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Teaching collaboration skills is an integral part of the learning process. Use this free collaboration skills lesson for upper elementary.

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Teaching Collaboration Skills to Maximize Group Work Time

Tips for organizing your upper elementary literacy block. Includes daily routines, whole group lessons, and literacy rotations.

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How I Organize My Literacy Block

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Low Prep Resources: Simple solutions that save time all year!

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How to Play Scoot: Getting Started With Task Cards

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Math Workshop Ideas for Upper Elementary

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Practical Classroom Decor Tips

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My Three Must-Dos for Setting High Expectations in the Classroom

Teaching students the difference between literal and inferential thinking is one of my must-do lessons of every single school year

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Teaching the Difference Between Literal and Inferential Observations

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Ice Breakers and Team Building for Social Distancing or the Virtual Classroom

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Incorporating Classroom Traditions to Build Classroom Community

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The Pros and Cons of Departmentalizing Elementary Schools

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Making the Leap: Moving from Primary to Upper Elementary

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I have over 120 math and literacy anchor charts, a I have over 120 math and literacy anchor charts, and while I LOVE making the originals in class with my students, these sure do come in handy! Comment below, and I’ll send you a link. 🩷💕 Use them as mini reference guides for students, easy templates to make your own, or glue into notebooks!
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