11 Christmas Activities for Upper Elementary
The holidays are coming, and let’s face it—your students are more focused on Santa’s list than your lesson plans. The weeks leading up to Christmas
December 12, 2024
No Comments
Category: Holiday and Seasonal
4 Thanksgiving Activities for Upper Elementary
Okay, hear me out! I’ve always thought Thanksgiving is a teacher’s dream holiday because it’s a perfect blend of classroom fun and the much-needed break
November 13, 2024
No Comments
2 Veterans Day Activities for Upper Elementary
As we enter the holiday season, there is one special holiday we don’t want to leave out—Veterans Day! This important holiday is celebrated on November
October 30, 2024
No Comments
Creative Writing Prompts for Upper Elementary
Teachers want to help their students become great writers who enjoy writing. In upper elementary classrooms, teachers set goals to help students become strong and
September 3, 2024
No Comments
Free Summer Writing Activity
School’s out for summer! However, before kids jump into “lazy mode,” implementing a summer learning routine is important. There are so many skills kids can
June 13, 2024
No Comments
Resources for Teaching Memorial Day
School’s almost out! Time for popsicles, swimming pools, and maybe even a staycation! Students are more than ready to blast off into summer break! However,
May 15, 2024
No Comments
Free Valentine’s Day Activities for Upper Elementary
February 14th is fast approaching! Upper elementary students eagerly await the fun-filled day to pass out Valentine’s cards they have bought or prepared with love.
February 8, 2024
No Comments
Free Winter Activities for Upper Elementary Reading and Writing
As the temperature drops outside, the classroom becomes a warm place for learning. Since students are indoors more, there is a golden opportunity to explore more
January 24, 2024
No Comments
2 Inspiring MLK Day Activities
What better time to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. in upper elementary than at the beginning of the new year? A new year for many
January 10, 2024
1 Comment
New Year Activities for Upper Elementary
The New Year is one of the best times of year in the upper elementary classroom! It is a time of focus, redirection, and the
January 2, 2024
No Comments
25 Days of Random Acts of Christmas Kindness
Teachers are constantly trying to reinforce the character trait of kindness. What better time to focus on kindness than the holiday season?! Honestly, December is
November 15, 2023
No Comments
Exploring Fall Math Mazes for Brain-Teasing Fun
Fall is officially in full force! Students have settled into their classroom, begun learning new skills, and are excited about transitioning to fall. The beginning
October 18, 2023
No Comments
Spooky Classroom Fun: Halloween Activities for Upper Elementary
As the air gets cooler and the autumn breeze rolls through, colorful leaves and pumpkins decorate the classrooms. October brings a different kind of excitement
October 4, 2023
No Comments
Summer Math Activities to Stop the Summer Slide
As summer break inches closer, summer math activities are the last thing on students’ minds. They are ready to trade textbooks for beach towels and classroom desks for sunny adventures, right? Well, hold on just a moment! While most students want to leave those pesky multiplication tables and formulas behind, practicing math during the summer can be a fantastic idea because just when you think it’s safe to stop learning, the summer math slide swoops in to steal your students’ skills!
May 29, 2023
No Comments
May Activities for Upper Elementary
May is an exciting time in the classroom! There is tons of energy in the air as students and teachers anticipate the sweet arrival of
May 1, 2021
1 Comment
WELCOME!
I’m Kim, the founder of A Love of Teaching. My ultimate goal is to empower teachers to reclaim their afternoons and weekends, all while feeling confident in their role as educators. I’m passionate about inspiring teachers with fresh ideas and providing them with time-saving materials.
I’m happy you’re here!