Pinterest

Today
Watch
Explore
When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. Touch device users, explore by touch or with swipe gestures.

Teaching Ideas

Teaching and lesson plan ideas for the Upper Elementary Classroom - activities, projects, and ideas to help 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5th grade teachers get…
More
·
1,680 Pins
 19w
Collection by
Rebecca Davies | Differentiated Teaching
"Being a first year teacher can be overwhelming. There is so much to learn that it can constantly feel like you are struggling to keep your head above water. These 15 helpful tips from teachers who have been can help you navigate life as a new teacher."
Too tired to cook? Here are some tips for meal planning to help take the stress out of dinner at your house tonight. Plus, find out how I use Ibotta to fund my Starbucks habit.
Tired of getting so much accomplished during your planning period? Here are some easy ways to waste that precious planning time.

Teacher Tips

14 Pins
How to Make Slow Cooker Lasagna? Here are 6 Directions For Slow Cooker Lasagna. You need to follow these directions to make the slow cooker lasagna easily.
Flexible seating is a growing trend in education. Here are some critical things to consider before implementing flexible seating in your class.
The holidays can be expensive, but you can still give your students some amazing holiday gifts even if you're on a tight budget. Instead of cheap trinkets that end up in the trash, check out these ideas for your students that are actually useful.

Teacher Tips (2)

16 Pins
Making lasagna in the slow cooker is a great way to get a delicious meal on the dinner table! This 6 Ingredient Slow Cooker Lasagna is so easy and tasty, it will blow your mind!!
Make Regrouping Super Simple!

Teacher Tips (3)

3 Pins
An effective classroom classroom largely depends on how well a teacher can manage their students. One great way to keep your classroom running smoothly is as simple as walking around.
Make learning grammar rules FUN with the great ideas and links on this site! Kids will never groan about learning grammar rules again!
Discover what sensory bottles are, how they support emotional regulation, and get ideas for DIY calm down jars. Perfect for classroom teachers as they look for strategies to help students develop emotional regulation and those struggling with behavior

Teacher Tips (4)

22 Pins
Do you keep a few teacher bag essentials with you at work? Everyone knows a teacher’s bag is the catch-all for all the important things in her life…along with lots of random things that just get tossed in throughout the week. Read more to discover some important things you should toss in your bag. #teacherbagessentials
Whether you call it a cool down spot or calm down corner, if you've got students struggling to manage their emotions and the demands of the classroom this area can be a great intervention tool to help reduce meltdowns and increase academic learning time.
Quality math spiral review can substantially increase student achievement. Here's how to design your spiral review activities to get the most out of your limited time.

Teacher Tips (5)

38 Pins

Teacher Tips (6)

0 Pins

Teacher Tips (7)

0 Pins
Math fact fluency is a barrier for many struggling math students. They struggle to quickly recall basic facts and as a result they lack the stamina to attack more challenging word problems. Here's why it is critical we focus our efforts on finding time for math fact practice in our daily math schedule.
Teach kids to be grateful in the classroom and in life with these important character education and social skills lessons on gratitude. Great to use in K-2 after a classroom meeting! #socialemotional #gratitude #socialskills #charactereducation
Looking for an easy back to school activity that will help you get to know your students better? These all about me activities help your students share about themselves. You'll also learn more about how your students prefer to learn and their goals for the year. A perfect keepsake for open house or fall conferences.

Teacher Tips (8)

12 Pins
Why Crossing the Midline Activities Helped this Child Listen to his Teacher #crossingthemidline #improvelistening #importanceofcrossingthemidline #midlinecrossingactivities #improvelearning #teachertip #brainbreaks #parentresourceskids
What really counts for a subsitute teacher? How to always be called back time and time again. Check out these 8 simple rules, tips, and ideas for substitute teachers to be successul in the classroom.
Building your classroom library doesn't have to cost a ton of money or take years to grow. Check out these great websites to help you find books your students will love without breaking the bank.

Teacher Tips (9)

9 Pins
Too tired to cook? Here are some tips for meal planning to help take the stress out of dinner at your house tonight. Plus, find out how I use Ibotta to fund my Starbucks habit. #mealplanningtips
Ever struggle to find the best books for your 3rd graders? Whether you're planning for literature circles, read aloud, or independent reading, it can be challenging to find quality novels with engaging plots that support deep conversation and critical thinking about the text. That's why I compiled this list of the 20 best books for third graders
My favorite grading tips for teachers! Learn how to grade like a boss! Grading papers can be so tedious if you are working inefficiently. These 7 teacher hacks will make you more productive, save you time and ultimately help you get more done! #teachertips #gradingtips #teacherhacks

Teacher Tips (10)

29 Pins
Similar ideas popular now
Teaching Tips
Classroom Management
Freebie included - Learn more about how to practice key math concepts for seventh grade and get some spiral review math 7th grade free. November Teaching Ideas, Spring Teaching Ideas, Teaching Third, Teaching Math, Math Spiral Review, Spiral Math, Math Lesson Plans, Math Lessons, Math Objective
November Teaching Ideas
Spring Teaching Ideas
Teaching Third
Teaching Math
Math Spiral Review
Spiral Math
Math Lesson Plans
Math Lessons
Math Objective
Freebie included - Learn more about how to practice key math concepts for seventh grade and get some spiral review math 7th grade free.
Ideas for flexible seating procedures, rules, storage, and organization in the classroom. Covers everything you'll need to think about to introduce your kids to your flexible seating classroom. Classroom Rules, Classroom Design, Classroom Activities, Autumn Teaching Ideas, 5th Grade Teachers, New Teachers, Kinesthetic, Social Emotional Learning
Classroom Rules
Classroom Design
Classroom Activities
Autumn Teaching Ideas
5th Grade Teachers
New Teachers
Kinesthetic
Social Emotional Learning
Ideas for flexible seating procedures, rules, storage, and organization in the classroom. Covers everything you'll need to think about to introduce your kids to your flexible seating classroom.
Activities for teaching Esperanza Rising book study in 5th grade or middle school. Includes comprehension questions, figurative language and text quote analysis, and end of book activities. Also available as an Esperanza Rising Digital Novel Study English Literature Quotes, Literature Books, Children's Books, Reading Comprehension Skills, Comprehension Activities, Comprehension Questions, Book Study Activities, Teaching Activities, Teaching Resources
English Literature Quotes
Literature Books
Children's Books
Reading Comprehension Skills
Comprehension Activities
Comprehension Questions
Book Study Activities
Teaching Activities
Teaching Resources
Activities for teaching Esperanza Rising book study in 5th grade or middle school. Includes comprehension questions, figurative language and text quote analysis, and end of book activities. Also available as an Esperanza Rising Digital Novel Study
Activities for teaching Esperanza Rising book study in 5th grade or middle school. Includes comprehension questions, figurative language and text quote analysis, and end of book activities. Also available as an Esperanza Rising Digital Novel Study
Activities for teaching Esperanza Rising book study in 5th grade or middle school. Includes comprehension questions, figurative language and text quote analysis, and end of book activities. Also available as an Esperanza Rising Digital Novel Study
Are you looking for online math fluency games for your elementary small groups, math centers, or independent work? Then, here you go! With over thirty online math games to choose from, your upper elementary students will have engaging, no-prep math fluency practice with addition, subtraction, multiplication, etc. This online math resource is the perfect addition to any elementary classroom!
Are you looking for online math fluency games for your elementary small groups, math centers, or independent work? Then, here you go! With over thirty online math games to choose from, your upper elementary students will have engaging, no-prep math fluency practice with addition, subtraction, multiplication, etc. This online math resource is the perfect addition to any elementary classroom!
0:04
If you're looking for a novel study, but you don't have time to write the lessons and create engaging activities, look no further!This digital and printable novel unit for Hatchet by Gary Paulsenis perfect for 4th, 5th, and 6th grade and it will save you hours of prep planning for literature circles or book clubs. You'll have everything you need with lesson plans, comprehension questions, interactive activities, text-based vocabulary, and more! Novel Study Activities, Novel Study Units, Novel Studies, Interactive Activities, Reading Lesson Plans, Reading Lessons, Teaching Reading
Novel Study Activities
Novel Study Units
Novel Studies
Interactive Activities
Reading Lesson Plans
Reading Lessons
Teaching Reading
If you're looking for a novel study, but you don't have time to write the lessons and create engaging activities, look no further!This digital and printable novel unit for Hatchet by Gary Paulsenis perfect for 4th, 5th, and 6th grade and it will save you hours of prep planning for literature circles or book clubs. You'll have everything you need with lesson plans, comprehension questions, interactive activities, text-based vocabulary, and more!
Rebecca Davies | Differentiated Teaching
Rebecca Davies | Differentiated Teaching
Teaching Ideas
This printable novel unit for Holes by Louis Sachar is ideal for 4th, 5th, and 6th grades, and it will save you hours of prep planning for literature circles or book clubs. You'll have everything you need with lesson plans, comprehension questions, interactive notebooks, text-based vocabulary, and more! Don't spend countless hours preparing, writing, and planning a novel study! Use this no-prep, interactive novel study in your upper elementary classroom! Novel Study Project, Louis Sachar, Interactive Reading Journals
Novel Study Project
Louis Sachar
Interactive Reading Journals
This printable novel unit for Holes by Louis Sachar is ideal for 4th, 5th, and 6th grades, and it will save you hours of prep planning for literature circles or book clubs. You'll have everything you need with lesson plans, comprehension questions, interactive notebooks, text-based vocabulary, and more! Don't spend countless hours preparing, writing, and planning a novel study! Use this no-prep, interactive novel study in your upper elementary classroom!
0:04
This digital and printable novel unit for Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo is perfect for 3rd,4th, and 5th grades, and it will save you hours of prep planning for literature circles or book clubs. You'll have everything you need with lesson plans, comprehension questions, interactive notebooks, text-based vocabulary, and more! Don't spend countless hours preparing, writing, and planning a novel study! Use this no-prep, interactive novel study in your upper elementary classroom! Book Activities
Book Activities
This digital and printable novel unit for Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo is perfect for 3rd,4th, and 5th grades, and it will save you hours of prep planning for literature circles or book clubs. You'll have everything you need with lesson plans, comprehension questions, interactive notebooks, text-based vocabulary, and more! Don't spend countless hours preparing, writing, and planning a novel study! Use this no-prep, interactive novel study in your upper elementary classroom!
Rebecca Davies | Differentiated Teaching
Rebecca Davies | Differentiated Teaching
Teaching Ideas
Are your middle school students struggling with limited academic vocabulary? These digital academic vocabulary activities for middle school are the perfect solution! In just 10 minutes a day, you can effectively build your students' academic language skills with engaging activities that focus on building a word knowledge. With an academic vocabulary list, word wall, vocabulary cards, assessments, and more, you'll have everything you need! Academic Vocabulary, Vocabulary List, Vocabulary Activities, Vocabulary Cards, Middle School Classroom, Middle School Student, Academic Language, Language Skills, Teaching Schools
Academic Vocabulary
Vocabulary List
Vocabulary Activities
Vocabulary Cards
Middle School Classroom
Middle School Student
Academic Language
Language Skills
Teaching Schools
Are your middle school students struggling with limited academic vocabulary? These digital academic vocabulary activities for middle school are the perfect solution! In just 10 minutes a day, you can effectively build your students' academic language skills with engaging activities that focus on building a word knowledge. With an academic vocabulary list, word wall, vocabulary cards, assessments, and more, you'll have everything you need!
0:06
Searching for simple, must-read books to use for novel studies, literature circles, or book clubs in your fifth grade classroom? Look no further! These engaging chapter books are an interactive, simple addition to any fifth grade classroom library! If you need fifth grade chapter book recommendations check out this post that has over 50 book suggestions!
Searching for simple, must-read books to use for novel studies, literature circles, or book clubs in your fifth grade classroom? Look no further! These engaging chapter books are an interactive, simple addition to any fifth grade classroom library! If you need fifth grade chapter book recommendations check out this post that has over 50 book suggestions!
Rebecca Davies | Differentiated Teaching
Rebecca Davies | Differentiated Teaching
Teaching Ideas
whole indoor recess games to keep kids active and engaged on rainy or cold days. Games For Kids Classroom, Group Games For Kids, Indoor Games For Kids, Kindergarten Games, Classroom Ideas, Indoor Recess Activities, Pe Activities, Activity Games, Spring Activities
Games For Kids Classroom
Group Games For Kids
Indoor Games For Kids
Kindergarten Games
Classroom Ideas
Indoor Recess Activities
Pe Activities
Activity Games
Spring Activities
whole indoor recess games to keep kids active and engaged on rainy or cold days.
Indoor Recess Games Elementary Activities, Teaching Elementary, Upper Elementary, School Activities, Classroom Crafts
Elementary Activities
Teaching Elementary
Upper Elementary
School Activities
Classroom Crafts
Indoor Recess Games
Rebecca Davies | Differentiated Teaching
Rebecca Davies | Differentiated Teaching
Teaching Ideas
10 websites to find free resources and tools for reading intervention. It can be hard to find free tools for implementing RTI with reading. This list is a great way to get started. Reading Resources, Reading Strategies, Reading Activities, Reading Skills, Free Resources, Teacher Resources, Teacher Tips, Digital Resources
Reading Resources
Reading Strategies
Reading Activities
Reading Skills
Free Resources
Teacher Resources
Teacher Tips
Digital Resources
10 websites to find free resources and tools for reading intervention. It can be hard to find free tools for implementing RTI with reading. This list is a great way to get started.
Rebecca Davies | Differentiated Teaching
Rebecca Davies | Differentiated Teaching
Teaching Ideas
Indoor Recess Games
Indoor Recess Games
Rebecca Davies | Differentiated Teaching
Rebecca Davies | Differentiated Teaching
Teaching Ideas
whole indoor recess games to keep kids active and engaged on rainy or cold days.
whole indoor recess games to keep kids active and engaged on rainy or cold days.
0:06
Need easy, low-prep activities to keep your upper elementary students active and engaged leading up to Thanksgiving break? I am sharing 5 simple, engaging Thanksgiving activities that your upper elementary students will love! With a Thanksgiving freebie included, your third, fourth, fifth, and sixth grade students will enjoy these fun, interactive Thanksgiving activities! Fun Writing Activities, Science Writing, Social Studies Activities, Cool Writing, Thanksgiving Math Centers, Thanksgiving Lessons, Thanksgiving Break, Thanksgiving Activities
Fun Writing Activities
Science Writing
Social Studies Activities
Cool Writing
Thanksgiving Math Centers
Thanksgiving Lessons
Thanksgiving Break
Thanksgiving Activities
Need easy, low-prep activities to keep your upper elementary students active and engaged leading up to Thanksgiving break? I am sharing 5 simple, engaging Thanksgiving activities that your upper elementary students will love! With a Thanksgiving freebie included, your third, fourth, fifth, and sixth grade students will enjoy these fun, interactive Thanksgiving activities!
Rebecca Davies | Differentiated Teaching
Rebecca Davies | Differentiated Teaching
Teaching Ideas
This second grade math spiral review helps your learners master key concepts that all 2nd graders must know. Grab the whole year or download the preview to try the first weeks free. Daily Math Practice, Math Class, Math Practices, Daily Practices, Second Grade Math, Core Standards
Daily Math Practice
Math Class
Math Practices
Daily Practices
Second Grade Math
Core Standards
This second grade math spiral review helps your learners master key concepts that all 2nd graders must know. Grab the whole year or download the preview to try the first weeks free.
Rebecca Davies | Differentiated Teaching
Rebecca Davies | Differentiated Teaching
Teaching Ideas
Looking for a simple, low-prep way to practice math problem solving skills in your second, third, fourth, or fifth grade classroom? These printable fall-themed printable task cards are the perfect math problem solving activities for elementary students! Your elementary students will enjoy discussing different math problem solving strategies for these engaging word problems while learning fun facts about fall. Autumn Activities For Kids, Elementary Math Lessons, Kindergarten Math Activities, Preschool Math, Practice Math Problems, Word Problems, Fun Facts About Fall
Autumn Activities For Kids
Elementary Math Lessons
Kindergarten Math Activities
Preschool Math
Practice Math Problems
Word Problems
Fun Facts About Fall
$1.00
Fall Math Problem Solving Activities for Kids
Differentiated Teaching with Rebecca Davies
10
Sub Binder, Substitute Binder, 5th Grade Ela, Fifth Grade Resources, Binder Templates, Emergency Sub Plans, Teaching Tips
Sub Binder
Substitute Binder
5th Grade Ela
Fifth Grade Resources
Binder Templates
Emergency Sub Plans
Teaching Tips
Rebecca Davies | Differentiated Teaching
Rebecca Davies | Differentiated Teaching
Teaching Ideas
I love doing this easy, no-prep Veteran's Day writing activity with my elementary students. Perfect for second, third, fourth, or fifth grade, students will write an acrostic poem to share their understanding of Veteran's Day while creating a fun, engaging craftivity to celebrate our Veteran's! This simple Veteran's Day writing prompt is perfect for small groups, literacy centers, or independent work. Poetry Writing Activities, Writing Poetry, Writing Prompts, November Bulletin Boards
Poetry Writing Activities
Writing Poetry
Writing Prompts
November Bulletin Boards
I love doing this easy, no-prep Veteran's Day writing activity with my elementary students. Perfect for second, third, fourth, or fifth grade, students will write an acrostic poem to share their understanding of Veteran's Day while creating a fun, engaging craftivity to celebrate our Veteran's! This simple Veteran's Day writing prompt is perfect for small groups, literacy centers, or independent work.
These novels are perfect for building your classroom library or picking out your next book club or literature circle. Fifth graders will love these engaging stories
These novels are perfect for building your classroom library or picking out your next book club or literature circle. Fifth graders will love these engaging stories
Rebecca Davies | Differentiated Teaching
Rebecca Davies | Differentiated Teaching
Teaching Ideas
How to find inexpensive books for your classroom library. These sites offer teachers big discounts on books for their classroom. Budgets are tight, don't spend more than you need to on books! #teachertip #budgetteacher #teacherlife #backtoschool #classroomlibrary Buy Cheap Books, Books To Buy, Book Club Books, Teacher Organization, Teacher Hacks, Teacher Guides
Buy Cheap Books
Books To Buy
Book Club Books
Teacher Organization
Teacher Hacks
Teacher Guides
How to find inexpensive books for your classroom library. These sites offer teachers big discounts on books for their classroom. Budgets are tight, don't spend more than you need to on books! #teachertip #budgetteacher #teacherlife #backtoschool #classroomlibrary
Indoor recess can be a challenge when it comes to classroom management. Here are my favorite activities to help keep all students engaged whether they need lots of movement, a chance to ger creative, or just an opportunity to play with friends. Control the chaos of indoor recess with these simple ideas. Work Activities, Physical Activities, Gym Games For Kids, Kid Games, Elementary Games, Elementary Schools
Work Activities
Physical Activities
Gym Games For Kids
Kid Games
Elementary Games
Elementary Schools
Indoor recess can be a challenge when it comes to classroom management. Here are my favorite activities to help keep all students engaged whether they need lots of movement, a chance to ger creative, or just an opportunity to play with friends. Control the chaos of indoor recess with these simple ideas.
Rebecca Davies | Differentiated Teaching
Rebecca Davies | Differentiated Teaching
Teaching Ideas
teaching energy Teaching Science Safety, Science Vocabulary, Energy Activities, Hands On Activities, Teaching Energy, Changes In Matter, What Is Energy
Teaching Science Safety
Science Vocabulary
Energy Activities
Hands On Activities
Teaching Energy
Changes In Matter
What Is Energy
Here's a peek at what we've been up to. I tried to lay out the unit overview in a quick and easy to read format.
Rebecca Davies | Differentiated Teaching
Rebecca Davies | Differentiated Teaching
Teaching Ideas
0:40
3rd grade summer skill packet Third Grade Resources, Third Grade Writing, Summer Review Packet, Summer Slide, Online School, Math Skills
Third Grade Resources
Third Grade Writing
Summer Review Packet
Summer Slide
Online School
Math Skills
Avoid summer slide with this fun summer printable pack to help students practice important reading, writing, and math skills. Also available for 4th & 5th grade & a simplified version for intervention and review of basic skills.
Rebecca Davies | Differentiated Teaching
Rebecca Davies | Differentiated Teaching
Teaching Ideas