Reading records are a good way to assess how much reading a child has done. This can be either at home, school or in reading groups. However, its not just about a child reading for a certain amount of minutes, it’s also about their understanding (comprehension) of what they have read. Some students find it very easy to skim read or are able to decode words with ease but when it comes to the actual understanding of the text or book they have read it can sometimes seem as if they haven’t read it at all. That is not the case its just their comprehension. This reading record sheet aims to help you to help them by knowing if they understand what they have read. What’s on the reading record sheet? There are 7 sections (1 week of reading) Each day has a different comprehension question (some are easier than others) 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

This free winter theme has snowmen with traceable numbers in the middle along with snowflakes to color. Numbers 1 -20! Online Platforms - Stop by and say ‘Hi’ <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Twitter: Click on the link in store or search teacherschersbestie1 Facebook: Click on the link in store or search teachersbestie Pinterest: Click o the link in store or search teachersbestie Instagram: Click on the link in store or search teachersbestie2018

This personal pronouns poster has been designed to print on letter size paper. Your kiddos can easily relate and use as a cross reference when needed. Makes for an ideal landscape wall poster or display. Laminate for extra durability. Colors may vary slightly depending on printer, paper used and ink quality. 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

This place value chart has been designed to be not only informative but also to be eye catchy. The pastel shaded colors are bright enough to catch your kiddos eyes but not too bright as to cause a distraction. Its primary aim is to cover the basics, used in conjunction with lessons as a reference guide. It also looks fantastic as a poster on your math wall. This place value chart poster has been designed in A3. Therefore, it will print automatically in A3 size. You can resize the place value chart in your printer setting. 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

This one stop template is ideal for back to school and open houses. Show off your IT skills or beautiful handwriting. Which ever works best for you or your classroom. You also have the option of a combination of the two. Ways to use There are many ways this ‘meet the teacher template’ can be used, these are some suggestions but they are certainly not limited to. A great way for students and parents to get to know who you are. Have small groups circles of students and share the template once completed. Take this as a get to know you activity and have your students ask questions. Open house - Attach a copy to the front of your students binders once completed. Parents/guardians like to see who you are. Use on a display board. Show off your students talents and skills with the meet the student template along with yours at the center. This looks awesome! Like a family tree. 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 read and print. Blank template - Print as many as needed for your students to receive a copy. Important Note This ‘meet the teacher 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.

Fraction starter activities are a great way to introduce your kiddos to the world of fractions. Fractions doesn’t have to challenging and hard for your kiddos to grasp. Make learning how to do the basics fun, engaging and colorful will make it that little bit easier. This fraction starter worksheet has been designed for those just starting out in fractions. Its light and playful adding that ‘I want to know more’ curiosity. We are not multiplying or simplifying just yet! This fun idea helps students conquer the basics. Everyone has a name, right? OK, how many letters, vowels and consonants are in your name? – Use the template or a piece of paper (can be scrap) to write a name and then work out as a class how many letters, vowels and constants it has. What included; Lesson idea – Brief outline on how you could explain the sheet Pre-filled template – great use for display and reference Poster – Nominator and denominator Template – Blank template on ‘My Name in Fractions’ – Hand each child a blank template 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

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.

This fun country fact file template will have your kiddos entertained for hours. There are several ways this fact file can be used. Here are a few ideas for you; *** In pairs** – This is a great opportunity to observe how your kiddos interact in a partnership. Watch who takes the lead and who designates what. *** In small groups** – This is an excellent time to work on a project as part of a group activity. Again, this is a good time for observation. Homework – Send home as a weekend project or over the course of a short period of time. Speech project – Speeches are often hard for some kiddos, making it fun and interesting with all the research being conducted by them. There are many things that this would cover in the ccss. Supply – That supply file would be excellent with this added activity. This would be ideal for morning/afternoon work. Individually – Independent work. What your students will need to complete the country fact file; They will need access to the internet – this is so they can research their country of choice If no internet access is possible then they will need access to some material with the country either you have provided them with or of their own choosing. Please note the worksheets can be printed on A3 by changing your printer settings! 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 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.

Winter Acrostic Poem Template Would you like to add a little winter into your classroom? Are you looking for something different? Something that will ignite your students imaginations and transcend into a world where their imaginations are tested and unfold in the form of a writing assignment? Yes! What about something that can be used over and over again for years to come with different classes? Perfect! Well how about an acrostic poem? This resource is one template. Color and black and white. The black and white one is ideal for younger students who may wish to color it once completed. These look awesome up on display! Whats included; Two acrostic poems both saying ’Winter’ one in and color and the other in black and white. ▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼ 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 addition worksheets have been designed to be incorporated into or alongside your math lessons. The primary focus is on grade 4. However, this can be used for higher achievers in grade 3 or as interventions in grades 5 upwards. Each section is aligned to a category, 6 worksheets per category with 24 addition equations on each worksheet. Numbered on the bottom right hand corner of a page making this a good resource to print and file in a ring binder folder for easy access as and when needed. What categories are covered? Adding 2-digit numbers (no carrying) Adding 2-digit numbers (sums under 100) Adding 2-digit numbers Adding three 1 and 2 digit numbers (three addends) Adding whole tens (four addends) Adding whole hundreds (two addends) Adding whole hundreds (three addends) Completing whole hundreds (missing addends) Completing whole thousands (missing addends) Adding 3-digit and 1-digit whole numbers Adding three 2-digit numbers (with regrouping) 2-digit addition with missing numbers (sum under 100) 2 and 3 digit addition (with missing numbers) There are 85 pages with answer sheets with over 2000 addition equations for you to use. What’s the best way to use these worksheets? There is no best way! However, these are just some suggestions; Easy access addition sheets Early finishers Supply Homework Mental math practice Pre-test assessment Observation Challenge your students to who can finish the quickest Please note: Watermarks/blurred images will not be in your downloaded file! All files are PDF unless stated otherwise.

Have you ever wondered how easy it is to draw an Anime/ Manga male character? It’s super easy with these simple to follow instructions. The images help convey what the words and students in my classes find it very easy to follow. In 9 simple steps your students will create their very own Anime/Manga masterpieces. All my PowerPoints/ PDF’s I use in my own personal classrooms.

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)

parking creativity can often be challenging. That’s why I created this poster and anchor chart! The descriptive words are often used as prompts or reference. How-to-use I’ve created the same poster twice but in two different shades. The colors/shades may vary depending on the paper, ink and printer you are using. The poster will print on automatic letter size paper. You can change this in your printer setting to print on A3. Making the poster ideal for wall displays. The anchor charts will print 4 to one letter size page. Available in both color options. Simply select the page number you wish to print and enter the required amount. Remembering that 4 to a page will print. Anchor charts are ideal to stick in books and use as a reference guide. Having something quick to refer to often helps students and helps them learn how to reference/pin point to a certain word/area. ▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼ 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

There are 3 acrostic poem templates included in this resource. the running theme across all three templates is ‘Love’. An acrostic poem is when the first letter of each line spells a word. For example; L is for Love O is for Optimism V is for Value E is for Eternity What’s included; 3 acrostic poem templates. Each sheet has a different word spelled vertically down the sheet. Sheet 1 spells - Love Sheet 2 spells - True Love Sheet 3 spells - Valentine Acrostic poems are a good way to encourage your kiddos creativity, use a dictionary or a thesaurus. These also look great once completed and pinned on a display board. **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

This book review template is not just about summarising and re-writing. First the comprehension of the book your kiddos have read is grasped. Once sheet one is completed and has been checked by the teacher they can move on to creating their book review booklet. Comprehension page The comprehension page ask your students to summarise key parts. I recommend asking them to use bullet points as this will be easier to go back and double check. Review Booklet The booklet review will print on letter size paper and fold into four. Once the parts have been filled out your kiddos can decorate the cover and other parts by coloring sections in. 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

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

These acrostic poems are focused around Valentines Day. The main components are the hearts which can be used throughout the year. An acrostic poem is when the first letter of each line spells a word. For example; L is for Love O is for Optimism V is for Value E is for Eternity What’s included; There are 3 Valentines Day themed acrostic poem worksheets included. Sheet 1 spells - Love Sheet 2 spells - True Love Sheet 3 spells - Valentine Acrostic poems are a good way to encourage your kiddos creativity, use a dictionary or a thesaurus. These also look great once completed and pinned on a display board. ▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼ 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 4 uniquely designed Valentines Day Cards have been designed with the cute factor in mind. There is no prep required, simply print and hand to your students. Each Valentines Day Card has been designed to be easy for younger students to color. Whats included: 3 x Valentines Day Cards to color 1 x Blank layout to draw your own Valentines Day Cards 1 x Pre colored hearts Valentines Day Card 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

This area and perimeter chart has been designed to be not only informative but also to be eye catchy. The pastel shaded colors are bright enough to catch your kiddos eyes but not too bright as to cause a distraction. Its primary aim is to cover the basics, used in conjunction with lessons as a reference guide. It also looks fantastic as a poster on your math wall. This are and perimeter chart poster has been designed in A3. Therefore, it will print automatically in A3 size. You can resize the area and perimeter chart in your printer setting. 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