I love all things holiday and am always looking for ways to engage my students and keep them motivated to learn and engaged with their work during the months leading up to a major holiday. And even though my students are fifth graders, I still want them to enjoy a bit of the fun of Valentine's Day. In this post, I will share a super engaging mystery bag activity that … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day Party Activity for Upper Elementary
Archives for January 2022
Free Idiom Activities for 4th-5th Grade Grammar
Are you picking your brain trying to find a way for students to practice idioms without making them bored stiff? These free idiom activities (printable + digital) are just the ticket. This free idiom activity provides both a printable and digital version for students to practice and demonstrate their understanding of idioms. Using an interactive table, students will … [Read more...] about Free Idiom Activities for 4th-5th Grade Grammar
Winter Science Demonstration: Creating Avalanches
Nothing is scarier in the mountains than a snowy avalanche in the winter. Avalanches are deadly and dangerous, and can cause damage to animals, people, and vegetation. Learn how and why avalanches occur in this simple winter avalanche science experiment. Want to see more winter activities and resources for other subject areas? Winter Science Materials … [Read more...] about Winter Science Demonstration: Creating Avalanches