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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RACES Writing Strategy: A Step by Step Guide
Let’s be honest—teaching students to write strong, well-supported responses can sometimes be a headache. Students tend to give one-word answers, forget to restate the questions
February 12, 2025
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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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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
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Main Idea with Fiction Text
Honestly, there isn’t a magic formula for teaching main idea with fiction text. Teaching upper elementary students how to find the main idea in a
September 19, 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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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
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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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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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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
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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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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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A Teacher’s Guide to Teaching Genres in Upper Elementary
Reading teachers are always looking for ways to make their students life-long readers. However, each year, we see students who struggle to enjoy reading. Some
September 6, 2023
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