Teaching 5th grade

Everything you need to thrive in grade five!

Are you a first year 5th grade teacher? Find out how to have a great first year with this post! Get tips that work well in ALL 5th grade classrooms.

What does a 5th grade reading lesson in a typical elementary school look like? I will walk you through a 60 minute ELA lesson that’s highly engaging and highly effective. It’s a simple idea that yielded great result in my upper elementary classroom. Get your sticky notes ready and let’s teach! #stickynotes #literacyactivities #upperelementary #fifthgrade #readingcomprehension #lessonplanning #teachingreading #teachingideas #readingideas #readinglessons #literacy

Teaching 5th grade writing doesn't have to be stressful or overwhelming. This blog post will give you my step-by-step guide for teaching your 5th graders to write like pros!

This 5th grade reading list will help you choose books for your child. Also, there's a FREE lesson or novel study for each book on the list!

The first week of 5th grade is an exciting time! The activities in this packet will keep your new 5th graders engaged and learning. Some of these activities require students to be creative, some require cooperative learning, but all activities are designed to help you get to know your new students. I also included Parent Homework in this packet. My students love giving their parents homework on the first day of school!

Real-life fifth grade classrooms!

Brilliant ideas from brilliant teachers (like you).

As adult writers, we have a clear idea of how we each personally attack a piece of writing. For me, I know that I tend to spend a lot of time collecting information, using sticky

5th grade classroom tour with lots of great decor, organization ideas, and colorful classroom pictures!