Monsters Rocks Your students will love this cute little ‘Monster Rocks’ set of times tables. Each times table set has a different monster. The different ways to use Monster Rocks Times Tables Task cards - these make for great revision or practice. Answers can be printed and laminated back to back. This helps with durability and will last longer. Making them reusable. Games - Times table snap is a fun way to engage your students. Get them to work in pairs ( They will need a copy each of which ever times table they are practising) and when both students deal the same times table, the one who is able to answer the equation first wins. Homework - Revision homework. Can your students learn a specific set by the following week? Remember that they cannot move on to the next monster until they get them right from memory. Times tables - 1 to 12 Activities - a times table for everyday ( Monday to Friday this applies to each individual times table) - Repetition is key Activity - Draw lines to the correct answers Activity - Circle the incorrect equation Those are just some of the ways that these cards can be used! Whats included Times tables 1 -12 Activity sheets Teacher notes ▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼ Copyright © Laurena Lakeside. All rights reserved by author. Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Electronic distribution limited to single classroom use only. If you have any questions about this resource, please contact me at laurenalakeside@gmail.com

Are you looking for something a little different this winter? A Winter activity that will excite your students, making writing a fun assignment during the cold winter months. This activity taps into students natural love of ‘creative writing’. They will learn how to use description, plot ideas, characters, what obstacles are and ultimately write their own Winter story. This activity can be performed individually, in pairs, small groups or as homework. The cubes are used only as a guide to help your students come up with alternative ideas. This Winter Story Writing Resource includes… • Detailed Lesson Plan ideas • Step-by-Step Pre-Write Guide • Winter Writing Paper • Setting Cube • Character Cube • Obstacle Cube • Story Starter Cube ▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼ Copyright © Laurena Lakeside. All rights reserved by author. Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Electronic distribution limited to single classroom use only. If you have any questions about this resource, please contact me at laurenalakeside@gmail.com

Task cards are a handy resource to have in your classroom or home-school setting. They have multiple functions and these equation task cards are no exception. What can these equation task cards be used for? Math centers Supply activity Early Finishers Morning starters Create a quick game Reinforce knowledge Quick assessment What’s included with these equation task cards? 20 task cards with answer key – 10 pages – 4 task cards to a page. What prep work is needed? Very little prep is required for this activity. Once printed I would recommend trimming them and laminating them, this will make them more durable. Please note: Watermarks/blurred images will not be in your downloaded file! All files are PDF unless stated otherwise. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> **Online Platforms – Stop by and say ‘Hi’ we love to hear from you ** <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Have you downloaded a resource recently? We would love to see how you have used it. Take a picture and upload it to one of our social media sites. Don’t forget to tag us! #teachersbestie

These completing a whole number (adding improper fractions) fraction worksheets have been designed to help aid your teaching of fractions. Ideal for grade 4 but can be used for higher achievers in grade 3 or as a revisit/interventions with higher graders. Each fraction worksheet (5 in total) has 16 completing a whole number (adding improper fractions) fractions in it. Answer pages are also included. Making it easier to grade for teachers and students. What can these fraction adding mixed number worksheets be used for? These grade 4 fraction worksheets can be used for many purposes. The idea being that they are used alongside your math fraction lessons. Your students will need to know how to simplify some of the fractions. There are many ways in which these fractions worksheets can be used. Below are some suggestion: Incorporate them during your math lesson Pre-Assessments Homework – Just print these out and they are ready for you to send home! Have them in your supply folder for quick access – Always handy for those just in case moments! Paired work Morning math Early finishers

Learning Fry Sight Words! Learning sight words is an important part of learning to read fluently and accurately. That’s why I love creating and designing resources that are fun, engaging, useful and above all help students master the sight words provided. This resource focuses on the ‘first 100 Fry Words’. Your kiddos will focus on the following words; the, of, and, a, to, in, is, you, that, it, he, was, for, on, are, as, with, his, they, I, at, be, this, have, from, or, one, had, by, words, but, not, what, all, were, we, when, your, can, said, there, use, an, each, which, she, do, how, their, if, will, up, other, about, out, many, then, them, these, so, some, her, would, make, like, him, into, time, has, look, two, more, write, go, see, part, may, made, come, get, did, day, down, long, find, now, sit, oil, who, called, been, water, first, than, my, people, could, way, no, number. You will receive 2 PDF files. One file contains the color pages and the other file contains the Color, Trace and Write. Please note: Watermarks/blurred images will not be in your downloaded file! All files are in PDF. This resource will download as a zip folder.

These adding mixed numbers with like denominators fraction worksheets have been designed to help aid your teaching of fractions. Each adding mixed number fraction has the same denominator. Ideal for grade 4 but can be used for higher achievers in grade 3 or as a revisit/interventions with higher graders. Each fraction worksheet (6 in total) has 16 adding mixed number fractions in it. Answer pages are also included. Making it easier to grade for teachers and students. ** What can these fraction adding mixed number worksheets be used for?** These grade 4 fraction adding worksheets can be used for many purposes. The idea being that they are used alongside your math fraction lessons. All the fractions on these worksheets have the same denominator. Your students will need to know how to simplify some of the fractions. There are many ways in which these fractions worksheets can be used. Below are some suggestion: Incorporate them during your math lesson Pre-Assessments Homework – Just print these out and they are ready for you to send home! Have them in your supply folder for quick access – Always handy for those just in case moments! Paired work Morning math Early finishers Please note: Watermarks/blurred images will not be in your downloaded file! All files are PDF unless stated otherwise.

Geometry all around us is an excellent add on to your geometry unit. For many of your students, geometry is purely and solely used and heard of in Math. It is something they learn in school and is often set as homework. Most students do not see the relevance of geometry outside of the classroom. Therefor this project has been designed for students to gain an insight into the world of geometry our everyday lives in our natural and man-made world. Goal Working in small groups of 4 or 6, your students will create a collage showing examples of geometry in the world. They will also be writing a summary of their collages, highlighting examples of geometric shapes and principles. ** Skills your students will cover Identifying examples of polygons and other geometric shapes in the natural and man-made world Classifying line segments as parallel or perpendicular Classifying two-dimensional shapes by their sides and angles Communicating Math ideas Using technology (if you are using a computer) Identifying line and rotational symmetry Please note: Watermarks/blurred images will not be in your downloaded file! All files are in PDF. This resource will download as a zip folder. Online Platforms – Stop by and say ‘Hi’ we love to hear from you <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

Can you really separate salt from water? Is it possible once the salt has been dissolved? Please note this involves hot water - that’s why its graded between 3 and 5. This is suitable for younger students if supervised. This experiment could also take a few days to see results. Best done over two lessons (not back to back). Throughout this experiment your students will test two theories. Those who think you can separate salt from water will be on a quest to prove the theory right. Those who think it cannot be separated will also be on a quest to prove their theory right. What’s included in this resource Teacher Notes Material + Checklist and Prediction sheet Experiment instructions Conclusion sheet Assessment of knowledge sheet - Did your students actually understand the experiment they performed Please note: Watermarks/blurred images will not be in your downloaded file! All files are in PDF. This resource will download as a zip folder. Online Platforms – Stop by and say ‘Hi’ we love to hear from you <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Facebook ----- Pinterest ----- Twitter ----- Website — Instagram

I have put together a quick chart to show where your student is at on their guided reading level. Depending on what your school uses to assess reading level will depend on what is used. However the 3 most popular are; DRA, Guided Reading and Lexile. This list shows by grade up to grade 4. Along with an A4 size printout, there is also 4 mini ones to a page which can be cut and stuck in books or sent home as a reference for parents. There is also a section for you to add notes. Online Platforms – Stop by and say ‘Hi’ <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

This STEM Biology book has 5 in-depth experiments which can be performed in pairs/ groups or as a whole class. Through out these experiments your students will be focusing on a multiple of skills. They will be engineering ways in which they can perform the experiment as well as implement it. Forecasting predictions and analysing conclusions. And of course actively doing an experiment. The 5 experiment are created for you to use along side a STEM lesson. The key focus is on Biology with Math and Engineering working with it. Experiments Low Fat,Low Carb, or Low Taste? Five Second Rule - this involves boiling water - supervision or whole class experiment Take a spin Taste Buds - This comes with a tongue picture for you to print out for each student doing the analysing. You can laminate this to add durability and make them reusable. Once you have completed the experiment, wipe clean and make sure they are dry before putting them away (they stick together if not) Stroop Effect - This comes with the two test cards needed to perform this experiment. They will need to be printed in color. If laminated they will last longer. Please note: Watermarks/blurred images will not be in your downloaded file! All files are in PDF. This resource will download as a zip folder. Online Platforms – Stop by and say ‘Hi’ we love to hear from you <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Facebook ----- Pinterest ----- Twitter ----- Website — Instagram

These getting to know you task cards have been designed to be bold, bright and easy on the eyes. They are welcoming and inviting, your students will be drawn to them from the get go. The questions are easy and they cross all grades from Kinder to 5. Whether they are used with Kinders or Grade 5’s every student will have their own different answers. Each sheet contains 4 task cards and there are 24 questions in total with 4 blank cards as extras, plus a recording sheet for those older students. As a bonus in the teachers notes there is a Class Activity, depending on the space you have and your class size you may have to take this activity outside. The idea behind this activity is that your class is united, a small community and regardless on race or religion everyone has something in common with someone else. Example of some of the questions asked (24 in total) What is your name? Do you have any brothers or sisters? Do have any pets? Do you walk to school? Can you swim? Do you ever go hiking? Do you like running? Do you like baseball? What is your favorite subject? What type of holiday is your favorite? Teacher Notes The teacher note section gives you an idea on how to use these cards with your specific grade. The bonus class activity is also included in this section. Are you on Social Media? I love to see how the resources I create are being used. Come on over and say ‘Hi’ I look forward to meeting you!

If you want to get the school year started off on the right foot, these back-to-school activities are sure to break the ice. Help your students get to know each other, they don’t take long and they are sure to make a lasting impression! What activities are included Around the World with World Flags Twist Small Community - A brief questions game where everyone is equal Getting to Know Us - A twist on true and false? - 18 ‘I have’ cards with recording sheet Would you Rather - 27 Would you Rather cards Teacher’s notes - Kinder to Grade 5

The simplicity of this game makes it appealing to various age ranges. Its simple design is easy on the eye with a focus on the main task. Challenging students in a fun, healthy and engaging environment where the game feel is an extension of their learning without it feeling like they are doing the same thing in a repetitive environment. Whats included All times tables (2 to 12) Teacher notes Rules on how to play You will need in addition to whats included Stopwatch/timer pencil and scrap paper The game is simple, students must give the correct answer within 5 seconds to the time table being asked. They do have the option to pass but he original 5 seconds still applies. There are two options on how to play. Option 1 is within pairs or small groups whilst option two applies to the whole class.

Each activity comes with a how-to-guide as well as the key skills your students will be covering. Material lists for each activity are also included. These STEM challenges have been designed to be used within a PreK and Kinder age range. However, these activities are also fun and can be adapted with minor tweaks for an older age range. Accessibility and Suitability All materials needed can be found at home or school. No special trips to the store should be needed. These challenges are ideal for: Classroom - Individual,pairs and small groups Homeschooling - Fun and interactive challenges, little tweaking to enhance more creativity and math After-school clubs- Fun, Educational learning 10 STEM Challenges Shape pictures Building bridges out of recycled materials Taking sides Making butterflies out of tissue paper Crackle painting Milk painting Symmetry pictures Color walk Mixing primary colors

‘The Floor is Lava’ If you have children or you teach children then you will at some point of heard and possible played (fun for grownups to) this game. Times Table Lava has the added twist of incorporating times tables into the game. Not only is this game fun but its also educational. Its a fun way to recap and test your students knowledge whilst also having them interact and move with their peers. As times tables are introduced throughout second, third and fourth grade, this game is a fun a way to reinforce them. It can be simplified easily to take out the times tables your students have not learned yet. Times tables run from 2 - 12! This is whats included within this lava themed resource Times table challenge cards 2 to 12 Action cards Play cards Teacher notes

This Season Wheel STEM based Activity is a lot of fun. It can be used with preschoolers and up. Younger students will need more assistance. Older children this STEM based activity is a lovely way to introduce fractions along with the season. Th wheel acts a lovely demonstration into how basic fractions work. For younger students its a lovely, fun, visual way of demonstrating the months and seasons. What’s included Key notes for educators Blank oval - Introduction to fractions Supply list - Very basic and can be found at most dollar tree stores, though you will have them in class (unless stationary supplies are low) Step by step guide (Pictures included)

This one stop template is ideal for back to school and open houses. Show off your students IT skills or their beautiful writing. Which ever works best for your students. You also have the option of a combination of the two. Ways to use There are many ways this ‘meet the student template’ can be used, these are some suggestions but they are certainly not limited to. A great way for students to get to know each other. Have small groups circles of students and share them once completed. New friendships can be formed! Open house - Attach them to the front of your students binders once completed. Parents/guardians like to see what their kiddos have written/typed. Use on a display board. Show off your students talents and skills. This also looks great at Open House/ Parent-Teacher Conferences. Included in this resource Editable Template - To be used with PowerPoint. Everything is editable! Email or DropBox to your students for them to edit and print. Blank template - Print as many as needed for your students to complete by hand. Important Note This ‘meet the student template’ has been designed in PowerPoint, please do not purchase if you are unable to open the document. This purchase is for your own classroom use. If you would like to share with other classrooms please purchase additional licences.

You can’t beat a little fun on the first few weeks back. This icebreaker is all about fun. Have your students work in pairs or small groups. They can work individually but its not as much fun! Each group gets a classified color alphabet sheet, they use that to help solve the phrases on both sheets. Icebreaker Activity Back to school activity Interactive (Social activity) Supply file Indoor play Quick Note Print a copy on card and laminate. Have this activity available on hand for special rewards. Your students can use a dry eraser to play and then wipe clean. Whats included 2 Sheets with phrases to solve + answer key sheet Classified color coded sheet ▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼ Copyright © Laurena Lakeside. All rights reserved by author. Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Electronic distribution limited to single classroom use only.

This is a fun way to engage your students and have them rotate between partners. To make this getting to know you activity more exciting I created a space that was film based. Partners took it turns in interviewing the other and recording their answers. I also had students work in small groups of 4 and playing with the cards in a make shift go fish style. Lots of fun was had all round! What you get 28 Film themed getting to know you cards 4 blank film themed getting to know you cards Suggestion I highly suggest laminating and printing enough that half the class has access. By laminating you can also use dry erases to write the answers on. Suitability I have listed this resource as ‘not grade specific’ simply because any age can play it and it can be used as an enhancement in other activities. However, this has been primarily designed with Kinder- Grade 2 in mind.