Learn how I use two engaging picture books - The Hundred Dresses and Mr. Peabody's Apples - to help create a positive class culture in my upper elementary classroom.

Looking for some engaging first week of school activities? Check out these ideas from real 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade teachers!

Uncover 7 back to school activities for 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th grade. Learn more about Classroom Communit Building Activites that are must dos for the first week of school ideas, including All About Me template, All About My Culture Activities, 2 Truths & a Lies & much more.

First days of school can be stressful. There's an insane amount of pressure to make a great first impression. The administration wants you...

Are you looking for fun back to school activities for your upper elementary students? Today, I am sharing 5 back to school ideas that your fourth and fifth grade students will love. I share a fun bookmark activity, classroom game show activity, and writing activity. You can use these as part of your first week lesson plans or incorporate them into your first month of school lesson plans. These activities are great for adding in while you teach classroom routines, procedures and rules.

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First day of school activities and ideas especially for upper elementary third grade, fourth grade, and fifth grade students.

First day of school activities and ideas especially for upper elementary third grade, fourth grade, and fifth grade students.

The first day of school for pretty much any grade is a whirlwind. Plan for the first day of school to keep students engaged, and excited to come back!

Classroom community building activities and free ideas and lesson plans to kick off the school year or implement at any time.