Have an indoor snowball fight with 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students as a fun way to practice compare and contrast skills

Compare and Contrast with an Indoor Snowball Fight

Indoor snowball fights are often used in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade classrooms as an ice breaker or brain break. But this fun activity can serve an educational purpose as well. It is ideal for practicing comparing and contrasting skills! To compare and contrast with an indoor snowball fight, students will throw “snowballs” that each have phrases written on them …

A compare and contrast lesson for upper elementary using Four Corners

Use the Four Corners Strategy in Your Classroom to Compare and Contrast

Four Corners is a popular strategy where different statements are posted at each of the 4 corners of the classroom. 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students are asked to go to the statement that they most agree with and then discuss it with the other students there. Although this game is often used for ice breakers or debate, it can …