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Data Collection Sheets
Upper Elementary Classroom
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Data Collection
FREE Standards-Based Data Collection Sheets for the Common Core Reading and Math Standards
Elementary Teachers, get ready to keep your data organized with these FREE standards-based data collection sheets. There is a data collection sheet for every Common Core Reading Literature, Reading Informational Texts, and Math Standard. Each time you give a benchmark assessment, standards-based assessment, exit ticket, or online quiz, record your students' scores in the data collection sheet. You can even color code their results so you can see their levels at a glance. Use the data to plan whole group lessons and small groups, and track your students' progress throughout the school year. Click to get them now!
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Welcome Songs
Instrument Families
Kindergarten Music
Sorting Activities
Music Activities
Folk Dance
Music Class
Elementary Music
Sally's Sea of Songs: Engaging Ocean-Themed Music Class for End of Year and Summer School
Ah, May—the homestretch of the school year where even the strongest tides of enthusiasm can start to ebb. But fear not, fellow music teacher...
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Elementary Language Arts
Mystery Unit
Language Arts Lesson Plans
Teaching Reading Skills
Detective Party
Upper Elementary Reading
Math Activities Elementary
Teach Reading
Mystery Science
Engaging Integrated Mystery Unit | Upper Elementary | Teacher Resources
Crime solvers in the upper elementary classroom! Get more information on how an integrated mystery unit can be used to teach reading, math, science and writing. It's a fun way for students to get excited about learning! Hook them with your crime scene setup.
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Parts Of A Poem
Poetry Vocabulary
State Testing Prep
Reading Poetry
Upper Elementary Resources
Language Arts Lessons
Reading Poetry Escape Room for Test Prep | Teacher Resources
Do your upper elementary students need a break from traditional state test prep? This fun and engaging escape room activity will get them excited about reading poetry. While practicing important reading literature standards, your students will have a blast unlocking the box and solving the mystery. Concepts covered in this unlock the box mystery include: poetry vocabulary, parts of a poem, figurative language, synonyms, point of view of a poem and more. Find out more on TpT, Teach Without Tears.
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Test Taking Strategies
Student Assessment
Classroom Newsletter
State Testing
Positive Learning
Parent Communication
Test Taking Skills
Test-Taking Strategies to Teach Your Students | Teacher Resources
State tests are approaching quickly. It’s time to make sure your students have the test-taking strategies they need to succeed. We teach these strategies all year long, but this is a good time for a quick review. Read on to find the top test-taking strategies to teach your upper elementary students.
the best upper elementary books for your classroom
Elementary Classroom Library
Elementary Books
Library Reading
Nonfiction Texts
The Best Books
Classroom Library
Upper Elementary Books for Your Classroom Library | Teacher Resources
As teachers we all know how important it is to have books in your classroom library your kids will actually read and love. Take a look at my list of the best books you can add to your upper elementary classroom library.
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Best Pencil Sharpener
Office Supplies List
Teacher Needs
Classroom Hacks
Teacher Office
Best Pencil
Amazing Supplies Every Teacher Needs | Teacher Resources
How do you find office supplies for your upper elementary classroom that will stand the test of 25+ students for a year? Read on to find out my most recommended supplies you can get on Amazon. This list includes the best pencil sharpener, stapler, and more.
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Teacher Amazon Wish List
Amazon Wish List
Amazon Wishlist
Classroom Supplies
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Elementary Classroom
Wish List
5 Easy Steps | Get Supplies for Your Classroom with an Amazon Wish List | Teacher Resources
How do you cut down on spending your own money to buy classroom supplies? With an Amazon Wish List! Read on to find the 5 easy steps so you can get started today.
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Strategy Groups Reading
Reading Strategy
Classroom Strategies
Planning Template
Guided Reading Groups
Academic Goals
Classroom Teacher
Small Group Instruction
Implement Reading Strategy Groups in Your Classroom | Teacher Resources
Small group instruction is vital to helping your students meet their academic goals and strategy groups are so much more effective than guided reading groups. That's why I use reading strategy groups in my classroom. Keep reading to find out how to set them up and implement them in your upper elementary classroom.
May will be here before you know it! Take advantage of the extra time your early finishers have with these fun and creative spring-themed activities. From creative writing to practicing math skills, these engaging exercises will help keep upper elementary students on task without interrupting your instruction. May Activities, Early Finisher Activities, Meaningful Activities, Classroom Management Tool, Early Finishers Activities, Bingo Board, Themed Activities, Early Finishers
May Activities
Early Finisher Activities
Meaningful Activities
Classroom Management Tool
Early Finishers Activities
Bingo Board
Themed Activities
Early Finishers
May Early Finisher Activities | Teacher Resources
May will be here before you know it! Take advantage of the extra time your early finishers have with these fun and creative spring-themed activities. From creative writing to practicing math skills, these engaging exercises will help keep upper elementary students on task without interrupting your instruction.
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Books Bulletin Board
Book Bulletin Board
Improve Reading Comprehension
Reading Logs
Reading Challenge
Reading Strategies
April Reading Challenge | Teacher Resources
Looking for a way to motivate your upper elementary students to read all month long? Look no further! This Garden of Books April Reading Challenge is perfect for you. It's easy to set up and fun for students. Plus, it's a great way to promote reading strategies and comprehension skills in your reading or language arts class. Find out more on TpT, Teach Without Tears.
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Finished Early Activities
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Early Finisher Activities | Teacher Resources
How many times have you heard "I'm finished with my work. What can I do now?" It may be the one thing you dread hearing the most when you don't have something planned for upper elementary students who are early finishers. Well look no further! I have early finishers activities for every month of the school year. Take a look so you don't have to scramble around to find extra activities. These activities are a great classroom management tool by keeping kids busy and not disturbing the classroom.
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April Activities
April Early Finisher Activities | Teacher Resources
As the weather starts to warm up, take advantage of the extra time your early finishers have with these fun and creative spring-themed activities. From creative writing to practicing math skills, these engaging exercises will help keep upper elementary students on task without interrupting your instruction.
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Earth Day Lesson Plans
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Earth Day Activities
Earth Day Classroom Activities | Teacher Resources
April is almost here and it's time to think about activities for Earth Day. It may be just one day in April, but I like to use the whole month to teach my students ways to take care of our planet. These are some of my favorite Earth Day activities. Read on to find your favorite activity.
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State Testing Motivation
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Testing Motivation
How to Motivate Your Students for State Testing | Teacher Resources
Keeping elementary and upper elementary students motivated is hard at any time of the year but, when it's the end of the school year and state testing is near, it's harder than ever! Read on to find fun ways you can motivate your students during state testing or any time of the year.