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Fun History Projects for 5th Graders

January 12, 2023 by StudentSavvy Leave a Comment

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While some students struggle with relating to history, no teacher wants to bore students or make them dislike coming to class. However, teachers have to teach specific standards, and students may only enjoy some of these topics. At the same time, making classes fun and exciting takes a lot of creativity and planning. Since teachers have so much to do, it is impossible to make all lessons hands-on. Thankfully, the fun history projects for 5th graders below are here to help! Students will quickly see how exciting history is with the US History STEM Challenges & PBL Activities! Bringing History to Life  Sadly, many students feel that history is irrelevant to their daily lives. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: History Activities Tagged With: history projects, project based learning, STEM Challenges

Early Finisher Activities for Upper Elementary

December 29, 2022 by StudentSavvy Leave a Comment

Early Finishers for Upper Elementary Students and Classrooms

Teachers hate hearing the dreaded statement, “I’m done. What do I do now?” While it is great some students can work ahead, this is not the case for most students. Therefore, it is not time to move to the next lesson. However, teachers cannot just tell fast finishers to help others or sit and relax. They deserve to have activities ready that allows them to remain engaged and keep learning new material. There are early finisher activities for upper elementary students ready to go! All students can learn at the most appropriate rate.  180 Fun, Critical Thinking Questions  When students finish early, there may not be much time left. However, extended learning doesn’t always need a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: early finisher activities Tagged With: critical thinking, Interactive Notebooks, meditation

Simple Emergency Sub Plan Ideas for Upper Elementary 

October 25, 2022 by Melissa Seideman Leave a Comment

Sub Plans For Upper Elementary

Teachers know that planning for a sub can be excruciating! Many opt to go to school under the weather or during challenging situations to avoid planning for a sub. However, there are times when being out is unavoidable. Sometimes, teachers are just too sick to go to work or need to care for a sick loved one. Since illness often comes on unexpectedly, it is helpful to have emergency sub plans ready. By doing this, teachers can focus on getting better or supporting someone in this instead of stressing over the classroom. Luckily, there are simple emergency sub-plan ideas for upper elementary to ensure students still learn when their teacher is out!  Around the World Reading Passages … [Read more...]

Filed Under: substitute lesson plans Tagged With: music around the world, sub plans, sub tub

History STEM Activities and Challenges for the Classroom

October 25, 2022 by Melissa Seideman 1 Comment

History Stem Activities

As teachers, we love when our students understand the importance of learning the history of the world. In total honesty, many students will say they find history boring. They feel it happened so long ago, and it is not important to know about. Of course, this is not the case at all. The past truly shapes the world we live in today. Likewise, the choices we make today impact the future. Teachers can work to incorporate hands-on learning activities into history lessons. This is a great way to help students understand the lessons. These historical STEM activities and challenges for the classroom are the perfect way to bring learning alive! Ancient Civilization … [Read more...]

Filed Under: STEM Tagged With: Ancient Civilizations, Medieval Times, STEM Challenges

Classroom Newsletter Template Ideas for Elementary Teachers

September 14, 2022 by Melissa Seideman Leave a Comment

Classroom Newsletter Template Ideas

Elementary teachers are on their feet every minute of the day. They are busy teaching lessons, walking around to help students, and keeping the room organized. By the end of the day, they are absolutely exhausted. However, their day does not end. They still need to check emails and have everything ready to do it again the next day. This is why it is so helpful to use certain aspects that can make life a bit easier. For instance, utilizing a monthly & weekly newsletter template is a great way to ensure all parents are up to date on what is going on. Thankfully, there are Classroom Newsletter Template Ideas for Elementary Teachers to make this communication a breeze!  Parent … [Read more...]

Filed Under: back to school Tagged With: elementary, newsletter, templates

Top FREE Printables for New Teachers

September 14, 2022 by Melissa Seideman Leave a Comment

Top Free Printables for New Teachers

As we enter the new school year, teachers have so much to do. However, new teachers are under even more pressure. They are working on minimal budgets. On top of this, they are entering the first year of a career they spent many years preparing for. Honestly, it can be scary and intimidating going into the first year of teaching. Thankfully, teachers know the power of working together. They share teaching resources for elementary teachers, organization tips, and creative lessons. This list of top free printables for new teachers is the perfect collection for those just starting! Of course, it works great for experienced teachers as well! Meet the Teacher Information Card Free … [Read more...]

Filed Under: back to school freebies Tagged With: elementary, free printables, meet the teacher

History Classroom Posters and Decor Ideas

July 21, 2022 by Melissa Seideman Leave a Comment

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When students enter the classroom, teachers want them to feel excited and welcomed. We spend a lot of time planning incredible lessons that meet the learning needs of students. However, a large component of student excitement is often how the room looks and feels! When students enjoy the room's appearance, they naturally engage more in the content. So many teachers spend a lot of time each summer deciding how to decorate their classrooms. Often, teachers want the decorations to be educational and visually appealing. Thankfully, classroom posters and decor for the upper elementary and middle school history teachers serve both purposes!  Educational Decorations and Classroom … [Read more...]

Filed Under: classroom décor Tagged With: Ancient Civilizations, classroom posters, Medieval Times

Summer Classroom Decor Ideas 

July 21, 2022 by Melissa Seideman Leave a Comment

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Summer school becomes a home away from home for teachers and students. Wonderful teachers like yourself work hard to design an educational classroom while also having it feel warm and welcoming. There are so many unique and creative ideas out there! While some love the minimal colors with a farmhouse vibe, others love lots of color with a rainbow or pastel theme. A different feel in each classroom helps make each year fresh and exciting for students. For instance, these summer classroom decor ideas create a bright and sunny sense to the room. Best of all, summer classroom decor is the perfect way to ensure students always feel warm and relaxed while learning.  Year-Round Sun Do you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: classroom décor Tagged With: class decor, classroom, summer

Teacher Planner Templates for High School and Middle School

June 16, 2022 by Melissa Seideman Leave a Comment

Middle School High School Teacher Planner

  Unfortunately, there are not many options for high school (secondary) and middle school teachers regarding teacher planners. Likewise, the same is true for teacher binders. While there are so many options to buy, they are almost all geared toward elementary teachers. This means they include unneeded aspects, such as special rotations, and do not include needed aspects, such as block schedules. Thankfully, the Teacher Planner Templates for High School and Middle School Teachers include everything needed! If you are looking for middle school or high school / secondary teacher planner resources, you have come to the right place!  Middle and High Teacher Planner  Each … [Read more...]

Filed Under: teacher planners Tagged With: middle school, teacher planner, teacher planner templates

End of the Year Bulletin Board and Activities for the Elementary Classroom

June 8, 2022 by Melissa Seideman Leave a Comment

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The countdown is on! As crazy as it sounds, there are only a few days left of the school year! Now is the perfect time to plan special activities to wrap up the year. Students and teachers can celebrate summer break approaching by creating special memories. Incorporating end-of-the-year elementary activities will make this a year students will always remember.    End of the Year Bulletin Board  Students will love to look back on all they did during this school year. Luckily, a bulletin board is a perfect way to showcase the fantastic time students had. Best of all, this resource includes tons of designs, such as watercolor and boho rainbow, to fit all classrooms. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: end of the year activities Tagged With: bulletin board ideas, classroom awards, End of the Year, end of the year student gift ideas, student gifts

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