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Many of the poetry comprehension strategies we teach 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders are the same as those we teach in a fiction unit. A scaffolding approach is a great way to introduce these skills.
For this activity bundle, you will find an assortment of “reading” games for upper elementary students that will target close reading skills. The games included here are meant to make the reading experience more fun and even interactive. These games can be used to supplement any reading unit. Use them as rewards, skills practice, or for fast-finishers to keep students engaged. Here’s what’s included: Reading BINGO Game Story Pictures Game Story Land Board Game “I Spy” Foreshadowing Activity Reading— The Dice Game The Ultimate Reading Challenge Reading Encouragement Notes Activity Get Guessing! A Fun Review Game for Any Story Use these reading games to get students reading and interacting about what they read! PERKS FOR YOU *Join the Bespoke ELA Blog to gain access to 100+ FREE resources that are not here on TpT! * Be sure to click the "FOLLOW" button that is located next to my picture in the profile so that you can hear about sales, new products, and freebies! * Don't forget to leave feedback to EARN POINTS that turn into cash towards future purchases! ============================= You might also like: Reading Response Question Cards for Any Book-- Multi-grade Usage Find the Theme: 10 Text Practice on Google Slides for Grades 4-6 Valentine's Day Character Creation Activity with Creative Writing-- Elementary Inference Practice for Grades 5-8: 15 Passages + Group Game Holiday "Magnet" Poems for Google Slides-- Editable and FUN! Mentor Text Bundle for Upper Elementary: 25 Texts for Practice-- EDITABLE Follow ME for UPDATES, ANNOUNCEMENTS, & FREEBIES BLOG INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK PINTEREST TWITTER
Learn the basics about a house system as a classroom management system where students earn points for their houses through positive choices.
Students need to get their wiggles out after sitting even for a short period of time! These 12 FREE Brain Breaks will give you some fun ideas to try in your 1st - 5th grade classroom.
If you want to know how to use positive reinforcement in the classroom, we're sharing 6 strategies and 9 classroom reward system ideas to inspire you!
This product was made for upper elementary and middle school students working on language and social skills. Depending on the level of your students, it may be appropriate for older students as well. This digital product is perfect for mixed groups, teletherapy, and distance learning! You'll be able to work on language skills (narrative skills, creating complex sentences, comprehension questions, vocabulary, sequencing) and social skills (idiomatic expressions, problem-solving), Included in this product: A short Mother’s Day story (450 words) Story Retell Graphic Organizer 6 WH Comprehension Questions Interactive Vocabulary Sort - Is it a noun, adjective, or verb? Make Complex Sentences using Mother’s Day Vocabulary Idiom Matching Activity (5 idioms) Problem-Solving Scenario with 4 questions Interactive Sequencing Activity (How to make a Mother’s Day card) *Interactive portions of this product include Drag & Drop Vocabulary Sort, Drawing lines for Idiom Matching, and Drag & Drop Sequencing activity. To download this product, you must have a Google Account. When you download, you will automatically have a copy of the Google Slides in your Google Drive. From here, you can add, delete, and personalize slides for each student. You can upload the Google Slide directly to your student’s Google Classroom, convert to a PDF and send home to parents, or complete with your student in teletherapy/in-person sessions. Prior to purchasing, please email me with any questions you may have at [email protected]. **Thanks for downloading my product and supporting my new store! Remember to leave feedback if you enjoy this resource! When you leave feedback, TpT rewards you with credits that you can use toward future purchases. You can follow SLP to go on Facebook, Pinterest, & Instagram!
Upper elementary classroom tips and ideas with a focus on classroom management, student engagement, & cooperative learning.
Neat ideas for crafts parents can do at home with their kids, complete with ideas for every age group.
ClassDojo can be used in upper elementary, too! It's a fun way to reward positive behaviors. FREE ClassDojo resources included!
Teaching grammar CAN be fun! Check out this blog post featuring five fun, free grammar games and activities! It includes four free games and a writing activity!
Connotations Task Cards is a set of thirty task cards that provide students with a variety of practice exercises for the difficult concept of word connotations. Students practice recognizing the different nuances of word meanings and choosing words with just the right connotation. The activities in this set of cards include: Connotation or Denotation? Positive and Negative Connotations Illustrate the Connotations List in Order Choose the Best Definition or Word What Did They Really Mean? Replace Words List Words See the preview for more sample cards. These task cards are designed specifically for middle grade kids. The cards are large – two cards per page and have more content per card than many of the smaller task cards – perfect for older kids who can handle more than one quick question per card. Included with this set is a blank answer sheet for students to fill in their answers. Each card provides a short assignment that is a great length for centers, partner work, independent work, or class games like Footloose and Scoot. Print the cards on card stock, or print them on plain paper and have them laminated to use over and over. Included in this set is a list of suggestions for ways to use task cards and a list of suggestions for easy differentiation with task cards. Providing practice in the use of words with different connotations is a great way to help students develop their reading comprehension and written composition skills as well as their vocabulary, and the variety of cards makes it easy to differentiate for students of different abilities or students who work at different rates. The Easel Activity is a digital version that is ready to use with one card per slide. It is ready for student use with answer boxes and directions already in place. For the Google Slides version, see Connotations Task Cards and Google Slides. These task cards support both the standards for Reading: Literature and for Language. See additional resources for teaching connotations here: Connotations. See more language arts task card sets for middle school and upper elementary kids here: Task Cards. From Classroom in the Middle
Upper elementary classroom tips and ideas with a focus on classroom management, student engagement, & cooperative learning.
My wonderful teaching partner, Mrs. Simon, introduced me to her classroom economy a few years ago. After avoiding it and pushing it aside, I finally sat down and implemented it in my classroom...and I am SO glad I did! It is such a motivator for my students, is very little work for me, and teaches some great concepts (budgeting, responsibility, math skills, and teamwork -- just to name a few) How It All Works When the students enter the room, they begin to earn classroom cash for performing their job as a student. Just as I earn money to teach (although I do love it, I also get compensated for it), the students earn money for getting to school on time, turning in homework, being on task, and performing classroom jobs. They also earn money for proper behavior (in the form of getting green cards, table points, etc...). In turn, students will also lose money for being off task or neglecting their student duties. One of the classroom jobs in my class is that of a banker. It is these two responsible students who take care of all payments. When they walk in at the bell, they immediately go to the bank box and get the money to pay those students who are SITTING IN THEIR SEATS WORKING. They do this silently, and without disturbing me at all (I am taking attendance and then calling my first small group for the day) Bankers also take care of payments for classroom jobs, behavior cards, as well as collecting monies owed because of bad behavior or other infractions. Keeping Track of it All Click here for the register document. As the students earn (or spend) money throughout the day, they record their credits and debits in their check register. At the beginning of the year, we spend a few math periods going over the ins and outs of inputting information into their registers. I periodically check the registers to make sure the total in our bank as well as cash in hand matches their register total. The students receive their weekly pay each Friday. The banker opens the bank and gives each worker their weekly salary. The students then have the option to visit the General Store, where they can purchase Homework Passes and Bathroom Punchcards. Students also balance their checkbooks and make sure their cash in wallet matches their register total. What is the Money Used For? Click here to see my Earnings, Fines, and Fees charts Just as in real life, there are debts to be paid in the classroom. Students must "pay" each month to rent their desk, chair, and pencil box from me. They also pay a text book "fee" at the beginning of the year. When students need new pencils, glue sticks, folders, or any other school supply, they can "purchase" these items using their classroom money. There are also privileges that may be purchased. Once a week, during Payroll Pay Day, the merchants open "Mrs. Moorman's General Store." In the store are items such as Homework Passes, Bathroom Punchcards, and Computer Use Passes. There are also small treasure chest items that may be purchased as well. At times, students may be fined for inappropriate behavior. Students who do not turn in their homework, are misbehaving, or are generally off task, must pay. Students who wish to use the bathroom, may pay to do so. What Do You Need To Get Started? These are the things that I use for the Classroom Economy in my room: * Play money (I got these as a grant from Donors Choose....in the past I copied some play money from my daughter) * Wallets for the students (again, this year, I use some from a Donors Choose grant. I used plain paper envelopes in the past) * Money Till to house the money. I got mine at Staples. * A list of Fines, Fees, and Earnings For more info on how I run this, see these posts: The Jobs The Store
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Top online learning sties for upper elementary classrooms for in school or home or distant or remote learning. Websites for reading, language arts, math, science and art included.
After state testing is over, it’s time to celebrate with some fun activities for students! From scavenger hunts and science experiments to art projects and field trips, there are plenty of ways to keep your students engaged and entertained. Here are 25 ideas of what to do after state testing that will help you plan a day or week full of exciting activities for your students.
I've got so many great resources for making multiplication facts so much fun for elementary students! Check out my blog post for details!
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I'm sharing my favorite review game. This game is perfect for upper elementary students but can be adapted for younger or older students. Honestly, the idea for this game came to me while watching Deal
Refocus classroom management in your classroom by using these 10 tips for positive behavior management. Watch your students' behavior transform!
As the end of the school year approaches, students can often start to wind up. Think “senioritis” when you were a high school senior, but bottle up that same excitement in smaller humans. Every spring, come May or June, even a superstar teacher with the most effective classroom management system in place can still suffer the wrath of (dun dun DUN) chatty class syndrome, or as I like to call it, “June Bug.” Even if something has worked all year long, you may feel the need to reach into your bag of tricks for a little extra reinforcement.
Do you have students who struggle when they encounter long words when reading? Use this process described in this blog post to help your struggling readers learn to decode multi-syllable words correctly and independently!
One of the most important decisions you will make when setting up your classroom is what type of recognition and...
CSI Measurement Activity. Use math (area, volume, cardinal directions) to discover who the criminal was from a list of suspects. Math Distance Learning with Google Classroom & Print Versions Suitable for middle school and upper elementary students. PLEASE NOTE: PRODUCT IS IN A ZIP FILE AND CONTAINS A VERSION FOR PRINTING ON US LETTER PAPER AND A VERSION FOR A4 PAPER - MAKE SURE YOU SELECT AND PRINT THE RIGHT VERSION FOR YOU. This pack now includes a print version and a google classroom version for distance learning with your students! The google classroom version is a google slide where your students can fill in editable textboxes and move images. This can be done on a tablet but works best on laptops or Chromebooks. Students have to use their math skills to eliminate suspects so they can find out who committed the crime (a robbery). Five clues are given to the students and each clue (worksheet) allows them to eliminate 1-2 suspects. Clue 1/ Hidden message - calculating area of rectangles Clue 2/ Storing the treasure - irregular area Clue 3/ Blowing up the safe - calculating volume Clue 4/ Track the criminal - cardinal direction, scale, measurement Clue 5/ In time for crime - time/schedule Most students should be able to complete this in about 40mins (give or take 10mins). Pack also includes 2 extension activities for early finishers 1/ Stop the bomb - number activity 2/ Reward - design your house/room - Area activity Answer sheets provided For more math CSI activities please click here Thank you for looking. If you like this product PLEASE leave a review and look at my store for more products.
Upper elementary classroom tips and ideas with a focus on classroom management, student engagement, & cooperative learning.
The Marco Polo Escape Room gives students a chance to get out of their seats, read passages and solve clues! This escape room activity covers the following topics: Marco Polo, Kublai Khan, Mongol Empire, Silk Road and ancient China. Great cross-curricular activity to incorporate Language Arts skills with informational, non-fiction text! No prior knowledge is needed. I prefer to use this as an introduction activity but it could be used for review of a unit as well. Just print and go with this NO PREP activity! Each code will reveal interesting facts about the topic. What’s Included? ✅ Four half page reading passages ✅ Four decoders ✅ Questions for each passage (multiple choice, fill in the blank and true/false) ✅ Teacher directions ✅ Answer key ✅ Student directions ✅ Hint cards ✅ How to decode puzzles ✅ How to save time if the activity is taking too long ✅ Words to know: A glossary of terms ✅ Early Finisher Activity: Text marking Watch the video or click on the preview button to take a closer look at everything included! Skills Used: ✔️ Reading Comprehension ✔️ Critical Thinking ✔️ Peer Collaboration ✔️ Problem Solving Benefits of Use: ✏️ No Prep ✏️ Print and Go ✏️ Cross-Curricular ✏️ Highly Engaging ✏️ No Locks Needed ✏️ No silly envelopes to stuff ✏️ No fancy shapes to cut out Give students a chance to decode puzzles, move around the room, and read passages, all while actively learning! Students will work in pairs (or individually) and race against the clock. A friendly competition always increases engagement. Puzzle Types: ✔️ Cryptogram ✔️ Morse Code ✔️ PigPen Cipher ✔️ Polybius Square Options for Use: ✏️ Anticipatory Sets ✏️ Unit Review ✏️ Early Finishers ✏️ Gallery Walk ✏️ Stations ✏️ Sub Plans ✏️ Rewards An answer key and easy to follow teacher directions are provided. Time needed: 45-60 minutes (it really all depends on your students reading skills and puzzle decoding skills) You can decide how much time your students have to complete the activity. Maybe some students don’t finish, but that’s OK! They still learned something new! I often stop once the first three students solve all the clues. Time management strategies are included. Basic subtraction skills are needed, a calculator may be used if needed. Example: 1629-1624=5 Click HERE for more NO PREP Escape Rooms Click HERE for Digital Trivia Escapes Click HERE for Text Marking Detective Reading Activities Click HERE for Math Escape Rooms Click HERE for Digital 360 Escape Rooms Click HERE for Color by Number Collaboration Activities Click HERE for Breakout Puzzle Stations Click HERE for Code and Grid Reading Escapes ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ How to get TPT credit to use on future purchases: Please go to your My Purchases page (you may need to login). Beside each purchase you'll see a Provide Feedback button. Simply click it and you will be taken to a page where you can give a quick rating and leave a short comment for the product. Each time you give feedback, TPT gives you feedback credits you can use to lower the cost of future purchases. I truly value your feedback greatly as it helps me determine which products are most valuable for your classroom. :-) Copyright Information : © Think Tank Teacher LLC. Please note - all material included in this resource belongs to Think Tank Teacher LLC. By purchasing, you have a license to use the material but you do not own the material. You may not upload any portion of this resource to the internet in any format, including school/personal websites or network drives unless the site is password protected and can only be accessed by students, not other teachers or anyone else on the internet.
Upper elementary blog with practical, rigorous, classroom tested ideas to implement with your students.
Most teachers struggle with time to create activities they need for their daily curriculum. At First Grade Love, you will find resources that will engage your students in fun learning and you'll get the hours back in your day.
Upper elementary blog with practical, rigorous, classroom tested ideas to implement with your students.
Teacher Evaluations never stop. Last week, we had a Principal's Evaluation, during which our District Superintendent popped into my room; this week is our Quality Review (School Evaluation); and my unannounced Teacher Observation--one of 4 each year--has been awaited for a month. No worries! I've been honing my Level 4 indicators since day one: All the kids are obviously engaged in the lesson. Kids’ questions and comments show a deep understanding, and enthusiasm for the lesson. Kids ask higher-order questions of each other, and can carry on a conversation without the teacher’s intervention. Kids show appreciation for other kids’ work and ideas. Kids help each other to be successful in discussions and group work, and involve them in the lesson. Kids take the initiative to move chairs and tables, or to find and use classroom resources, as necessary. Kids modify a learning task to make it more meaningful or relevant to their own needs. Kids take the initiative in improving their own work. Kids share their work with classmates, and give each other high-quality feedback. Welcome to the new kindergarten, where kids ask each other, "Do you agree with me?" and "Why?" or "What do you think about that?" and "Is there anything you might change?" ...and kids take a resource book from a basket, then sprawl out in a cozy spot on the floor to find a passage that will help them complete their assignment--and share it with a friend. ...and kids ask me mid-mini-lesson, "Can we search the internet for an image of that?" I'm loving it, and I'm sharing my love of their high-level, level 4 sophistication, with the kids themselves! Because for me, the most important level 4 indicator is creating a class atmosphere of respect and rapport. For tons more tips for your perfect lesson, and best observation and teacher evaluation possible, please take a look this guide.
Five benefits to using doodle wheels as graphic organizers for math and ELA notes in upper elementary and middle school classes.
How to Implement Positive Classroom Behavior- An Easy Classroom Management Plan Have you ever had that child who pushed your buttons on a daily basis? Are you having a difficult time controlling your class? Do they tattle, make poor choices, argue, or complain? This post will provide ideas to handle these types of situations in a positive manner. Putting a positive spin on classroom management will reduce your stress and make your classroom a happier place! Students will be more apt to help each other, open up to you, build relationships, and participate in class. Try some of the following ideas in your classroom! 1. CLASS RULES: Either create class rules together like a Class Constitution or provide Five Basic Classroom Rules. Even if you create a class rules list, more than likely they will boil down to these 5 rules like the following and the class will still feel like they were part of the decision making. 1. Follow directions the first time. 2. Raise hand for permission to speak. 3. Be prepared. 4. Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself. 5. Be polite to others. 2. SPEAKING TO STUDENTS Speak to students in a polite manner. If you are frustrated. instead of yelling, “Line up quietly!”, say calmly, “We can line up when you are quiet. If we are late for lunch, I’m sorry.” Many times standing at the door quietly pretending to look at your watch works well too. Here is a list of other positive statements. 3. ISOLATED CHAIR Instead of calling your isolated chair a “Time out” chair, why not call it something like, "Soar Chair" or "Reflections Chair"? Tell them, “I want to see you soar!” Place a form at the chair to fill out so they can reflect on how to make things better. Keep the chair in your room, not in the hall, so they can still get something out of the lesson. Tell them that they can excuse themselves back to the class after they reflect on a positive solution. If it continues, send the student to a “soar” chair in another classroom. Make prior arrangements with another teacher that when you need to use her soar chair, you will bring the child over. Tell the student, "I really want you to be a part of the class, so write your thoughts down and we will discuss later!" The reflection form can be very simple. Sample reflections: What behavior do I need to change? How can I change my behavior in a positive manner? I am ready to go back to my seat. Yes or No Note to teacher: 4. KEEP TEACHING Don’t interrupt your lesson to deal with tattling, complaining, or poor choices. Allow them to calm down, which also gives you time to think. Continue with your lesson. Say, “I’m sorry you are having this experience or I’m sorry you are not having a good day. I would like to help you, but not during a lesson. It isn’t fair to the other students. I can talk about it during recess or another time.” 5. AWARDS AND POSITIVE PRAISE Offer awards throughout the year, not just at the end of the year. Students can collect them in their agendas or take them home to place on the fridge. It is never too much to hand them out monthly or even weekly! Give awards for things as simple as, “I am proud of you for learning your multiplication facts this week!” or "Thank you for helping out a classmate." Positive praise is also important. Don't miss an opportunity to compliment or praise a student. Encourage students to do the same in your classroom. A simple praise will go a long way! It is even nice to call home or email a parent to let them know something positive. The students will love it! 6. REWARDS Offer rewards and it doesn’t have to be candy! You can just randomly give them a reward or have them keep track of their awards or positive behavior on a card., then give a reward when a goal is met. For example, get 5 stars to get a reward! Pick out of the basket or jar for the reward or have a treasure chest filled with items for rewards. Some reward ideas to place in a basket or jar: Sit at the teacher’s desk. Be first in line. Take shoes off for the day. Sit next to a friend. Pick a free pencil. Have lunch with your teacher. 7. WHOLE CLASS Implement whole class awards and rewards. It will help students to encourage each other to have positive behavior. Keep a goal chart or fill a marble jar for the class so they can see their progress! When they reach a goal, then the class gets a reward! It is a great idea to have rewards ready. You can either tell them the reward they are working towards or put reward ideas in a basket and pick one once they reach the goal. Some class reward ideas: Everyone picks out of the treasure chest. Extra recess Sit by a friend Ice Cream Party Dance Party 8. CHOICES Give your students choices. It is ok if you decide on the choice selection, but they will appreciate their voice. Vote on choices as a whole group (Do we want to have extra recess or watch a movie?) and allow students to make choices on individual work. (You can handwrite or type the final product.) 9. GET TO KNOW YOUR STUDENTS Find out your students' interests. This can be done through an Interest Survey. Make small talk with each student individually. "How was your soccer game?" If one student in particular is making poor choices daily or you don't seem to connect with him or her, make arrangements for them to help in your class after school or go see them participate in an after school activity or sport. Talk to the parents and let them know your intentions. The child will see that you care and it will give more conversation ideas for in the classroom. Although it may be difficult to fit in your busy schedule, it can make a huge difference and cause less stress for you the rest of the year. 10. MAILBOX Have a mailbox on your desk for personal notes. This will open students up to share things that may be bothering them, but are afraid to tell you. It will also allow you time to deal with the problem. Tell students that they can tell you anything and you will make time to listen or deal with the problem. Student will appreciate you taking the time! ***I hope these ideas will be helpful to you in your classroom! If you are interested in a classroom management plan with rules, awards, rewards, goal cards, reflection forms, and more click on the picture below. A printed version of these ideas are also included or click HERE. Connect With Me! TPT Store Facebook Pinterest My Blog
Get students up and moving. Refocus them. Encourage them to think in a different way. Reward them for good behavior. Even leave the cards for a substitute as "filler activities". This kit includes 30 different activities for students that take only a few minutes to complete. They are easy to explai...
As teachers, one of our main jobs is classroom management. We need our learning environments to be safe and respectful to encourage learning. But, sometimes, things get out of hands, and we can seem to get students to listen without yelling at them. This post shares tips for avoiding yelling in the classroom.
We love to celebrate in the music room! We celebrate holidays, birthdays, unbirthdays, silly days (Have you ever celebrated Talk Like a Pirate Day? FUN! ) and ordinary and extraordinary days. Last week 1st graders had to opportunity to sing all by themselves in front of their classes. This takes a lot of courage and every one who sang received a special "I Sang By Myself" certificate! The rest of the class listened quietly and displayed audience behavior (quiet, eyes on performer, hands on the lap) ending with applause at the end of each performance. Here are some pictures of these adorable certificates. I make quite a few copies and keep them in these library pockets. The pockets are taped to a cabinet at the front of the room. This makes them easy for me to access and it also serves as a reminder to reward my kiddos. Sometimes we get so busy making music that we forget to celebrate. There are several certificates that students can earn in music class including The Awesome Listener and the Super Singing awards! These tiny award certificates are incredible motivators even for my 5th and 6th graders! Although this batch was printed on white paper, I often print them on colored copy paper and sometimes even print them in full color. Students wear them as bracelets (with a paper clip or quick staple to hold them in place) or take them back to their classroom and tape them to their desk. I always encourage them to take them home so mom and dad can celebrate with them, but sometimes they have other ideas! You can grab an updated version of these tiny awards HERE.
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Use your BRAVO Board any time you would like to reward a student for good behavior by calling out “BRAVO!” and then that student chooses any square to write their name! As you know, children love getting the chance to write their name on the board using dry erase markers and being recognized for good behavior. This combines both of these things as well as makes your job filling up your treasure box/prize bucket much easier and cheaper. When the BRAVO Board becomes full from good choices, those names have all been on display which is a reward in itself, but one “lucky” student will be going to the prize box if he/she chose the “lucky” square to write his/her name! Have one student pull a number from the bucket to find out who that student is, let he/she choose a prize, have someone erase the board, and then start filling it right back up with names! This is a also a sneaky way to teach children how to read coordinates. For example if “B3” is called out as the “lucky” winning square, students quickly try to figure out who picked B3. You can make multiple BRAVO boards if you teach multiple classes. __________________________________________________________________________________________ What is included: ✔ Product Explanations ✔ BRAVO letters (column headers) ✔ Numbers (row headers) ✔ Bucket Labels (2 choices) ✔ Numbers for Bucket __________________________________________________________________________________________ I think you will like my other classroom management resources as well! Early Finisher System and Brain Breaks! __________________________________________________________________________________________ PLEASE CONSIDER LEAVING FEEDBACK. I would love to know your thoughts! Please always feel free to contact me under "Product Q & A" with any tweaks you'd like; I would be happy to make them! I appreciate you and truly hope you enjoy using this product. Please help me jump start my store by leaving a rating and review of your honest opinion of this product. Thank you so much!
Upper elementary blog with practical, rigorous, classroom tested ideas to implement with your students.
