These May lesson plans for 5th & 6th grade math and ELA are full of the perfect May curriculum themes that your students will love! These activities will fill several days of your math and ELA blocks or can be used as May sub plans so you can rest easy knowing they are busy with meaningful math and language arts activities while you are away.
May curriculum themes include May flowers, springtime, Mother’s Day, the end of the year, summer vacation, and the last day of school.
Please review the preview which includes an overview of the document PLUS sample pages. Additionally, please note that these lessons are NOT editable. They are print-and-go!
The May lesson plans for 5th & 6th grade math include:
“May 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.
“May 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 the May lesson plans for 5th & 6th grade!
Note to Teacher
This note to YOU explains what you need to do to get the sub plans ready. Basically, you just need to print, copy, etc!
Spring Themed Thank You Notes to your Substitute(s)
These print-and-go thank-you notes are spring themed! They are a half page so you can save on paper and ink.
Spring 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 a fun spring theme!
Spring 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
May 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 math block.
THREE May math lesson plans and activities to go with each of the following:
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 monthly 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!
Totally Tulips 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
The May lesson plans for 5th & 6th grade ELA include:
“May ELA Sub Plans” Binder Cover
This adorable cover can be at the front of your folder or binder! Not pictured in the preview, but included in the download.
Table of Contents
A list of everything that is included in the May lesson plans for 5th & 6th grade!
Note to Teacher
This note to YOU explains what you need to do to get the sub plans ready. Basically, you just need to print, copy, etc!
Thank You Notes to your Substitute(s)
These print-and-go thank-you notes are spring-themed! They are a half page so you can save on paper and ink.
“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 a fun spring theme!
Spring 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
ELA 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.
ELA Lesson #1: May Fill-In-The-Blanks
These basic fill-in-the-blanks allow students to fill in the blanks of stories using nouns, verbs, colors, adjectives, adverbs, etc.! Students will get a kick out of these while practicing their parts of speech.
Includes lesson plan & 4 worksheets
ELA Lessons #2: Fixing Sentences for May
Students will fix sentences at an upper-grade level with these fun and engaging worksheets. Two of the worksheets have a spring theme and two have a summer theme!
Includes lesson plan & 4 worksheets
Writing Lesson: Opinion Writing
Students will write a short essay on whether they think there should be extra homework over the summer.
A lesson plan and 3 Graphic Organizers are included
Writing Lesson: Narrative Writing
Students will brainstorm their favorite memories from throughout the year. They will choose one to focus on and write about it and illustrate it!
Includes lesson plan and 2 Graphic Organizers
April Showers Bring May Flowers & Summer Beach Vacation Reading Prompts
2 reading prompts are included at 2 different levels. Choose one to use or use both and differentiate! One of the prompts is Spring themed and another is looking forward to Summer.
A lesson plan is included to introduce the topics for each reading prompt as well!
Reading Lesson to use with ANY Book!
This reading lesson can be used for a class read-aloud OR silent reading of any narrative story. It is focused on summarizing reading. The great thing is that it can be used over and over!
A lesson plan and 2 graphic organizers included
“Race to Summer” ELA Review Game
Students will practice their parts of speech AND figurative language with a FUN and engaging board 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.
“What I Like About Spring” Art Activity
This interactive art activity has students write 5 things they love about spring and illustrate a picture for each one on the petal of a flower. They will then put it together and decorate it!
Answer Keys & Worksheet Guides
Answer Keys and Worksheet Guides are included for ALL student worksheets.
WHAT HAVE PEOPLE SAID ABOUT MY SUB PLANS PREVIOUSLY? You can find these reviews on my “Ready To Go Sub Plans” on TpT, which follow the same formatting as these brand-new ones.
“These sub plans have been the BEST discovery I have made on TPT! Thank you for making these wonderful and all-inclusive plans that are so easy to use, especially when you are sick and the last thing you want to do is write sub plans!”
“I have purchased several sets of emergency sub plans, and they just never fit my needs. These, however, are just what I’ve been looking for! Easy prep, easy for the sub to follow! I recommend this to anyone needing emergency plans.”
“These are fantastic! I purchased, copied, and stored it in a sub tub. I told a neighbor where the tub was and all she did was put my tub on my desk and the day ran SO SMOOTHLY!”
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May ELA Preview:
25 reviews for May Sub Plans 5th and 6th Grade Math and ELA Mini Bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
Catherine E. –
Thanks!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Nicole H. –
Just what I needed! This is an awesome resource! Thank you
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Rated 5 out of 5
Nicole H. –
Love this! Thank you.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Kavita R. –
I loved this resource for my emergency sub plans. It’s thorough and will engage my students.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
Sam S. –
Perfect for unexpected absence.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
Alexis P. –
This was a great resource to use for my long term maternity leave.
Reviewed on TPT
Rated 5 out of 5
Amy F. –
Thanks!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
Elizabeth the Elementary Teacher –
My students enjoyed this!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Virginia M. –
The activities were engaging.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rated 4 out of 5
Rebekah T. –
I used this as a supplemental resource with my AIS students for days we did not have access to computers for their usual work. Since they are students who struggle with math in general, I can’t say they really enjoyed it but I think they did like taking breaks to do the coloring in between problems.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
Kelsey U. –
This was great! I left it as a sub plan and the students loved it! Thank you!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Lesson Plans and Laundry –
This was perfect for all the sub days I needed to take due to lots of sick kiddos. Was able to print and go with ease!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
4ThePassionOfTeaching –
My students were engaged and loved learning with this resource!
Reviewed on TPT
Rated 5 out of 5
Ellen B. –
These activities and substitute instructions are fantastic! These plans made having to be gone so much easier. I appreciated that I was leaving meaningful work for my students and easy-to-follow instructions for my substitute.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
The Happy Pencil Studio –
This was a great addition to my sub binder (Bin) I love your resources. They are perfect and so easy!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
The Happy Pencil Studio –
This was a great addition to my sub binder (Bin) I love your resources. They are perfect and so easy!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
Rochelle W. –
I used this as a sub plan when I had to go on FMLA, and it was a great review tool and it kept them working while I was not able to be there in person.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
Taught by Miss Pierson –
These plans for very easy to edit and use. It made it easy to create sub Plans that were easy for my sub to follow.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
Kimberly H. –
As a teacher, I appreciated how user-friendly the product was. The download and preparation were straightforward, and all the necessary materials were included. I highly recommend this product for any 5th-grade classroom. It’s an engaging, high-quality resource that makes learning enjoyable and effective. Kudos to the creator for such a well-thought-out and valuable product! I will definitely be exploring more resources from this seller on Teachers Pay Teachers.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rated 4 out of 5
marcia J. –
This was great resource for my second-grade class.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rated 4 out of 5
Bizzy Learner –
I used this resource for my sub plans and it has been very helpful!
Reviewed on TPT
Rated 5 out of 5
Teaching Fourth –
I used this resource as a review when I had a sub for a week. I used a different resource for each day to review a concept. These have a lot of information and spiral nicely.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
Carrie B. –
I struggle with sub plans at times and this was a fun resource that the students and sub appreciated.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
Down the ELA Road –
This is an excellent resource that worked exactly as I hoped in my classroom.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
Ivonne M. –
This resource was well organized, engaging, and easy to implement in my classroom. The directions were clear, and the materials helped keep my students actively involved in the lesson. I especially appreciated how adaptable it was for different learning levels and how little prep was required. It saved me time while providing meaningful learning opportunities for my students. I would definitely recommend this resource to other teachers and look forward to using more resources from this teacher-author in the future!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
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These will do the trick!
Catherine E. –
Thanks!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Nicole H. –
Just what I needed! This is an awesome resource! Thank you
Verified review · Individual resource in this bundle
Nicole H. –
Love this! Thank you.
Verified review · Individual resource in this bundle
Kavita R. –
I loved this resource for my emergency sub plans. It’s thorough and will engage my students.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Sam S. –
Perfect for unexpected absence.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Alexis P. –
This was a great resource to use for my long term maternity leave.
Reviewed on TPT
Amy F. –
Thanks!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Elizabeth the Elementary Teacher –
My students enjoyed this!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Virginia M. –
The activities were engaging.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rebekah T. –
I used this as a supplemental resource with my AIS students for days we did not have access to computers for their usual work. Since they are students who struggle with math in general, I can’t say they really enjoyed it but I think they did like taking breaks to do the coloring in between problems.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Kelsey U. –
This was great! I left it as a sub plan and the students loved it! Thank you!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Lesson Plans and Laundry –
This was perfect for all the sub days I needed to take due to lots of sick kiddos. Was able to print and go with ease!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
4ThePassionOfTeaching –
My students were engaged and loved learning with this resource!
Reviewed on TPT
Ellen B. –
These activities and substitute instructions are fantastic! These plans made having to be gone so much easier. I appreciated that I was leaving meaningful work for my students and easy-to-follow instructions for my substitute.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
The Happy Pencil Studio –
This was a great addition to my sub binder (Bin) I love your resources. They are perfect and so easy!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
The Happy Pencil Studio –
This was a great addition to my sub binder (Bin) I love your resources. They are perfect and so easy!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rochelle W. –
I used this as a sub plan when I had to go on FMLA, and it was a great review tool and it kept them working while I was not able to be there in person.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Taught by Miss Pierson –
These plans for very easy to edit and use. It made it easy to create sub Plans that were easy for my sub to follow.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Kimberly H. –
As a teacher, I appreciated how user-friendly the product was. The download and preparation were straightforward, and all the necessary materials were included. I highly recommend this product for any 5th-grade classroom. It’s an engaging, high-quality resource that makes learning enjoyable and effective. Kudos to the creator for such a well-thought-out and valuable product! I will definitely be exploring more resources from this seller on Teachers Pay Teachers.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
marcia J. –
This was great resource for my second-grade class.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Bizzy Learner –
I used this resource for my sub plans and it has been very helpful!
Reviewed on TPT
Teaching Fourth –
I used this resource as a review when I had a sub for a week. I used a different resource for each day to review a concept. These have a lot of information and spiral nicely.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Carrie B. –
I struggle with sub plans at times and this was a fun resource that the students and sub appreciated.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Down the ELA Road –
This is an excellent resource that worked exactly as I hoped in my classroom.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Ivonne M. –
This resource was well organized, engaging, and easy to implement in my classroom. The directions were clear, and the materials helped keep my students actively involved in the lesson. I especially appreciated how adaptable it was for different learning levels and how little prep was required. It saved me time while providing meaningful learning opportunities for my students. I would definitely recommend this resource to other teachers and look forward to using more resources from this teacher-author in the future!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle