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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.
How to Organize Literacy Centers in 3 Steps
As teachers, organization can make our lives so much easier. Think about it. Our entire school day is organized and planned out from the second the bell rings in the
Upper Elementary Reading Centers for the Entire Year
ELA is a huge part of the day in an elementary classroom. There are many standards and skills to cover, in order to help our students develop into strong readers
Three Ways to Save a Page from a PDF
So many teachers have had to adjust their teaching practices lately. A lot of teachers have had to think creatively about how to get information to their students when they
May Reading Activities
May is such an exciting time of year with so many things to celebrate. As the school year begins to wrap up, we can almost taste the sweetness of summertime
10 Virtual End Of the Year Celebration Ideas
The end of the year is upon us! While some schools are fully in person, some are in different situations, such as hybrid or remote learning. Every teacher out there
3 End Of The Year Award Ideas for Students
The end of the school year is upon us! From our littlest learners to our to our school staff, everyone is excited for some fun end of the year activities
Using Google Forms For Reading Comprehension
As upper elementary teachers, reading comprehension is probably high on your list of teaching topics. While our primary counterparts are focused on teaching students how to read, our focus is
April Reading Activities for Upper Elementary
April is an exciting time of year. Can you believe it is already the second month of spring? April is the time for spring cleaning, planting gardens and beautiful flowers.
How to Print a Poster from a PDF
Posters and classrooms go hand in hand! Having a poster in your classroom is a fantastic visual resource to enhance the learning of your students. It’s also a great tool