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Hi, welcome to Practice Makes Cactus! I am currently a 4th grade teacher in my 5th year of teaching! My specialty is making learning engaging and fun with cute & aesthetically pleasing content. A lot of my background has been in SPED co-teach, so a lot of my resources are designed with SPED kiddos in mind! :) Thank you so much for your support, and I look forward to hearing how you use these resources in YOUR classroom!
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Preview of Comparing Fractions Potion Challenge | Hands-On Math Activity for 4th Grade

Comparing Fractions Potion Challenge | Hands-On Math Activity for 4th Grade

🧪✨ Make comparing fractions magical! Engage your students with this Fraction Potion Challenge—a hands-on math activity where students mix and match potion cards to create their own magical brews while practicing how to compare fractions with unlike numerators and denominators.Perfect for upper elementary classrooms, this activity combines conceptual understanding, creative problem-solving, and seasonal fun! Students will love designing their own potions while mastering 4th Grade fraction sta
Preview of Creating & Interpreting Line Plots | Amusement Park 3-Day Math Progression

Creating & Interpreting Line Plots | Amusement Park 3-Day Math Progression

🎢 Turn line plot lessons into an amusement park adventure! This 3-day unit is designed to make teaching and learning 4th Grade Line Plots (CCSS 4.MD.B.4) exciting, hands-on, and stress-free. With a 29-slide Canva presentation, guided notetaker, and practice activities, students will explore how to create line plots, answer questions using addition and subtraction, and solve for missing data points—all while enjoying an amusement park theme that keeps them engaged. ✨ What’s Included: 🎡 29-S
Preview of Adding/ Subtracting Mixed Numbers Worksheet FREEBIE

Adding/ Subtracting Mixed Numbers Worksheet FREEBIE

Looking for mixed review for adding and subtracting mixed numbers with like denominators? Look no further! This worksheet includes 7 mixed review questions that includes word problems and decomposing fractions.  This resource includes:  PDF 7 questionsAnswer KeyLooking for more fraction practice? Check out this SLAP! Comparing Fractions & Equivalent Fractions Review Game or this Equivalent Fractions Direct Instruction Presentation! Or, check out this digital Thanksgiving Fraction Review resour
Preview of Thanksgiving Equivalent Fractions Turkey Craft FREEBIE

Thanksgiving Equivalent Fractions Turkey Craft FREEBIE

🦃✨ Make learning about equivalent fractions something to be thankful for! This Thanksgiving Turkey Fraction Craft turns math practice into a fun, hands-on activity your students will love. Perfect for reviewing equivalent fractions while adding a festive touch to your classroom decor! Students will create colorful fraction turkeys as they generate and record equivalent fractions—making this the perfect mix of creativity and standards-based learning. 🍂 🎨 Completely EDITABLE in Canva + print
Preview of Equivalent Fractions Math Joke Puzzle Worksheet

Equivalent Fractions Math Joke Puzzle Worksheet

I’m a huge fan of math enrichment and jokes, so why not combine the two? This resource provides a worksheet and answer key for students to find missing numbers using their knowledge of equivalent fractions. Then, they will use their answer to solve clues to help them find a hilarious equivalent fractions joke! This resource is completely EDITABLE using Canva! This resource includes:  Equivalent Fractions Puzzle WorksheetAnswer KeyLooking for more equivalent fraction practice? Check out this SLA
Preview of Equivalent Fractions Broomsticks Halloween Math Activity

Equivalent Fractions Broomsticks Halloween Math Activity

Make standards-based learning fun by adding this equivalent fractions sorting activity to your lesson plans! Students will identify and sort fractions based on their equivalency with a fun Halloween spin! This resource is completely EDITABLE using Canva! This resource includes:  Instructions30 Fraction Cards for Sorting6 Broom Bases with FractionAnswer KeyLooking for more equivalent fraction practice? Check out this FREE equivalent fraction sorting activity/ partner pair cards! You will love ho
Preview of Equivalent Fractions Partner Pair Cards/ Sorting Activity FREEBIE

Equivalent Fractions Partner Pair Cards/ Sorting Activity FREEBIE

I’m a huge fan of spiraling math review into all our math activities and one of my favorite ways to accomplish this is through using standardized partner pair cards! This resource provides 30 cards with fractions in order to make 15 equivalent fractions pairs! Students will review creating equivalent fractions and simplifying fractions with this quick way to review with a partner pair purpose. This resource can also be used as a small-group sorting activity.  This resource is completely EDITABLE
Preview of SLAP! Comparing Fractions & Equivalent Fractions Review Game

SLAP! Comparing Fractions & Equivalent Fractions Review Game

Engage your students in a movement-based comparing fractions & equivalent fractions review game. Students are formed into two teams where they compete to identify equivalent fractions, fractions that are greater than, and fractions that are less than. With a fly swatter, ball, or their hands, they can “slap” the correct answer!This resource includes:  Editable Canva Template that can be displayed when ready to playEditable Google Slides Template that can be displayed when ready to playYou will l
Preview of Thanksgiving-Themed 4th Grade Fraction Review Interactive Whiteboard Activity

Thanksgiving-Themed 4th Grade Fraction Review Interactive Whiteboard Activity

Looking for an engaging way to review 4th grade fraction standards this Thanksgiving? Look no further! With this fun interactive whiteboard on Google Slides, students will take on the role of a restaurant owner making decisions to make this Thanksgiving their best one yet! Students will have 8 different situations that will require them to compare fractions and decimals, add tenths and hundreds, add and subtract mixed numbers, and multiply fractions by whole numbers. This word problem-based mixe
Preview of Numbers and Operations with Fractions Higher Order Thinking Question Cards

Numbers and Operations with Fractions Higher Order Thinking Question Cards

Looking for ways to differentiate learning in math? It can be hard to challenge students with higher order thinking questions on the spot when your attention is pulled towards students who are struggling with the concept! I have found myself in this position before, so I started brainstorming ways I can push my students to the highly proficient level while still supporting students who need extra help.  Introducing Higher Order Thinking Question Cards! Each standard has 6 challenge questions (so
Preview of 4th Grade Numbers and Operations in Fractions Math Maze Worksheets

4th Grade Numbers and Operations in Fractions Math Maze Worksheets

Engage students in a fun, problem-solving assignment that covers 4th Grade Numbers and Operations in Fractions (4.NF Standards). This downloadable content includes math maze worksheets and answer keys to engage students in applying and enriching their learning after a math lesson on decimal notation, comparing decimals, decomposing, adding & subtracting fractions, multiplying fractions by a whole number, adding tenths and hundredths, equivalent fractions, and comparing fractions. This download i
Preview of 4.NFC.05 Adding Tenths and Hundredths Fractions PowerPoint

4.NFC.05 Adding Tenths and Hundredths Fractions PowerPoint

Teach an engaging lesson that covers 4th Grade Adding Tenths and Hundredths Fractions (4.NFC.05). Model using tenths and hundredths charts to determine how to convert fractions from tenths to hundredths to add them together.  This downloadable content includes an editable PowerPoint presentation with engaging transitions and animations for visual learners. This bundle includes:  Two Days of Lessons and Editable Slides 29 Slides of Tenths and Hundredths Conversions and Adding InstructionModels an
Preview of 4.NFC.06 Fraction and Decimal Conversions PowerPoint Presentation

4.NFC.06 Fraction and Decimal Conversions PowerPoint Presentation

Teach an engaging lesson that covers 4th Grade Fraction and Decimal Conversions (4.NFC.06). Model using place value charts and number lines to determine how to convert decimals in the tenths and hundredths place to fractions and vice versa.  This downloadable content includes an editable PowerPoint presentation with engaging transitions and animations for visual learners. This bundle includes:  Two Days of Lessons and Editable Slides 28 Slides of Decimal/ Fraction Conversion InstructionModels an
Preview of 4.NF.A.01 Equivalent Fractions Presentation for 4th Grade

4.NF.A.01 Equivalent Fractions Presentation for 4th Grade

Teach an engaging lesson that covers 4th Grade Equivalent Fractions (4.NF.A.01). Model using multiplication, division, models, number lines, and the butterfly method with your students to guide them towards mastery of this essential skill. This downloadable content includes an editable PowerPoint presentation.This bundle includes:  Two Days of Lessons and Editable Slides 35 Slides of Equivalent FractionsModels and Animations for Visual LearnersGuided Practice Examples with AnswersThoughtful Anti
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Hi, welcome to Practice Makes Cactus! I am currently a 4th grade teacher in my 5th year of teaching! My specialty is making learning engaging and fun with cute & aesthetically pleasing content. A lot of my background has been in SPED co-teach, so a lot of my resources are designed with SPED kiddos in mind! :) Thank you so much for your support, and I look forward to hearing how you use these resources in YOUR classroom!

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Master's of Elementary Education

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