These 5th & 6th grade math lesson plans for August are packed with fall and back to school math activities that your students will love! You can use these math lessons for your math block OR as math sub plans and you can rest easy knowing your students are busy with meaningful math activities while you are away.
A copies for students list and a lesson checklist are included to make your sub prep easy peasy! Then, each math lesson includes a quick math review, fluency practice, a math riddle activity, a word problem activity, backward story problem activity, and a math game. A color-by-math problem for each lesson is also included for fast finishers. Each of the three lessons should cover a math block.
Wherever needed, differentiated content is included in the plans for 5th and 6th grades. These are subtly marked with icons so you can easily tell which is which. You can utilize the grade-level version or use both for differentiation.
Please look through the preview which includes an overview of the 5th & 6th grade math lesson plans for August PLUS sample pages. Additionally, please note that these lesson plans are NOT editable. They are print-and-go!
The 5th & 6th grade math lesson plans for August include:
“August Math Sub Plans” Binder or Folder Cover
This adorable cover can be at the front of your folder or binder! The back cover is also included.
“August Math Sub Plans” Binder Spines
These spines will work if you put your plans in a 1″, 1.5″, or 2″ binder!
Table of Contents
A list of everything that is included in th 5th & 6th grade math lesson plans for August!
Note to Teacher
This note to YOU explains what you need to do to get the sub plans ready. Basically, you need to print, copy, etc!
Apple Themed Thank You Notes to your Substitute(s)
These print-and-go thank-you notes are fall-themed! They are a half page so you can save on paper and ink.
Apple Themed “How Did Your Day Go?” Substitute Notes Form
This substitute notes form gives your sub a space to write students who did well, those who struggled, what they didn’t get to, and any additional notes. Perfect to be sure you know just how the day went. It also includes the fun apple theme!
Bookworm Themed Substitute Punch Cards
These punch cards make a great behavior incentive for JUST when there is a sub- a.k.a. when students may need a little more help! 😉 These will do the trick!
Copies for Students List
A clear layout of what you, a staff member, or the sub will need to copy for the students for the entire day
Math Lesson Checklist
This is where you let the sub know which lessons to use for the day. You can check a box to let them know to use ALL the lessons for a full day of plans, OR you can check individual lessons you would like used during your ELA block.
THREE math lessons that each include lesson plans and back to school math activities to go with each of the following lessons:
Quick Math Review: These quick reviews will go over grade-appropriate math content. 2 versions are included, one for each grade level, per lesson. A total of 6 quick math reviews are included.
Fluency Practice: These include quick problems that the students should be able to solve quickly. 2 versions are included, one for each grade level, per lesson. A total of 6 fluency practice pages are included.
Math Riddle: Students will need to solve the math problems to find the answer to the August-themed riddle. 2 versions are included, one for each grade level, per lesson. A total of 6 fluency practice pages are included.
Word Problems: Each lesson includes two pages of word problems. Use the one that is most appropriate or use both and differentiate. A total of 6 word problem pages are included.
What’s The Question? Each lesson ends with a “What’s the Question?” Backward story problem. The students are given an answer and need to come up with a problem that has their answer. Then, they will brainstorm who and what the problem is about, write the problem, and draw a picture. Three of these activities are included.
Game: See more about the games listed below.
Color by Number/Math Problem: 3 total color-by-math problem pages are included.
Card Game Math Lesson
A set of cards are included, as well as instructions to play Go Fish and War with the same set of cards. Cards are included in color and black and white!
Colorful Classroom Math Board Game
Students will practice fact fluency and story problems with a FUN and engaging math game! A game board, dice (to fold and glue), game pieces, and game cards are all included. Your kids will want to play it over and over! A colored version of the game has also been added in case you want to use it for more than just sub days, but black and white is also included.
Answer Keys & Worksheet Guides
Answer keys are included for ALL student worksheets
7 reviews for August Sub Plans for 5th Grade and 6th Grade Math
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Nicole H. –
Love this resource….And the whole site! Thank you!!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Ann L. –
This very organized set has it all! I love that I could just pull things apart and have them ready to be copied in a rush.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Blayke –
Great resource for using with a sub! So easy to plan with!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Courtney S. –
Great resource.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Lori M. –
As an educator always on the lookout for efficient and engaging resources, I recently came across the “August Sub Plans Math for 5th and 6th Grades” package, and I couldn’t be happier with my find! This resource is a game changer for those hectic back-to-school days and comes packed with fun, thematic math activities that not only align with the curriculum but also keep students excited about learning.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Ryan G. –
Thanks!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Katherine S. –
This resource is such a time-saver! I love that I have several days of plans ready to go in case an emergency comes up!
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Nicole H. –
Love this resource….And the whole site! Thank you!!
Verified review
Ann L. –
This very organized set has it all! I love that I could just pull things apart and have them ready to be copied in a rush.
Reviewed on TPT
Blayke –
Great resource for using with a sub! So easy to plan with!
Reviewed on TPT
Courtney S. –
Great resource.
Reviewed on TPT
Lori M. –
As an educator always on the lookout for efficient and engaging resources, I recently came across the “August Sub Plans Math for 5th and 6th Grades” package, and I couldn’t be happier with my find! This resource is a game changer for those hectic back-to-school days and comes packed with fun, thematic math activities that not only align with the curriculum but also keep students excited about learning.
Reviewed on TPT
Ryan G. –
Thanks!
Reviewed on TPT
Katherine S. –
This resource is such a time-saver! I love that I have several days of plans ready to go in case an emergency comes up!
Reviewed on TPT