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Using Flipbooks During Distance Learning

May 4, 2020 By fancyfreein4th

Using Flipbooks During Distance Learning Chances are that distance learning wasn’t in the cards for you or your upper elementary students. You never planned on teaching your students away from the classroom. However, you have all the tools and resources you need to end the year with fun, engaging, and meaningful lessons for your learners. […]

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The New Erin Condren Teacher Planner

The New Erin Condren Teacher Planner

April 14, 2020 By fancyfreein4th

I have been a long time love of all things Erin Condren, and their brand new Teacher Planner was just released! I splurged and got the Oh So Retro Teacher Lesson Planner Bundle which includes so many goodies that make planning colorful and organized- which makes my teacher heart very happy. This kit comes with […]

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Zoom for Beginners in Upper Elementary

Zoom for Beginners in Upper Elementary

April 3, 2020 By fancyfreein4th

Zoom for Beginners in Upper Elementary Zoom: it’s not just an adjective that means to go quickly. It is one of the most popular platforms for engaging virtually with our students. Zoom is a very easy, user-friendly platform that will allow you to engage with your entire class. Here are some tips and tricks to […]

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5 Social Studies Activities for Upper Elementary

February 25, 2020 By fancyfreein4th

If I ever had to move out of my wonderful elementary world and up to the land of the bigger kids (high school), I think I would be a social studies teacher. It definitely is one of my favorite subject areas to teach. There are so many fun and engaging social studies activities out there, […]

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Engaging December Writing Activities for Upper Elementary

Engaging December Writing Activities for Upper Elementary

December 5, 2019 By fancyfreein4th

December writing in upper elementary can be so much fun, but too often, we fall to the same tired, old prompts. “What are you doing on winter break?” is isolating for kids who don’t have fun plans. Prompts about the weather are confusing for children who live in warm climates. Some prompts focus just on […]

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Social Studies Research Projects for 3rd-5th Grades

Social Studies Research Projects for 3rd-5th Grades

December 4, 2019 By fancyfreein4th

Elementary social studies is an excellent opportunity for your students to explore American history, their own state, and the world! You can spend hours upon hours finding amazing projects to address your state and district objectives and standards. Why not check out these social studies research projects for 3rd-5th grade? These engaging activities will help […]

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Red Ribbon Week

October 18, 2019 By fancyfreein4th

Red Ribbon Week is a celebration in school that promotes a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. The yearly celebration was started in honor of Enrique (Kiki) Camarena, a Drug Enforcement Agency Agent who fought against the effects that drugs and alcohol addiction had on families. Because of his dangerous job, Camarena was killed in 1985. Red Ribbon […]

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Amazon Wishlist: Classroom Supplies

Amazon Wishlist: Classroom Supplies

September 5, 2019 By fancyfreein4th

You’re back to school, and you’ve already dove into your stash of pencils, paper, and glue. Let’s face it. You’ve probably spent some of your hard earned money on supplies for your students. Don’t fret! It’s time to put your favorite items on your wish list to share with parents, donors (check out #clearthelist on […]

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Start the Year with a Growth Mindset

Start the Year with a Growth Mindset

September 3, 2019 By fancyfreein4th

The school year is in swing for most of the country, and it’s time to start the year strong! Growth mindset is not just a hot topic; it’s a way of teaching your students to embrace challenges and failure and keep going. It’s the attitude that even though things might get tough, believing that you […]

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Strategies for a Relaxed but Professional Parent Orientation

Strategies for a Relaxed but Professional Parent Orientation

August 23, 2019 By fancyfreein4th

Well, we’re officially in Back to School mode, and Parent Orientation is a BTS event always noted in my planner. It may go by another name at your school- Open House, Back-to-School Night, or Curriculum Night– but its purpose is the same: to communicate to parents all they need to know as partners in their […]

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