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Gifts for Student Teachers

Guiding a student teacher through their journey is a rewarding experience, and finding the right way to express appreciation can be equally fulfilling. Whether they're completing their practicum or preparing for their own classroom, thoughtful gifts can make a significant impact. From practical tools that aid in their teaching journey to heartfelt gestures that show gratitude, there are numerous ... Read More about Gifts for Student Teachers

Quiet Activities for After Testing

As teachers, we understand the challenge of keeping students silent during standardized testing while we wait for the "all clear." With the entire school expected to maintain a hushed environment, it's important to have independent tasks on hand. This post will provide you with a range of quiet activities for after testing for 3rd, 4th, & 5th grade students. 1. Rest Testing takes a toll ... Read More about Quiet Activities for After Testing

ELA March Madness Classroom Activities

Incorporating March Madness Classroom Activities can bring the excitement of basketball season into your language arts classroom. It is an opportunity to offer educational yet engaging experiences for your 4th and 5th grade students. Here are a few ELA ideas you can use in your classroom. (This post contains Amazon Affiliate links which means that if you make a purchase using one of the ... Read More about ELA March Madness Classroom Activities

Solar Eclipse Activities for ELA 4th & 5th Grade

Have you heard all the buzz about this year's North America total solar eclipse? After the total eclipse on April 8, 2024, the next total eclipse in the contiguous United States will not be until April 23, 2044. That's 20 years from now! For this reason, celebrating and incorporating the eclipse into classroom activities can make it a memorable experience for you and your students. Here are a ... Read More about Solar Eclipse Activities for ELA 4th & 5th Grade

ELA Test Prep Activities

As a 4th or 5th grade teacher, navigating the world of ELA Test Prep can be daunting. There seems to be so much to review and make sure students are understanding. Trying to come up with engaging and fresh ideas can be exhausting especially during this time of the year. This post will give you a variety of engaging and efficient tools tailored specifically for preparing 4th & 5th students ... Read More about ELA Test Prep Activities

How to Use Boom Cards in the Classroom

You may have heard of Boom Cards, but not sure exactly how you can incorporate them into your lessons. Here are a few ideas on how to use Boom Cards in the Classroom. What are Boom Cards? The short version is that they are self-checking digital task cards. You and your students need internet access to use them. You can use a free account to access them. A paid account will give you access to ... Read More about How to Use Boom Cards in the Classroom