These 5th & 6th grade math lesson plans for September are full of fall-themed math activities that your students will love! You can use these lessons for several days of your math block or as math sub plans and you can rest easy knowing they are busy with meaningful math activities while you are away.
Copies for students’ pages and a lesson checklist are included to make your sub prep easy peasy! Then, each math lesson includes a quick math review, fluency practice, math riddle activity, 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 review the preview which includes an overview of the 5th & 6th grade math lesson plans for September PLUS sample pages. Additionally, please note that these math sub-plans are NOT editable. They are print-and-go!
The 5th & 6th grade math lesson plans for September include:
“September 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.
“September 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 5th & 6th grade math lesson plans for September!
Note to Teacher
This note to YOU explains what you must do to prepare the sub plans. Basically, you just need to print, copy, etc!
Fall 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.
Fall 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 fall theme!
Fall 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 each include lessons and activities for all of the following components:
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!
Acorn Alley 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 included in the 5th & 6th grade math lesson plans for September
24 reviews for September Sub Plans for 5th Grade and 6th Grade Math
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Tina S. –
Thanks!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Brittany Bancroft –
Easy to print and put into emergency plan binder. Substitute out as the seasons change.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Brittany H. –
Loved it!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Nicole H. –
Great resource to have. So happy I got the bundle.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Shelby M. –
Exactly what I was looking for as departmentalized math teacher. I needed emergency sub plans for just math, not every subject and this fit my needs exactly.
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Rated 4 out of 5
Noelle S. –
Kids were engaged and sub said the lessons were easy to implement.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Math with Mrs Edwards –
It was so nice to have something simple yet challenging to leave with my substitute. This would also be good for state test review.
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Rated 4 out of 5
Christina R. –
This works great for plans in a pinch. My team is ready in case I need to be absent and the material is great to review with my kids
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Rated 5 out of 5
brittany JOHNSON –
great resource
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Rated 4 out of 5
Tiffany B. –
Great for putting together my sub binder!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Tracy S. –
Awesome resource to have handy when you are away.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Ann L. –
I love how organized this set is for a substitute to use at a moments notice. It is something I can feel at ease leaving in my absence from school, if ever there comes a day that I can’t work around our school hours.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Raven Y. –
This was perfect for an unexpected sub day!!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Beth B. –
Great plans to have on file for an unexpected absence. They are comprehensive and easy to follow and easily accessible to most students.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Nicole C. –
This resource truly saved me when I had a family emergency and couldn’t make it to work. So appreciative!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Kirsten H. –
Easy to use and handy when an emergency occurs. I keep these readily available in my sub folder. I like that students are still completing meaningful activities even when I am not there.
Reviewed on TPT
Rated 5 out of 5
Jessica Mumper –
This is an amazing resource. Love the three part and open ended math questions for great classroom discussion. Worked well for some of my students to work independently and others in groups.
Reviewed on TPT
Educate & Rejuvenate –
Hi Jessica,
We are so glad that you love the sub plans! Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. We love to hear from our amazing customers!
Rated 5 out of 5
Kristina J. –
This is amazing! I was out for 3 days without warning, and had the materials printed and ready to go. Everything went great! It was easy for the sub to use, the students were able to complete the activities independently, and even had resources for communication and for me to reward those who were good for the sub! There are still lots of resources, even after 3 days out. You need this packet! Thank you for the resources.
Reviewed on TPT
Educate & Rejuvenate –
Kristina,
We love to hear reviews like this! Thank you so much for taking them time to review our amazing sub plans. We are so happy they helped on your unexpected leave!
Rated 5 out of 5
Kimberly A. –
Needed these for a sub. Great quick resource to give the sub an easy day!
Reviewed on TPT
Rated 5 out of 5
Heather C. –
This is a great no prep resource!! I especially like to use this with my remedial math class. The kids loved playing the board game to practice multiplication facts! Thank you!
Reviewed on TPT
Rated 5 out of 5
Dana L. –
My students love this resource. It is great for sub plans as well as no-prep homework.
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Rated 4 out of 5
Simone H. –
I used these when I had to be out for several days. I liked the variety of activities.
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Tina S. –
Thanks!
Reviewed on TPT
Brittany Bancroft –
Easy to print and put into emergency plan binder. Substitute out as the seasons change.
Reviewed on TPT
Brittany H. –
Loved it!
Reviewed on TPT
Nicole H. –
Great resource to have. So happy I got the bundle.
Verified review
Shelby M. –
Exactly what I was looking for as departmentalized math teacher. I needed emergency sub plans for just math, not every subject and this fit my needs exactly.
Reviewed on TPT
Noelle S. –
Kids were engaged and sub said the lessons were easy to implement.
Reviewed on TPT
Math with Mrs Edwards –
It was so nice to have something simple yet challenging to leave with my substitute. This would also be good for state test review.
Reviewed on TPT
Christina R. –
This works great for plans in a pinch. My team is ready in case I need to be absent and the material is great to review with my kids
Reviewed on TPT
brittany JOHNSON –
great resource
Reviewed on TPT
Tiffany B. –
Great for putting together my sub binder!
Reviewed on TPT
Tracy S. –
Awesome resource to have handy when you are away.
Reviewed on TPT
Ann L. –
I love how organized this set is for a substitute to use at a moments notice. It is something I can feel at ease leaving in my absence from school, if ever there comes a day that I can’t work around our school hours.
Reviewed on TPT
Raven Y. –
This was perfect for an unexpected sub day!!
Reviewed on TPT
Beth B. –
Great plans to have on file for an unexpected absence. They are comprehensive and easy to follow and easily accessible to most students.
Reviewed on TPT
Nicole C. –
This resource truly saved me when I had a family emergency and couldn’t make it to work. So appreciative!
Reviewed on TPT
Kirsten H. –
Easy to use and handy when an emergency occurs. I keep these readily available in my sub folder. I like that students are still completing meaningful activities even when I am not there.
Reviewed on TPT
Jessica Mumper –
This is an amazing resource. Love the three part and open ended math questions for great classroom discussion. Worked well for some of my students to work independently and others in groups.
Reviewed on TPT
Educate & Rejuvenate –
Hi Jessica,
We are so glad that you love the sub plans! Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. We love to hear from our amazing customers!
Kristina J. –
This is amazing! I was out for 3 days without warning, and had the materials printed and ready to go. Everything went great! It was easy for the sub to use, the students were able to complete the activities independently, and even had resources for communication and for me to reward those who were good for the sub! There are still lots of resources, even after 3 days out. You need this packet! Thank you for the resources.
Reviewed on TPT
Educate & Rejuvenate –
Kristina,
We love to hear reviews like this! Thank you so much for taking them time to review our amazing sub plans. We are so happy they helped on your unexpected leave!
Kimberly A. –
Needed these for a sub. Great quick resource to give the sub an easy day!
Reviewed on TPT
Heather C. –
This is a great no prep resource!! I especially like to use this with my remedial math class. The kids loved playing the board game to practice multiplication facts! Thank you!
Reviewed on TPT
Dana L. –
My students love this resource. It is great for sub plans as well as no-prep homework.
Reviewed on TPT
Simone H. –
I used these when I had to be out for several days. I liked the variety of activities.
Reviewed on TPT
Rose H. –
Great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Andrea F. –
This is great to have when the class is at a lull and they need something to hold them over until the next activity begins.
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