1.1. Explain equivalent fractions. Link to Song (stop at 2:03): Fractions Songs For Kids: 3rd Grade, 4th Grade & 5th Grade
1.2. Use manipulatives to compare equivalent fractions. Show how lots of little parts contribute to the 1 whole: Fraction Strips | Free Virtual Manipulatives | Toy Theater
2. 3. Computations and Fractions
2.1. Adding/Subtracting using visual images such as the online fraction bars: Fraction Strips | Free Virtual Manipulatives | Toy Theater
2.2. Introduce the concept of fractions to decimals using decimal squares: Basic Concepts – Decimal Squares
3. 1. What are Fractions?
3.1. Introduce that a fraction is a part out of a whole. Let students come up with their own real world examples. (Indiana Standard 3.NS.3)
3.2. Example: For example, if a pizza has 8 pieces, and Maria eats 3 pieces, she ate 3/8 of the whole pizza.