🌟 Overview & Benefits
Do your students struggle to remember the order of operations, mix up multiplication and division, or forget whether to add before they subtract? This engaging 27-page downloadable lesson plan by Dr. Erica Warren transforms PEMDAS into a hands-on, visual, and creative learning experience. Through color, movement, and creativity, learners build a clear, lasting understanding of the order of operations in a fun and meaningful way—reducing confusion and increasing confidence in math.
🎲 What’s Inside
- 27 pages of multisensory, game-like activities that strengthen understanding of the order of operations
- A Pet PEMDAS Mobile Craft with over 100 animal and operation cut-outs, allowing students to create a personalized visual reference
- Color and black-and-white printable options to support creativity and accessibility
- Brain-teasing practice activities that reinforce PEMDAS concepts after hands-on learning
- Print-ready materials ideal for:
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- 1:1 instruction
- Small groups
- RTI or intervention settings
- Classroom instruction
- At-home practice
💡 Learning Goals
Learners will:
- Develop the ability to apply the order of operations (PEMDAS) correctly
- Strengthen mathematical reasoning and step-by-step problem-solving skills
- Improve
accuracy and confidence when solving multi-step math problems
- Build long-term retention through visual, kinesthetic, and creative learning experiences
💾 Product Details
- Format: Instant digital download (PDF)
- Length: 27 pages
- Ideal for: 3-6th grades | Ages 9-12
- Best for: Educators, educational therapists, tutors, parents, and learning specialists
- License: Single-user teaching license
- Delivery: Instant access after purchase
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🎯 Who This Resource Is For
This resource is ideal for students who struggle with math sequencing, multi-step problem-solving, and retention of math procedures, and who benefit from structured, explicit, multisensory instruction. It is especially supportive for learners who need visual anchors, hands-on engagement, and repeated exposure to solidify foundational math concepts.