
7 Great Context Clues Read Alouds Just for Upper Elementary
📖 Start With Real Reading, Not Random Sentences You know that moment when a student stops mid-sentence and asks, “What does this mean?” That is

📖 Start With Real Reading, Not Random Sentences You know that moment when a student stops mid-sentence and asks, “What does this mean?” That is

Are you looking for the best camping books for kids for summer reading, a classroom camping theme, or family reading time? This list includes camping

Using spring reading comprehension passages and questions can be a simple way to keep students practicing important reading skills during the busy spring months. 🌷

If you’ve ever watched a 3rd grader eagerly “edit” their writing by changing random capital letters—or “fix” spelling when the sentence doesn’t even make sense—you’re

📘 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

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

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

💡 Spiral review is one of the most powerful tools we have to help students retain what they’ve learned—but only if it’s done intentionally. In

Not all spiral review is created equal. In this post, I’ll walk you through what to look for in high-quality upper elementary spiral review worksheets

Ever start the school year thinking, “Wait… didn’t they learn this last year?! 😩”You’re definitely not alone. Every August or September, teachers across the country

Do your students start to get a bit restless as the school year winds down and summer beckons with its promise of sun, fun, and

Have you ever found yourself in a classroom, watching as brows furrow and hands go up when you introduce multiple meaning words? Do your students