Cassie Dahl
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Bagley, Minnesota, United States
About the store
Hey There! I'm Cassie and I’m here to share lessons and activities that will not only engage your students, but also save you time. I believe that all educators deserve to enjoy a stress-free classroom that is full of learning, passion, and excitement! That is why I create resources that utilize best practices, will save you time, and will leave your students wanting more.
Upper Elementary has my heart. As a current fifth grade teacher with experience also teaching fourth grade, I know that the resources available in my store will motivate and excite even the most reluctant of students. I have been an educator for over a decade and my resources are tried and true.
My TeachersPayTeachers store became my creative outlet when I was just starting out in the classroom. Over the last ten plus years, I have developed a passion for providing educators like yourself with resources that are easy to implement, easy to differentiate, and aligned to standards.
I'm so glad that you are here. I hope that my resources are just what you are looking for and what your students are needing.
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25 Math Games Using Dice and Cards | Math Review Games | Math Practice Activity
Want your students to have some fun while practicing basic math skills/concepts? These games are the perfect way to practice the basic math skills of addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, place value, and more! This pack includes 25 different games that are engaging and fun! These games are perfect for centers, home practice, whole class practice, and more. The directions sheet for each game lists materials students need, how many players are allowed, the steps to play, how to score,
2nd - 5th
Basic Operations, Math
Solar System Unit - Lessons & Activities for the Planets, Moon Phases, & Stars
This 300+ page Solar System Unit is packed full of activities to teach about the planets, the Sun, and so much more! The unit is divided into 12 easy-to-implement lessons with a complete 100 slide presentation to deliver the content to your students. Easily engage your students with activities that teach about the planets, the Sun, the moon phases, and more! Planning has been made easy for you with printable worksheets for all of the lessons. The resource also includes pre- and post- assessments
3rd - 5th
Astronomy, Science
Also included in: Science Unit Bundle (Matter, Solar System, Immune System, Solid Earth)
Biome Box - Ecosystem & Habitats - Project Based Learning (Diorama Project)
Students research biomes and then design their very own biome box with this easy to implement science project. Your students will be excited to learn about the various biomes and engaged will building their own hands-on model. This resource contains everything that you need to do this project with your students, stress-free! The entire project is broken down into ten phases (with pacing recommendations). There is a complete teacher guide that walks you through the project step-by-step. Lesson p
3rd - 6th
Earth Sciences, Environment, Science
NGSS
5-LS2-1
States of Matter Unit with Lesson Plans, Worksheets, Assessments, and More
Are you teaching the States of Matter? This 5th Grade NGSS aligned unit is packed full of lessons, labs, demonstrations, activities, worksheets, and assessments, and more! Everything you need to teach matter all in one resource. The unit covers a variety of key concepts related to the states of matter. What Concepts are Covered?Introduction to MatterBasics of Atoms and MoleculesPhysical Properties of MatterChemical Properties of MatterPhysical ChangesChemical ChangesChanging States of MatterMe
5th
Chemistry, General Science, Science
NGSS
5-PS1-3
, 5-PS1-4
, 5-PS1-2
+1
Also included in: Science Unit Bundle (Matter, Solar System, Immune System, Solid Earth)
Back to School Activity | Class Icebreaker | Step Back If
Step Back If: This fun class icebreaker will get your students up and moving during the first week of school. It is the perfect way to get to know your students! It includes both a print and digital version! How do kids play? It takes very little prep to play! Use some tape to create a line in your classroom. Have all students stand on the line and if the card applies to them - they step back! Reset and read a new card! Students love getting to know each other with this super easy to prep activi
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Also included in: Back to School BUNDLE | First Day of School Activities
Would You Rather | Printable Question Cards | Morning Meeting Game
Looking for a fun way to get your students to share a little bit about themselves or just have a little fun? These Would You Rather Questions are perfect! There are 100 total questions included. You can use these as a morning meeting activity, writing center, back to school icebreaker, line-up routine, end of the day game, and so much more! This pack includes 100 total questions - 60 regular questions and 40 yuck questions! The prompts make a great conversation starter between students and k
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For All Subjects
Procedural Writing Mini-Unit - Lesson Plans, Graphic Organizers, & Student Pages
Looking for a way to teach your students how to write a procedural text? This tricky writing topic has been broken down into five easy to implement mini-lessons for students to tackle procedural writing! It includes lesson plans, student pages, graphic organizers, and more - making planning your writing instruction simple! Teach your students to write a procedural writing piece in just five days! Start by introducing what a procedural text is, what transition words are, how specific the directio
2nd - 4th
English Language Arts, Writing
Digital Citizenship Unit for Internet Safety and Cyberbullying - Grades 3-5
This digital citizenship unit is packed full of resources to help you teach your students about what it means to be a digital citizen. Easily teach your students about how to be a digital citizen, cyberbullying, and Internet Safety with this complete and engaging unit. The unit includes 6 lesson plans, activities, extension activities, as well as a DIGITAL student guide! Students can complete the guide on their iPads or computers throughout the lessons. With the world of technology constantly
3rd - 5th
For All Subjects
Volcano Activities with Nonfiction Passage, Worksheets & More - Print & Digital
Learning about volcanoes can be fun and engaging (and easy to plan for you)! Students will build background knowledge with a nonfiction text, answer comprehension questions, learn important volcano terminology, and more! This resource also includes a craftivity for students to show what they have learned about volcanoes. What's Included?KWL chartnonfiction textcomprehension questions (with answer key)vocabulary cardsvocabulary matching worksheet (with answer key)volcano labeling page (with answ
3rd - 5th
Earth Sciences, Science
Zoo Design Project - Area and Perimeter Practice - Hands-On Math Project
Are you trying to get your students real-world application with Area and Perimeter? Engage your students while they design a zoo with this fun area and perimeter project. As they are designing their zoo, students will select various animals to include. Each animal has specific requirements for the area and perimeter that is needed for their enclosures. This area and perimeter project is perfect to use at the end of your unit to apply the skill, as an early finisher project, or even as a bonus
3rd - 5th
Math
CCSS
4.MD.A.3
Would You Rather Questions | Google Slides Version | Morning Meeting Activity
Would You Rather questions are a great way to get students talking and writing! This digital resource includes 100 Would You Rather Questions! The questions are designed one to a slide so you can easily project them day to day. These questions are perfect for morning meeting, writing prompts, end of the day activity and more! There are 60 regular questions and 40 "yuck" questions. When you download, you will be given a link to the Google Slides resource inside of the PDF. Teacher Review: "
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For All Subjects
Figurative Language Flipbook & Presentation (Simile, Metaphor, Idiom, and More!)
Do your students struggle while learning the different types of figurative language? This flipbook is the perfect tool for students to use to master the seven types of figurative language: onomatopoeia, alliteration, personification, hyperbole, idiom, metaphor, and simile. The flaps within the flipbook give students the definition of each type of figurative language, as well as an example with room for them to record their own examples! It is easy to prep - just print, staple, and cut! Added B
3rd - 5th
English Language Arts
Water Cycle Activity - Interactive Booklet/Craft with Print and Digital Versions
Are you looking for a hands-on interactive way for students to learn and practice The Water Cycle? This interactive booklet all about the four steps of the water cycle is going to be a total hit with your classroom. It covers evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection. Each Interactive Water Cycle page includes the definition and the process of what is happening. The last page of the booklet is a great way to check for understanding - students apply their learning to complete the
2nd - 4th
Earth Sciences, General Science, Science
Student Interest Survey and Zones of Genius Inventory for Back to School
Help your students learn to let their strengths shine! Students learn about their unique Zones of Genius and determine their strengths and weaknesses. It is the perfect activity to help build a strong classroom community, one that is safe and supportive for every student. Students take a 40 question Zones of Genius survey, score it, and their scores correlate to different categories that are their strengths (and weaknesses). With the results they then color a body, triangle, or a bookmark that
Not Specific
Character Education, For All Subjects
Also included in: Back to School BUNDLE | First Day of School Activities
Earthquakes Activities and Worksheets including Earthquake Lab - Print & Digital
This print and go resource all about Earthquakes will be a big hit in your classroom! Engage your students with a hands-on activity after building background knowledge with the included nonfiction text with comprehension questions! What's Included:KWL ChartNonfiction TextComprehension Questions (with Answer Key)Interactive Notebook PageEarthquake Lab - Teacher DirectionsStudent Lab Recording SheetEarthquake BookletVocabulary Posters (including diagrams for the different faults)Bonus Activity (
3rd - 5th
Earth Sciences, Science
Comprehension Cards - Guided Reading Questions - Use with Any Text!
These question cards will engage your readers in a meaningful conversation about any fiction picture book or novel. There are sixty different questions included in the set. The questions cover: making connections, determining importance, visualizing the text, summarizing the text, making inferences, and thinking deeply about a story. What can the cards be used for? These Ask It! Cards can be used for guided reading groups, book clubs, literature studies, reading responses, whole class novels, h
3rd - 5th
English Language Arts, Reading
Animal Research Project (Digital Research Report Template) Use With Any Animal
Your students are going to love researching an animal with this fun research project. With this resource, students will choose an animal to research and make a Google Slides slideshow complete with text and pictures! There are 20 slides included for you to pick and choose from to meet the needs of your students and your standards. Resource Includes:20 Editable Slide Templates (in Google Slides)How-To Video for Students (Desktop and iPad Versions)Planning Pages for Teacher and StudentsExamples o
2nd - 5th
English Language Arts, Writing
Also included in: Digital Reports Template Bundle | Google Slides Reports
Figurative Language Activity & Scoot Cards - Simile, Metaphor, Hyperbole, & More
Looking for some extra practice for figurative language? This fun Scoot game comes with 24 playing cards with examples of the seven different types of figurative language. It also includes a recording sheet and answer key to help turn this into an easy center in your classroom! Contents:24 Scoot Cards (color & b/w)Teacher Directions & Ideas for UseRecording SheetAnswer Key⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Teacher Review: "This really helps my students see examples of figurative language in text. Sometimes it can be d
3rd - 5th
English Language Arts, Poetry, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.L.5
Also included in: Figurative Language & Poetry Resource BUNDLE (Popcorn Themed)
Solar System BUNDLE | Planets, Stars, Moon Phases | Print & Digital
Are you teaching about the Solar System? This bundle contains everything you need for a comprehensive study on the planets, stars, solar objects, moon phases, and so much more! Your students will be engaged and excited about learning with this fun unit. What does the bundle include? WIth the bundle you will get more than 350 pages with lesson plans, non-fiction texts, student pages, assessments, answer keys, anchor charts, posters, etc. What topics are covered? This is a complete unit that c
2nd - 4th
Astronomy, Science
Oil Spill STEM Challenge | Print and Digital
Engage your learners with this easy to implement STEM Challenge! With this hands-on challenge, students will be thinking critically about how oil spills impact the environment as they clean up a mock oil spill. This resource includes a nonfiction text with comprehension questions to build background knowledge! Included in the File:teacher tipslesson plannonfiction textcomprehension questionsanswer keyoil spill scenariomaterial price guidematerials receiptstudent challenge guidethinking deeper gu
3rd - 5th
Environment, Science
Also included in: STEM Challenges Bundle | 10 Challenges | Print & Digital
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About the store
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Hey There! I'm Cassie and I’m here to share lessons and activities that will not only engage your students, but also save you time. I believe that all educators deserve to enjoy a stress-free classroom that is full of learning, passion, and excitement! That is why I create resources that utilize best practices, will save you time, and will leave your students wanting more.
Upper Elementary has my heart. As a current fifth grade teacher with experience also teaching fourth grade, I know that the resources available in my store will motivate and excite even the most reluctant of students. I have been an educator for over a decade and my resources are tried and true.
My TeachersPayTeachers store became my creative outlet when I was just starting out in the classroom. Over the last ten plus years, I have developed a passion for providing educators like yourself with resources that are easy to implement, easy to differentiate, and aligned to standards.
I'm so glad that you are here. I hope that my resources are just what you are looking for and what your students are needing.
Teaching style
My teaching style utilizes best practices. I believe in giving students authentic learning opportunities, hands-on practice, and activities that are meaningful. Integrating technology into lessons is also a key component in my classroom and in many of my resources.
My own education history
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education
Master of Science: Learning + Technology
Additional biographical information
Outside of the classroom, I have found a passion for supporting and uplifting educators to help them save time. This has led me to create my shop here on TPT and at www.cassiedahl.com. When I am not busy behind a computer screen creating resources, my other joys in life are my two little girls, my husband, being outside, and reading!
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