Each year, I learn something new or a different way to approach a topic. This year, the students in my class would have been virtual when fractions were introduced due to the pandemic. This means that some of the foundations may be have been missed or the teacher couldn't do the hands on approach with these students. One thing I'm doing to help with this is draw the circles. I'm finding the visual part is needed to make the connection. I'm also finding the need to work on multiplication facts and while we work on those, I'm emphasizing repeated addition. Here's what I'm using to help.
Gimkit came out with a new mode almost a week ago and the students love it. It's called Don't Look Down. In this mode, students work to reach the 6 different summits. Along the way they jump on various objects and test their skills. This game can teach you about your risk takers and your cautious students. If you want to add extra excitement, play with your students to see who gets higher. This is currently the favorite mode for my classes and I'd recommend giving it a try if you haven't.