First Day Jitters is a fun read aloud that is perfect for the first day of school. Check out these questions and activity ideas to make lesson planning a breeze!
Misunderstood Shark: Questions and Activity Ideas for Teaching Upper Elementary
Misunderstood Shark is an amusing read aloud that would make a fun addition to any shark or ocean animal unit. Use these questions and activity ideas in your lesson plans for 2nd, 3rd, or 4th grade students.
The Dot: Questions and Activity Ideas for Teaching this Back to School Read Aloud
If you’re looking for an inspiring read-aloud to kick off the school year, The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds is a must-have! This beloved 2003 children’s picture book encourages students to embrace a growth mindset, express their creativity, and believe in themselves. Best of all, it’s an engaging and accessible story for students in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade. The …
April Fool’s Day: Classroom Pranks, Ideas, & Activities
April Fools’ Day provides classroom teachers with a great opportunity to prank their students – as well as engage them with meaningful educational activities related to the fun holiday. Below, find 11 different easy joke ideas to make April Fools’ Day memorable in the classroom. Then, check out the lesson ideas to help you integrate an April Fools’ Day theme …
Teaching in February: 28 No Prep Activity Ideas for Upper Elementary
February is a short month, but it packs a punch! Between Black History Month, Valentine’s Day, Groundhog Day, President’s Day, the 100th Day of School, Dental Health Month, and the necessary test prep for upcoming state assesments, February keeps 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade teachers busy! Below, find 28 no prep activity ideas to help you save some time during …
16 Indoor Recess Games, Activities, and Ideas
Dreading indoor recess? Check out the games, activities, videos, and ideas below to keep students busy in a structured indoor environment. Whether you are looking for ideas that will help get the energy out of 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students, or you are looking for activities that will keep them quiet, you’ll find something for you!Fun Indoor Recess Games …
Children’s Books for Teaching Nonfiction Text Features
Thoughtful text features make it easier for readers to locate information in nonfiction text. They support an author’s argument and can provide additional information visually. Exposing 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students to a variety of text features will help them better navigate the media-rich world in which they are growing up. Many of the children’s nonfiction books today lack …
31 No Prep Activity Ideas for Teaching Upper Elementary in January
January is a great time of year for a classroom reset with your upper elementary students. New Year’s lends itself well to setting new goals and starting fresh, and returning to school after a break makes reviewing classroom procedures and expectations beneficial. Then there is MLK Day and the 100th Day of School to think about. Below, find 31 no …
31 No Prep Activity Ideas for Teaching Upper Elementary in December
December is a CRAZY time for the upper elementary classroom. The kids are crazy as they look forward to the holiday season – whether they celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or nothing but the winter solstice and New Year’s. The 31 no prep activity ideas below can help you contain some of the crazy in your 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade …
30 No Prep Activity Ideas for Teaching Upper Elementary in November
November is a busy month in the upper elementary classroom – between Dia de los Muertos, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and all the everyday skills teachers are expected to cover with their 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students, no prep activities can be a lifesaver! Check out the 30 activity ideas below that can be used throughout November – including many …