10 Ways to Use a Blank Number Grid for No Prep Math Lessons in 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade

10 Ways to Use Number Grids in Upper Elementary

Ever had one of those days? The kind where you are constantly interrupted by ridiculousness from your 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade studetns? The end of the day was finally approaching, and I’ll admit it – I was exhausted. And my math block was almost over, having been taken up by several behavior problems (one of which involved fireworks). There …

Use these 3 free graphic organizers with 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students learning about character traits. They can be used with different fiction texts.

3 Character Traits Graphic Organizers

Use the 3 free character traits graphic organizers below. Each of the graphic organizers focuses on a different aspect of character traits, and can be used over and over with a suitable fiction story with upper elementary students.  Use these graphic organizers after introducing character traits to your upper elementary students. You can download a free printable / pdf version …

nonfiction text feature scavenger hunt ideas for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade lessons

Text Features Scavenger Hunt Ideas

Going on a text features scavenger hunt is an engaging and low prep way to have upper elementary students practice looking for and analyzing nonfiction text features. There are several ways to set up a scavenger hunt, depending on the needs of your classroom.  Find 3 ideas for a text feature scavenger hunt below – as well as a free …