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10 Thanksgiving Books 4th Graders Will Love

September 8, 2024 by Rachel Vincent

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This post contains affiliate links for Amazon. By purchasing an item on Amazon using these links, I will receive a small commission on your purchase. This allows me to keep my little site up and running.    Are you looking for engaging Thanksgiving books to share with your 4th graders? You’re in the right place!… Read More

Filed Under: ELA, Seasonal Tagged With: Books, Reading, Thanksgiving

17 Halloween Reading Activities You’ll Love

August 25, 2024 by Rachel Vincent

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Get ready to spook up the season with these thrilling Halloween reading activities for your upper elementary students! Halloween isn’t just about costumes and candy—it’s also the perfect time to dive into spooky stories and engage young minds with fun and educational activities. Whether you want to inspire a love for reading, enhance comprehension skills,… Read More

Filed Under: ELA, Seasonal Tagged With: Books, Halloween, Reading

10 Halloween Books 4th Graders Love

August 11, 2024 by Rachel Vincent

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This post contains affiliate links for Amazon. By purchasing an item on Amazon using these links, I will receive a small commission on your purchase. This allows me to keep my little site up and running.    What better way to captivate our students’ imaginations as we gear up for the spooky season than with… Read More

Filed Under: ELA, Seasonal Tagged With: Books, Halloween, Reading

How Teaching Slides Save Time and Effort

July 28, 2024 by Rachel Vincent

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Let’s dive into the wonders of teaching slides, the ultimate time-saving tool for teachers everywhere. If you’re like me, you’ve probably found yourself drowning in lesson plans, desperately trying to keep yourself and your students on track. But fear not—teaching slides are here to save the day! Why teachers love using teaching slides Teaching slides… Read More

Filed Under: Teacher Tools Tagged With: planning, Teacher Tips, Teaching

Building Classroom Community in 3rd-5th Grades

July 14, 2024 by Rachel Vincent

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As we gear up for another exciting school year, building a strong classroom community is one of the most crucial aspects we can focus on. You know, that magical environment where students feel safe, supported, and eager to learn together. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a fresh face in the teaching world, nurturing a… Read More

Filed Under: Back to School, Management Tagged With: Back to School, Classroom Management, community

No More Interactive Notebooks: Here’s What I Do Instead

June 23, 2024 by Rachel Vincent

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Let’s talk about interactive notebooks, shall we? Once upon a time, these nifty tools were all the rage in the world of teaching. But if you’re anything like me, wrangling interactive notebooks in an upper elementary classroom can sometimes feel like herding cats. So, let’s chat about why I waved goodbye to interactive notebooks and… Read More

Filed Under: Organization, Teacher Tools Tagged With: Notebooks, organization

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Hey 👋 I’m Rachel. I’m a 4th grade teacher who sha Hey 👋 I’m Rachel.
I’m a 4th grade teacher who shares realistic systems and routines for 3rd–5th grade classrooms.
Think: less chaos, more structure, and nothing that requires a personality transplant to pull off.
If you’re:
• tired of overcomplicated classroom “hacks”
• craving systems that actually work mid-year
• trying to teach well and keep your sanity
You’re in the right place.
I’m stepping back from Instagram for a bit and simplifying where I show up. No drama. Just focus.
👉 Check the next two pinned posts to see where I am sharing and what I recommend starting with.
Instagram isn’t my main hangout anymore. YouTube i Instagram isn’t my main hangout anymore.
YouTube is.
In 2026, that’s where I’m sharing:
• full classroom routines
• behavior and management systems
• realistic walkthroughs you can actually use
• the stuff that doesn’t fit in a 7-second Reel
If you’ve ever wished I could just slow down and explain it, YouTube is where that happens.
🎥 New videos go up there (without the algorithm chaos).
➡️ Subscribe using the link in my bio
➡️ Start with: Simple Classroom Management Tricks That Actually Work!
I’ll see you there.
Short on time? Start here. These are the resource Short on time? Start here.
These are the resources teachers come back for again and again:
• practical classroom systems
• simple routines that stick
• no-prep or low-prep support for real school days
🎁 Grab my free resources (linked in bio) if you teach 3rd–5th grade and want things to feel more manageable.
I may be quieter here, but I’m still sharing:
• on YouTube
• through email
• with resources designed for actual classrooms
Take what you need. Save what helps.
And when you’re ready, I’ll be there.
Coming back after winter break is… a whole vibe. 😅 Coming back after winter break is… a whole vibe. 😅
Half your class forgets how to go to school, the other half is still in pajama-mode, and we’re all pretending we didn’t eat our body weight in holiday cookies.
Here are 5 things that make the first day back so much smoother:
✨ Share & Connect
Start with something low-key and personal. My one-page Welcome Back printer is perfect for quick reflection + giving everyone space to share without losing the whole morning.
✨ Review Routines
Because, yes, you will need to reteach how to line up, transition, and find a pencil. It’s not you. It’s January.
✨ Goal Setting
A new year is the perfect reset. Help students choose simple, doable goals they can actually stick with.
✨ Team Building
Shake the awkward out with partner challenges or quick mixers to rebuild your classroom community.
✨ A Fun Interactive Lesson
End the day with something hands-on: a mini game, a simple STEM challenge, a math activity… anything that gets them excited to be back.
Save this post for your first week in January and grab the Welcome Back printable through the link in my profile so you’re ready to roll.
We’ve got this. Even in January. 😉
✨ New year, fresh start, happy teacher! ✨ If you’r ✨ New year, fresh start, happy teacher! ✨
If you’re looking to kick off January with activities that actually help your students reset, refocus, and ease back into routine, I’ve got you covered!
📝 Welcome Back From Break Pack – low-prep activities to transition smoothly
🌟 One Little Word – help students choose a meaningful word for the year
🎯 Goal Setting Mini-Lessons – teach students how to set goals they’ll actually stick to
🖋️ New Year Poetry Writing Pages – creative + reflective writing to start 2025 strong
These are fun, simple, and perfect for that first week back when everyone’s still getting back into the swing of school. 😅
📲 Grab what you need > links in bio!
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📚✨ Calling all 3rd-5th grade teachers! I've got a 📚✨ Calling all 3rd-5th grade teachers! I've got a FREE Scope and Sequence just for you! 🎉 It includes pacing guides for math, reading & writing, word study, and grammar to help you stay organized and stress-free all year long. 🙌🏼 Get ready to streamline your planning and keep your classroom on track—grab your freebie now! 📝💡 #TeacherFreebies #ScopeAndSequence #LessonPlanningMadeEasy
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