Teaching Matter in Upper Elementary
Teaching Matter in Upper Elementary got a whole lot easier with this Matter Lapbook. As I child, I remember watching Mary Poppins and finding her…
Easy Ways to Conquer Boredom in the Classroom
No matter how awesome and engaging our lesson planning is, boredom is going to enter our classroom, so we have to be prepared. Here are…
Laying the Groundwork for Differentiation: Fair Isn’t Always Equal
Laying the groundwork for differentiation is a critical part of setting up the school year. Students in my upper elementary class should expect to see…
Developing Curious Kids: Teaching Kids to Wonder
Developing curious kids is easier with these creative, high-interest Curiosities task cards. Part of teaching kids to learn is really about teaching kids to think. Not…
Back to School Resources for Upper Elementary
Back to school time means resource round-up time! If you are in the market for some great back to school resources for upper elementary that…
Establishing Rules and Routines in your Elementary Classroom
Establishing rules and routines in your elementary classroom may be the most important thing you do all year! Some people say that ‘Structure’ is my…
Introducing Plants in the Classroom
Introducing plants in the classroom may be one of the greatest decisions you make this back to school season! As you look around your classroom…
Going Back to the Basics: revisiting the importance of hands-on …
Over the last several years, our students have gained a solid foundation for technology and virtual learning, but at what cost? In some cases, we…
Back to School Activity: 3 Truths and a Lie for Bonding …
Since 3 Truths and a Lie is a game typically used for bonding, it is a great back to school activity! But did you know…
Get Students Up and Moving with Scavenger Hunt Puzzles
Get your wiggly students moving with these Scavenger Hunt Puzzles. I don’t know about you, but there are times in my classroom when it seems…