Upper elementary classroom

My first job at a school very much believed in the power of Morning Meeting. I was able to meld my Morning Meeting time into a tradition.

Back to school season is both exciting and overwhelming. There's so much for teachers to do, and never enough time to do it. Below, find activities and ideas for those first days of school to help set your 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade student up for a successful year. The ideas below include: classroom management tips ice breakers and activity ... Read More

What is your morning routine in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades? Three tips and resources for a smooth and productive classroom morning routine in upper elementary. The best ideas to start the day in the classroom.

Help! I've always been a primary grades teacher, and now I'm moving to upper elementary. What do I need to know? Read this and find out!

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Are you looking for fun back to school activities for your upper elementary students? Today, I am sharing 5 back to school ideas that your fourth and fifth grade students will love. I share a fun bookmark activity, classroom game show activity, and writing activity. You can use these as part of your first week lesson plans or incorporate them into your first month of school lesson plans. These activities are great for adding in while you teach classroom routines, procedures and rules.

Upper elementary student reward ideas to increase motivational and improve classroom management. Includes individual and group ideas!

incorporating picture books in your upper elementary classroom - the best book lists for using picture books in upper elementary math, reading, science, and social studies

Literacy centers aren't just for little kids! Find out how to set up literacy centers in your upper elementary classroom, to enrich your reading program in this post for 3rd - 5th grade teachers.