Lesson Plan
Family Fun Night Guide
Engage 5th grade students and their families in collaborative literacy and math games to reinforce key skills, foster teamwork, and build a supportive classroom community.
Family Fun Night strengthens home-school connections, reinforces academic skills in a fun environment, and promotes positive family-student interactions that boost confidence and engagement.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials and Space
15 minutes
Step 1
Welcome and Introduction
10 minutes
Step 2
Round 1: Math Mystery Challenge
15 minutes
Step 3
Round 2: Storytelling Relay
15 minutes
Step 4
Free Choice Play
10 minutes
Step 5
Debrief and Closing
10 minutes
Slide Deck
Game Rules & Tips
Station Overview
Math Mystery Challenge Rules
Storytelling Relay Rules
Collaboration Tips
Timing & Transitions
Materials at Each Station
Game
Activity
Rubric
