Fourth day of fourth grade

Are you looking for ways to fill five or ten minutes in third, fourth, or fifth grades? Check out my favorite low-prep, creative and EDUCATIONAL time fillers that will make the most out of the minutes that pop up during the school day.

Today I'm sharing one of my favourite tasks for building community in the classroom. Students are able to share an important aspect of themselves (the story of their name) with the class and with me, their teacher. Through this task we are also working on important skills, like reading comprehension, writing, and reflection. Day 1 To begin, I asked my students to write any name they wish they had on a sticky note. They then placed it in a mason jar. I read my class the story "The Name Jar"…

I believe that children learn best through play and exploration. Here's a closer look the March Morning tubs for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grades!

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.

The first day of fourth grade can be overwhelming for both students and teachers. Check out this detailed schedule to help teachers be prepared . . .

The first week anxiety and nerves are real! Help your new students with some beginning of the year team building activities and ice breakers.

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

Celebrate National Fourth Graders Day on January 8th because 4th Graders rock! 1. Let the kids decorate their desks! Students could pick a theme such as winter, stars, turtles, the color pink, sports, etc. They can bring in items to decorate from home. You could also provide some craft supplies and ask colleagues if they have any craft supplies they no longer need. 2. Dress alike. Ask the kids to wear jeans and a black (or whatever color you want) shirt. Just for fun add cheap sunglasses or…

Get kids excited and ready for school on the first day by introducing them to back-to-school activities. Here are five ideas for fourth-grade teachers to get the first week off to a good start.

Check out these back to school read aloud recommendations for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students. Start the first day (or week) of school off right with some fun or inspiring picture books that upper elementary students will love. Several of these books lend themselves to some fun writing activities or other activities for the first week of school. #backtoschool #readaloud #firstweekofschool