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7 Chapter Book Series to Add to Your Upper Elementary Classroom Library

 

Are you looking for some new or popular chapter book series for your 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders? I have a few recommendations that I would...

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5 Literacy Center Activities for the Upper Elementary ELA Teacher

One of my favorite parts of teaching upper elementary ELA is seeing how students master vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension skills over the...

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End of Year Activity Ideas for Upper Elementary

The end of the school year can bring a lot of different feelings. For one thing, you are at the end of the tunnel, ready for a (much-deserved)...

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Steps to Setting Up a Grade-Level Test Prep Power Hour

This time of year can bring a little bit of pressure - standardized testing. There's a dark cloud looming over - but it doesn't have to be serious...

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How to Engage Students Before a Long Break

Ever feel that buzz that happens before a week-long break, such as Spring Break or Winter Break? Teachers are counting down the days. Students may...

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