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Always Upper Elementary

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Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
About the store
Hey! My name is Natalie Ringold and I am an upper elementary teacher with experience in third through sixth grade. I currently teach fourth grade at a public school in Minneapolis, Minnesota. I have always taught upper elementary, which is how "Always Upper Elementary" came to be! :) My hope is to provide you with inspiration, teacher hacks, effective strategies, & time-saving resources. Thanks for being here! Make sure to hit the follow button to stay up to date on sales & the latest! :)
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Preview of Daily Vocabulary, Grammar, & Writing Morning Work // Growing Bundle!

Daily Vocabulary, Grammar, & Writing Morning Work // Growing Bundle!

⭐ Use this efficient resource to teach writing, grammar, & vocabulary ALL AT ONCE. This resource is based on the Science of Reading and was created based on data from real students. This is perfect for morning work or a Literacy warm up. It is no prep–simply print & go! Answer keys are included along with compatible Google Slides, which makes teaching these lessons seamless! There is a product preview available as well, so you know exactly what you are getting.  ⭐ Summary:  This product inc
Preview of Classroom Reward & Management Poster -- Trace or Print & Go!

Classroom Reward & Management Poster -- Trace or Print & Go!

⭐ Use this poster to target the specific behaviors you want to change in your classroom! For me, blurting, arguing, talking back, & distracting others were the behaviors I wanted to STOP. Using this poster to target those specific behaviors SAVED my sanity! ⭐ There are 9 different variations of the poster included in this product. There are editable versions, black & white versions, & colored versions. ⭐ You can simply print this poster on 8.5 x 11 paper, trace it onto poster paper or anch
Preview of Behavior Management Breathing Strategies // SEL, Calm Corner, Mindful Regulation

Behavior Management Breathing Strategies // SEL, Calm Corner, Mindful Regulation

⭐ This behavior & classroom management resource includes no prep slides, videos, worksheets, and posters that will teach your students how to regain their self-control, show respect to themselves & others, and identify techniques that help them regulate their emotions. These SEL tools will teach your students calm down strategies that they can use individually in your Calm Corner, at home, or in class as a whole group. ⭐ If you’re frustrated with your class blurting, having side conversations, m
Preview of Morning Meeting Slides / Editable, Time-Saving, Easy to Use, Community Building

Morning Meeting Slides / Editable, Time-Saving, Easy to Use, Community Building

⭐ READ BEFORE PURCHASING: ⭐ These morning meeting slides are editable, easy to use, and will save you time! I have personally used these slides for the past 6 years and they have been amazing for providing structure and building routines & community. My students have loved this morning routine, and I have saved countless hours by utilizing this organized, simplified template. You can use these slides for the entire year! ⭐ These are NOT 100+ different slides with a bunch of different things
Preview of Daily Vocabulary, Grammar, & Writing Morning Work DOL // Book 1

Daily Vocabulary, Grammar, & Writing Morning Work DOL // Book 1

⭐ Use this efficient resource to teach writing, grammar, & vocabulary ALL AT ONCE. This resource is based on the Science of Reading and was created based on data from real students. This is perfect for morning work or a Literacy warm up. It is no prep–simply print & go! Answer keys are included along with compatible Google Slides, which makes teaching these lessons seamless! There is a product preview available as well, so you know exactly what you are getting.  ⭐ Summary:  This product inc
Preview of Homework Incentive & Accountability Pack

Homework Incentive & Accountability Pack

⭐ This homework system is an effective way to hold students accountable that is simple and easy for you to implement! ⭐ The 3 components of this product are… Homework Heroes CertificateSend home these fun certificates to celebrate the students who completed their homework for the week.They are fully editable, so you can tailor them to fit your needs.Students can bring home their certificate to communicate with their parents & caregivers that they completed their homework for the week!Homework He
Preview of Morning Routine Complete Bundle // Morning Meeting Slides & Morning Work!

Morning Routine Complete Bundle // Morning Meeting Slides & Morning Work!

This complete morning routine bundle includes morning meeting slides and morning work for the entire year! These two products have been LIFESAVING in my own classroom! They are an easy-to-use, low-prep/no-prep, organized system that works for teachers AND students! Morning Meeting Slides:⭐ These morning meeting slides are editable, easy to use, and will save you time! I have personally used these slides for the past 6 years and they have been amazing for providing structure and building routi
Preview of Social Skills SEL Poster // Printable & Traceable!

Social Skills SEL Poster // Printable & Traceable!

⭐ This poster is perfect for behavior management and Social Emotional Learning or SEL. It is realistic, explicit, and easy to use! I created this product because I wanted a concrete visual with sentence starters for my students to use when someone is bothering them. There are different sizes of the poster included in this product, and there are blank & filled in versions of the poster! ⭐ 3 ways to use the product: Trace the posterSimply project the poster up onto your Smartboard or whiteboar
Preview of Gratitude & Thankfulness Lesson and Activity // Thanksgiving, November, Fall

Gratitude & Thankfulness Lesson and Activity // Thanksgiving, November, Fall

🍁 These NO PREP activities are perfect for November, fall, or Thanksgiving! *What’s Included:Slides that will seamlessly guide you through the entire lessonThe lesson is all about thankfulness & gratitude Preview available!Activity 1: printable “My Gratitude List” worksheetAfter the lesson, students make a list of up to 50 things they are grateful for! This helps them brainstorm before activity 2.Activity 2: printable “Thankful Hearts” gratitude activity / craft6 different templates are provid
Preview of Kindness Poster Pack // Printable & Traceable // SEL, Social Skills, Mindfulness

Kindness Poster Pack // Printable & Traceable // SEL, Social Skills, Mindfulness

⭐ This poster pack is perfect for promoting kindness, mindful words, thoughtful actions, and love. These posters are versatile—they can be used in a wide range of spaces with ANY age level. For teachers, these posters would complement Social Emotional Learning / SEL, behavior management, & classroom management. These posters are realistic, explicit, and easy to use!  ⭐ 3 ways to use this product: Trace the posterSimply project the poster up onto your Smartboard or whiteboard. Then, you can tr
Preview of Multiplication Board Games Bundle! 12 Games for Math Fact Practice

Multiplication Board Games Bundle! 12 Games for Math Fact Practice

Looking for an engaging tool for your students to practice multiplication facts? You are in the right place! This bundle makes differentiation EASY for you and FUN for students! These board games provide students with the repetition they need, without the boredom!  *What’s Included:12 Multiplication Board Games:Multiplying by two / 2Multiplying by three / 3Multiplying by four / 4Multiplying by five / 5Multiplying by six / 6Multiplying by seven / 7Multiplying by eight / 8Multiplying by nine / 9M
Preview of Multi-Digit Multiplication Math Games Bundle: No Prep! FOUR Printable Games!

Multi-Digit Multiplication Math Games Bundle: No Prep! FOUR Printable Games!

Differentiation:This bundle makes differentiation easy! You can easily differentiate in your classroom by utilizing all four game boards provided in this bundle. You can give students different game boards depending on their skill levels because there are four options: 2-Digit x 1-Digit, 3-Digit x 1-Digit, 2-Digit x 2-Digit, and 3-Digit x 2-Digit.Challenge students by having them use 8-sided dice instead of traditional 6-sided dice. That way, more of their problems will involve carrying and more
Preview of States and Capitals Quiz & Test Bundle! Social Studies Print and Go!

States and Capitals Quiz & Test Bundle! Social Studies Print and Go!

*Simply print the quizzes, test, and answer keys and you will be ready to go! *Easy for you or subs to use! What’s Included:Midwest Region States & Capitals QuizSoutheast Region States & Capitals QuizNortheast Region States & Capitals QuizWest & Southwest Region States & Capitals QuizFinal Test: All 50 States & Capitals Product Description:Students will demonstrate their understanding of each region by…locating the states in each region on a mapidentifying the capitals located in each region
Preview of TODALS Map & Graph for a "Dream Island!" Project Based Learning & No Prep!

TODALS Map & Graph for a "Dream Island!" Project Based Learning & No Prep!

Need a fun project based activity to keep your students engaged at the end of the school year? This activity is for you! :) This project integrates math and social studies as students create a map and graph of their very own "dream island." This project based learning is framed within the context of a real-life problem. All of the materials are created for you. All you need to do is print-and-go! The directions are clear, easy to read, and simple for teachers to implement. The activity is fun,
Preview of Daily Vocabulary, Grammar, & Writing Morning Work // Books 1, 3, & 5 Bundle

Daily Vocabulary, Grammar, & Writing Morning Work // Books 1, 3, & 5 Bundle

⭐ Use this efficient resource to teach writing, grammar, & vocabulary ALL AT ONCE. This resource is based on the Science of Reading and was created based on data from real students. This is perfect for morning work or a Literacy warm up. It is no prep–simply print & go! Answer keys are included along with compatible Google Slides, which makes teaching these lessons seamless! There is a product preview available as well, so you know exactly what you are getting.  ⭐ Summary:  This product inc
Preview of Northeast Region States & Capitals Social Studies Quiz! Answer Key Included!

Northeast Region States & Capitals Social Studies Quiz! Answer Key Included!

*Simply print the quiz and answer key and you will be ready to go! *Easy for you or subs to use! What’s Included:2 page quiz (preview available in the thumbnails)Answer key Product Description:Students will demonstrate their understanding of the Northeast region by…Locating each Northeast state on a mapIdentifying the capitals of each Northeast stateMake this quiz more challenging by simply removing the word banks.If you would like to provide students with a study guide, simply print out the a
Preview of Multiplication Facts "Cover All" Math Game, No Prep! Print & Go!

Multiplication Facts "Cover All" Math Game, No Prep! Print & Go!

What Students Learn:Students will practice basic, introductory multiplication facts while playing this fun, engaging dice game. Repetition is absolutely essential for students to memorize their multiplication facts. This game provides a way for students to get the repetition they need without the boredom! In addition to practicing multiplication skills, students will also work on taking turns, losing & winning, and following directions.I use this product with my own students because they genuine
Preview of West & Southwest Regions States & Capitals Social Studies Quiz! With Answer Key!

West & Southwest Regions States & Capitals Social Studies Quiz! With Answer Key!

*Simply print the quiz and answer key and you will be ready to go! *Easy for you or subs to use! What’s Included:2 page quiz (preview available in the thumbnails)Answer key Product Description:Students will demonstrate their understanding of the West & Southwest regions by…Locating each West & Southwest state on a mapIdentifying the capitals of each West & Southwest state Make this quiz more challenging by simply removing the word banks.If you would like to provide students with a study guide
Preview of Daily Vocabulary, Grammar, & Writing Morning Work DOL // Book 2

Daily Vocabulary, Grammar, & Writing Morning Work DOL // Book 2

⭐ Use this efficient resource to teach writing, grammar, & vocabulary ALL AT ONCE. This resource is based on the Science of Reading and was created based on data from real students. This is perfect for morning work or a Literacy warm up. It is no prep–simply print & go! Answer keys are included along with compatible Google Slides, which makes teaching these lessons seamless! There is a product preview available as well, so you know exactly what you are getting.  ⭐ Summary:  This product inc
Preview of Daily Vocabulary, Grammar, & Writing Morning Work DOL // Book 3

Daily Vocabulary, Grammar, & Writing Morning Work DOL // Book 3

⭐ Use this efficient resource to teach writing, grammar, & vocabulary ALL AT ONCE. This resource is based on the Science of Reading and was created based on data from real students. This is perfect for morning work or a Literacy warm up. It is no prep–simply print & go! Answer keys are included along with compatible Google Slides, which makes teaching these lessons seamless! There is a product preview available as well, so you know exactly what you are getting.  ⭐ Summary:  This product inc
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Experience

Hey! My name is Natalie Ringold and I am an upper elementary teacher with experience in third through sixth grade. I currently teach fourth grade at a public school in Minneapolis, Minnesota. I have always taught upper elementary, which is how "Always Upper Elementary" came to be! :) My hope is to provide you with inspiration, teacher hacks, effective strategies, & time-saving resources. Thanks for being here! Make sure to hit the follow button to stay up to date on sales & the latest! :)

Teaching style

- Organized - Clear & concise - Routine-oriented - Always done with love! In my classroom we laugh, cry, smile, learn, give hugs, work hard, try new things, make new friends, dream about the future, & build an amazing community together.

My own education history

I received my Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education in 2017 and my Master of Arts in Elementary Education with a concentration in Differentiated Instruction in 2023. I am also a "teacher influencer" and my main platform is Instagram @always.upper.elementary :)

Additional biographical information

I have always taught upper elementary, which is how "Always Upper Elementary" came to be! Upper elementary students are sassy and want to be independent, but at the same time they are still just kids! They are passionate, emotional, quirky, creative, and downright hilarious! Upper elementary students dream about their futures, and as their teacher, I am all about encouraging my students to follow their dreams! There are SO many reasons why I love this age group!