Jennifer findley

FREE 5th grade literacy pacing guide! This free 5th grade ELA pacing guide includes reading, writing, and language skills.

Math Toolkit with FREE Printables | Homeschool Giveaways

This post breaks down how I teach math in 5th grade and how my weekly instruction is structured, including the math resources needed.

This blog post shares some ideas and a printable chart for teaching students how to justify answers in math.

Paired passages are a huge part of reading instruction for 4th and 5th graders. Grab free paired passages graphic organizers on this post.

Using plastic eggs in the classroom is a fun break from the norm. Need some engaging ideas other than just for egg review hunts? This post shares several review games just for plastic eggs...but they can be used all year long!

Seeing other teachers' schedules can help teachers schedule their own class times. Read this post to see my 5th grade schedule (self-contained).

FREE 4th & 5th Grade Reading Centers to use with ANY text! These centers are perfect for literacy centers, reading stations, reader’s response, or during guided reading.

Exit slips can be an efficient way of gathering formative data on your students. Read this article for tips at how to maximize their use and purpose.

Looking for engaging activities to celebrate Earth Day? Grab this free set of 4th & 5th grade Earth Day reading activities.

This test prep activity is a spin-off on a graffiti activity. It has the students working with multiple partners to analyze questions and even compare and contrast each other’s work.

Teaching math doesn’t have to be difficult. In these articles, you will find resources to help with math centers, activities to engage your students, and strategies and tools to give you the confidence you need to teach all of your students.

Play Jenga in the classroom for some engaging test prep review. Read this post for a practical way to play Jenga to review for any subject.

Textbook reading CAN be engaging. Read this post for some textbook reading tips to make your instruction engaging and comprehensible.

Teaching With a Mountain View: GROUPS Acronym

Teaching procedures effectively those first few weeks of school is so important. This post shares tips and activities to help you teach procedures.

Engaging word work activities for upper elementary grades can be hard to find. On this post, I will share three free word work activities to use with Jenga

Are you teaching reading virtually and looking for ideas and strategies? This post shares one way to structure your weekly digital reading instruction.

5 Ways to Simplify Homework Management - Teaching with Jennifer Findley

Test taking strategies can build confidence and help students show what they know on state tests. Read more and sign up for FREE teaching resources!