5th Grade Hands-On Activities

Seasonal Winter Writing & Craft Projects | Winter Bulletin Board | Grades 3-5

Created by
Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Bring winter creativity to your Grades 3–5 classroom with Snow Globe Adventure, a narrative writing and craft project! Students imagine themselves inside a snow globe, plan and write a first-person story, and create a 3D snow globe display. This resource guides students through brainstorming, drafting, editing, and publishing while developing plot, dialogue, and sensory details. Includes lesson plans, graphic organizers, writing pages, craft directions, editing checklist, and rubric.

3rd - 5th Other (Arts), Creative Writing, Writing

Federal Government: Three Branches, The President, Congress and Courts | NYS Social Studies Framework 4.4a

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Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Explore the federal government in this Grade 4 Social Studies unit aligned with NYS Framework 4.4a. Across four lessons, students investigate the executive, legislative, and judicial branches, including the roles of the President, Congress, and Supreme Court. Activities include informational texts, graphic organizers, interactive sorting tasks, and civic discussions. Includes lesson plans, student activities, exit tickets, study guide, summative assessment, and answer keys.

4th - 5th Social Studies, Government, U.S. History

Also included in: New York State Social Studies Grade 4 FULL YEAR Mega Bundle | NYS 4th Grade Framework

Fall Descriptive Narrative Writing & Craft | Figurative Language | Grades 3-6 | Fabulous Fall Characters

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Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

🍂 Bring fall creativity into your Grades 3–5 classroom with this descriptive and narrative writing project! Students create unique fall-themed characters, develop vivid descriptions, and practice adjectives, adverbs, and figurative language through engaging writing activities. Includes a character craft template, graphic organizers, writing pages, figurative language practice, a speaking and listening activity, and an assessment rubric. Perfect for a fall bulletin board display!

3rd - 6th Creative Writing, Writing

Dynamic Characters | Character Transformation in Literature | Focus Unit | Grades 3, 4, 5

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Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Explore character development and transformation in literature with this Grades 3–5 ELA Focus Unit. Students investigate internal and external changes, dynamic and static characters, and how characters evolve through picture book read-alouds, discussion, and evidence-based writing. Includes multi-day lesson plans, vocabulary posters, differentiated response pages, comparison activities, matching cards, summative assessment, and answer key.

3rd - 5th English Language Arts, Close Reading, Reading

Sarah Hale | Persuasive Writing | Thanksgiving | Primary Source Connection| Grades 3-5

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Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Explore Sarah Josepha Hale's campaign to establish Thanksgiving as a national holiday in this engaging three-day writing mini-unit for Grades 3–5. Part of the Story to Source Investigations series, students connect a picture book to historical primary sources while practicing close reading, critical thinking, and persuasive writing. Includes lesson plans, primary source analysis, graphic organizers, writing activities, student publishing materials, and bulletin board display options.

3rd - 6th Informational Text, Writing Essays

December Writing | December Craft | SEL Activity | SEL Bulletin Board | Holidays | Grades 3-5

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Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

🕯️ Celebrate kindness and the theme of light in winter holidays with this Grades 3–6 SEL writing and craft activity. Students reflect on how they can "be a light in the world" through acts of kindness, then write a meaningful paragraph and create a candle craft for a winter bulletin board. Includes brainstorming pages, writing templates, differentiated supports, candle craft pieces, display signs, and a writing rubric. Perfect for December writing and classroom community building!

3rd - 6th Writing

Indigenous People and the American Revolution | Primary Sources | American Revolution Series | Grades 4, 5, 6

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Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Explore the impact of the American Revolution on Indigenous peoples in New York in this Grade 4 Social Studies lesson aligned with NYS Framework 4.3d. Students investigate divisions within the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, Indigenous alliances, Joseph Brant's leadership, and the Battle of Oriskany through informational texts, primary source analysis, historical maps, and evidence-based writing. Includes student activities, note catchers, vocabulary support, assessments, and answer keys.

4th - 6th U.S. History

Also included in: The American Revolutionary War Bundle|Primary Source Investigations | Grades 4, 5, 6

The American Revolutionary War Bundle|Primary Source Investigations | Grades 4, 5, 6

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Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Teach the American Revolution with this comprehensive Grades 4–6 Social Studies bundle featuring 16 inquiry-based lessons from the French and Indian War through the Treaty of Paris. Students investigate key events, historical figures, and diverse perspectives through primary source analysis, informational texts, maps, artwork, and evidence-based writing. Includes historical investigations, discussion activities, and ELA integration.

4th - 6th U.S. History

U.S.A. Founding Documents Unit | United States Founding | Grades 4, 5, 6

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Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

🏛️Explore the foundations of American government in this seven-lesson civics unit for upper elementary students. Students investigate the Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, Constitutional Convention, Great Compromise, Preamble, and Bill of Rights through informational texts, discussions, and critical thinking activities. Includes lesson plans, graphic organizers, card sorts, review activities, exit tickets, study guide, unit assessment, and answer keys.

4th - 6th U.S. History

September Grade 4 Morning Work/Bell Ringer/Enrichment| The New York Daily | SS & ELA Integrated

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Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Make September morning work meaningful with The New York Daily! This Grade 4 resource includes 20 no-prep NYS Social Studies and ELA activities for bell ringers, early finishers, enrichment, and centers. Students explore Labor Day, New York geography, Niagara Falls, New Netherland, Constitution Day, notable New Yorkers, and historical events through informational texts, primary sources, maps, graphs, and critical thinking tasks. Includes 20 printable activities for independent practice.

4th - 5th U.S. History, Other (Social Studies)

Also included in: 4th Grade Morning Work/Bell Ringer/Enrichment Bundle | September October November| The New York Daily |SS & ELA Integrated

October 4th Grade Morning Work/Bell Ringer/Enrichment | ELA/Social Studies Integrated | The New York Daily

Created by
Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Make October morning work meaningful with The New York Daily! This Grade 4 resource includes 20 no-prep NYS Social Studies and ELA activities for bell ringers, early finishers, enrichment, and centers. Students explore fall foliage, Halloween history, New York inventions, Indigenous history, geography, and historic events through informational texts, primary sources, maps, graphs, and critical thinking tasks. Includes 20 printable activities for independent practice.

4th - 5th Other (ELA), U.S. History, Other (Social Studies)

Also included in: 4th Grade Morning Work/Bell Ringer/Enrichment Bundle | September October November| The New York Daily |SS & ELA Integrated

Measurement Vocabulary Worksheets – Units, Length, Area, Mass & Time

Created by
KOJI PATH

A 45-page printable maths vocabulary resource teaching measurement words, units, length, area, mass, capacity, time and estimation through clear definitions, worked examples and practice activities. Includes answer keys and UK/US editions.

2nd - 5th Measurement, Other (Math)

Math Error Analysis Worksheets – Find the Mistake | Grades 3–5

Created by
KOJI PATH

Math error analysis worksheets for Grades 3–5 featuring 80+ mistake-detective problems across three difficulty levels. Students identify errors, explain misconceptions and correct mathematical working. Includes worked solutions and UK/US editions.

3rd - 5th Fractions, Math Test Prep, Measurement

Crack the Code Math Vocabulary Activity Pack | 6 Activities for 4.OA Review

Created by
Unlocking Potential Educational Services,LLC

Make reviewing Operations & Algebraic Thinking (4.OA) vocabulary engaging and fun with this Crack the Code Math Vocabulary Activity Pack! Designed for grades 3–5, this set of six different activities helps students learn key 4.OA terms.What’s Included: 6 ready-to-use math vocabulary activities:W

3rd - 5th Basic Operations, Math Test Prep, Other (Math)

Leveled Multi-Digit Multiplication Activities Bundle Grades 3, 4, and 5

Created by
Unlocking Potential Educational Services,LLC

Planning multi-digit multiplication practice that works for every learner in your class can feel overwhelming, but this bundle makes it simple. This multi-digit multiplication bundle gives your students four engaging activity formats across five differentiated skill levels so you always have the rig

3rd - 5th Basic Operations, Math Test Prep

Differentiated Long Division Activities Bundle | Grades 4 and 5

Created by
Unlocking Potential Educational Services,LLC

Build student confidence with multi-digit division using this comprehensive bundle of differentiated activities! This collection includes engaging practice with both division with remainders and division without remainders across four levels of difficulty. Whether you're teaching whole-group lessons

4th - 5th Basic Operations, Math Test Prep

Blueloon Book Character Education Read Aloud Activities Feeling Sad Worksheets

Created by
The Responsive Educator

Blueloon Book Character Education Read Aloud Activities Feeling Sad Worksheets is a structured companion for Blueloon by Julia Cook. It includes feeling sad worksheets, hope activities, guided discussion, and differentiated follow-up activities that help students understand sadness, identify sources

2nd - 5th English Language Arts, Character Education, Classroom Community

Also included in: SEL Read Alouds Character Education Book Activities Read Aloud Activities

It's Hard to Be a Verb Book Read Aloud Impulse Control Worksheets & Activities

Created by
The Responsive Educator

It’s Hard to Be a Verb Book Read Aloud Impulse Control Worksheets & Activities is a structured companion for It’s Hard to Be a Verb! by Julia Cook. Designed for students in 2nd–5th grade, it helps students understand impulsivity, develop self-control, and practice strategies for focusing and man

2nd - 5th English Language Arts, Character Education, Classroom Community

Also included in: SEL Read Alouds Character Education Book Activities Read Aloud Activities

Baditude Book SEL Character Education Read Aloud Activities Emotional Regulation

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The Responsive Educator

Baditude Book SEL Character Education Read Aloud Activities Emotional Regulation is a structured read-aloud companion for Baditude! What to Do When Life Stinks! by Julia Cook. Designed for students in 2nd–3rd grade, it helps students recognize a negative attitude, practice reframing negative thought

2nd - 5th English Language Arts, Character Education, Classroom Community

Also included in: SEL Read Alouds Character Education Book Activities Read Aloud Activities

Easter Spring Expected vs Unexpected Behaviors Choices Sort Activity SEL

Created by
The Responsive Educator

These Easter & Spring expected vs unexpected behavior sort activities (also available in appropriate vs inappropriate behavior language) give students meaningful practice recognizing appropriate responses to social situations while keeping learning festive and fun.Each worksheet includes 12 diff

2nd - 5th Character Education, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning

Also included in: Appropriate vs Inappropriate Behaviors Sort – SEL Social Skills Seasonal Bundle

Thanksgiving Write the Room + Would You Rather Social Skills Activity SEL

Created by
The Responsive Educator

Thanksgiving SEL Would You Rather Write the Room Activity — This Thanksgiving social emotional activity is an engaging movement-based activity that builds social awareness, thoughtful decision-making, and meaningful reflection.OverviewThis Thanksgiving SEL Write the Room Activity combines movement,

3rd - 6th Character Education, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning

Also included in: Write the Room + Would You Rather SEL Activities Social Emotional Skills Holiday

Christmas Write the Room + Would You Rather Social Skills Activity SEL

Created by
The Responsive Educator

Christmas SEL Would You Rather Write the Room Activity — an engaging movement-based activity that builds social awareness, thoughtful decision-making, and meaningful reflection.OverviewThis Christmas SEL Write the Room Activity combines movement, meaningful decision-making, and guided SEL discussion

3rd - 6th Character Education, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning

Also included in: Write the Room + Would You Rather SEL Activities Social Emotional Skills Holiday

St. Patrick's Day Write the Room + Would You Rather Social Skills Activity SEL

Created by
The Responsive Educator

St. Patrick's Day SEL Would You Rather Write the Room Activity — an engaging movement-based activity that builds social awareness, thoughtful decision-making, and meaningful reflection to help students get back on track after the winter break.OverviewThis St. Patrick's Day SEL Write the Room Activit

3rd - 6th Character Education, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning

Also included in: Write the Room + Would You Rather SEL Activities Social Emotional Skills Holiday

Easter Write the Room + Would You Rather Social Skills Activity SEL

Created by
The Responsive Educator

Easter SEL Would You Rather Write the Room Activity — an engaging movement-based activity that builds social awareness, thoughtful decision-making, and meaningful reflection to help students get back on track after the winter break.OverviewThis Easter SEL Write the Room Activity combines movement, m

3rd - 6th Character Education, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning

Also included in: Write the Room + Would You Rather SEL Activities Social Emotional Skills Holiday