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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 4th Grade Place Value Galaxy Direct Instruction Presentation and Resources

4th Grade Place Value Galaxy Direct Instruction Presentation and Resources

Blast off into learning! This interactive, astronaut-themed place value resource will take your students on a journey through the galaxy as they explore how digits increase and decrease in value by powers of ten. With animations, music, and student choice built right into the Canva presentation, this resource makes learning about place value feel like an interstellar adventure! What’s Included:Interactive Space-Themed Canva PresentationEngaging astronaut storyline with animated slidesUpliftin
Preview of Place Value Pirates Review Activity

Place Value Pirates Review Activity

REVIEW SEASON IS HERE! Review powers of ten, rounding, and number forms with this fun pirate-themed activity! Students will create a treasure map using clue cards to different “number islands.” Look out for obstacles! Each roadblock will present a challenge card for students to get deeper into the standard and practice those state-test questions! This resource is entirely editable in CANVA!  This resource includes:  3 Different Treasure Maps (Different Paths & Number Islands) Treasure Map Answer
Preview of Dinosaur Egg Grab Review Game FREEBIE

Dinosaur Egg Grab Review Game FREEBIE

REVIEW SEASON IS COMING! To liven things up and gets student engaged & excited, use this FREE Dinosaur Egg Grab Game! This resource is easily applicable to any question set for any standard you are getting ready to review. Students will steal different colored eggs from the teacher’s nest or from other groups’ nests after answering a question correctly. At the end of the game, point values for the different colored eggs will be revealed, and the team with the most points wins! This resource is E
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 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 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 Identifying Shapes Snowball Fight Winter Activity

Identifying Shapes Snowball Fight Winter Activity

Engage your students in a winter-themed, movement-based identifying shapes review game. Students crumple small shapes cards and “snowball fight” in the classroom. When the timer is up, students will grab a snowball and solve the problem on their card in their recording sheet. When they are done, they will crumble the paper back up, ready for the next round! Watch out for yellow snow!This resource includes:  Editable Canva/ Microsoft PowerPoint Instructions Presentation that can be displayed when
Preview of 4th Grade Math Higher Order Thinking Question Challenge Cards

4th Grade Math Higher Order Thinking Question Challenge 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 4th Grade Standards Binder Ring Mini Anchor Chart

4th Grade Standards Binder Ring Mini Anchor Chart

Looking for a compact way to individually support students through the use of anchor charts? This resource includes mini “cheat sheets” for 4th Grade ELA and Math standards that can be placed on a binder ring for easy access and organization. Each mini page refers to key words, examples, things to remember, and steps for students to refer to quickly when they need it. This resource can be used to differentiate and provide individual students with visual aids, and can also be used as a study tool
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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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Rookie of the Year 2021-2022

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Master's of Elementary Education

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