
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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.
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
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
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
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
Honestly, teaching writing is tough. Whether you are a new or veteran teacher, teaching writing can be both thrilling and challenging. When students get to
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
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
Are you looking for a strategic and intentional way to teach those important reading comprehension skills and strategies? I used to teach them one at a time. They seemed so disconnected and independent, and I knew my students weren’t getting all they could. Then I found close reading! As I started researching and learning more about this style of reading instruction, I knew I had found a gem. I began using close reading in my classroom and was amazed at my students’ growth and progress.
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