Upper Elementary Ideas

This mat works perfectly for these magnetic letters through Amazon. I print these templates on copy paper and attach it with blue tape to a cookie sheet purchased from The Dollar Tree. These letters can be placed directly on top of the letters on the template, and that leaves room for word making at the bottom of the cookie sheet. Two versions of the template are included with different spacing. Students LOVE using these magnetic letters, and the template makes it so simple to put the letters b

It's almost conference time! These FULLY-EDITABLE Glows and Grows Conference Forms are perfect for running your conferences. Start your conference with the students' strengths (or GLOWS). Then talk about ways the student can improve (or GROWS). And use the bottom section to talk with the parent about how they can support their student.

A Waiting Room is a great system to use in your classroom. While you are leading a small group, assessing a student, or helping solve a conflict, students can "take a number" and wait for their turn with you. This product includes two versions. The black and white one allows you to print on any color of paper you desire. Choose one that matches your classroom theme - or one that matches your school colors. The version with color can be printed on white paper and used as is. Both versions includ

These FULLY EDITABLE voice level posters are perfect for older students! The photos on these posters show diverse students who are in upper elementary and middle school. These printables work well for all students but were made with English Learners in mind. These posters can be printed as is (11 x 8.5 inches), or you can print them two per page in portrait mode to make them half size. These posters in this resource include: 0 - Silent 1 - Whisper 2 - Partner 3 - Presenter 4 - Outside

* 12 vocabulary words* Use these vocabulary notes in small groups, with partners, or in interactive notebooks. Several versions where you can scaffold for students -- completely filled in, just the vocabulary word missing, or maybe the definition is missing. Another choice is where the picture will be drawn by students. 6 versions included - including a BLANK version to edit as you wish!

* 10 vocabulary words * These vocabulary cards are so handy! Prep once and use every year. You can print them on cardstock or print them on paper and laminate. These are great for your pocket charts! Use them whole class, with your small groups, or in centers. Students can work with a teacher, a paraprofessional, a support teacher, a volunteer, or themselves! Use them to play a matching game or concentration. You could pick a word and have the students write the definition, or you can pick defin

WORD GAMES are so engaging and help develop students' critical thinking skills. This fun, no prep activity is perfect for fall/autumn. For this activity, students try to CRACK THE CODE to figure out the SECRET MESSAGE. You can print the slide, and students can solve it on paper. Or you can assign it digitally, and students solve it on the slide. This activity is highly engaging and fun! You can even have students work on this collaboratively with a partner or in small groups. Use this activity f

These FULLY EDITABLE voice level posters are perfect for older students! The photos on these posters show diverse students who are in upper elementary and middle school. These printables work well for all students but were made with English Learners in mind. These posters can be printed as is (11 x 8.5 inches), or you can print them two per page in portrait mode to make them half size. These posters in this resource include: 0 - Silent 1 - Whisper 2 - Partner 3 - Presenter 4 - Outside

WOW! This fun, no prep activity is perfect for fall/autumn. Students can GET CREATIVE by designing their own sweatshirt or leaf, finishing a drawing, or expressing their ideas for an fun, festive fall. You can print the slides as handouts, and students can use markers, colored, pencils, or crayons. Or you can assign them digitally, and students can use clipart, photos, or icons to finish these activities. These prompts are highly engaging and fun! You can even have students work on their speakin

* 14 vocabulary words* These Slides are GAME-CHANGERS with my class! Building background knowledge for content areas is CRITICAL! Every vocabulary word for these two weeks is included. Using the Slideshow feature, two photos pop up on a slide with the prompts "I see . . ." and "I think . . ." Partners share with each other by looking at the photos and talking about them. Perfect for students learning English too! One click and the vocabulary word pops up along with the part of speech, a definiti

* 12 vocabulary words* These Slides are GAME-CHANGERS with my class! Building background knowledge for content areas is CRITICAL! Every vocabulary word for these two weeks is included. Using the Slideshow feature, two photos pop up on a slide with the prompts "I see . . ." and "I think . . ." Partners share with each other by looking at the photos and talking about them. Perfect for students learning English too! One click and the vocabulary word pops up along with the part of speech, a defin

* 13 vocabulary words* These Slides are GAME-CHANGERS with my class! Building background knowledge for content areas is CRITICAL! Every vocabulary word for these two weeks is included. Using the Slideshow feature, two photos pop up on a slide with the prompts "I see . . ." and "I think . . ." Partners share with each other by looking at the photos and talking about them. Perfect for students learning English too! One click and the vocabulary word pops up along with the part of speech, a defin

* 10 vocabulary words* These Slides are GAME-CHANGERS with my class! Building background knowledge for content areas is CRITICAL! Every vocabulary word for these two weeks is included. Using the Slideshow feature, two photos pop up on a slide with the prompts "I see . . ." and "I think . . ." Partners share with each other by looking at the photos and talking about them. Perfect for students learning English too! One click and the vocabulary word pops up along with the part of speech, a definiti

* 11 vocabulary words* These Slides are GAME-CHANGERS with my class! Building background knowledge for content areas is CRITICAL! Every vocabulary word for these two weeks is included. Using the Slideshow feature, two photos pop up on a slide with the prompts "I see . . ." and "I think . . ." Partners share with each other by looking at the photos and talking about them. Perfect for students learning English too! One click and the vocabulary word pops up along with the part of speech, a definiti

* 12 vocabulary words* These Slides are GAME-CHANGERS with my class! Building background knowledge for content areas is CRITICAL! Every vocabulary word for these two weeks is included. Using the Slideshow feature, two photos pop up on a slide with the prompts "I see . . ." and "I think . . ." Partners share with each other by looking at the photos and talking about them. Perfect for students learning English too! One click and the vocabulary word pops up along with the part of speech, a definiti

* 10 vocabulary words* These Slides are GAME-CHANGERS with my class! Building background knowledge for content areas is CRITICAL! Every vocabulary word for these two weeks is included. Using the Slideshow feature, two photos pop up on a slide with the prompts "I see . . ." and "I think . . ." Partners share with each other by looking at the photos and talking about them. Perfect for students learning English too! One click and the vocabulary word pops up along with the part of speech, a definiti

WOW! This fun, no prep activity is perfect for back to school. And by purchasing this bundle, YOU GET TWO RESOURCES FOR FREE!Students can GET CREATIVE by designing their own water bottle or backpack, finishing a drawing, or expressing their ideas for an amazing school year. You can print the slides as handouts, and students can use markers, colored, pencils, or crayons. Or you can assign them digitally, and students can use clipart, photos, or icons to finish these activities. These prompts are

* 14 vocabulary words* These Slides are GAME-CHANGERS with my class! Building background knowledge for content areas is CRITICAL! Every vocabulary word for these two weeks is included. Using the Slideshow feature, two photos pop up on a slide with the prompts "I see . . ." and "I think . . ." Partners share with each other by looking at the photos and talking about them. Perfect for students learning English too! One click and the vocabulary word pops up along with the part of speech, a definiti

Vocabulary is the key to understanding complex science topics. These Frayer Model slides can help students with learning these terms to activate background knowledge.

Vocabulary is the key to understanding complex science topics. These Frayer Model slides can help students with learning these terms to activate background knowledge.