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 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
⭐ 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
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
⭐ 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
⭐ 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
⭐ 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
⭐ 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
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
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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