4 Constitution Day Activities for Upper Elementary
Constitution Day is celebrated on September 17 each year in the United States. This day is set aside to remember the day that the United States Constitution was signed on…
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5 Tips for Teaching United States Geography
Teaching United States geography is part of almost every social studies scope and sequence for schools in the United Sates. But it can be difficult teaching about states and regions…
September Reading Centers for Upper Elementary
The beginning of the school year is hectic! It really doesn’t matter if you are a new teacher or veteran teacher. It’s a crazy busy time for all teachers. One…
Why Sight Words are Important in the Upper Elementary Classroom
Teaching sight words is often thought of as something done in the primary grades as students are learning to read. However, they should not be overlooked in the upper elementary…
5 Tips for Teaching Spelling
Teaching the English language is tough! There are rules and then exceptions to the rules. And then . . . there are more exceptions to the rules. There are phonetic…
Project Based Learning Made Easy
Project Based Learning (or PBL as it is commonly referred) is an amazing learning opportunity for students. Students use information they already know, research skills and creative thinking skills to…
