3-5 Upper Elementary
Explore and share tips, strategies, and resources for helping students develop in elementary school grades 3-5.
A Gender Equity Elective in Elementary School
A class on gender equity built around the film ‘Girl Rising’ inspires fifth-grade girls and boys to share their learning with their whole school.Portrait of a Turnaround Principal
What does it take to turn a low-performing school around? A principal finds success by focusing on both love and high expectations.5 Tips for Decorating Your Classroom
A quick primer on how to think about the decorations in your classroom, with five research-backed tips for getting it right.The Sensory Room: Helping Students With Autism Focus and Learn
Imagine a safe space where students with autism can go to calm their bodies and then get back to the business of learning.There’s a Cell Phone in Your Student’s Head
A 2017 study found that cell phones that were turned off and stashed away silently reasserted themselves—distracting working students anyway.Time to Play: More State Laws Require Recess
Unstructured playtime is making a comeback in schools as frustrated teachers, parents, and advocacy groups demand legislative action.A Public School Makes the Case for ‘Montessori for All’
A Title I public school in rural South Carolina is proving that Montessori education can work well anywhere.Making Students Feel Safe
A trauma-informed approach ensures that students feel safe, supported, and nurtured—to improve their chances of academic success.A Public School Transitions to Montessori
In rural South Carolina, a Title I school makes the leap to become a Montessori school.Designing Flexible Seating With Students
A veteran elementary teacher shares what he’s learned from eight years of building a student-centered environment.A Daily Support System for Students
Students who need extra social and emotional support have a quick check-in with an adult at the start and end of each day.Bringing a Dog to School
A veteran teacher and administrator makes the case for having a therapy dog in elementary school.Activities That Prime the Brain for Learning
Brain breaks and focused attention practices help students feel relaxed and alert and ready to learn.Art as Text: Bridging Literacy and the Arts
Young students can apply language skills to learn to 'read art,' including their own work.Teaching Students to Read Metacognitively
A mini-lesson and anchor chart for showing early elementary students how to monitor their comprehension as they read.