Upper elementary

Back to school season is both exciting and overwhelming. There's so much for teachers to do, and never enough time to do it. Below, find activities and ideas for those first days of school to help set your 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade student up for a successful year. The ideas below include: classroom management tips ice breakers and activity ... Read More

Top online learning sties for upper elementary classrooms for in school or home or distant or remote learning. Websites for reading, language arts, math, science and art included.

Literacy centers aren't just for little kids! Find out how to set up literacy centers in your upper elementary classroom, to enrich your reading program in this post for 3rd - 5th grade teachers.

Help! I've always been a primary grades teacher, and now I'm moving to upper elementary. What do I need to know? Read this and find out!

This collection of 15 brain games are perfect for kids in upper elementary and middle school classrooms. This games make kids think and plan in new and creative ways. Each game is low-prep and easy to implement. Check out this set of 15 kid-approved brain games perfect for the classroom!

This list of must have picture books for your classroom library includes a wide range of titles from seasonal to teaching points. Free activities too!

Recommended picture books for upper elementary students. Includes books for figurative language, math, growth mindset, and more.

My first job at a school very much believed in the power of Morning Meeting. I was able to meld my Morning Meeting time into a tradition.

Let's take a look at how math projects can revolutionize your upper elementary math skills practice. read to discover how math projects can engage even your most reluctant 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade students. Discover two types of math projects, including a real world Thanksgiving dinner math project that your students will love. Use these printable worksheets in math centers, for early finishers, and more. Learn how math projects can easily be differentiated to meet a variety of student needs.

Upper elementary math workshop ideas for whole group math lessons, math centers, math small groups, and independent math practice.