Soft start activities upper elementary

For nearly fifteen years, my classroom morning routine consisted of a packet or a worksheet that I wanted my students to complete. At least once I week I would scramble to print something off in my room for the next morning. I would spend hours making my own morning work each week to include the ... Read More about Start Your Day with Morning Work Students Will Love

If you’re looking to launch soft starts, grab these HERE. When you enter your classroom each morning, do you immediately get to work or do you take a second to unpack, chat, or tidy up? I watched my own behaviors and realized that when *I* start my day in a softer way, it affects the ... Read More about Soft Starts in the Upper Grade Classroom

Adding time in your classroom for critical thinking is a great routine to help students build their problem solving skills. Check out these critical thinking games that help students solve problems, overcome difficulties, and growth their growth mindset ideas. Perfect for early finishers, a soft start, or for mindfulness time in the upper elementary classroom. This routine works great and students love it! Third graders, fourth graders, and fifth graders love this classroom routine.

I believe that children learn best through play and exploration. Here's a closer look the March Morning tubs for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grades!

A fun and engaging way to practice comparing and contrasting with upper elementary students - let them have an indoor snowball fight!

Science of reading activities can be so helpful for students of all ages. Reading is an essential skill to have in order to succeed in school and life. It’s not just about being able to read the words, it’s about understanding what you are reading and connecting those ideas with what you already know.

In this blog post you will learn about how to implement and be successful at soft start mornings in your elementary classroom.

Early finishers need activities so you are not scrambling to find something meaningful for students to work on when they complete work.

Learn the answers to common questions about the soft start classroom routine. Discover tips and tricks to make this routine run smoothly in your classroom.

Having a soft start is a great management tool in elementary classrooms! Read 7+ things you can accomplish while students complete hands-on morning work in this post. Beginning the day with math morning work or math bins will engage your elementary students so you can get the teaching day organized. 2nd and 3rd-grade students love using hands-on activities using math manipulatives. Your second or third-grade class will also love using these as early finisher activities! #mathmorningwork