas #education #handsonlearning #teachertribe #teacher #teachers#teacherlife #teacherproblems #firstgrade #firstgradeteacher #teachersfollowteachers #teachersofinstagram #teachersofig #iteach #iteachfirst #teacherhacks #teacherquotes #teachingtips #teacherspayteachers #weareteachers #teachersummer #teachershare #teacherinspiration #clasroomcommunity #firstyearteacher #classroommanagement ... See MoreSee Less

Photo

View on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

Lindsay Sauer

1 day ago

Lindsay Sauer
Another must have #teacherhack are Velcro dots!Have you used Velcro dots?! They are a must have for EVERYTHING! From calendars to name tags… you can NEVER go wrong! 👏I was SO tired of re-gluing name tags and everything changed once I used Velcro dots! Check out the ones I use!{🔗 on profile}••••#elementaryteacher #teaching #classroom #teachingideas #classroomideas #education #handsonlearning #teachertribe #teacher #teachers #teacherlife #teacherproblems #firstgrade #firstgradeteacher #teachersfollowteachers #teachersofinstagram #teachersofig #iteach #iteachfirst #teacherinspiration #igconnect4edu #teacherspayteachers #weareteachers #teachershare #primaryteacher #teacherhacks #classroommanagement #classroomsetup #flexibleseating ... See MoreSee Less

Video

View on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

Lindsay Sauer

2 days ago

Lindsay Sauer
Did that shock you? I know it shocked me the first time I heard it. You may be thinking…“I don’t have time for that.” “I need to begin teaching content.”“Six weeks? That’s way too long.”If you are thinking the same thing, I get it I was there. But what if I told you that by spending the first six weeks of school building relationships, practicing routines, and setting a foundation, your classroom would *ALMOST* run itself. Join us for a LIVE webinar that teaches you how to do just this! The best part is- it’s completely FREE! That’s right! You’ll learn quick and easy tips to help you get your time back and have the entire year be smooth sailing! So what’re you waiting for?? Sign up now for the webinar 3 Simple Ways to Stop the Overwhelm and Begin Creating Systems that Help Your Classroom (Almost) Run Itself. You will walk away with helpful tips, easy to implement ideas, and of course FREEBIES!! We’ll have a blast together, do some GREAT learning, and you’ll leave feeling ready and relaxed for the new school year!So are you in? We have three options running:🌟July 6th at 12pm EST 🌟July 6th at 8pm EST 🌟 July 7th at 3pm ESTDrop a comment that says I’m in and I’ll send you the info to join the FREE training! It’s ok if you can’t join live too! There will be a replay option available for a short amount of time. Can’t wait to see you there! ❤️••••#elementaryteacher #teaching #classroom #teachingideas #classroomideas #education #handsonlearning #teachertribe #teacher #teachers#teacherlife #teacherproblems #firstgrade #firstgradeteacher #teachersfollowteachers #teachersofinstagram #teachersofig #iteach #teacherpd #teacherhacks #teacherquotes #teachingtips #teacherspayteachers #weareteachers #teachersummer #teachershare #teacherinspiration #clasroomcommunity #firstyearteacher #classroommanagement ... See MoreSee Less

Photo

View on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

Lindsay Sauer

3 days ago

Lindsay Sauer
Such a GREAT management hack from @miss_third_grade!!Learn more easy classroom hacks and tips now! {🔗 on profile}••••#elementaryteacher #teaching #classroom #teachingideas #classroomideas #education #handsonlearning #teachertribe #teacher #teachers#teacherlife #teacherproblems #firstgrade #firstgradeteacher #teachersfollowteachers #teachersofinstagram #teachersofig #iteach #iteachfirst #iteachtoo #igconnect4edu #teachershare #teacherspayteachers #weareteachers #teacherinspiration #primaryteacher #teacherhack #teachingtips #teacherhacks #classroommanagement ... See MoreSee Less

Photo

View on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

Latest on Pinterest

  • Ready to setup writing workshop? Today, I will give you what you need to get started with a writers workshop in the classroom. It’s important to have a writing space in the classroom for students to grow their writing skills all year. I include a writing bulletin board idea that includes the writing process for students to see. Another important piece is creating a writing workshop with your students. I give you free writing anchor charts that you won’t want to miss.
  • Are you getting ready to prepare your classroom for the first week of school? This blog post gives you everything you need to feel ready for the beginning of the school year. Included are a bunch of classroom resources that you can use to help set up your classroom and great classroom management ideas for planning classroom rules, routines and procedures. See everything from my bin labels, back to school checklist, and first week of school kit to feel ready for the start of the school year.
  • Are you wanting to find some new ways for building a classroom community with your 1st graders? Check out this blog post, for 15 must know team building activities for kids. I love using these classroom community building activities at the beginning of the school year to focus on classroom teamwork and creating a classroom family. See all of these classroom activities; including hot seat, two truths and a lie, cup stacking, charades, rock paper scissors, and so much more.
  • Is the start of the school year around the corner? Check out these 5 classroom tips and tricks that you can use to be stress free for the beginning of the school year. Included are classroom organization ideas, classroom expectations for the 1st day of school, ideas for building connections in the classroom, and tips on how to have fun with your elementary classroom. If you are looking for more beginning of the year ideas, you can also check out my beginning of the year survival kit.
  • Is the start of the school year around the corner? Check out these 5 classroom tips and tricks that you can use to be stress free for the beginning of the school year. Included are classroom organization ideas, classroom expectations for the 1st day of school, ideas for building connections in the classroom, and tips on how to have fun with your elementary classroom. If you are looking for more beginning of the year ideas, you can also check out my beginning of the year survival kit.
  • Are you working on putting together your classroom library? This blog post will give you some classroom tips and tricks for classroom library organization. You will want to start by book leveling to have an organized system for students to access books. After books are leveled, I love to organize books by genre in my elementary classroom. I even link to the editable classroom library labels I use. These classroom organization tips will help you see reading growth with your elementary students.
  • Are you getting ready to prepare your classroom for the first week of school? This blog post gives you everything you need to feel ready for the beginning of the school year. Included are a bunch of classroom resources that you can use to help set up your classroom and great classroom management ideas for planning classroom rules, routines and procedures. See everything from my bin labels, back to school checklist, and first week of school kit to feel ready for the start of the school year.
  • Ready to setup writing workshop? Today, I will give you what you need to get started with a writers workshop in the classroom. It’s important to have a writing space in the classroom for students to grow their writing skills all year. I include a writing bulletin board idea that includes the writing process for students to see. Another important piece is creating a writing workshop with your students. I give you free writing anchor charts that you won’t want to miss.
  • What do you include in your classroom schedule the first few weeks of school? See why I don’t dig into classroom curriculum the first week of school in this blog post. It is important to build relationships, make classroom connections, teach classroom routines and procedures, build social emotional foundations and help students feel welcomed at the beginning of the school year. I include multiple back to school resources here, including a mega bundle first week of school kit.

Copyright © 2022 · Website Design By Jumping Jax Designs

 

Loading Comments...