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

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.

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

Singular and Plural Nouns - When to add ‘S’, ‘ES’ and 'IES.' Do you know when to correctly use ‘S’, ‘ES’ and ‘IES?’ This PowerPoint walks you through when to use which one and the rules that must be followed. There are some exceptions and some examples are given. There are also 2 worksheets that students can copy down and work independently from. What’s covered Explanation of the rules that must be applied 16 PowerPoint slides Examples and 2 worksheets 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.

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

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.

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 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.

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.

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 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

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.

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

Number cards are ideal for display and for support with counting. They are best printed on card stock and laminated for durability. Recognizing numbers and knowing their names is an important first step in learning mathematics, but math education experts say that it’s also very important for children to develop number sense: the ability to relate number symbols (for example, 1, 2, and 3) to the amounts they stand for. Number sense includes these skills: Comparing quantities (more than and less than) Putting numbers in order Number cards are a great way to learn this. In addition to understanding the importance of number sense, math educators must also recognize that when children are learning the meanings of the number symbols 1, 2, 3, and so on, they are actually learning several different ideas at the same time. For example, to understand the meaning of the symbol 2, a child would need to grasp all of these facts: The symbol 2 stands for the spoken word “two”. The symbol 2 can stand for a certain number of objects. The symbol 2 can stand for the second position in a sequence. When counting, 2 comes after 1 and before 3. The written word two also stands for the spoken word “two”, so 2 and two mean the same thing. This set of number cards 1 to 50 displays the number words in English and Spanish. Print in color or black and white. Two games are also included. Related Resources Numbers 1 to 10 – English and Spanish number words 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

Are you looking for something a little different to help encourage your kiddos to count? How about these counting number task cards? These number cards have been designed with your kiddos in mind. They are bright, eye catching and easy to count. Each sheet contains 4 counting hearts tasks. These can be printed out (Recommended on card stock), cut out and laminated. The lamination not only preserves these task cards but it also enables them to be used time and time again. Use dry erases (whiteboard markers) and wipe off. The numbers in these number cards range within 20. 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 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 verb game has been created to help with the understanding of what a verb is. This is an ideal, fun and interactive way to learn or reinforce. This verb game can be played as pairs, in small groups or by splitting your class into equal groups. How to play this verb game? Students can play this in pair, in small groups or as a whole class activity. Using your group cards, write your names on the group you are in. You have two minutes to complete each round. Each group takes it in turns in picking a place card. Your teacher will instruct you on which group and who is picking the card. The group with the most points at the end wins. Your teacher will decide how many rounds you are playing. When a Place card is picked up – Each group must write down as many verbs as possible in the 2 minute time allowed. After the two minutes is up each group checks with their group members to make sure there is no repeated verbs. No matching words are allowed. The group with the most verbs wins a point. The group with the most points at the end of all rounds wins. Teachers Notes You will need to print the place cards – to save on paper you can print back to back. To make the game a little more visually appealing you can print the cards with the name ‘place card’ on them on color card/paper. I recommend printing on card and laminating as this will ensure longer usage of the activity. There are 4 group cards with lines for students to write their names. There is room for 8 names on each group card. I recommend these are printed on card and laminated. Your students can then use dry erasers to write the names. I recommend using a two minute timer for this game. I have found this to be the more realistic time frame and gives enough time for the competition feel. You can expand or decrease this time. I have found that selecting the students your self causes less arguments on whose going first. However, feel free to use a method that works best with your kiddos. 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

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