Teaching fourth grade

Congratulations fifth grade teacher! Fifth graders are very independent and curious. They have such fun personalities starting to emerge and are beginning to act like miniature adults. I love their sense of humor! Now that you know you will be teaching fifth grade, you are probably starting to wonder what resources you might want to

My fourth grade classroom houses some of my favorite things in the world. Obviously the students are my most favorite. But behind them are sparkles of magic that make my room feel oh-so-special. You know when

Help! I've always been a primary grades teacher, and now I'm moving to upper elementary. What do I need to know? Read this and find out!

Changing grade levels is difficult for teachers, so I've written this post about moving to 4th grade to help get you started.

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

This post features literacy center ideas and printables for 4th-grade classrooms. It includes reading centers for fourth grade.

Real-life inspiration!

Must have classroom supplies, resources, and activities for the upper elementary (3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5th grade) classroom. First year teachers and veteran teachers alike will have a smoother school year if you have all these things. Before you go back to school, get your classroom set up for success. #teaching #classroom #upperelementary

All the best teacher-proven tips and tricks.

Yesterday I posted about how my team makes departmentalizing work in 3rd grade. Today, I'm back with 10 tips that help everything run smoothly. Let's get to it! Tip 1: Label Everything! Printing student names on address labels ahead of time has been my saving grace these past few years. I print an entire sheet