Best Back to School Picture Books for 5th Grade
Sometimes it seems like fifth graders are getting too big for some of the tried and true classroom strategies - but I'm here to say that they aren't! They love…
Best Strategies for Finding Volume in 5th Grade
Are your students ready to dive into the exciting world of volume? In this post, we will be discussing some effective strategies that you can teach your 5th grade students…
Easy and Fun Math Warm-Ups to Improve Number Sense
As a teacher, I know how important it is to start the day off with bang and get those math brains warmed up and ready to tackle the day’s lessons.…
5 Helpful Activities for Creating a Positive Classroom Community
Getting back to school is an adjustment. This year, it might be even tougher to get back into the swing of school. AND, kids will need a lot of support…
Ideas for After Winter Break
Well, it's been about 2 weeks of not knowing the day of the week and not putting on real pants unless absolutely necessary. But, winter break is almost over and…
Thanksgiving Activities for Upper Elementary
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday! I love sharing it with my family and my students. Over the years, I've found or created a few Thanksgiving activities for upper elementary students…