Naft's Upper Elementary Essentials

Bring the 2026 Earth Day theme, "Our Power, Our Planet," to life in your classroom! This resource takes the "fluff" out of Earth Day and replaces it with rigorous, standard-aligned activities that upper elementary students actually find cool. Instead of just telling students that plastic is bad, this unit uses real-world math to show them the scale of the problem and scientific myth-busting to explain the complexity of ocean conservation. It culminates in a persuasive writing piece where studen

Teaching about September 11, 2001, is a delicate and important task. This ready-to-use lesson provides a sensitive, age-appropriate way to guide your students through the events of that day while focusing on the themes of courage, community, and resilience. This complete package is designed to help you teach a difficult topic with confidence and compassion, all in a single class period. What's Included?A Complete, Four-Part Lesson Plan: This resource provides a comprehensive, step-by-step lesson

Scoop Up Summer Reading Success! Yearning for a fun and effective way to keep your students engaged with books all summer long? Our delightful reading log transforms daily reading into a tasty treat! Students simply color in a section of their ice cream cone after each 20-minute reading session, with a parent's initial serving as sweet proof of their progress. Watch as they eagerly track their reading and build lifelong literacy habits, one delicious scoop at a time!