3-5 Upper Elementary
Explore and share tips, strategies, and resources for helping students develop in elementary school grades 3-5.
The Power of the Pineapple: Helping Kids Learn Self-Regulation
Observing nature can be an effective method for young students to discuss and understand their emotions in a calm learning environment.4481Using Read-Alouds to Support Social and Emotional Learning
Teachers can support elementary students’ literacy skills through focused read-alouds that also target SEL competencies.Exploring Before Explaining Sparks Learning
New elementary science teachers can build student engagement and enhance learning by using the explore-before-explain approach.The Benefits of Using Choice Boards in Math
How math choice boards can enable new elementary teachers to meet the needs of their individual learners while employing mathematical rigor.A Framework for Building Older Students’ Literacy Skills
Encouraging middle school students to read books of all genres and reading levels can reignite their interest in reading.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.1MActivating Learning by Milling to Music
When students pretend they’re at a fancy party making small talk, a simple brainstorm for writing ideas becomes more lively, more cooperative—and more effective.14.7kA Daily Practice That Students Can Use for Self-Regulation
Knowing what makes them feel grounded can help students—and teachers—regain their calm during times of extreme stress.31.1kAn Arts-Integrated Approach to Establishing Classroom Expectations
Dance, drama, visual arts, and music offer engaging entry points for creating classroom expectations and community norms.3164Dedicating Space for Curiosity and Exploration
By turning a plain old hallway into a destination that every class visits regularly to tinker and play, a school made limited resources go further and saw student enthusiasm soar.3.2kMaking Students Feel Safe
A trauma-informed approach ensures that students feel safe, supported, and nurtured—to improve their chances of academic success.129.6kUsing Movement to Teach Vocabulary
When students explore new words through movement, they understand them better, retain them longer, and feel more empowered to use them.9.4k
Is it Time to Drop ‘Finding the Main Idea’ and Teach Reading in a New Way?
Some schools are changing the way they teach reading—based on research that shows background knowledge is more critical to comprehension than general skills like ‘finding the main idea.’54.7kA 5-Step Classroom Management Makeover
If you’re experiencing behavioral issues with your students, here’s a strategy to try to get back on track for a successful year.31.7kCreating Effective and Efficient Breaks for Students During the School Day
Short breaks allow students who struggle with regulation time to regroup, which improves their learning outcomes.292
