Upper elementary

The 9 things I needed for my 3rd grade classroom - or else I wouldn't have survived the school year! Before going back to school I always made sure I had these 9 things, especially number 2! 1h

Calling all upper elementary teachers! This blog post has the most up to date free and easy to use websites to use with your upper elementary students both in the classroom, at home and as distant learning resources. Broken down by subject, this extensive list of websites includes reading and language arts websites, math websites, science websites, and creative websites to keep your students engaged. FREE teacher printables are included to accompany these educational online websites.

Nearly 400 teachers weighed in on their favorite back-to-school activities and ice breakers - and here are their top picks! The most popular, practical, and unique back-to-school activities loved by teachers around the world!

What does a 5th grade reading lesson in a typical elementary school look like? I will walk you through a 60 minute ELA lesson that’s highly engaging and highly effective. It’s a simple idea that yielded great result in my upper elementary classroom. Get your sticky notes ready and let’s teach! #stickynotes #literacyactivities #upperelementary #fifthgrade #readingcomprehension #lessonplanning #teachingreading #teachingideas #readingideas #readinglessons #literacy

Find out how to motivate students beyond sweets and treats. This resource highlights how to use different individual and group rewards to increase classroom engagement. #classroomrewards #classrewards #studentrewards #rewardideas #classroomrewardideas

My first job at a school very much believed in the power of Morning Meeting. I was able to meld my Morning Meeting time into a tradition.

Teaching upper elementary can be hard work! Students' bodies and emotions are changing. Here are six ways to create a positive culture in your classroom!

Get back to school ready this year with these ideas, activities and must do to kick your year off right! This quick read blog post has ideas for back to school writing activities, bulletin boards, meet the teacher night, classroom wishlists, and so much more. Free teacher printables included to help you prep for the new school year in your upper elementary classroom. Click to read and see all of these easy back to school ideas you can implement this back to school season.

Engage your 3rd, 4th grade, and 5th grade early finishers with over 130 rigorous math activities that motivate the unmotivated. These NO PREP upper elementary math extensions will keep your fast finishers and gifted students learning and challenged! #earlyfinishers #fastfinishers #mathextensions

First Chapter Fridays will get your students eager to read more novels than ever before! Grab a free book list to get started!