Week 1 · Days 1–7
🍕Day 4: Fraction Foundations
Today's plan
Start with Block 1. Finish one card, then move to the next.
- 1. Tap a card.
- 2. Do the steps inside.
- 3. Tap done and continue.
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Block 1Hands-on
Bell Ringer
Same-Denominator Snap: 3/8 + 1/8 = 4/8 — simplify to 1/2 and shout the answer!
Do this: Follow the steps away from the screen.
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Block 2
Math
Subtraction Station: unlike denominators — 5/6 - 1/4 = 7/12 and 3/4 - 2/3 = 1/12 — show your work like a chef.
Do this: Solve each problem and tap Check.
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Block 3
Reading & Comprehension
News Detective: read a lost-dog reunion article — infer how the owner felt and point to clue words.
Do this: Read the passage, then answer the questions.
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Block 4
Writing
Time Capsule Letter: write a short note to your end-of-summer self — what do you hope you'll remember?
Do this: Write in the box using the checklist.
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Block 5Hands-on
Movement / Brain Break
10 wall push-ups — power through like you're pushing open a heavy colonial door.
Do this: Follow the steps away from the screen.
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Block 6
Science or Social Studies
Colonial Jobs Fair: list blacksmith, farmer, miller, and more — compare a kid's day then vs your day now.
Do this: Read the lesson, then respond.
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Block 7Hands-on
Independent Reading
Continue your book and log pages — you're building a reading streak.
Do this: Follow the steps away from the screen.
📚 This week's words
numeratordenominatorequivalent fractioncommon denominatorleast common multiple (LCM)simplest forminferencethemetopic sentence