Lauren Smailes

This slide deck is a step-by-step introduction to the comparing fractions using the butterfly method. It begins with a practice question, then breaks down each step of the method. The slides include animations to show each step, and ends by reviewing & solving the question that was posed at the beginning. **Animations not shown in preview**

A fun STEM activity to engage learners in geometry. Build with marshmallows (vertices) and toothpicks (edges) to compare the edges, vertices, and faces of 3D shapes.

Two graphic organizers for planning a personal narrative. The first page includes a brainstorm thought jot, and the second page is a sequential planner.

A colorful anchor chart showing the symbols and steps when it comes to comparing numbers. Great to print and paste in journals, or to use on a bulletin board.

Editable graphic organizer for writing a simple biography. It includes the Introduction, Main Idea + Supporting Details (x3), and Conclusion. Main ideas are editable; this organizer is populated with 1. Facts about this person, 2. Why the person is famous, and 3. What lesson can be learned from this person as the main ideas. Includes areas for notes and editing.

Editable guide for your classroom library! I organize my books by genre and put a colored strip of washi tape on the bottom of the spine. This makes sorting, shelving, and finding books easy for you and your students.

A daily log for tracking at-home reading and math fact practice. Includes columns for minutes practiced, minutes read, titles, parent initials, and date. I use this in my classroom and check it each morning; when a student completes the whole log, they exchange it for a reward. Can also be used as a grade.

Simple anchor charts for clue words about each of the operations. Great for printing and pasting into journals, or for bulletin boards.

A simple anchor chart showing fact families.

This is an awesome template for finding context clues! Use it for the whole class or small-group instruction. Once you download this, just input the words you'd like your scholars to find. Its free, easy, and flexible to fit any reading material!