Fifth grade projects

Throughout the school year, I know I would often find myself scrambling for ways to keep my students engaged in their learning and jazz up our classroom

Kids can make something pretty incredible when they pool their talents.

An educational blog focused on project based learning, STEM, and providing unique ideas and resources to engage students.

5th grade students participated in a "Genius Hour" project as a culmination of all the amazing art skills that they have learned in elementary school! Click Here to See Our Genius Hour Planning Page Click Here To See Our Project Ideas and Instructions Sheet Click Here to See Our Powerpoint Presentation

One of my goals as a teacher is to bring out the creativity and joy of learning out in students. I like to pose questions, get them to think, and have them create. I mean, that's what all of us want to do, right? But, honestly, it seems as though somewhere along the lines, the inquiry and ingenuity that kids should intrinsically show has disappeared. They simply want to be TOLD what to do at all times. I understand why. In an age of testing and dog and pony shows and the need to "get stuff…

These real life math activities are a great way to engage 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade students in financial literacy and project based learning.

Minecraft Selfies - Art Projects for Kids. Add a little math and pop culture to your kid's art. #minecraft

Blackout Poetry is SO MUCH FUN and I absolutely love how it allows my kiddos to apply a poetry skill with a book that we are currently immersed in. I feel like often times poetry is taught so independently that students struggle to understand how to actually apply it, but Blackout Poetry allows them to do just that. They are learning about poetry while applying it in a way that makes sense to them. We do blackout poetry once we finish the book "Chains". Students absolutely love the book we…

Whether as a non-candy Halloween treat, an animal habitat lesson in the classroom, or just for fun, kids will love this Animal Habitat Diorama Craft!

Unlock a world of creativity in your upper elementary classroom with these 12 engaging Project-Based Learning examples! From create a planet to design a haunted house to historical time capsules, these hands-on PBL activities foster critical thinking and collaboration. Perfect ideas for project based learning activities and ideas for homeschool, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade, and middle school. Includes a FREE printable lemonade stand project that uses math and language arts…