Teaching Elementary

8 Types of Learning Spaces to Consider Including in Your Elementary Classroom
The goal is creating a learner-centered environment focusing on our students and their learning needs. The learning spaces in the classroom are intentional and each one serves a… learn more

10 Great Free Websites for Elementary School
On the hunt for free websites, you can use in your elementary classroom? There's a ton out there, especially for helping kids learn and practice literacy and math… learn more

TES: Elementary school teaching resources
Give your elementary lesson planning a lift with our range of teaching resources. With lots of materials for Grades 1 to 5, we have everything you need to… learn more

TeachingEnglish Elementary Lesson Plans
Here you can find a wide range of full lesson plans to use in your primary classroom. All of our lessons are designed around common themes from primary… learn more

Implementing New Technology in the Elementary Classroom
If you’re an elementary teacher, chances are most of your students are already very familiar with technology. But, just because they know how to use a tablet or… learn more

70 Tips, Tricks, and Ideas for Teaching Fifth Grade
Let’s be honest. One of the hardest parts of teaching is those two dreaded words: lesson planning. Sometimes the inspiration just isn’t hitting, and we could use a… learn more
Share My Lessons: Free Elementary (Grades 3-5) Lesson Plans & Resources
Created and maintained by the American Federation of Teachers, Share My Lesson is a community of teachers, paraprofessionals and school-related personnel, specialized instructional support personnel, higher education faculty,… learn more

Teaching Grades PreK-5
The elementary school years in the US cover a range of grade levels, typically from kindergarten through fifth grade, but often ranging from pre-kindergarten to sixth grade or… learn more

10 Tips for Motivating Reluctant Elementary and Middle School Writers
Students have a natural inclination to tell stories but can freeze up when it comes to writing. These tips help them channel their ideas onto the page. By Cindy… learn more
TeacherVision: The Complete Classroom Jobs and Helpers Kit
A Full Kit for Managing Classroom Jobs for Pre-K and Elementary Teachers Make managing classroom jobs a breeze with this kit of class helpers printables, posters, checklists and… learn more

37 Free Educational Websites and Apps for Kids
If you have access to the internet at home, here is a list of fun, free educational websites for kids as well as phone and tablet apps to… learn more