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…
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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 Reading Activities for Upper Elementary Classrooms
It’s a well known fact that the closer you get to a holiday the harder it is to engage your students in learning. Don’t give up! Instead, use the holidays…
October Reading Centers for Upper Elementary
Fall is in the air and October is just around the corner. There’s nothing better than sitting outside with a cup of hot apple cider enjoying the brisk air of…
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…
