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Discover the BEST test-taking strategies that set your students up for success! These practical tips will save you prep time while giving your students an edge.
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The BEST Test-Taking Strategies

State testing season is just around the corner, and we know the pressure it brings… not just for students but for you as their guide and biggest cheerleader. To help make test prep a little easier, we’re sharing the BEST test-taking…
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This picture book collection features women who embody courage, perseverance, and empowerment to create meaningful Women's History Month activities.
Book Recommendations | Literacy | Literacy Anchor Charts | Picture Books | Seasonal

Women’s history month activities for upper elementary

March is Women’s History Month, a time to honor the incredible contributions of women throughout history. It’s also an opportunity to encourage thinking about the value these women have brought to our world and the impact they’ve made through discussions…
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Dive into some of the differences between gifted and high-achieving students and learn practical strategies that help each group thrive.
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Gifted and High-Achieving Students: How to Identify and Support These Students

Identifying the differences between gifted and high-achieving students is a conundrum I encounter often in my role as the gifted facilitator at our school. In my current position, I work closely with our primary (grades K-3) gifted students through a…
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Here are the unexpected traits of gifted students that can hinder their success or well-being and ways to help these students thrive both in and out of the classroom.
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15 Unexpected Traits of Gifted Students

Supporting gifted students starts with understanding their unique blend of strengths and challenges. While their exceptional academic ability might give the impression that they are “easy” to teach, the reality is far more complex. Gifted students often grapple with unexpected…
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This series of high-interest reading lessons and slides will help your students become confident readers and thinkers with accompanying slide guides.
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Reading Lessons Made Easy

The depth and complexity of reading standards in upper elementary can be daunting. In the upper grades, teachers are tasked with reviewing foundational comprehension skills from earlier grades, extending what students have already learned, and introducing brand-new concepts that require…
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If you’re looking for new ways to make fractions less intimidating (and more fun!), here are my favorite real-world fraction lessons. Many of them are FREE!
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The Best Real-World Fraction Lessons

Working with fractions almost always feels like a daunting task, for both students and educators! But I’m here to share the good news… when we step away from worksheets and abstract numbers and allow students to explore fractions through hands-on…
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Here are my favorite smart classroom purchases that maximize the impact of every cent you have to spend as a teacher.
Back to School | Classroom | Classroom Prep | New Teachers

8 Types of Smart Classroom Purchases

As classroom teachers, we’re used to working with small budgets. That’s why we get so excited when we receive community grant money, an opportunity to put together an Amazon wishlist, PTO wishlist items, or general spending money from the school…
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Download my free upper elementary lesson plans for after winter break now so that you can spend your winter break relaxing instead of prepping for January.
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Upper Elementary Tips and Free Lesson Plans for After Winter Break

Do you ever panic as winter break draws to a close and the new year begins? I’m always eager to return to the classroom with refreshed energy after break but it can be daunting to dive right back into lesson…
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If we want to nurture proficient readers who truly comprehend, prioritizing fluency is non-negotiable. Fluency task cards can help!
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How To Use Fluency Task Cards

One key insight from the Science of Reading is the critical connection between reading fluency and comprehension. When students achieve fluency, they can seamlessly decode words, paving the way for a deeper understanding of text. Even the most adept readers…
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Upper elementary students still love to make handmade gifts. Each of these inexpensive Christmas gifts for students carries a personal touch!
Christmas | Holidays

Inexpensive Christmas Gifts for Students in Upper Elementary

As the holiday season draws near, there’s nothing quite like the pride students feel when they can make handmade gifts for family and friends. Even upper elementary students will enjoy making these personalized presents that families will cherish for years…
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High-ceiling math tasks are tiered activities that help all students succeed, but they are especially beneficial to help gifted students grow.
Gifted Learners | Math

High-Ceiling Math Tasks for Gifted Learners

High-ceiling math tasks are tiered activities that help all students succeed. Unlike traditional “one size fits all” methods, these tasks allow students to explore math concepts within their own understanding. By using high-ceiling math tasks, teachers help students discover their…
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Download FREE Rockefeller Christmas tree literacy activities, informational text passages, comprehension questions, depth and complexity discussions, and more!
Book Recommendations | Christmas | Free | Holidays | Literacy | Novels & Picture Books | Picture Books | Picture Books | Seasonal

Free Rockefeller Christmas Tree Literacy Activities

It’s no secret that I love incorporating paired passages into my seasonal instruction, and this Christmas paired text activity is one of my favorites! Over the past several years, there have been several books written about the Rockefeller Center Christmas…
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Over the course of sever days, we read all four of these sweet books (which all feature pencil and eraser as the main characters), analyze and compare the characters, and write themes and lessons learned from the books. You can pick and choose to read any combination of the four!

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There are two questions I always get from parents: There are two questions I always get from parents: 1️⃣”What should I work on with them over the summer?” and 2️⃣ “What books do you recommend for my child?” 💥 So, I put together a FREE resource for you to send home to help parents support their kids over the summer! 

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Just say noooo to those end of book tests and packets of endless comprehension questions. Say “YES” to super fun cumulative novel projects. 🤗 I’ve been doing this one — where kids create an Amazon listing for their book — for YEARS, and it never gets old!
We end our school year the same way we started it, We end our school year the same way we started it, and it always warms my heart to see how far we’ve come. 💕❤️🥰 I’ve adapted Find Someone Who to have an end of the year twist, and it’s a really special, sweet way to see kids come together for a few minutes at the end of the year! 

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I’m a big believer in keeping our schedule as consistent as possible and continuing to have high expectations while also embracing the fun and celebration that comes with the end of the school year! Each of these activities accomplishes just that — total engagement but consistency right until the very end! ☀️
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🚨 It is Teacher Care Week here at Teaching With 🚨 It is Teacher Care Week here at Teaching With a Mountain View! Baking cookies is one of my favorite ways to calm the chaos after a busy day in the classroom. 🥰 Since I can’t bake any for you, I’d love to send five of you a gift card to your favorite treat location! 

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