Fractions Lapbook

Looking for an engaging way to help your students learn the important concept of fractions? This lapbook containing many different fold-its is designed to do just that. Topics covered in this lapbook include:

-What is a fraction definition? What is a numerator and denominator?

-A shutterfold showing a visual representation of one whole, one half, one third, one fourth, one sixth, and one eighth. (All fractions covered in the grade 3 common core standards)

-An equivalent fractions flip book showing circle equivalents for one, one half, one third, and one fourth

-A comparing fractions flip book which explains how to compare fractions when they have the same numerator, same denominator, and using benchmarks

-A chart showing fraction bars to help students compare fractions

-A mini book showing how to place a fraction on a number line

-Two pockets, one for holding fraction bar cards and the other for holding fraction circle cards

-Cards with pictures of fraction pizzas, chocolate bars and fraction strips

-Two math mats to use along with the fold-its. One is a larger number line for students to practice placing fractions on a number line and the other is for comparing whether two fractions are smaller or larger than one half

This lapbook uses a legal size file folder. If you were using a letter size folder you would need to put some of the fold-its on the back of the file folder. These fold-its could also be used in an interactive math notebook if you did not wish to make the lapbook.

What I like about the lapbook for my students is that once it is made it acts as a reference tool for students to use at their desk. It is also a great tool to use during math workshop. Students can use the cards to order, compare or show equivalent fractions.

If you like this product, you might also like the following products which will also help to teach fractions to your students:

Comparing Fractions Using Number Lines and Benchmarks

Fractions Interactive Journal, Notes and Activities

**This product also includes sheets which contain the word "quarters" for those teachers who prefer quarters instead of "fourths"

If you love using lapbooks, you may want to check out some of my other lapbooks:

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If you have any questions, please email me at janefeener@gmail.com

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