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Resource Type: Editable Google SlidesPrintable PDFExplore Tenths and Hundredths as DecimalsParts of a whole can be represented in so many ways: as a fraction, as a decimal, as a portion of a shape, as parts of a dollar, as a point on a number line… that’s a lot of different representations for our students to grapple with! Thankfully, the ThinkNest team has come to your aid with this pack of four engaging worksheets, each strategically crafted to reinforce the different ways that tenths and hund

Resource Type: Editable Google SlidesPrintable PDFPractice Measuring to the Nearest ½ & ¼ InchMeasuring to the nearest ¼ inch can be challenging for some students. This set of 20 task cards will allow your students to practice reading rulers and measuring items of different lengths. To complete this activity,  cut out task cards and place them around the room for an engaging gallery walk. Students can walk around and solve each task card by writing the answer on their recording sheet.    Throug

Resource Type: Editable Google SlidesPrintable PDFKindergarten and First Grade Science WorksheetsIntroducing our brand new set of printable worksheets designed specifically for kindergarten and first-grade teachers, covering a range of topics related to objects in the sky, including the clouds, stars, moon, and sun. With this worksheet pack, you will receive the following printable pages: Objects in the sky coloring activityWriting vocabulary termsWhat I know about the sun/moon/Earth/stars/cloud

Resource Type: Editable Google SlidesPrintable PDFAmphibians vs. Reptiles…What’s the Difference?Get ready to dive into the wild world of amphibians and reptiles with your students. You know, those slimy and scaly creatures that always manage to spark a mix of “ewws” and “wows” in the classroom. We’ve got a trick up our sleeves – some cool compare-and-contrast activities that’ll turn your science lessons into an epic showdown between the amphibians and reptiles! What is the difference between an

Resource Type: Editable Google SlidesPrintable PDFIt’s Time to Teach Measurement Conversions!The time has come…the beginning of one of the most challenging math units of the school year. In a survey of the ThinkNest team, we’ve found that working with measurement conversions is difficult for both teachers and students in a range of grade levels. This year, we’re excited to help you out by providing you with leveled, differentiated measurement conversion worksheets to start your unit and keep you

Resource Type: Editable Google SlidesPrintable PDFUse the Unit Fractions to Crack the Code!Teachers love a good worksheet/activity that students are fully engaged with, feels like they’re just having fun, but really, they are showing off the new skills. This set of two worksheets features a colour by unit fraction code for students to crack. A great activity to do with your students to check their knowledge of identifying different unit fractions. The following unit fractions are included in the

Resource Type: Editable Google SlidesPrintable PDFLife Cycle of an Oak Tree WorksheetAre your students learning about the life cycles of plants and animals? Thinknest has a fantastic cut-and-paste worksheet for students to demonstrate their understanding of the life cycle of an oak tree Students will cut out images that represent the different stages of an oak tree’s life cycle and paste them onto their worksheets in the correct order. The steps included in the worksheet are: SeedSproutSaplingAd

Resource Type: Editable Google SlidesPrintable PDFHands-On Science Fun: Making Butter in a Jar ExperimentExplore the science of changing states of matter with this engaging and delicious activity! This  Butter in a Jar experiment is perfect for teaching kids about the transformation from liquid to solid while having fun in the classroom or at home. Observe Matter Changing States By Making Butter in the Classroom! Transform science class into a hands-on adventure with this Making Butter in the Cl

Resource Type: Editable Google SlidesPrintable PDFTeaching Empathy to Kids?We understand that helping your students understand the term “empathy” can be a bit tricky. After all, this is quite a big word for little learners! Let’s take a quick look at how you can explain this social awareness concept to your students. Empathy is when you can understand and share the feelings of someone else. For example, when your friend is sad because they lost their favorite toy, you can imagine how it would fe

Resource Type: Editable Google SlidesPrintable PDFShow Off Simple Machines With a Roller Coaster Challenge!Get ready to bring physics to life with a roller coaster design challenge that highlights the magic of simple machines! In this hands-on Roller Coaster Design Project, students will harness the power of levers, pulleys, inclined planes, and more to design, draw, and label their own model roller coasters. This engaging challenge encourages students to think critically about how simple machin

Resource Type: Editable Google SlidesPrintable PDFUsing a Ruler + Art = Fun! With Measurement Drawing ChallengesWho says learning to use a ruler has to be boring? We sure don’t! That’s why we’ve put together a brand new set of measurement activities designed to engage your students in learning to use a centimeter ruler while giving them a healthy dose of art! This activity pack is designed for upper-level students who need a good challenge and enjoy a quick art lesson here and there. In your dow

Resource Type: Editable Google SlidesPrintable PDFCompatible Numbers vs. RoundingYour students may be learning different ways to estimate by means of rounding and compatible numbers. They may, however, struggle to understand the differences between these two estimation strategies. Let’s take a quick look at how you can easily explain these terms to your students! Compatible Numbers Compatible numbers make math problems much easier to work with. These numbers are great for estimates or when you n

Resource Type: Editable Google SlidesPrintable PDFDividing Decimals by Whole Numbers WorksheetsJust like there is more than one way to peel an orange (or bake a cake, or shine a coin, or catch a rabbit), there is also more than one way to divide decimals by whole numbers! Teaching multiple strategies for performing operations is essential for our students’ mathematical development. It ensures that they have a range of tools in their strategy tool belt which can be drawn upon when needed.  This d

Resource Type: Editable Google SlidesPrintable PDFGuide your students to identify and label the 4 parts of a circuit with this electrical circuit worksheet.What are the 4 Basic Components of a Circuit?Are your students starting to learn about the basics of circuits? Whether this is a question you’ve heard in your classroom or perhaps you need a bit of a refresher, let’s take a look at the different parts of a circuit and their function. A circuit typically consists of four basic components: Volt

Resource Type: Editable Google SlidesPrintable PDFLet’s Label Unit Fractions!This set of worksheets has been designed by a teacher to allow for students to practice identifying different unit fractions. Each worksheet involves identifying and correctly naming the fraction based on its visual representation. Here are the steps your students will go through during each question on these two worksheets. Identify the total number of equal parts in the visual representation. This determines the denom

Resource Type: Editable Google SlidesPrintable PDFWhat Is an Estimate?As students work to strengthen their computation skills, estimation is another topic they will learn about. For young learners, this can be a tricky concept because they’ve been working so hard on getting the exact answer for quite some time! With estimation, we are teaching them to answer a problem with a number that is “pretty close” to the right answer. So, how can we explain what an estimate is to our students? Read on for

Resource Type: Editable Google SlidesPrintable PDFMeasuring Angles WorksheetWhen students enter 4th grade, they typically are introduced to a new mathematical concept – angles! Students learn about the different types of angles (acute, right, obtuse) and then learn how to measure these different figures. ThinkNest has created a mystery picture worksheet to help your students strengthen their understanding of angle measurement while having fun at the same time! With this color-by-number worksheet

Resource Type: Editable Google SlidesPrintable PDFWhat Are Some Different Ways to Estimate With Decimals?By now, your students are probably familiar with the traditional rules of rounding – 5 or more, add one more, 4 or less, let it rest. When students enter 5th grade, they begin to use their understanding of rounding to round decimals and estimate with decimal operations. Let’s take a quick look at some different strategies your students can use when using their estimation skills with addition

Resource Type: Editable Google SlidesPrintable PDFChoosing the Appropriate Unit of Measurement Made Easy!If you are about to begin your measurement unit, you’re in luck! The ThinkNest Team has been hard at work creating new resources to help you teach your students about standard and non-standard measurement, measurement units, using a ruler, and more. This year, we are excited to make your measurement lesson plans fun, engaging, and fruitful! When students first start measuring things, it’s alw

Resource Type: Editable Google SlidesPrintable PDFRounding on a Vertical Number Line Worksheet PackAre your students in need of some additional practice with rounding? If students understand the concept of rounding with smaller numbers but need to work on rounding with larger numbers, you have come to the right place! ThinkNest has created a pack of rounding worksheets suitable for struggling and accelerated students to practice this important math skill. With this worksheet, students must answe