Strong character traits activities help students move beyond labeling characters as “nice” or “mean.” The best character traits activities push ... Read More about Character Traits Activities for Upper Elementary
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Picture Books for Teaching Character Traits in Upper Elementary
Books for Teaching Character Traits help students move from simply retelling a story to truly understanding the people within it. In upper elementary, ... Read More about Picture Books for Teaching Character Traits in Upper Elementary
Memorial Day Activities for Students in 4th & 5th Grade
The days surrounding Memorial Day provide a meaningful opportunity to teach your 4th and 5th grade students about the true purpose of this holiday. ... Read More about Memorial Day Activities for Students in 4th & 5th Grade
Author’s Purpose Activities for 4th & 5th Grade
If you have been teaching author’s purpose for any length of time, you know students can memorize PIE quickly. They can chant it. They can recite the ... Read More about Author’s Purpose Activities for 4th & 5th Grade