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.
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⭐ 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
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
What Students Will Learn:Students practice 3-Digit x 2-Digit multiplication while playing this fun, engaging dice game. 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 genuinely enjoy this game! They stay more on-task while playing this game than they would with a worksheet simply because it is more engaging!Product Description:This game is print-and-go, which
⭐ Use this certificate to celebrate everything your students’ have learned this year! This certificate has made my students very excited & motivated to take ownership over their own learning! They have loved to see their own data, progress, growth, & achievements. Plus, they feel very special when they receive an official certificate! ⭐ This tool has helped me… show my students their own data in one, easy-to-read place!encourage my students to take ownership over their learning!explicitly ce
PreK - 12th
Character Education, Classroom Community, For All Subjects
What Students Learn:Students practice 2-Digit x 2-Digit multiplication while playing this fun, engaging dice game. 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 genuinely enjoy this game! They stay more on-task while playing this game than they would with a worksheet simply because it is more engaging!Product Description:This game is print-and-go, which is l
⭐ This poster is perfect for a whole class reward & incentive! This anchor chart is motivating, encouraging, exciting, & FUN! I provide you with 10 different versions & sizes of this anchor chart, so you can use it how you would like to in your classroom. ⭐ As students “level up” or master various skills in their educational apps (like IXL, Lexia, iReady etc.), then they can write their name on the anchor chart. Once you get to the top of the pyramid as a class, you can earn a reward. My studen
What Students Will Learn:Students practice 2-Digit x 1-Digit multiplication while playing this fun, engaging dice game. 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 genuinely enjoy this game! They stay more on-task while playing this game than they would with a worksheet simply because it is more engaging!Product Description:This game is print-and-go, which
Self-Checking Digital OR Printable Task Cards! This is a digital resource that you can have your students complete on their devices or you can print the task cards to do a "traditional scoot." You can choose what works best for you and your students! What's Included:The scoot slides (Google Slides)Accompanying student worksheet (Google Docs)Answer key (Google Docs)Special Features:Can be done 100% digitally OR paper-pencil! You choose!Clear questions that are easy to readStudents check their ans
Self-Checking Digital OR Printable Task Cards! This is a digital resource that you can have your students complete on their devices or you can print the task cards to do a "traditional scoot." You can choose what works best for you and your students! What's Included:The scoot slides (Google Slides)Accompanying student worksheet (Google Docs)Answer key (Google Docs)Special Features:Can be done 100% digitally OR paper-pencil! You choose!Clear questions that are easy to readStudents check their ans
Self-Checking Digital OR Printable Task Cards! This is a digital resource that you can have your students complete on their devices or you can print the task cards to do a "traditional scoot." You can choose what works best for you and your students! What's Included:The scoot slides (Google Slides)Accompanying student worksheet (Google Docs)Answer key (Google Docs) Special Features:Can be done 100% digitally OR paper-pencil! You choose!Clear questions that are easy to readStudents check their
Self-Checking Digital OR Printable Task Cards! This is a digital resource that you can have your students complete on their devices or you can print the task cards to do a "traditional scoot." You can choose what works best for you and your students! What's Included:The scoot slides (Google Slides)Accompanying student worksheet (Google Docs)Answer key (Google Docs)Special Features:Can be done 100% digitally OR paper-pencil! You choose!Clear questions that are easy to readStudents check their ans
Self-Checking Digital OR Printable Task Cards! This is a digital resource that you can have your students complete on their devices or you can print the task cards to do a "traditional scoot." You can choose what works best for you and your students! What's Included:The scoot slides (Google Slides)Accompanying student worksheet (Google Docs)Answer key (Google Docs)Special Features:Can be done 100% digitally OR paper-pencil! You choose!Clear questions that are easy to readSelf-checking: students
What Students Will Learn:Students practice 3-Digit x 1-Digit multiplication while playing this fun, engaging dice game. 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 genuinely enjoy this game! They stay more on-task while playing this game than they would with a worksheet simply because it is more engaging!Product Description:This game is print-and-go, which
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!
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