This fraction pack is jam full of different style fractions. 30 pages with something for every student to enjoy. This fraction pack also makes for an ideal add on or inclusion to your supply folder. That’s over 180 + fractions in just one pack! What’s included; • Color the fraction – 3 pages – 6 fractions on each page • Write the fraction from the filled in shape – 3 pages – 6 fractions on each • Draw and shade in shapes for the fractions – 3 pages – 4 task card style fractions on each page • Draw and shade in circles for the fractions – 1 page – 6 fractions • Fraction bars – 1 page - 4 task card style • Circle model – 1 page – 4 task card style • Number line – 1 page – 4 task card style • Equivalent/simplify – 2 pages – 5 equivalent fractions on each page • Comparing fractions – 3 pages - Use < > or = to compare the fractions below – 4 task card styles • Comparing fractions – 4 pages - Place all fractions in the correct order from smallest to biggest – 5 fraction questions on each page – Including drawing fraction bars and fraction word problems • Fraction of a whole number – 2 pages – 10 fractions on each page • Mixed fractions – 2 pages – 10 fractions on each page – Convert the improper fractions • Adding fractions – 2 pages - 10 fractions on each page • Subtracting fractions – 2 pages – 10 fractions on each page Related Resources Fraction starter worksheet – Fun, Interactive, Engaging Working with Whole Numbers Fraction Worksheets 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

Love them or hate them, Anchor charts are a must have for any classroom or homeschooling environment. These anchor charts focus on 4 clauses. The four clauses used are; Independent Clause Dependent Clause Adjectival Clause Adverbial Clause What’s included in this anchor chart resource? There are 4 posters included – These will print on letter size paper 1 Anchor chart with the 4 posters minimised on 1 letter size sheet. 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

Telling the Time - Quarter Past and Quarter To There are 26 slides each with a different time. This would be idea as a review as well as an introduction to ‘time telling.’ What is covered: 26 mixed slides of ‘quarter past’ and ‘quarter to.’ How to use This can be used as an individual activity or part of a group in a class. Simply click through each individual slide. This was used as part of a live online class and had great results with good feedback. All resources have been used either for 1-to-1 classes or small group settings. Ideal for in-person or virtual learning. You can find out more about the live classes at my Facebook page.

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

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

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

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

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

What better way to add to your weather unit than these awesome STEAM based activities. These are also an awesome stand alone experiment activities. Wrap up your students and head outdoors. These STEAM based activities can be used indoors or outdoors. Outdoors is often more fun, especially during the fall when the leaves are changing along with the weather. What is STEAM based activities STEAM based learning is activities or projects that have a strong emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics. These STEAM activities have a strong focus on the science part. A key part to STEAM based activities is critical thinking and these experiments are ideal! Suitability These activities are suitable from Kindergarten to grade 5. Please note that younger students Kindergarten - Grade 2 will need more supervision and simplified explaining during the step by step process. Hot water is required to complete the Cloud in a Jar experiment. Supervision is strongly advised. What are the science based experiments Cloud in a Jar Crystal Sun Catcher Water Cycle in a Bag Whats included Each STEAM based activity comes with the following: Materials List Science experiments Step-by-Step Guide ▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼ Copyright © Laurena Lakeside. All rights reserved by author. Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Electronic distribution limited to single classroom use only.

Are you about to start teaching about our oceans? Your about to embark on a journey into the world of pollution. This STEM activity is just what you need. Your students will explore the effects oil has had on our oceans with this simple experiment. To help aid their understand there is a YouTube video to help better understand what happens when Oil leaks into our oceans. Please click on the link which will direct you to the YouTube video prior to purchasing. Your students will work in pairs/small groups and have class discussions and work to find of a solution. The materials your students will need Tray (has to be a couple of inches deep) Water Oil Sponge Straw Cotton Balls Feathers Pen and pencil for observations What’s included With this oil STEM based activity you will receive the following: Step-by-Step Guide Class Discussion points 6 oil Spill photos to distribute in your class Material list YouTube Link ▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼ Copyright © Laurena Lakeside. All rights reserved by author. Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Electronic distribution limited to single classroom use only.

These modern Science equipment labels will add the wow factor to any Science/STEM lab. It’s not just your students who will be impressed with these science labels, be the envy of your colleagues! What you will be getting: 36 Science Equipment Labels 4 labels to 1 sheet Some examples of the equipment labels you can expect: Cylinders Measuring Cups Measuring Spoons Tube Spring Scales Test Tube Rack Plastic Beakers Plastic Erlenmeyer Flasks Compasses Tape Measure Rain Gauge Sand Timer Thermometer 24 more science equipment labels ▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼ 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

Have you recently found yourself in a position of distant learning? Have you set up a Google Classroom and now looking for resources that will fit your new style of teaching? This resource has been created with you in mind? Take a look at the preview file!<<<<< Multiples You will first receive a PDF with the direct link to the Google Slides file along with instructions on how to download. There are 12 slides included based around multiples. See preview provided! ▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼ 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@lakeside-learning.net

Have you ever wondered why we use sensory words? What are the benefits? This is a PowerPoint slide show best used for homeschoolers or classrooms displayed onto a smart board. What’s covered Explanation of what Sensory words are and why/ who uses them Examples and easy follow along instructions Poem without sensory words and an activity to improve the poem Activity to write and 8-line powem with sensory words. This must include all 5 senses. This was used as part of a live online class and had great results with good feedback. All resources have been used either for 1-to-1 classes or small group settings. Ideal for in-person or virtual learning. You can find out more about the live classes at my Facebook page.

Have you recently found yourself in a position of distant learning? Have you set up a Google Classroom and now looking for resources that will fit your new style of teaching? This resource has been created with you in mind! Take a look at the preview file!<<<<< 22 Imaginative Writing Prompts - Fictional These writing prompts have been designed with a Google Classroom in mind. Your students can however use them as a guide and write on paper. Alternatively, they can just write in the text box provided. Simply click on the file link, make sure you keep a hard copy and then delete the slides not being used that day or week. There is also a blank writing page included, depending on how much typing you wish your students to complete. Please note there is a link in the file which will take you to Google Slides, make a copy before sharing with your students. ▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼ 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