Introducing main idea in 5 days is easy when you follow this simple implementation plan! Have you ever tried to put together a puzzle without looking at the box? I honestly can’t remember ever doing that. If I did, it was one of my children’s puzzles, and it was not

If your students are getting stumped as they practice multiplying and dividing fractions in word problems, you may want to try some of these strategies! Multiplying and dividing fractions can stump even the smartest of adults, so it is crazy to think that it’s something we were first introduced to

Scaffold reading comprehension by teaching these 5 types of text structures to practice in upper elementary. In education, one of the most important questions teachers need to be able to answer is ‘why.’  It’s not just the questions like  “Why is the Earth round?” Or “Why does 2 + 2

If you are thinking about using vinyl stickers to motivate upper elementary students, then consider implementing some of these ideas! When I look around the school and see my students covering their water bottles with vinyl stickers, I am reminded of old suitcases where travelers would tag their bags to

Using games effectively in the classroom is not something that just happens. Teachers need to think through why games are being used and what purpose the games are serving. I love using games in the classroom to help my students learn. If you’ve followed Fun in 5th Grade (and More)

Practice Greek and Latin root words with interactive games like matching, races, and digital board games. Breaking down and decoding words by using word parts is nothing new in education. In fact, it is a very common strategy for teaching vocabulary and language, whether you are working within your first

Explore these 6 types of context clues to practice with your upper elementary students. Plus, a free poster download for each. It was Mrs. White in the Library with the lead pipe. If you’ve ever played a game of Clue, then you may be familiar with this kind of phrase.

Working on text features in the classroom is fun with these posters, activities, and games for upper elementary.  Do you remember the first time you opened a chapter book? What about a college textbook, or maybe even *gasp* an encyclopedia. Now, I may be dating myself here, but staring down

If you are trying to figure out how to start teaching fractions to your elementary students, don’t fret! These tips and resources are exactly what you need to get started! Many people know what elementary teachers teach students, but they have no idea how important the order of what we

Start learning about another major holiday this year with these Chinese New Year books and activities for upper elementary students. The Chinese and Gregorian calendar New Year celebrations are similar but different. Although many of our students in the US would recognize the idea of staying up late at night