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What is more fun than creating a new world, with a new language, and rules that you get to make up? That is the kind of fun that students get to experience with this Create a Country activity! As a teacher, I’m constantly trying to think of ways to connect
Eliminate common problems with using games in the classroom and make playing games easier by trying some of these helpful tips and suggestions. We love using games in the classroom, and here at Fun in 5th Grade, we have a whole array of different types of games specifically for this
Explore a variety of characterization activities in upper elementary with this Character Traits Booklet. Studying characterization in upper elementary can be a lot of fun and result in some incredibly interesting conversations. In my experience, getting students interested in characterization is all about applying the characterization activities to the students
Working on growth and seeking out opportunities with end-of-year teacher reflections! Growth…let’s be honest…as long as it’s not on our waistline, growth is something we see as valuable and good. We encourage our students to focus on growth. If a student’s reading scores are low, the first thing we do
Get your students ready for the testing season with these test prep strategies for reading in upper elementary. To play the game well, you have to know the rules. True test prep is all about knowing the rules so you can help your students increase the odds of success. Playing
Make your math activities more fun by using these creative math manipulatives in your upper elementary classroom. Of all the trends in math education, the use of manipulatives is one of my favorites as it makes math visual for my students. We all know that some math concepts are very
Keep your upper elementary class interested and intrigued all spring long by using this ELA Game Show Bundle for test prep. Sometimes we think that test prep season has to be full of serious, test-focused lessons that ensure our students will be prepared for anything the testing masters decide to
Get your class ready for the day with these 5 ways to start your day in upper elementary! It’s morning, the sun is out, and we are all ready to get this school day started! I wish. In reality, it is in the upper elementary grades that we start to
Keep some of these activities and suggestions in mind as you consider how you can keep engaging students in the last couple of months of school. The end of the year, although fun and often filled with special days, field trips, and parties, can be both “the best of times
Figurative Language fun is sure to be had with these 10 figurative language activities and resources. Things that make the world better… Good friends Movies with popcorn A hot beverage on a cool day Bonfires Crazy, silly kids running on the playground Figurative Language… ….wait what? I know that many
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