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
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August Resources for Upper Elementary
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,
July 31, 2024
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3 Free End of Year Activities for Upper Elementary
Can you hear that? It’s the sound of summer vacation getting closer and closer! School days are winding down for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders
May 2, 2024
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Fun Earth Day Activities for Upper Elementary
Earth Day is coming up, and you know what that means? Time for some super cool activities in your upper elementary classroom. Even though it
April 17, 2024
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5 Reading and Math Activities for Spring
Has spring fever hit your classroom yet? With warmer weather and sunshine peeking through the windows, it’s tough to keep students focused during lessons. Students
April 4, 2024
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6 Free Math Resources for Test Prep
As spring approaches, so does standardized testing for most teachers. Love it or hate it, testing season always seems to sneak up quickly. As students
March 6, 2024
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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
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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
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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
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4 Tips for Teaching Measurement Conversions
Teaching measurement is not for the faint of heart. Measurement can be a tricky topic for students, just as it can be extremely tricky to
December 13, 2023
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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
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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
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First Week of School Activities for Upper Elementary
Are you ready for the first week of school? Ready or not, a brand new class of students is coming, and they will be eager
August 22, 2023
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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
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End of Year Activities for Reading and Math
Can you believe it’s time to plan your end of year activities?! We’re so close to those golden days of carefree fun and relaxation. No more homework or tests–just long summer days full of possibility. Until then, you need simple yet engaging activities to sustain the end of year classroom chaos. Students have been soaking up new reading and math skills all year long, and now is a great time to review those skills before you say goodbye for summer. Luckily, the End of Year Reading and Math Review Pack is the perfect resource to have students brush up on their skills!
April 17, 2023
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