5th Grade Math SidekickEDITABLE FILE INCLUDEDIf you're anything like me, you find yourself begging your students to apply the skills they have learned in your mini-lessons. No matter how many times you remind them, they always seem to forget the skills you are trying to get them to practice independently!Sidekicks have been a huge help in my classroom over the past couple of years. When implemented correctly, it fosters so much independence for my students. It allows me to work in small group or