Ghosts may not be real, but you can make them float with science. It’s not magic, and it’s not fake, it’s just static electricity! Kids in upper elementary will have a blast with this low-cost and low-prep science activity that illustrates the principles of atoms, charges, and static electricity with one simple Halloween science demonstration. Want to see more ... Read More
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The Day After Halloween Math Activity (Free!)
One of the many things that they don't teach you in college is just how crazy it can get before and right after a holiday, especially a holiday that is a kid favorite. The day after Halloween is probably one of the craziest days in the classroom. The students are excited about their trick-or-treating adventures from the previous day and more than likely, they are ... Read More
Halloween Activity | Halloween Party Idea for the Classroom
Ever since I became a teacher, I wanted to do the Halloween Mystery Box idea where the students feel the "yucky" things that are supposed to be scary/creepy things. Last year, when I wanted an engaging Halloween activity that doubled as a writing activity, I knew I had to finally give this a try. I put my own spin on it and did it as "easy and low prep" as possible. Keep ... Read More
Halloween Read Alouds for Upper Elementary {Free Printables}
Using read alouds in my classroom is right up there with math centers on my list of favorite classroom activities. And I LOVE integrating holidays into my read alouds. Today, I want to share with you my favorite Halloween read alouds suitable for upper elementary classrooms. To read more about implementing read alouds in your classroom and the benefits, click ... Read More
The Widow’s Broom: A Halloween Read Aloud for Upper Grades
Most students love reading super scary stories during October, and I must admit that I have given in and read some "school-approved" scary stories. However, I recently found this really great book, The Widow's Broom by Chris Van Allsburg. This book fits right into the Halloween season but also has some powerful lessons to teach the students about bullying and acceptance. ... Read More
Halloween Activities and Ideas for Upper Elementary
When I first started teaching fifth grade, I was seriously bummed about the lack of seasonal activities and centers for upper elementary. It was pretty much limited to writing prompts and crossword puzzles/word searches. Upper elementary students can definitely have just as much (if not more!) Halloween fun as the younger students. Here are some of my favorite Halloween ... Read More
Halloween Freebie {Buying Candy After Halloween}
I don't know about you guys, but I love the day AFTER Halloween! That is when I go to the local store and stock up on candy for my students (and myself!). I definitely need a little sweet motivation to help me get through the rest of the holiday season. The best part about after Halloween candy are the sale prices! My local Walmart puts the candy on sale for 50% off. ... Read More
Halloween Math Constructed Response Practice
You guys, I got super smart this year and tied some of our Halloween Math with some extra constructed response practice. The kids never knew they were preparing for an assessment with these fun problems! This year, our district is having students take constructed response assessments on a few of the fraction common core standards (multiplying fractions by a whole, ... Read More
Halloween Freebie
I am joining this fun linky party with Graphics from the Pond. She made this adorable Friendly Ghost Clipart and has created an opportunity to get this set for free and join her linky part to showcase your Halloween Freebie resources! So, I used this clipart to make this cute Halloween Freebie - Decimal Place Value Sort. Check it out and follow the link at the bottom to ... Read More
Free Finish the Story Writing Prompts
Do you need fun writing activities to keep your students engaged and writing during the holiday seasons? Or maybe you just want a new engaging way to help your students practice their writing skills. Either way, "finish-the-story" writing prompts are a great option! This post will offer tips for using these types of writing prompts and a way to get 22 total FREE writing ... Read More
Free Reading Review Mini-Booklets for 4th and 5th Grade
It seems like I am always on the hunt for new ways to review reading skills with my students. And especially ways that are engaging and don't involve reading a ton of lengthy passages or worse...stapled worksheets that don't excite or engage my students. One of my new favorite ways to review is through reading review mini-booklets. Keep reading to get all of the details ... Read More
Read Alouds for Teaching Figurative Language | Mentor Texts for Reading
Teaching figurative language is one of my favorite literacy skills to teach and my students always love learning about the different types. On this post, I will share my favorite read alouds for teaching the types of figurative language (similes, metaphors, hyperbole, and personification) and then my favorite read alouds that use figurative language naturally and ... Read More
