Inexpensive whole-class rewards are one part of my overall classroom management strategy. When we work as a team to accomplish goals, everyone wins! 

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Inexpensive Whole-Class Rewards

Here’s a round-up of the BEST educational end-of-the-year activities for upper elementary – all are PERFECT for those post-testing days, too!

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Creative and Educational End-of-The-Year Activities for Upper Elementary

Teaching a vocabulary word of the day helps upper elementary students develop a wider knowledge of words, tackle complex texts, speak confidently, and think critically.

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Increase Word Power with Vocabulary Word of the Day

Using picture books to teach writing in your classroom is one of the most effective ways to engage your students AND teach them critical writing skills.

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Using Picture Books to Teach Writing 

These tried and true literacy teacher observation lessons are perfect to use during your teacher observations for the beginning, middle, and end of the school year.

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Observation-Approved Literacy Resources: Tried and True Literacy Teacher Observation Lessons 

Daily math word problems play a pivotal role in mathematical understanding and critical thinking skills. These 3rd- 5th grade sets make implementation simple!

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The Importance of Daily Math Word Problems

Find 8 educational St. Patrick's Day activities for upper elementary, like planning a trip to Ireland using math skills or practicing fluency with Ireland facts.

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8 St. Patrick’s Day Activities For Upper Elementary

These tried and true math teacher observation lessons are perfect to use during your teacher observations for the beginning, middle, and end of the school year.

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Tried and True Math Teacher Observation Lessons

This Leap Year Activities Bundle challenges 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students to think critically and apply their new knowledge about Leap Year.

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Leap Year Activities For Upper Elementary School

Family learning night provides opportunities to engage in hands-on activities, discover new learning strategies, and leave with tips and ideas to apply at home. 

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Family Learning Night Ideas

Wordless picture books are magic tools that we can use in our classrooms to help students make connections and draw inferences effortlessly! 

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The Benefits of Wordless Picture Books

Whether you’re preparing for a scheduled observation or want to ace an unannounced walkthrough, this list of classroom observation tips will help!

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Classroom Observation Tips