5 Ways to Teach Theme
Teaching theme is one of those reading skills that can feel a little tricky for students. Honestly, it can feel tricky for us teachers, too!
March 10, 2025
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Teaching Students How to Cite Text Evidence
Once students enter upper elementary, they begin seeing more text-based questions. Teaching students to read is one thing, but teaching students how to read to
February 19, 2025
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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
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Monthly Writing Prompts Choice Boards
As upper elementary teachers, we know the magic that happens when our students find their voices through writing. But let’s be honest—keeping that momentum going
November 27, 2024
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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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Free “I Am” Poems Writing Activity
Ugh, can you hear it now? You mention the word “poetry” to upper elementary students, and the reaction is an immediate groan. No teacher wants
October 16, 2024
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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
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Social Emotional Learning in Upper Elementary
Learning to navigate upper elementary can be tricky for students. Kids are trying to figure out how to be cool, make friends, and do schoolwork
August 21, 2024
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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
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Teaching Parts of Speech in Upper Elementary
School is almost out, but it’s never too late to sharpen essential skills! Soon, students will be in summer mode. Before they leave, a quick
May 29, 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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9 Free Reading Resources for Test Prep
Okay, are you feeling that test-prep crunch? We’ve all been there. Preparing students for standardized testing in upper elementary reading can feel overwhelming, but don’t
March 20, 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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Nonfiction Text Features Scavenger Hunt
Reading nonfiction texts in the classroom is an excellent way to build a solid foundation of knowledge. This is due to nonfiction texts spanning many
February 22, 2024
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