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First Day of Fourth Grade
The first day of fourth grade (or any other grade for that matter) can be scary and overwhelming for both students and teachers! But, having a plan can help your day run smoothly. I still remember my first year of teaching! I started in Pre-K, and I had planned with
The Pros of Using a Writing Interactive Notebook
Do you use Interactive Writing Notebooks in your upper elementary classroom? If not, you should consider using this valuable resource. There are numerous reasons why an interactive notebook will change the way students learning in your classroom. Interactive Writing Notebooks can truly make a difference in your upper elementary class,
5 Tips for Teachers to Have a Productive Summer
I know teachers don’t want to do anything in the summer! Summer is the time for teachers to relax and recharge for a new school year. I totally agree! But, in order for you to get control over the beginning of the year’s chaos, you must do a few productive
Understanding the 4th Grade STAAR Writing Test
Are you a new 4th grade teacher? Perhaps, you have been teaching 4th grade for years, but stress over preparing your 4th graders for the 4th Grade STAAR Writing Test. You are not alone! Many teachers avoid teaching 4th grade in Texas because preparing your 4th graders for the STAAR
Top 5 Questions Answered: How to Teach Grammar in Your 4th Grade Classroom
Do you struggle with teaching grammar in your fourth grade classroom? It can be tough because there are so many grammar skills and so little time. Keep reading to get your top 5 grammar questions answered: Where To Start? There are so many grammar skills to teach and never enough
7 Easy Mother’s Day Activities
To do Online or In Class Mother’s Day will be here before we know it. It’s important to help our students create something special for their mothers. Especially this year, 2020 has been a bit crazy. Mom’s really deserve a special gift from their kids. Here are 7 easy Mother’s
Teaching Expository Writing to Your 4th Graders
Do you struggle with teaching expository writing to your 4th grade students? If the answer is yes, then you are in the same boat as many other 4th grade teachers around the state of Texas! Teaching expository writing doesn’t have to be difficult though. Here are a few tips so
5 Tips for Teaching Argumentative Text
Argumentative text can be a tough genre to teach because students and teachers aren’t very familiar with it. Keep reading for 5 tips for teaching argumentative text to your upper elementary students. In argumentative text the author is trying to persuade the reader to believe a certain opinion. The new
Plan a STAAR Writing Boot Camp Like a Pro
It’s the final countdown to the STAAR Writing Test, and it is up to YOU to make sure your fourth graders are ready for the STAAR Writing Test. A lot of teachers like to plan a STAAR Writing Boot Camp with a fun theme that keeps the kids engaged. The
9 Fourth Grade Read Alouds
Are you looking for unique read alouds from a variety of genres for your 4th graders? This list is for YOU! I love reading to my 4th graders and have read many books with them over the years. These are my top picks for 4th grade read alouds: 1. Tales
