4th Grade Frenzy
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This blog contains teaching ideas and resources that in my opinion, may be of use to other educators, parents, and homeschoolers. It is my hope that you find the topics interesting. I think learning should be fun, and I love creating classroom materials to enhance my instruction.
4th Grade Frenzy
1d ago
Your class has just filled the marble jar! Now what?
Here are 21 ideas for whole-class rewards for elementary school students:
1. Extra Recess Time
2. Movie and Popcorn Party
3. Board Game Day
4. Card Game Day
5. Pizza Party
6. Classroom Picnic
7. Dance Party
8. Stuffed Animal Day
9. Make a Craft
10. Pajama Day
11. Outdoor Scavenger Hunt
12. Talent Show
13. Science Experiment
14. Computer/Tablet Time
15. Class Karaoke
16. Flashlight and Blanket Reading
17. Cooking Activity
18. Dress Up Day (fancy, superhero, etc.)
19. Mini Field Day
20. Camping Day
21. Teacher - Student Swap ..read more
4th Grade Frenzy
2w ago
The next solar eclipse will occur in North America on April 8, 2024. This event will surely spark curiosity in your students. Check out a few ways to make the solar eclipse a remarkable learning experience!
1. Safety First
Students must be instructed to not look at the sun even during a solar eclipse. Explain that there are special glasses to be worn (not regular sunglasses.) For the 2017 solar eclipse, our local libraries gave away solar eclipse viewing glasses for free. It may be worth checking out in your area.
2. Model a Solar Eclipse.
Use a flashlight (sun), a globe (earth), and a ball ..read more
4th Grade Frenzy
1M ago
Are your students talking about the Big Game? Football has a different level of appeal now that Taylor Swift plans to attend!
Here are 5 ideas to integrate a Big Game/Taylor Swift theme into your lessons:
1. Creative Writing
Have students write a story where they get to attend the Big Game. Provide time for students to share their stories.
2. Character Education
Set up a station where students can make friendship bracelets for others. Students can use inspirational and good sportsmanship words.
3. Biographies
This station will include books about football players and musicians. Check y ..read more
4th Grade Frenzy
2M ago
4th Grade is worth celebrating!
Here are 4 more ideas to celebrate National 4th Graders Day!1. Have a 4 of Everything Day.
Use the number 4 all day long. Here are some ideas to get you started:
Participate in 4 Brain Breaks
Complete 4 Math Problems
Tell 4 Jokes
Complete 4 Exercises
Show 4 Acts of Kindness
Eat 4 Cookies
Read 4 Short Stories
Write 4 Sentences
Draw 4 Pictures
Sing 4 Songs
Locate 4 Countries
Complete a 4-Step Science Experiment
2. Make a craft activity.
This disco ball 4th Grade Era resource is print and go!
3. Play Connect 4.
4. Play 4 Corners!
Need an educational 4 Corner ..read more
4th Grade Frenzy
3M ago
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4th Grade Frenzy
4M ago
As the cost of living increases, it can be challenging to find ways to save money. You may find a few ideas here you haven't tried yet!
1. Save on Groceries.
Look in your fridge and cabinets for items before shopping. There's less to buy (and put away!) when you use what you already have.
Make meals that result in leftovers such as spaghetti and meatballs, beef stew, and casseroles.
Buy generic. Nearly everything I buy is generic. That is, except the cereal that tasted like cardboard.
Take advantage of sales and digital coupons. Check your grocery apps for coupons regularly.
Orde ..read more
4th Grade Frenzy
5M ago
Following directions takes practice!
Here are a few ideas to consider...
1. Blindfolded Buddies
Hide sets of objects around the room (such as a stack of plastic cups, a container of dice, etc.) Students get paired up. One wears a blindfold while the other gives directions to find the objects. Once found, the pair waits at a designated spot in the room for classmates to finish. Students return the objects and switch places.
2. Coloring Craziness
Purchase identical dollar store coloring books for students or use free coloring pages. Give students directions to color certain parts of a pic ..read more
4th Grade Frenzy
6M ago
Halloween is a fun time of year when people of all ages can dress up and get into the spirit of the holiday. For teachers, Halloween can be a great opportunity to bond with colleagues and create a fun atmosphere in the classroom. If you're looking for group costume ideas for you and your teacher friends, here are 13 ideas to get you started...
1. The Wizard of Oz:
Dorothy, The Tin Man, Scarecrow, Cowardly Lion, Wicked Witch of the West, Glinda the Good Witch, Toto
2. Superheroes:
Wonder Woman, Superman, Batman, Spiderman, Captain America
3. Harry Potter:
Harry, Ron, H ..read more
4th Grade Frenzy
6M ago
Ahoy Matey! Let's add some pirate themed fun to your lesson plans on Talk Like a Pirate Day!
1. Have small groups write skits using kid-friendly pirate phrases.
Take the opportunity to compare and contrast formal and informal language. Sort your crew into small groups and let the writing begin. Be sure to allow time for performances!
2. Read a pirate themed book.
So many choices! Students love the Magic Treehouse series so try Pirates Past Noon by Mary Pope Osborne or choose a pirate book from your local library.
3. Make a pirate themed craft.
Talk Like a Pirate Day is the perfect opp ..read more
4th Grade Frenzy
7M ago
If you find your students (and you!) getting a little bored with the math curriculum, try adding food to your lessons.
1. Appetizing Assignments
Grab some snacks and lots of math problems. The problems could come from students' math books, task cards, or worksheets. Assign a $ value to each math problem. Then assign a $ amount to the snacks, and put them on display. Students solve problems correctly in order to get enough $ to buy the desired snack.
Possibilities for distributing the problems:
Use premade worksheets and write the value on each problem before copying the pages f ..read more