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The Best Wordless Inferencing Books for Upper Elementary

The Best Wordless Inferencing Books for Upper Elementary

📘 A Picture-Perfect Way to Build Thinking Skills Wordless inferencing books are some of my favorite go-tos for sparking rich conversations in upper elementary. Without

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character traits vs feelings

Mastering Character Traits vs Feelings in the Classroom

If you’ve ever wondered how to help your students understand the difference between character traits vs. feelings, you’re definitely not alone. This concept trips up

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Smart Solutions for a Chatty Class

Smart Solutions for a Chatty Class

🗣️ When Your Classroom Won’t Stop Buzzing Every teacher knows the challenge of a chatty class that seems to run on unlimited battery power. I’ve

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4th Grade Spiral Math Review

5 Easy Ways to Use 4th Grade Spiral Math Review

If you’re looking for creative, low-lift ways to use 4th grade spiral math review in your classroom, this post is for you. I’ll share five

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10 Easy and Safe Ways to Bring AI in Upper Elementary

10 Easy and Safe Ways to Bring AI in Upper Elementary

🌟 Stepping Into the Future: A Friendly Welcome to AI in Upper Elementary Classroom If you’ve been curious but cautious about trying out AI tools

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inferencing upper elementary

How to Teach Inferencing in Upper Elementary Using Riddles

Teaching inferencing in upper elementary can sometimes feel like you’re speaking a secret language that only a few students understand. But when you bring in

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Best Scanners for Teachers to Digitize Student Work & Old Resources

Best Scanners for Teachers to Digitize Student Work & Old Resources

🦋 Taming the Paper Chaos in the Classroom If you’ve ever stared at mountains of student papers taking over your desk, you know the struggle

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Best Bluetooth Speakers for Teachers Who Use Music & Audio in Lessons

Best Bluetooth Speakers for Teachers Who Use Music & Audio in Lessons

🎵 Sound That Reaches Every Corner of the Classroom If you’ve ever tried playing a song from your laptop and couldn’t hear it past the

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Heartwarming Gratitude Read Alouds for Upper Elementary

Heartwarming Gratitude Read Alouds for Upper Elementary

🍂 Sparking Gratitude Through Stories “Gratitude turns what we have into enough.” November is the perfect season to remind our students of this truth. That’s

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Joyful Thanksgiving Read Alouds for Upper Elementary

Joyful Thanksgiving Read Alouds for Upper Elementary

🍂 Sparking Joy and Gratitude Through Stories Thanksgiving isn’t just about turkey crafts and Pilgrim hats, it’s a perfect time to build literacy skills while

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Best Small Printers for Teachers Who Work from Home or in Tiny Classrooms

Best Small Printers for Teachers Who Work from Home or in Tiny Classrooms

✨ Efficiency Grows When Teachers Go Compact Teaching from a cart, a tiny classroom corner, or a home office means every inch of space counts.

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Best Fall Activities for Upper Elementary

What Are the Best Fall Activities for Upper Elementary?

🍁 Fall Brings Fresh Opportunities for Fun and Learning Fall is one of my favorite seasons to teach, it’s a gold mine for both festive

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✨FREE Fall Would You Rather Activity Brain Break✨ ✨FREE Fall Would You Rather Activity Brain Break✨

I love finding quick, no-prep ways to bring seasonal fun into the classroom 🍁—and this one is totally FREE! This YouTube video has 19 fall-themed “Would You Rather” questions perfect for a brain break, morning meeting, or even after-school care. 👩🏾‍🏫

Here’s how to grab this for your class:
1️⃣ Click the link in my bio
2️⃣ Tap “See it All in Action on YouTube”
3️⃣ Or find it in my Story Highlights under YouTube Videos 🎥

🦋 Save + share this with a teacher friend or after-school leader who’d love an easy fall activity!

But first, I'm curious 🧐 are you allowed to show student-facing YouTube videos in your classroom? 🗣️ Comment below.
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👩‍🏫 Teacher-friends, let’s chat—what’s your absolu 👩‍🏫 Teacher-friends, let’s chat—what’s your absolute favorite subject to teach? 💛

Is it the joy of diving into a good book with your students? 📚
The “aha!” moments in math? ✨
The creativity of writing or art? 🎨
Or maybe the hands-on fun of science experiments? 🔬

Every subject brings its own kind of magic, and I’d love to hear which one lights YOU up the most in the classroom!

💬 Drop your favorite subject in the comments—I can’t wait to see which ones top the list.

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Teacher-friends, tell me you’ve been here too… 😂 Y Teacher-friends, tell me you’ve been here too… 😂 You give the simplest direction, and somehow your students turn it into the Olympics of classroom procedures.

👉 Me: “It doesn’t matter if you’re first or last in line.”
👩‍🎓 Them: “So… first place gets a million dollars, a cupcake, AND a lifetime supply of Pokémon cards?!” 🎉

And then there’s this classic…
👉 When is it okay to interrupt me while I’m teaching?
✔️ You have coffee for me
✔️ An asteroid is heading toward Earth
✔️ There’s a zombie attack
✔️ To warn me admin is coming for an observation 😂

If you want practical ways to effectively teach procedures, check out our blog post Procedures & Routine for Upper Elementary. 💛

💡 Memes shared with love from Bored Teachers + Erin Waters!

💬 What’s the funniest mix-up your students have ever had about a classroom rule or routine? Drop it below—I need the giggles!

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🍂 Grammar practice doesn’t have to feel boring… ju 🍂 Grammar practice doesn’t have to feel boring… just ask the teachers who’ve tried my Parts of Speech Color by Code Fall Activity Sheets! ✨

💬 “This was an excellent way to review what can be a somewhat boring topic!”
💬 “Great activity to help support parts of speech goals.”
💬 “Just the extra practice I needed for my students.”
💬 “I highly recommend it to any teacher looking to add a high-quality, student-centered tool to their classroom!”

These Fall-themed coloring sheets make grammar review FUN + meaningful—your students get extra practice while staying engaged. 🍁🖍️

👉 Teacher friend, would your students enjoy practicing grammar with a little creativity mixed in?

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🎉 Teacher friends—it’s BONUS DAY! 🎉 The #SecondTo 🎉 Teacher friends—it’s BONUS DAY! 🎉

The #SecondToNoneSale isn’t over just yet… and I am so excited because today you get a second chance at ALL the deals from the past three days. 🙌

✨ $1 engagement hooks (student-loved!)
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✨ $5 evergreen anchors (teacher must-haves!)

📅 Sept 25 → Bonus Day is LIVE!
🚨 But hurry—these deals vanish tomorrow morning! 

🍎 Ready to try it? Tap the link in my bio or check stories!

Because we know… 2nd grade is truly second to none! 💛

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🎉 The #SecondToNoneSale keeps rolling, and today i 🎉 The #SecondToNoneSale keeps rolling, and today is all about $5 deals made just for 2nd grade teachers! 🙌

👉 Snag these classroom favorites for only $5 today:
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📅 Sept 24 → $5 deals are LIVE!

✨ These anchor resources will make your year smoother, easier, and so much more joyful. Don’t miss your chance to grab them at this price!

🎉 Go grab it now—just hit the link in my bio or swipe through my stories!

Because 2nd grade is truly second to none! 💛

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