5th grade must haves

Back to school season is both exciting and overwhelming. There's so much for teachers to do, and never enough time to do it. Below, find activities and ideas for those first days of school to help set your 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade student up for a successful year. The ideas below include: classroom management tips ice breakers and activity ... Read More

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Amazon is a teacher's best friend! Each year my list of must haves for the classroom grows so I'm here to share more of my Amazon classroom finds!

5th grade writing doesn't have to be a struggle! This blog post will provide all of my best tips and ideas for teaching your fifth graders to succeed as writers. I’ve had classes where writing

Amazon Must Haves for the Classroom No comments Amazon Must Haves, classroom finds, Just for Teachers, teacher tools It's time to share some more Amazon must-haves for the classroom. Amazon is one of the most convenient places for teachers to get what they need. I find the majority of my classroom items on Amazon. Their pricing is great and you can't beat Prime shipping. This post contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience. I earn a small commission each time someone makes a…

When I started at my new school last year, I came into a new reading program. I was used to doing almost all of my reading instruction WHOLE CLASS, but my school uses a guided reading model all the way up to 5th grade. I definitely had to rethink my reading block! I had done centers in the past, but wanted a really clear way to maximize the time and make the transitions clear for the students. Here's how I do my guided reading block! ROTATIONS We have Guided Reading/Centers Monday-Thursday…

This entire blog is full of my 5th grade teacher advice. I thought you might want to hear from some of the amazing veteran teachers who were eager to share their wisdom with new 5th

Ready to kick off 2020-2021 school year with 20 Amazon Must Haves? I’ve compiled a list of what I think are classroom essentials for this upcoming school year that might make social distancing and learning possible! Please note that this post has Amazon Affiliate links. I get a few cents per purchase to help pay […]

Podcasts in the classroom are so fun and engaging! Have you jumped on the podcast train yet?! I have an excellent system for using podcasts in the classroom that will create student buy-in, increase student engagement, and build your students listening skills. Easily add reflective thinking through comprehension questions, reading skills, and writing to your students' listening! Podcasts make the perfect companion to your students listening station and even work for a quick grade!

Are you filling up your Amazon cart for next school year? Much like you, I do the same thing each summer. However, instead of buying new items, I’m pretty much sticking to the same shopping list at the beginning of each new year. I’ve found my favorite “must haves” from Amazon for my first grade […]