Are you an upper elementary teacher looking to engage your students in fun and educational activities? Notebooks are a fantastic tool to promote organization, critical thinking, and creativity in the classroom. In this blog post, we’ll explore 15 creative ideas for notebooks that are perfect for third through fifth-grade students.
I want you to picture this: A group of students gathered around, eyes glued to their books, as they dive into a world of adventure, mystery, and knowledge. Yes, you guessed it right! We’re talking about the magical world of reading. But hold on, there’s a secret ingredient that takes
Conversations are a fantastic way to get to know your students. Sure, the daily academic tasks are important, but students thrive on becoming part of a community! Having meaningful conversations with their peers and teachers makes them incredibly happy. How do you start those important conversations, though? Use fun thought-provoking
I want you to picture this. The spring weather is here, and kids just want to be outside. When they’re in the classroom, they’re squirrely and need extra motivation to stay on task. How do you keep their attention so they can review important concepts without boring them? The answer:
Building classroom community is extremely important for so many reasons. Think about the wide variety of students that walk through your door. Consider their family dynamics and how some students may not have a home that shows them as much love as they need. Use your classroom to build community
What does your classroom look like during literacy block? Is everyone working on the same thing, or are students separated into groups working on specific skills they need help in? Reading centers (also known as literacy centers) are a fantastic way to divide the class, keep everyone on task, and
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