This post breaks down how I teach reading in 5th grade and how my reading block is structured, including the materials needed.
This figurative language foldable is a great reference for students. Use it for test prep, review, whole or small groups, and more.
This was a poster that the teacher had made about Reading. I feel that this is very important for readers, especially young ones to think about when reading. Often times when reading a story you tend to over look what the larger picture of the book is actually about. This poster is made up of several NYS 5th grade Reading standards, allow the students to be constantly reminded of what is expected of them.
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These are the top 10 best 5th grade classroom transformations. They are easy to implement, rigorous, and fun for fifth graders!
Looking for ways to teach the digestive system to your students? Check out this engaging unit that is ready to print and use immediately!
Looking for kid friendly classroom activities for the respiratory system? This unit includes 10 days of engaging lesson plans and activities.
The Cub Hub - April 10, 2020 by Megan Sutton
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Thank you Oodles of Art for this lesson idea! I think next year I will let students pick a destination of where they would like to 'fall ba...
Please Note: All images seen below are of my students artwork only. These photos/lessons are not posted in any particular order regarding the flow of my curriculum. OP ART- “3D PAPER CONE DRA…
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Two summers ago, I read and fell in love with Donalyn Miller’s books, The Book Whisperer and Reading in the Wild. I felt passionate and invigorated to help build a love of reading in my 5th grade students. After reading incessantly, creating Donor’s Choose projects for more high interest books, adding in reading time to…
I was so eager to get back to my kids this week. Eager to hug them and talk to them and let them know I loved them. Coincidence or not, on Friday I pulled my kids together to talk community building and all things family. I have always been so big on building community in...
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Free Valentine's Day Activities for 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5th grade students. Includes free math, reading, and "just for fun" activities.
Have you ever read a book with your students when suddenly an idiom shows up and someone asks, “What does that mean?” Idioms without the proper context clues can be really difficult to understand especially for nonnative English speakers. This is why teaching them the most popular idioms for kids is important. Not sure where ... Read More about Idiom Activities for Upper Elementary
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