Oh, August! Whether teachers are prepping for back to school, or teaching their first week of school—August is hectic. Setting up your classroom, planning lessons, and getting to know a whole new group of students, can be super overwhelming. However, these August resources for upper elementary will help you calm the chaos. These amazing resources cover everything from reviewing skills to classroom decor! With these August resources, teachers can ditch the stress and focus on building a fantastic classroom community. 

Back to School Routine with August Resources

The whirlwind of lesson plans during the first few weeks of school can feel like throwing spaghetti at the wall—you hope something sticks! Luckily, teachers can avoid the uncertainty with the Math and Reading Skills Review Pack and Morning Greeting Slides for August. 

Establishing a well-defined routine early in the school year will:

• Set clear expectations and reduce disruptive behaviors, creating a calm learning environment.
• Save teachers time and energy by streamlining daily tasks, allowing teachers to focus more on instruction and building relationships with students.
• Empower students to become self-reliant learners with a predictable routine creating a sense of security and independence for students.

Morning Greeting Slides for August

First things first. Students arrive in the morning, and nothing screams chaos like not having anything for them to do. Luckily, the Morning Greeting Slides for August are a secret weapon to a smooth start each morning.

Each morning greeting slide has the date, a daily quote, a question of the day, and an editable to-do list. Teachers can also make the slides inviting and fun using BITMOJI avatars on each slide! Students will love walking in each morning and seeing what funny or themed BITMOJI their teacher has chosen for the day. 

Each daily slide is a great way to ease into the school day. Teachers can plan easily with the included list of suggested ways to use each section of the slides. Specifically, students can write a journal entry on the daily quote, answer the question of the day on Post-It Notes and display them on the board, or get started on their morning to-do’s. 

The August Morning Greeting Slides provide a simple visual at the front of the classroom to remind students to come in and begin their routine independently. 

Back to School Skills Review 

Teachers have so many to-do’s to check off the first week of school. Taking care of all the odds and ends makes it hard to actually teach a lesson. Thankfully, the Back to School Skills Review pack is the perfect August resource to review skills before teachers dive into new learning.

This review pack contains sixteen fun and engaging math and reading activities to kickstart student learning! Reviewing skills at the beginning of the year puts students back in learning mode. Teachers can also use this time to see what students know well and what may need to be retaught. 

Fun is the keyword for back to school! Thankfully, students will dive into activities like creating their own back to school stories, decoding the mystery behind school buses, and cracking math codes all while reviewing essential skills. The classroom will buzz with excitement! 

Specifically, students will review reading skills such as main idea and supporting details, identifying genres, grammar and editing, and more! When it’s math time, students will practice with decimals, telling time, and of course, multiplying and dividing. There is even a Back to School Skill Review Bundle with double the activities!

From independent work to small group activities, this August resource is perfect for those first few weeks of school. Teachers can feel confident that students are learning and engaged while teachers are checking off that hefty back to school checklist!

Monthly Calendar Templates

Planning ahead as a teacher, sets you up for success! Taking time at the beginning of the year to map out lessons and set important dates and times will give teachers peace of mind. Teachers plan various ways—calendars, teacher planners, lesson planning templates. Luckily, these Monthly Calendar Templates with Digital Stickers make planning easy and fun!

These editable monthly templates with vibrant digital stickers are the perfect solution for keeping parents informed and engaged. The best part is, that teachers can customize the calendars and pack them with important dates, events, and reminders. The monthly calendar templates include 62 vibrant PNG stickers that cover essential planner and calendar needs.

Not every teacher loves planning, but with these digital stickers, teachers can add a touch of digital cheer as they plan! Specifically, they feature holidays, back to school stickers, important school events, and more!

Creating a plan and checking off the beginning of the year to-do list can take time. To make life easier, this Back to School Editable Bundle already has all the letters, forms, and slides for back to school packaged together! It has every back to school communication resource you can think of. With this bundle and the digital stickers, stress from planning will start to melt away. 

August Resources for Reading

As summer break ends, students are anxious to jump back into reading. The summer reading slide is a serious thing, and reading is a skill that gets a  little rusty without practice. That’s why August is the perfect time to jump start students’ reading journeys. Thankfully, these two August resources for reading will set your students up for success in the coming school year. 

Back to School August Book Reviews

Working with students on their reading comprehension and writing skills at the beginning of the year can pay off significantly. An easy way to do this is by using engaging resources that build a sense of community. With August Book Reviews, students can have fun sharing book recommendations while learning the essential skill of writing thoughtful reviews. 

This creative resource includes book review planning sheets, writing templates, and student bookmarks that break down the steps to writing an effective book review. Additionally, it has everything teachers need to make a book review bulletin board full of new reading adventures!

Reading Genre Posters

As students dive back into reading, teachers must be sure classroom libraries are organized, intuitive, and accessible for readers. Luckily, with these reading genre posters with library book bin labels teachers can provide supporting visuals in their classroom library and make sorting and organizing a breeze. 

Helping students remember book genres is important, especially when students are looking for new books. The posters and book bin labels cover 24 different literary genres. Each poster and label has a student-friendly definition that students can quickly reference when searching for their next read. Students can also use the book bin labels to easily locate books they are searching for and re-shelve books when done. 

Truly, students will begin to gravitate toward a classroom library that is functional, organized, useful, and bright!  

Inspiring Classroom Decor

Back to school time in upper elementary is always so much fun! Students their age still love fun classroom decor, and thrive in a welcoming environment. Because of this, it is important to choose classroom decor that inspires and motivates students. Thankfully, these August resources for classroom decor can create a calming classroom with a fun feel! 

Motivational Posters for Upper Elementary

Teachers love creating spaces that not only look amazing but also inspire and uplift students. Luckily, the Motivational Posters and Quotes do just that! 

This easy-to-print pack comes with posters featuring bright, eye-catching designs—each with a powerful message for kids. Specifically, there are 12 posters and 4 different themes to choose from, so 48 posters in all! Teachers get to pick and choose the theme that fits their classroom best! 

Plus, the posters are so versatile and can be used in many ways. A great idea is to transform a blank wall into a vibrant gallery wall. Or, strategically place them around your room or on a bulletin board. Honestly, from a watercolor theme to bold and bright, each poster will help foster success and confidence in students.

Motivational Posters for the Teacher’s Lounge

As hard as teachers work, we can’t forget how important it is to fill their cups too. The teacher’s lounge is the perfect place to do this! The Motivational Posters for the Teacher’s Lounge will add flair to a space—the quick and easy way. 

Of course, the posters can be used anywhere that needs a bit of color and inspiration. Think faculty workroom, teacher’s restrooms, office area, bulletin boards, and more. They can even be printed smaller for teacher gift tags! 

Teachers love a quick pick-me-up, and walking into a thoughtfully decorated space can boost morale and make them smile!

Growth Mindset Posters for Upper Elementary

A growth mindset is so much more than just a hot topic in education. Instilling a growth mindset in students truly matters. 

Here are three reasons why:

1. Boosts resilience by allowing students to see challenges as opportunities for growth rather than roadblocks.
2. Enhances learning when students believe their intelligence can be developed through hard work and dedication. 
3. Builds confidence as students experience success through effort and perseverance. 

Thankfully, these Growth Mindset Posters are meaningful classroom decor that instills positivity and growth. Each of the sixteen posters features inspiring messages that help students believe in themselves and embrace challenges. Additionally, they’re super easy to print and display! 

One thing is for sure, students will get their daily dose of motivation with the Growth Mindset Posters as visual reminders!

Cheery Classroom Decor

Bright, cheerful colors can work wonders in an upper elementary classroom. Color makes a space fun and inviting. Plus, bright colors can boost students’ moods and energy levels. Truly, simple and bright colors can bring sunshine and personality into a drab classroom. This is super easy to do with the Simple & Bright Rainbow Posters and Rainbow Classroom Labels. 

There are 20 colorful Simple & Bright Rainbow Posters that can brighten up any spot in the classroom. Students will love how much the colors pop, and how uplifting each poster’s motivational quote is.

Additionally, teachers can easily coordinate the bright and cheery posters with Rainbow Classroom Labels. Classroom supply labels are the teacher’s secret weapon for organization. This resource includes 112 premade labels with editable templates so teachers can truly fit them into their classroom needs. 

Labels make a huge difference in maximizing the classroom space and saving valuable prep time. Plus, they add a professional and polished touch to the teaching environment. Honestly, organization will be a breeze and turn cluttered drawers into clearly identified spaces for teachers and students.

Start Smooth with August Resources

Honestly, August is a month filled with fresh starts, new possibilities, and a sense of excitement. Teachers have an opportunity to shape young minds and create a positive learning environment. These August resources for upper elementary are designed to help you make the most of this special time. From setting up the classroom to planning engaging lessons, these tools will streamline planning and ensure a smooth start to the school year. So, embrace the magic of August and create an unforgettable learning experience for students!

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