The Ultimate List of Upper Elementary Activities for February
February is full of special occasions and the month is filled with a lot of fun celebrations that also invite unique learning opportunities. Groundhog Day,…
10 Chapter Books That Will Captivate Your Whole Class
Reading aloud to a whole class of students has always been one of my favorite things to do in the classroom. It’s a great way…
5 Tips to Build a Strong School-to-Home Connection
Creating a strong school-to-home connection can be so important for the success of the school year. School-to-home communication is a two-way street and when you…
2023 New Book Releases: New Children’s Books to Look for …
2023 is full of new book releases in children’s literature, and I can’t wait to fill my shelves! I always love finding new books to…
Planning for the Week After Winter Break
The first day after winter break sometimes feels like a second first day of school. You never know what to expect! It’s hard to get…
January Books & Activities Your Upper Elementary Students Will Love
Coming back after winter break, to a brand new year, is always fun. There’s excitement in the air, but it can also feel like the…
After the Fall: Activities to Discuss Overcoming Fears
Activities that encourage discussions about overcoming obstacles.
Favorite December Activities and Read Alouds
December sometimes feels like a whirlwind; there are concerts, parties, and lots of interruptions to your normal schedules and routines. Trying to keep your students…
Five Must-Read Mentor Texts for Teaching Persuasive Writing
Are you ready for your students to write persuasive essays with ease? Teaching persuasive writing is such an important skill for elementary students. It can…
5 Ways to Teach Setting and Engage Your Students
When reading a story, one of the most important aspects is the setting. It is oftentimes overlooked by students as they tend to focus more…
Favorite Upper Elementary Read-Aloud Books & Activities for November
November always seems to fly by with days off, conferences, and Thanksgiving. There is so much going on throughout the month and if you’re like…
A Quick Fix for Student’s Spelling Mistakes
Spelling mistakes: they seem like a never-ending battle! “How do you spell…..?” “I don’t know how to spell…” may be familiar statements in many classrooms. …