5th Grade Teacher Tools

Knights In Armor Coloring Bookmarks Cards Cute Dragon Castle, Calm Craft Rewards

Created by
Eden Digital Arts

Coloring knights in armor keepsake bookmarks with cute dragons, castles, and swords, could be used as brain breaks, as rewards for students, or as a fun coloring activity at a party, could be added to letters or mailed with cards, or attached to gift baskets and goodie bags.For best results print th

Preschool - 5th Close Reading, Reading, Reading Strategies

The Importance of New York in the Revolutionary War | American Revolution Series | Grades 4, 5, 6

Created by
Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Explore why New York was strategically important during the American Revolution in this Grades 4–6 Social Studies and ELA lesson. Students investigate how the state's rivers, mountains, and central location shaped British and Patriot military plans through informational texts, map analysis, close reading, and evidence-based writing. Includes geography maps, labeling and analysis activities, an exit ticket, and answer keys. Designed for 1–2 days of instruction.

4th - 6th Social Studies, U.S. History

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

The Declaration of Independence | American Revolution Series | Grades 4, 5, 6

Created by
Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Explore the Declaration of Independence in this engaging two-day American Revolution lesson for upper elementary students. Students investigate the document's purpose, analyze its five sections, and build understanding through informational texts, primary source analysis, and a creative activity rewriting the Declaration in modern text-message language. Includes teaching notes, student activities, writing templates, virtual field trip links, enrichment options, exit ticket, and answer keys.

4th - 6th Social Studies, U.S. History

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

Fix Your Dragon's Attitude Book SEL Character Education Read Aloud Activities

Created by
The Responsive Educator

Fix Your Dragon's Attitude Book SEL Character Education Read Aloud Activities is a structured companion for Fix Your Dragon’s Attitude by Steve Herman. It helps students recognize negative thinking, reflect on their choices, and practice developing a more positive attitude through guided discussion

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

Also included in: My Dragon SEL Read Alouds Character Education Book Activities Worksheets Bundle

Digestive System Anatomy Busy Book Quiet Book Preschool

Created by
The Little School Shop

Digestive System Busy Book – Fun & Interactive Human Body Learning!Help kids explore how food moves through the body with this Digestive System Busy Book! Designed for homeschoolers, classrooms, and hands-on science learning, this 11-page printable pack makes learning about digestion, nutrients

Preschool - 6th Science, Anatomy

The Wild Robot — Roz Reimagined: The Ship of Theseus Philosophy Adventure

Created by
EGP Media and Press

The Ship of Theseus Robot Identity ProjectTransform Abstract Philosophy into Tangible LearningBring philosophical thinking to life with this innovative project kit that turns the ancient Ship of Theseus paradox into an engaging, hands-on learning experience for middle grade readers of "The Wild Robo

5th - 12th Literature, Novel Studies, Other (Social Studies)

Also included in: The Wild Robot Explored: Complete Middle School Collection

The Witch of Blackbird Pond Novel Study: 76 Pages w/ Cross-Curricular Activities

Created by
EGP Media and Press

Step into 1687 Colonial Connecticut with this comprehensive 70+ page novel study that transforms The Witch of Blackbird Pond into an immersive learning experience through thoughtfully designed activities and cross-curricular projects. What Makes This Study Special:This isn’t just comprehension quest

3rd - 12th Literature, Novel Studies, U.S. History

Also included in: Colonial America Literature & History Bundle: Project-Based learning grades 3-12

K-5 Small Group Data Tracker | Planner, Session Log, Attendance & Dashboard

Created by
Koco Kyo

Plan, organize, document and adjust your small-group instruction - all from one workbook. Set up your groups, plan each lesson, log attendance and engagement, capture quick observations, and record the next teaching move, and the tracker ties it together with automatic status flags and a group dashb

Kindergarten - 5th Reading

K-5 PBIS Behavior Tracker | CICO Student Check-In + Teacher Log + Progress Dashb

Created by
Koco Kyo

Track behavior the way kids actually understand progress - with a clear, color-coded score, not a grade.This editable Excel / Google Sheets behavior tracker is built on the PBIS tiered framework and the Check-In/Check-Out (CICO) model, with one tab for students and one tab for teachers - and a live

Kindergarten - 5th School Counseling

Yearlong AVID Student Planner with SEL Question of the Day, Weekly Affirmations

Created by
iTeach & iWrite

This yearlong AVID Student Daily Planner with weekly agenda pages is perfect for AVID Elementary schools. Each weekly calendar page of this planner includes ways for students to organize their time, track their homework, set and meet goals, and learn vital social-emotional skills. Each weekly calend

3rd - 6th Social Emotional Learning

Also included in: Elementary Student AVID Planner Bundle, Daily SEL Slides, Penmanship Pages

Digital Teacher Planner | 28 Tabs | Excel + Google Sheets | All Grade Levels

Created by
Koco Kyo

Digital Teacher Planner | 28 Tabs, Auto-Dated Calendars, Lesson Plans, Attendance & GradebookLesson Plans • Daily Attendance • Gradebook • Homework • Monthly Calendars • Family Contacts — 28 connected tabs in one editable digital plannerTake your everyday teacher organization out of separate not

Preschool - Adult Education Reading

Grammar Bell Ringer Warm-Ups: 50 Digital Grammar Activities for Grades 3-6

Created by
iTeach & iWrite

These 50 Grammar Time Filler Warm-Ups are exactly what your reluctant or struggling writers need to improve their grammar and writing skills. You’ll get access to both a PowerPoint presentation and a Google Slideshow with 10 weeks of no-prep digital bell-ringers.

3rd - 6th Creative Writing, Grammar, Writing

Also included in: Fragments and Run-On Sentences Bundle: Grammar Activities & Practice 4th-6th Gr.

Causes of the American Revolution: Taxes to Tea | Primary Source Investigation

Created by
Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Explore the causes of the American Revolution with this engaging multi-day Social Studies lesson for upper elementary students. Students investigate British taxation, the Stamp Act, Townshend Acts, Tea Act, and colonial resistance through informational texts, primary source analysis, and an interactive taxation simulation. Includes lesson plans, student note catchers, comprehension activities, historical documents, exit tickets, and answer keys. Integrates ELA and historical thinking skills.

4th - 7th Social Studies, U.S. History

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

Lexington and Concord | Shot Heard Round the World |The Revolutionary War Series | Grades 3, 4, 5, 6

Created by
Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Explore the Battles of Lexington and Concord in this engaging American Revolution lesson for upper elementary students. Through informational texts, close reading, and four primary source accounts, students investigate Paul Revere's Ride, compare historical perspectives, and debate who fired the first shot. Includes a collaborative jigsaw investigation, text-tagging activities, evidence charts, reading responses, exit tickets, and answer keys to support ELA and historical thinking skills.

4th - 6th Social Studies, U.S. History

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

Snowflake Bentley Picture Book + Primary Sources | Inquiry-Based | Grades 4-6

Created by
Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Bring Snowflake Bentley to life with this three-day Story to Source Investigation for Grades 4–6. Students connect the picture book to six primary and secondary sources, analyzing evidence to determine how accurately the story reflects history. Activities include close reading, collaborative expert groups, source analysis, and evidence-based writing. Includes lesson plans, graphic organizers, discussion prompts, exit tickets, synthesis activities, and bulletin board materials.

4th - 6th English Language Arts, Informational Text

French and Indian War |Seven Years War | Grades 4, 5, 6

Created by
Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Explore the French and Indian War (Seven Years War) in this four-lesson Social Studies mini-unit. Students investigate British, French, and Native American alliances, military strategy, geography, and the war's lasting consequences through informational texts, historical maps, political cartoons, and cause-and-effect analysis. Includes lesson plans, student note catchers, map activities, political cartoon analysis and creation, exit tickets, summative assessment, and answer keys.

4th - 7th Social Studies, Native Americans, U.S. History

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

Battle of Saratoga:Turning Point of the War | American Revolution Series | Grades 4, 5, 6

Created by
Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Explore the Battles of Saratoga (1777) and their significance as the turning point of the American Revolution in this Grades 4–6 Social Studies lesson. Students investigate Burgoyne's three-pronged attack, military strategy, and French support through informational texts, mapping, primary source artwork, and cause-and-effect activities. Includes lesson plans, graphic organizers, vocabulary activities, exit ticket assessment, video extensions, and answer keys.

4th - 6th Social Studies, U.S. History

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

Working with Primary Source Documents: Primary vs. Secondary Sources

Created by
Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Introduce primary and secondary sources with this engaging social studies lesson for Grades 3–5! Students learn to identify and distinguish historical sources through clear definitions, real-world examples, guided notes, and a hands-on sorting activity. Includes vocabulary posters, student note sheet, sorting mat, answer key, and exit ticket. Perfect for whole-class instruction, small groups, centers, or review. Aligned with NYS Social Studies Practice A2.

4th - 6th Informational Text, Social Studies

Primary Source Documents: Observation vs. Inference, Reading a Photograph

Created by
Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Build observation and inference skills with this engaging primary source photograph analysis lesson for upper elementary students! Students learn to distinguish what they see from what they infer, using photographic evidence to support their thinking. Includes a detailed lesson plan, vocabulary posters, guided modeling page, student practice with two historical photographs, and answer key. Perfect for introducing primary source analysis, critical thinking, and historical reasoning.

4th - 6th Social Studies

Working with Primary Source Documents | Types of Primary Sources

Created by
Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Introduce students in Grades 3–6 to primary source documents with this engaging social studies lesson! Students explore 11 common types of historical sources, including census records, vital records, letters, newspapers, photographs, maps, military records, and more. Each source page features an image and student-friendly explanation. Includes 11 informational pages and a matching review activity to reinforce understanding and build essential historical inquiry skills.

4th - 6th Social Studies

Primary Source Document Analysis Lesson: A First Go

Created by
Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Introduce primary source document analysis with this scaffolded social studies lesson for Grades 3–5! Students learn to think like historians as they observe, infer, and interpret historical evidence while considering a document's purpose, audience, and context. Includes two authentic primary source documents with transcriptions, a document analysis worksheet, completed answer keys, and vocabulary posters. Perfect for building historical inquiry and critical thinking skills.

4th - 6th Informational Text, Social Studies

Patriot or Loyalist? Two Points of View |American Revolutionary War Series| Grades 4, 5, 6

Created by
Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

🇺🇸 Explore Patriot, Loyalist, and Neutral perspectives during the American Revolution in this engaging multi-day Social Studies lesson for Grades 4–6. Students investigate why colonists chose different sides through a classroom simulation, informational texts, primary source poems and songs, historical fiction, and evidence-based discussions. Includes lesson plans, graphic organizers, source analysis activities, vocabulary support, exit ticket assessment, and answer keys.

4th - 6th Informational Text, Social Studies, U.S. History

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

Boston Massacre Primary Source Investigation | American Revolution Series | Grades 4, 5, 6

Created by
Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Investigate the Boston Massacre in this engaging American Revolution lesson for Grades 4–6. Students explore colonial resistance, analyze Paul Revere's engraving and historical newspapers, compare perspectives, and examine how propaganda influenced public opinion. Includes informational texts, primary source analysis, a collaborative jigsaw investigation, graphic organizers, vocabulary support, discussion prompts, evidence-based writing assessment, and answer keys.

4th - 6th Informational Text, Social Studies, U.S. History

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

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

Created by
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