Do some of your students still struggle when it comes to writing contractions in their own writing? Contractions are taught in the early grades, but for some reason, that sneaky apostrophe seems to confuse many 4th and 5th graders. It could possibly be because once it's taught in the early grades, it isn't revisited. It's a good idea to do some explicit teaching in the upper grades of when to use ... Read More about Contractions Activities for Upper Elementary
Earth Day Activities for Upper Elementary Kids
Children are the future, and helping them learn how to care for the world is so important. There are so many engaging Earth Day activities for upper elementary students that you can implement in your classroom to help them understand the problems our planet is facing. Taking time to explore these issues, learn about possible solutions, and problem solve together can make a meaningful impact. Here ... Read More about Earth Day Activities for Upper Elementary Kids
Best Earth Day Books for Upper Elementary
Sharing picture books and read alouds are a quick, efficient, and fun way to educate students on different topics including topics related to Earth Day. Here are a few Earth Day books for upper elementary students that you can read aloud this April that cover topics such as trees & forests, recycling, oceans & water, climate change, and endangered habitats. Many of these books are true ... Read More about Best Earth Day Books for Upper Elementary
St. Patrick’s Day Activities for Upper Elementary
St. Patrick's Day brings lots of joy to students. They love dressing in green to avoid "getting pinched" and enjoy hearing about the mischievous leprechauns. Here are some St. Patrick's Day activities for upper elementary students that are not only engaging but also align to the standards. St. Patrick's Day Activities for Upper Elementary 1. Shamrock Activities Teach students how to create a ... Read More about St. Patrick’s Day Activities for Upper Elementary
St. Patrick’s Day Books for Upper Elementary Students
Picture books and read alouds are a great way to educate students on different holidays and St. Patrick's Day is a perfect day to share silly stories, funny limericks, and historical picture books. Here are a few St. Patrick's Day books for upper elementary students that you can read aloud this March. (This blog contains Amazon Affiliate links, which means that Amazon throws a few ... Read More about St. Patrick’s Day Books for Upper Elementary Students
Context Clues Activities for 4th & 5th Grade
Do you have students that regularly come up to you and ask you, "What does this word mean?" This happens to me every year. It usually happens with students who are reading text that is either "above" their reading level or is a non-fiction book that contains Tier 3 words. Teaching context clues and how to find them serves readers well. It increases their reading comprehension and cuts down on the ... Read More about Context Clues Activities for 4th & 5th Grade
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