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. Using flipbooks during distance learning… Read More

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 a sticker book to jazz… Read More

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 help you implement Zoom in… Read More

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, and I seem to find… Read More

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 coloring and crafting without developing… Read More

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 your students learn about history… Read More