Let me start out by saying this has been one of the most successful and visually stunning projects that I've ever done with my students. It ...
Learn about star formations with these cute, FREE Printable, Constellation Flashcard for kids. Perfect for solar system lesson!
My first lesson I taught in the classroom was a read-aloud. I've been subbing so this wasn't the first lesson I've actually taught, but it was the first lesson that I wrote and taught myself. I have been in a 4th grade classroom so I picked the book Crickwing by Janell Cannon. She is the author of Stellaluna. Crickwing is really cute book where the character changes drastically from the beginning of the book to the end of the book. I first taught this lesson in my college classroom as practice and then taught it in my 4th grade classroom. I decided to make the main goal of my lesson about character traits. The first thing I did was to have the students tell me about their teacher. They came up with some great character traits for her. I listed those on the board and reminded them that they were character traits. I found this super cool Character Map by Colleen at Totally Terrific In Texas. It was PERFECT for this lesson. Thanks Colleen! I was blessed with a wonderful class this semester. I never saw one of them misbehave. I almost thought I was dreaming. They were wonderful while I taught this lesson. My instructor came and watched me teach it so it was a little nerve-wracking with her there. It went great and both teachers gave me great reviews. They both said they could tell I was very comfortable in the classroom. I enjoyed seeing some of the completed Character Maps. One student wrote that Crickwing was diabolical. What in the world?? 4th grade?? Diabolical?? Hello expanded vocabulary! If you are looking for a great read-aloud for 4th grade I would highly suggest Crickwing. I could have done an entire unit on this book. Maybe I will one day!
It's so tempting to teach students quick tricks to help them be successful at rounding! But what they really need is a solid foundation in place value. Here's what you need to know to help your students round confidently AND develop strong number sense for when things get harder.
General overview morning worksheets with the following skills: Math: - adding - subtracting - multiplication - division - time telling - number words - place value notation - money - time terminology - word problems Grammar - punctuation - capitalization - spelling - quotations - contractions - past/present tense - subject/verb agreement - possessive nouns Handwriting - cursive letters & words - name General - date in mm/dd/yy format - finding definition of words in glossary Note: When printing, be sure to select "Fit on Page" for best results. Otherwise part of the page may be cut off when printing as is.
Learn for easy lesson ideas you can use for teaching theme to your students in upper elementary.
This is a complete curriculum resource for Fourth Grade general music. It is designed to be adapted to a variety of teaching needs, so the material is organized by concept within each month rather than scripted lessons (a sample lesson sequence is included for your reference)- you can design your own specific lesson plans based on the standards you need to address, the amount of class time you have, and the students and resources you have in your classes. Everything you need to teach the lessons are included. Save more money by purchasing the complete K-6 bundle here! The materials in this set are the ones I use in my own classroom. My teaching is based on training in a variety of methodologies including Orff, Kodaly, Dalcroze, and Suzuki, and I am careful to incorporate a wide range of learning styles and interests in my lessons. This set can be used as a stand-alone curriculum- there is enough material to cover the 8 half-hour lessons per month that I see each class- or you can pick and choose your favorites to incorporate into other curricula you may already be using. While the resource is designed to meet the U.S. National Core Arts Standards, there are no formal lesson plans referencing specific standards- you can easily copy and paste into whatever format you need for your school. Please take a close look at the preview to get a clear idea of how the lesson ideas are presented. You can also download a free copy of the September resources for 5th grade here to see what is included and test it out in your classroom, and watch this video to see everything that's included in the set. Included in this set: A description of the lesson activities organized within each month by skill/concept taught (fully-editable word document and PDF formats) A sample lesson sequence listing which activities I teach each lesson (word and PDF) Assessments and accompanying resources Slides and visuals to use with the lessons (powerpoint and PDF) Worksheets and other printables to use with the lessons (PDF) A song reference, with each song used in the lessons notated for your reference (word document- notated songs are JPG image files) Fillable lesson plan template based on the National Core Arts Standards for the United States (fillable PDF form) Yearly outline document Major concepts covered: Dotted half and barred sixteenth notes Fa and ti (complete diatonic scale) Time signatures Theme and variations Partner songs Melodic composition Major vs minor Accelerando / ritardando, mp / mf Other grades available: Kindergarten 1st grade 2nd grade 3rd grade 5th grade 6th grade The purchase of this set entitles the buyer to use the materials in their own classroom. If you would like to use this in collaboration with your department or share with other teachers, you can purchase additional licenses at a discount. Please note that, due to the variety of resources offered in this file, the download comes in a zipped file. You may also be interested in: Music Teacher Entire Life Planners Long Range Planning: PK-8 General Music Curriculum Templates National Standards Planning Sheets: PK-8 **Don't forget to leave feedback for credits towards future purchases!** ★ Follow my store to stay up-to-date on new products and get special offers! Other ways to stay connected: Blog:Organized Chaos Facebook: Organized Chaos Facebook Page Pinterest: My Pinterest Boards YouTube: Organized Chaos YouTube Channel #organizedmusic
The 9 fun and low prep classroom team building games are the perfect addition to your class and will have your students asking for more!
Go down under as you learn about Australia for Kids with these free printable books filled with information to read, color, andl learn!
Whether you're new to teaching or a veteran, this list has you covered for 4th grade.
Perspective taking is an important first step in empathy - this post shares about a perspective taking lesson to use in upper elementary
Writing lesson plans shouldn't be painful or overly time consuming. These elementary lesson plan templates save you time!
Kids will have fun learning about wedges and screws with this fun,hands on Wedges & Screws Simple Machines Lesson. Perfect for elementary age kids.
Kids will love learning about New Zealand for kids with these FREE New Zealand Mini Books. Read, Color, and learn facts about this Oceanic country.
We've begun writing in our third grade classroom and to my delight, my students are way into it! We have set up our writing notebooks and w...
Well, I survived another 2nd grade field trip! We went to the Oklahoma Science Museum and the kids had a really fun time! To get the kids pu...
Addition and subtraction with regrouping is so important, but can be a challenge to teach! Here are some activities you can use to help you out.
Cultivating a postive classroom community is such an important part of teaching, and I've learned that little things go a long way. The Best Part of Me writing activity is a great community builder!
Root words, Suffixes/Prefixes Bell Ringers are the perfect and super quick way to teach your middle school students this important ELA skill.
This set of four free posters is a great tool for introducing author's purpose and they can also be displayed in your classroom for students to reference. The posters are also included in two very complete set of Author's Purpose resources for 3rd and for 4th/5th grades. This bundle of resources has passages, 32 task cards, a concentration game, graphic organizers, a foldable, and more. To grab this freebie, please visit my TpT store here.
Kids will have fun learning about other countries, famous landmarks, and geography with this France for Kids FREE Printable Mini Book.
This project is inspired by the work of the famous artist Jasper Johns... Title: 0-9 Date created: 1961 I found these number stencils at Scrap RVA in Richmond, Virginia. Scrap RVA is an arts and craft recycle store...and it is awesome! I teach Scrappy Creatures and Japanese Stab Binding at Scrap RVA. If you are ever in the Richmond area you must add it to your do-to-list. You can buy a set of these graphic number stencils on Amazon, just click on the link below... You will also need a circle tracer as well. I got this one at Michaels with my weekly 40% off coupon. You can get it on Amazon by clicking the link below... The paper size for this project is 12x18 90# white multi use paper by Pecon. Students pick their 3 favorite numbers to trace with a pencil. The first number should be traced right-side up. The second number is placed over the first number but this time it should be traced upside down. The third number is placed over the first 2 and can be traced in any direction the student chooses...either right-side up or upside down. Any of the 3 numbers can be traced backwards as well. Using the circle tracer add 3 different size circles overlapping the numbers somewhere on the paper. Use a fine tip Sharpie to trace over all the pencil lines. Fill in the small spaces with lines using the Sharpie. Add shading in some of the corner points with a pencil. I just have the kids smooth out the pencil lines with their fingers or you can use a blending tool. You can order blending tools on Amazon by clicking the link below ... After you have finished all the corner shading start to add your color. I let my students choose between colored pencils or water colors. I use Crayola colored pencils and a mix of Prang and Crayola watercolors in my art room. Colored Pencils Watercolor Jasper Johns painted the entire canvas for his art work tilted 0-9 I only have my students paint inside the numbers and circles but you can try it either way. Let me know what you think and please share your results if you try this project in your class room. You can email me at [email protected] Check back for new projects and ideas every Thursday.
Today I'm sharing my love of math manipulatives with you. Having a variety of manipulatives for math "at the ready" in my 4th grade and 5th grade classroom is critical for inspiring ideas for hands-on math games and activities . Different manipulatives give me the opportunity t
Whether you're new to teaching or a veteran, this list has you covered for 4th grade.
Changing grade levels is difficult for teachers, so I've written this post about moving to 4th grade to help get you started.
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Have you been looking for the perfect project based learning curriculum? If you've been on the lookout for a game-changing approach to captivate your upper elementary students and ignite a passion for learning, you're in for a treat! Buckle up as we dive into the world of project-based learning (PBL) – the secret sauce to turning mundane lessons into exciting adventures.
Discover grammar games that are engaging, rigorous, and fun! These I CAN Grammar Games are perfect for grammar review, practice, and literacy centers!
Teach EVERY reading literature and reading informational text common core state standard using inspirational and engaging short films and video clips! For an entire year of highly engaging, no prep…
Is homework stressing you out? Here are my top 6 strategies for simplifying your homework systems.
These 4th Grade “I Can” Checklists are designed to easily track standards taught in the classroom. Free from The Curriculum Corner.
by Barnett's School House 4th Grade Get ready to do your Next Generation Science lesson plans in a snap! This lesson planner has ALL of the 4th grade NGSS integrated into a Microsoft document with drop-down boxes. "I Can" statements are also in a drop-down format making your Science lesson planning quick and easy! Save them, send them, and print them, it's all up to you! **************************************************** If you would like to get updates on NEW and CURRENT resources... FOLLOW me on Teachers Pay Teachers! FOLLOW the Barnett's School House BLOG! FOLLOW me on Pinterest! FOLLOW me on Facebook! Thanks, Barnett's School House Cover page graphics by Lovin' Lit and Graphics by the Pond https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Lesson-Planner-for-the-Next-Generation-Science-Standards-4th-Grade-Interactive-1294417 Join The Best of Teacher Entrepreneurs Marketing Cooperative at http://www.thebestofteacherentrepreneursmarketingcooperative.com/2014/01/the-best-of-teacher-entrepreneurs.html and get THOUSANDS OF PAGE VIEWS for your TpT products! Victoria Leon's TpT Store Go to http://www.pinterest.com/TheBestofTPT/ for even more free products!
Stop taking away recess and using other punishments to control your students. Find success with 10 powerful classroom management strategies!
Do you have a TON of sticky notes you are looking to use in a meaningful way? Do you want to help your students use key reading comprehension strategies? Do you need a quick way to assess if your students are applying the reading comprehension strategies you are teaching? If you answered yes to any of those questions, these reading response templates are for you! These reading response sticky note templates are a quick, easy, and engaging way to hold students accountable during independent reading time! They are a great tool to give to your students during independent reading, small group lessons, book clubs, or anytime they need to respond to a text. You can quickly and easily print on sticky notes (or regular paper) and the mini graphic organizer templates make it super easy for students to share their thinking about a text. HERE’S WHAT YOU GET: 30 Reading Response Sticky Note Templates 2 Printing Options (print a single template on a page, or print a page of mixed templates) Printing Directions Teaching Tips Digital version created using Google Slides Your students will love these stop and jot sticky note templates. These sticky note templates are such a fun and engaging way for students to practice and apply the key reading comprehension strategies you teach them in reading. The small little graphic organizer templates are not overwhelming and make it really easy for students to respond to any text they are reading. These templates can eliminate the overwhelm when students are trying to practice and learn a new reading skill. And you’ll love how quick and easy these templates are to use. And if you choose to print the stop and jot templates on sticky notes, your students will think you have some sort of magic power. They will LOVE that you can print a custom template on a sticky note! STICKY NOTE TEMPLATES INCLUDED: This product includes 30 stop-and-jot sticky note templates to help students with the following reading comprehension strategies: Asking and Answering Questions Author's Purpose Background Knowledge Backup and Reread Cause and Effect Character's Traits and Feelings Close Reading Compare and Contrast Context Clues Determining Importance Facts and Details Fact and Opinion (2 options) Figurative Language Genre Important Quotes Main Idea Making Connections Making Inferences Making Predictions Plot Structure Problem and Solution Stop and Jot Sequencing Summary Summary (SWBST) Synthesizing Text Evidence Theme Visualization Check out the preview to see some examples of these sticky notes in action. HOW CAN I USE THESE TEMPLATES IN MY CLASSROOM? Give to students during independent reading as a tool to hold them accountable. Use them as part of your whole group lesson to model a new reading skill or strategy. Use during your small group lesson as a way to hold students accountable for their work. Give to students at the end of a lesson to assess their understanding. Place sticky notes students have completed on a piece of chart paper to display student learning. Give to students for book clubs or to take notes on during a read aloud. Have students place their sticky notes in their notebooks to keep track of their thinking while working independently. LOVED BY BOTH TEACHERS AND STUDENTS: → Your students will be so impressed you can print on sticky notes. They think it’s pretty magical when you give them a sticky note with a little graphic organizer printed on it. It makes responding to a text they are reading so much more fun when they use a sticky note. → You’ll love how easy it is to check in with students when they use these templates. No matter if it's during a small group lesson, a reading conference, or during a whole group lesson, you can easily scan each student’s sticky notes to see if they are getting it. →Your students will love how easy it is to organize their thoughts on a sticky note. The small size makes it feel less intimidating to stop-and-jot or answer a question. They won’t feel pressured to write a super long response and will be confident in their ability to complete the assignment when sticky notes are involved. → You’ll love that you can print these templates on sticky notes or on regular paper. Either way, they are a great addition to your whole group, small group, and independent practice routines. TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID… ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "These templates are extremely helpful to use when reading short stories and novels. The fact that they can be printed on bright post-it notes is a huge help because they are eye-catching to students.” - Jeanna P. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “This is a great way to have students organize their thinking on a post it note which isn't as intimidating as some other forms assessing.” - Sara H. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “These are perfect for independent reading accountability. They are small enough that my students aren't overwhelmed, but has enough information for me to see their progress on reading skills and make sure they are reading.” - Sharleen T. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “These are so perfect for book clubs! My plan is to give each student one that matches their targeted skill for the week, have them spend 10 minutes reading + filling in their sticky, and then we bring back our stickies and discuss for the final 10 minutes. Thank you so much for this! A quick way to check to see if they're getting it.” - Morgan E. ___________________________________ ⭐️ BUNDLE & SAVE FOR A DISCOUNT⭐️ Purchase the Sticky Note Template Bundle to get this set plus templates for math, writing, exit tickets, and more. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE… →Book Club Activities → Reading Comprehension Bookmarks → Genre Anchor Charts ___________________________________ Copyright © The Stellar Teacher Co. LLC www.stellarteacher.com Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.
Crap.. I said a bad word!! We all know, as teachers, that the ‘D’ word is one of the most feared words in education. Yes, we all know its a must do – but it truly is one of the hardest elements to incorporate into your every day classroom routine and lessons. Many teachers feel ... Read more
The end of the school year in an upper elementary classroom is exciting and exhausting all at same time. With field days, end of the year parties, graduations, report cards, and everything else that happens at the end of the year, it is easy to become overwhelmed. It is also easy to use this time for activities that do not ... Read More
Generalizations Anchor Chart! After using the anchor chart to teach students about generalizations (and warning them of faulty generalizations), students complete the FREE generalizations worksheet!
Small group time is one of my favorite times of the day! I love meeting with the kids and listening to them talk about math or reading! It used to be a real grind figuring out what I would do during that time, but once I got a system down, it really became the highlight...Read More »
Massive list of classroom jobs for elementary students in preschool, kindergarten, first grade, or second grade - such great ideas for classroom jobs!
