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Upper Elementary Halloween Literacy Activities
Are you ready to brew up some fun Halloween-themed literacy activities this October? You’re in the right place because we’ve conjured a spellbinding list of upper elementary Halloween literacy...
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How To Build Connections and Student Relationships with Success Stickers
When the sticker craze started a few years ago, I knew I wanted to jump on the train as soon as possible. However, I have only worked in Responsive Classroom or Love and Logic schools that deemphasize...
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Meaningful Early Finisher Activities
If you’ve ever heard, “I’m finished! Now what?” and mentally panicked because you didn’t have options, we’re going to solve that today! No matter how carefully you plan your instruction, you’re still...
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“Giggles and Grammar” Curriculum for Upper Elementary
The thought of teaching grammar in upper elementary can often be met with groans, from both students AND teachers. As teachers, we often face a lack of resources to teach grammar. District grammar...
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First Chapter Fridays and Novel Read-Aloud Engagement Tips
Are you looking for an engaging way to introduce your students to new books, authors, and genres they might not have explored otherwise? Then you need to give First Chapter Fridays a try! This simple...
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The Importance of Growth Mindset
I’ve shared a little bit about growth mindset in other posts here on the blog, but I can’t believe I haven’t dedicated an entire post to the important concept. Growth mindset is a way of thinking that...
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How to Teach Poetry All Year
Do you struggle with how to teach poetry? Do your students groan at the mere mention of rhyme or prose? Are you secretly glad National Poetry Month in April is only one month of the year? I understand!...
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Free Rockefeller Christmas Tree Literacy Activities
It’s no secret that I love incorporating paired passages into my seasonal instruction, and this Christmas paired text activity is one of my favorites! Over the past several years, there have been...
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High-Ceiling Math Tasks for Gifted Learners
High-ceiling math tasks are tiered activities that help all students succeed. Unlike traditional “one size fits all” methods, these tasks allow students to explore math concepts within their own...
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Inexpensive Christmas Gifts for Students in Upper Elementary
As the holiday season draws near, there’s nothing quite like the pride students feel when they can make handmade gifts for family and friends. Even upper elementary students will enjoy making these...
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How To Use Fluency Task Cards
One key insight from the Science of Reading is the critical connection between reading fluency and comprehension. When students achieve fluency, they can seamlessly decode words, paving the way for a...
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Upper Elementary Tips and Free Lesson Plans for After Winter Break
Do you ever panic as winter break draws to a close and the new year begins? I’m always eager to return to the classroom with refreshed energy after break but it can be daunting to dive right back into...
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