New Year Read Alouds are a fun way to welcome back your upper elementary students from winter break. Books offer the opportunity to introduce diverse traditions and encourage your 4th and 5th graders to reflect on their own traditions and goals. I've gathered some of my favorite read-alouds to inspire meaningful discussions and reflection in your classroom. (This post contains Amazon Affiliate ... Read More about New Year Read Alouds for Upper Elementary
Read Across America Ideas for Upper Elementary
Looking for fun Read Across America ideas for your 4th & 5th grade upper elementary students? Let's explore some activities that will engage students in reading, writing, and critical thinking while celebrating the joy of literature during Read Across America Week! 1. Buddy Reading One activity students truly enjoy and get a lot out of is buddy reading. Another positive about this ... Read More about Read Across America Ideas for Upper Elementary
Thanksgiving Team Building Activities for 4th & 5th Grade
Thanksgiving is the perfect time to bring students together with fun, engaging activities. These Thanksgiving team building activities for 4th and 5th graders promote teamwork and cooperation. Each activity is easy to set up and allows students to collaborate while enjoying the Thanksgiving theme. (This post contains Amazon Affiliate links. That means that if you make a purchase using one of ... Read More about Thanksgiving Team Building Activities for 4th & 5th Grade
Veterans Day Activities for Students in Upper Elementary
Veterans Day is an important opportunity to teach students about respect, honor, and service. Incorporating engaging Veterans Day activities for students in upper elementary helps your 4th and 5th grade students appreciate the day's importance. In this post, I'll share five meaningful ways to celebrate in your ELA classroom. These ideas focus on reading, writing, research, vocabulary, and fun ... Read More about Veterans Day Activities for Students in Upper Elementary
Veterans Day Books for Kids in 4th & 5th Grade
Veterans Day is a perfect time to help students understand the sacrifices made by veterans and their families. These Veterans Day books for kids in 4th and 5th grade offer meaningful ways to honor those who have served. Sharing these stories helps your students appreciate veterans' contributions in a way they can easily understand and respect. Veterans Day Books for 4th & 5th Grade Introduce ... Read More about Veterans Day Books for Kids in 4th & 5th Grade
How Daily Edits with Spiral Review Enhance Grammar Retention
As upper elementary teachers, we know how tough it can be for students to remember grammar rules. After a lesson ends, some students quickly forget what they've learned. This can make it hard for them to apply those concepts in their writing. One solution? Combining daily edits with spiral review. When used together, these techniques offer repeated practice while resisting past lessons. This ... Read More about How Daily Edits with Spiral Review Enhance Grammar Retention
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