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Welcome to the Appletastic Learning blog! If you are looking for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade teaching ideas, activities, and inspiration, you are exactly where you need to be.

Martin Luther King Jr. activities and projects

Martin Luther King Jr. Activities and Projects for Kids

The third Monday of January is a U.S. holiday to remember and celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Classrooms around the United States and the world teach about Dr. King and
January Reading Activities

January Reading Activities for the Upper Elementary Classroom

January is cold and dark, and did I mention cold?  But there's so much fun and whimsy that comes with this wintery month too.  Welcome your students back to the
Christmas Writing Activities for Elementary Students

Christmas Writing Activities That Kids Will Love

We all know that during the holiday season it is harder to engage our students.  Using holiday and seasonal activities helps to get over that hurdle.  These Christmas writing activities
student made gifts for parents DIY calendar

DIY Student Made Gifts for Parents

With the holidays right around the corner, don't find yourself scrambling at the last minute for a parent gift.  Student made gifts for parents or family don't have to be
December reading activities for the upper elementary classroom

December Reading Activities for Upper Elementary

December - the one word that can evoke so many different thoughts and feelings.  Everything from busy, crazy, hectic and stressed, to family, traditions and rest.  And that's just at
Fun Idiom activities for the upper elementary classroom

5 Fun Idiom Activities

Are you a little wet behind the ears when it comes to teaching idioms?  Want a great idiom unit without breaking the bank?  Have you been barking up the wrong
5 Ways to Make Worksheets Fun and Engaging in the Upper Elementary Classroom

5 Easy Ways to Make Worksheets Fun & Engaging

Some time in the last decade the word "worksheet" got a bad rap.  Some claim they are only busywork.  Others say teachers use them instead of teaching.  While still others
November reading activities are a great way to fill your lesson plans with fun skills based activities

November Reading Activities for Upper Elementary

November starts the very busy, and often crazy, holiday season.  Actually, it seems to really kick into gear with the week leading up to Halloween.  But finding fun and engaging
Halloween math activities for the upper elementary classroom

Halloween Math Activities for the Upper Elementary Classroom

As Halloween approaches, student focus becomes more difficult.  Our kiddos start thinking about costumes, party and candy.  Who can compete with that?  So instead of competing, grab their focus and

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