Students can work in groups or individually for most fraction cube activities. To teach whole numbers, ask students to use different combinations of the fraction cubes to create whole fractions. The students can manipulate different combinations to make a variety of whole numbers.
Split the students into teams or small groups for a fraction race activity. Call out a fraction and have students use two or three fraction cubes that equal the sum of the fraction called out. The group that finishes the fraction correctly first wins. Encourage all groups to complete each round and check for understanding and accuracy.
See if students can add and subtract fractions with the same denominators using the fraction cubes. Also see if they can reduce the cubes to the simplest form.
Create math stations around the classroom for each student to rotate through and complete. At each station, have a fraction challenge written on a flashcard for students to complete with the fraction cubes. When writing out an addition or subtraction problem, see if students can use the cubes to create a visual representation of the problem. Also write out the name of the fraction in word form and see if students can find the fraction cube that represents the fraction (two-thirds = the 2/3 fraction cube). Encourage students to work through the stations at a quick pace by using a whistle or bell to signal moving to the next station. Walk around the stations to check for comprehension.