Teaching Fact and Opinion in Upper Elementary
Identifying facts and opinions is not a new skill for 4th and 5th graders, but it can still stump them! With all the fake news out there, it’s especially important…
Author: Alyssa
Teaching Factors and Multiples
When I first started teaching factors and multiples in fourth grade, I’ll be honest – I was worried! I thought that my students would have trouble learning the difference between…
Watersheds Activities for Elementary Students
“Wherever you are, you’re in a watershed,” is what we always tell students during our watershed lessons. This is one of my favorite science units because it connects students to…
Fun Activities to Review Reading Genres
I don’t know about you, but my reading tastes change all the time. Sometimes I go on a fantasy binge and other times I stick to historical fiction. I love…
Engaging Homophones Activities for 4th Grade
If homophones are tricky for your students, you aren’t alone! Identifying the write right homophone is important not just for writing, but for oral and reading comprehension, too. Like many…
10 Activities to Teach Virginia’s Geography
Teaching a unit on Virginia’s geography can be really boring with textbooks, but really fun if you get creative! Check out these ideas for engaging activities to teach Virginia’s geography…