After Spring Break Activities Upper Elementary Teachers Can Use Right Away
After spring break activities upper elementary classrooms use should be simple and structured to help students transition back into learning without losing instructional time. After spring break, getting students back into a routine can feel a little challenging, especially when you’re trying to stay on track with everything you already have planned. Students are excited, […]
10 Must Know Figurative Language Definitions and Examples for Upper Elementary
Figurative language definitions and examples for upper elementary students don’t have to feel confusing for students. Before they can analyze texts, they need to recognize what each type looks and sounds like. This post breaks them down in a simple way so students can recognize each type before moving into deeper analysis. Figurative language is […]
Earth Day Acrostic Poem Activity for Upper Elementary
Earth Day acrostic poem activity for upper elementary is easy to implement to bring writing into your classroom during a busy test prep season. April in my classroom is always a little tricky. We are right in the middle of test prep, our schedule is tight, and I have to be really intentional about what […]
Simple Earth Day Activities Upper Elementary That Connect to Reading and Writing
Earth Day activities upper elementary classrooms can use should be simple and meaningful. These four ideas help you teach reading and writing while building awareness about caring for the Earth. April is a busy time in the classroom. At least for me, it usually falls right in the middle of test prep. Because of that, […]
Elements of Poetry: 9 Simple Terms Every Teacher Should Know
A guide for upper elementary teachers to the nine most common elements of poetry.