Sixth Grade

First days of school can be stressful. There's an insane amount of pressure to make a great first impression. The administration wants you to go over the handbook of rules for the district. There's tons of forms that need to be filled out. You need to learn their names and it's hard because half the names don't match your class list. His name is Samuel but he goes by S.J. Her name on your roll says Mary, but she goes by Mary Beth. You want to start off the year on the right note regarding…

What is First Chapter Friday? First Chapter Friday is a sneak-peek of a novel to entice your students to want to read the rest of the book. You (or a student) reads aloud just the first chapter of a book. The goal is to get your students so intrigued by the first chapter, that they

Your sixth grade students are ready not just to read young adult novels; they are ready to engage, discuss, and devour good literature.

I develop curriculum for middle school math. I focus on using critical-thinking skills in my content so the math makes sense to the students.

Brilliant ideas from brilliant teachers (like you).

Are you looking for early finisher activities to keep your students engaged and productive when they complete their work early? Look no further! Here are 20 early finisher activities that your students will love. From creative projects to physical activities, there’s something here for everyone! These early finisher activities will help keep your students motivated and on task while also having a little fun. So grab the supplies, turn up the music, and let's get started with these awesome…

Help! I've always been a primary grades teacher, and now I'm moving to upper elementary. What do I need to know? Read this and find out!

Love this idea. First grade writing vs. sixth grade writing... Which would you rather read?

Figurative language review for similes, metaphors, hyperbole, personification, alliteration, idioms and more for upper elementary students.