
Fun April Activities for Upper Elementary
Fresh Energy for Your Classroom This April šø April always feels like a reset in my classroom. The weather warms up, spring break interrupts routines,

Fresh Energy for Your Classroom This April šø April always feels like a reset in my classroom. The weather warms up, spring break interrupts routines,

Have you ever walked into your church classroom before Easter and realized the bulletin board is still completely blank? š Between preparing Bible lessons and

If you’re searching for the best side hustles for teachers, teacher friend, you’re definitely not alone. Many of us are looking for the best side

Tame the Classroom Clutter š·ļøāØ Your classroom gets messy fast. Bins stack up. Student supplies vanish. Small group tubs get mixed. Library books end up

Ahhhh….good ole’ early finishers aka fast finishers! šāāļø Every classroom has them. Some students complete work quickly, double-check it (maybe š), and then look up

A Little Classroom Mischief, the Teacher-Friendly Way š Letās be real. April 1st is one of those days that can either be hilarious or a

Raising readers without draining your wallet can feel challenging sometimes. Between book fairs, classroom libraries, and kids constantly asking for new titles, the costs add

Why Basketball Books Always Win š If youāre looking for a fun way to hook reluctant readers, upper elementary basketball books are such an easy

Teaching Lent to upper elementary students can feel a little intimidating. We want to be respectful. We want to be accurate. And letās be honestāwe

Pi Day is one of those fun little calendar moments that can actually turn into real learning (without feeling like extra work). I love using

If youāve ever watched a 3rd grader eagerly āeditā their writing by changing random capital lettersāor “fix” spelling when the sentence doesnāt even make senseāyouāre

Why Valentineās Day Looks Different in Upper Elementary š Letās be honest, Valentineās Day in upper elementary can feel a little awkward. Itās not quite