Upper Elementary Resources

Find a variety of engaging and time-saving resources for 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade classrooms! This board features math and science activities, classroom management tools, student incentives, and editable templates to simplify your teaching. Whether you’re prepping for a new unit or organizing your classroom, these resources will help you inspire students and streamline your day-to-day tasks. Perfect for upper elementary teachers looking for effective and easy-to-use tools!
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FREE Student Led Conferences Planning Guide
Student led conferences are a GAME CHANGER. Grab my FREE 5-page planning guide to get started with student led conferences this year! You'll receive a planning checklist for in-person and virtual conferences, planning worksheets, and teacher discussion points.⁠
FREE Online Kid-Friendly Science Research Guide
Transform your classroom's online research skills! Dive into 'The Ultimate Guide to Kid-Friendly Online Research' and unlock the secrets to safe, effective internet exploration for your students. Packed with tips, helpful worksheets, and essential safety checklists, this FREE guide is your key to fostering digital literacy and curiosity. Perfect for upper elementary teachers looking to empower their students. Download now and watch your classroom thrive in the digital age!
Infectious Diseases Research Project & Wanted Poster Activity for Microorganisms
Do you teach microorganisms in your science unit? This infectious disease project has students research with guided questions, and design and illustrate a wanted poster. Your students will love this fun and engaging activity! A list of 39 diseases that are appropriate for upper elementary and middle school students to research is included to get you started. This research project is perfect for upper elementary and middle school students in 5th grade, 6th grade, 7th grade, and 8th grade.
Student Led Parent Teacher Conferences Forms Templates and Digital Portfolio
Simplify your student-led conferences with these editable forms, templates, and digital portfolio options! Perfect for grades 3, 4, 5, and 6, this resource helps students take ownership of their learning while keeping parents informed. Includes both printable and digital formats to suit any classroom. Save time with organized materials and guide students through meaningful reflections on their academic progress and goals. A must-have for successful, stress-free conferences!
Measurement Conversion Posters | Customary and Metric System Math Anchor Charts
Measurement conversion can be tricky! These customary measurement & metric measurement posters will help your students simplify the process and visualize the order in which they need to compute their conversion. Printable charts are included for converting customary length, converting customary capacity, converting customary weight, & converting metric units with a mnemonic - King Henry Doesn't Usually Drink Chocolate Milk. Perfect for 4th & 5th grade.
Multiplying & Dividing Fractions Google Slides | 5th Grade Math Review Activity
Students can review 5th grade fraction math skills at their own pace with this Google Slides practice activity. This resource covers 5th grade math, including multiplying fractions by whole numbers, multiplying fractions, multiplying mixed numbers, dividing whole numbers by unit fractions, and dividing unit fractions by whole numbers. This activity is great for distance learning, homework, independent work, or whole class on an interactive whiteboard!
20 Biome Research Websites for Students
Give your students a head start on their collaborative science projects with these student-friendly biome research websites! These websites contain lots of information about ecosystems and biomes, including tundra, savanna, grassland, desert, taiga, rainforest, deciduous forest, ocean, and others. Perfect for student research activities, dioramas, Google Slides presentations, and more!
Heat Transfer Game Show | Science Review Test Prep Activity
Engage your students in an interactive and fun science review with this Heat Transfer Game Show! Perfect for test prep, this Jeopardy-style activity covers conduction, convection, and radiation. It's easy to set up and ensures that every student participates. Ideal for upper elementary and middle school, this game will help your students solidify their understanding of heat transfer concepts while having fun. A great addition to your science lessons!
Kid-Friendly Research Tools and Tips for Upper Elementary Teachers
Discover essential tips and tools for teaching upper elementary students how to conduct online research safely and effectively! This blog post covers everything from using search engines and ensuring internet safety to identifying credible sources and employing kid-friendly tools. Download 'The Ultimate Guide to Kid-Friendly Online Research' for FREE! Packed with tips, helpful worksheets, and essential safety checklists, this guide is your key to fostering digital literacy and curiosity.
Classroom Newsletter Templates Editable | Weekly or Monthly Parent Communication
Starting a class newsletter couldn't be easier! These templates can be used for weekly or monthly home communication with families. There are 85 different template themes included. You can even put students in charge of creating the newsletters and share with parents digitally! Let families know what students are learning in class, school events that are coming up, things you need for the classroom, and more. Made with upper elementary and middle school teachers in mind.
Measurement Conversion Posters | Customary and Metric System Math Anchor Charts
Measurement conversion can be tricky! These customary measurement & metric measurement posters will help your students simplify the process and visualize the order in which they need to compute their conversion. Printable charts are included for converting customary length, converting customary capacity, converting customary weight, & converting metric units with a mnemonic - King Henry Doesn't Usually Drink Chocolate Milk. Perfect for 4th & 5th grade.
Thanksgiving Math Activities Mystery Picture & Pixel Art BUNDLE | Decimals
Thanksgiving Math Mystery Pictures and Pixel Art activities are a fun way to practice math skills! The skills reviewed in this resource are 5th grade and 6th grade math topics, including multiplying decimals, dividing decimals, order of operations, and decimal word problems. This bundle includes solve and color worksheets, and self-checking digital solve and reveal activities. These engaging activities are perfect for enrichment, too.
Engage Your Upper Elementary Students with a Biome Project
Explore the world of biomes with your upper elementary students! This blog post guides you through explaining the difference between biomes and ecosystems and creating and implementing engaging biome projects. Learn how to introduce biomes, prepare for the project, and evaluate student presentations. Enhance research and teamwork skills while fostering a love for the environment. Perfect for teachers looking for innovative ways to bring ecology into the classroom.
Stars and Constellation Research and Creative Project | Science Activity
Students become an expert on a constellation by researching and creating a visual representation of the constellation. This mini research project integrates science, writing, and art. Introduction, instructions, list of constellations, and student note taking sheets included. Students have fun creatively designing their constellations with this engaging research activity.
Infectious Diseases Research Project & Wanted Poster Activity for Microorganisms
Do you teach microorganisms in your science unit? This infectious disease project has students research with guided questions, and design and illustrate a wanted poster. Your students will love this fun and engaging activity! A list of 39 diseases that are appropriate for upper elementary and middle school students to research is included to get you started. This research project is perfect for upper elementary and middle school students in 5th grade, 6th grade, 7th grade, and 8th grade.