Upper Elementary
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Class Mascot and Motto
Have your children decide on a mascot and motto for your classroom. Make sure your mascot and motto are compatible. Students can brainstorm and vote on ideas. An example would ... Read this tip
Where Are You? Chart
To always know where my students are, I have a Where Are You? Chart located by the door of my classroom. On the chart I have places within the school ... Read this tip
Bulletin Board Idea: Academic and Personal Goals
Last year I had my third graders write 3 academic goals and 1 personal goal for the school year in a speech bubble. I then placed a digital printed picture ... Read this tip
Sign Language
Use sign language in the classroom. When you are just beginning to introduce a new sign, always make sure to say it and sign it together with the group. Once ... Read this tip
Attendance / Lunch Count
To send in an accurate lunch count, I have a chart hanging on my door. Before students enter the classroom, they move their Popsicle stick that is stuck to the ... Read this tip
Laminated Die Cut Letters
Before I die-cut shapes and letters, I always laminate the paper. This way they will last longer. Once I am finished using the shapes or letters, I put them in ... Read this tip
Sign Language to Communicate Needs
I have my students sign to me rather than raising their hands when they need to use the restroom, get a drink, sharpen their pencils, or have something really important ... Read this tip