Teaching with Jennifer Findley
Upper Elementary Teaching Blog
In today's digital age, it is more important than ever for students to be able to read and write effectively online. One way to help students improve their digital literacy skills AND engage them in reading is through digital reading centers. This post will dive into what digital reading centers are, ways to use them in your classroom, and share a free set of centers for … [Read more...] about Using Digital Reading Centers (with Free Centers)
When learning new math skills, it is important for students to develop a strong understanding of the math vocabulary. This blog post will share free 5th grade math vocabulary posters that can be used in your classroom. These posters will help students learn and remember key terms related to fifth grade math skills. 📚Want reading posters? Click here to grab free reading … [Read more...] about Free 5th Grade Math Vocabulary Posters
Do your students seem to always need a review of the four main parts of speech before you can dive into grade level grammar skills? This post will share some free parts of speech activities that you can use to help give your students practice while they review nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs. About the Parts of Speech Choice Boards Choice boards are always … [Read more...] about FREE Parts of Speech Activities: Choice Boards
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...] about Free Finish the Story Writing Prompts
Are you looking for an engaging way for students to practice simple, compound, and complex sentences to strengthen their mastery? This free set of simple, compound, and complex activities (printable task cards and digital version) are a low-pressure and engaging way for your students to review their understanding. The task cards and activities also make it super easy to … [Read more...] about Free Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences Activities
If you are looking for engaging test prep activities that will excite your students and make them want to practice and review the material before the big test, check out this collection of engaging test prep activities. These vary in prep and materials needed and work for nearly every subject and concept. Jenga Test Prep First, we have Jenga test prep. This works … [Read more...] about Engaging Test Prep Activities and Ideas
Are you looking for football activities for your classroom before the big game? Whether you're into the game, the commercials, or the snacks, there is always something for everyone to be excited about! There is always a buzz around my classroom leading up to the big football game, so I like to add in some football-themed activities in my classroom. This post will share … [Read more...] about Free Football Activity – Reading Activity for Grades 4-5
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
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...] about Halloween Science Experiment | Static Electricity Demonstration
Having students use math tools and resources is a great way to scaffold and support their understanding of math skills, while also teaching them to use the tools they have available to solve problems. This blog post will share the digital version of my free printable math tools (which you can find by clicking here) as well as and practice questions to help you and your … [Read more...] about Digital Math Tools (Free)
I am not a huge fan of winter, so I'm always looking forward to Groundhog Day. No matter what the outcome, it reminds me that winter is eventually going to end (and endless inside recess days ;) ). My students seem to always be in agreement so I try to incorporate just a few Groundhog Day activities into instruction, no more than 20-30 minutes. This post will share a few … [Read more...] about Free Groundhog Day Digital Activities
Valentine's Day is one of those holidays that is tricky for teachers. It involves candy and treats and lots of excited students. I don't remember a single year that did not leave me exhausted by the end of the Valentine's Day party. If your Valentine's Day in the classroom is anything like mine, I hope this post helps! To channel my students' excitement for the holiday, … [Read more...] about Free Digital Valentine’s Day Activities
