Elementary Hands-On Activities

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

Importance of New York in the American Revolution | NY SS Framework 4.3d

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Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

The Importance of New York in the American Revolutionary War, New York Social Studies Framework 4.3d. This comprehensive Grade 4 Social Studies and ELA lesson examines why New York’s geographic location and physical features made it strategically vital during the American Revolution. Aligned to NYS

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

Communication | Westward Movement in New York State | NYS Social Studies Framework 4.6c

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Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Explore how communication changed life in New York State in this Grade 4 Social Studies lesson aligned with NYS Framework 4.6c. Students investigate the telegraph, Morse code, radio, and modern communication through a primary source gallery walk, informational texts, timelines, and cause-and-effect activities. Includes Morse code decoding and message creation, an old-time radio listening activity, student recording pages, a writing assessment, and answer keys.

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

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

Industrialization: New York State Entrepreneurs & Inventors | New York State Social Studies Framework 4.6e

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Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Explore New York State entrepreneurs and inventors in this Grade 4 research project aligned with NYS Framework 4.6e and ELA standards. Students research influential innovators, practice informational writing, and create a 3D "Corner on History" display to share their findings. Includes an introductory mini-lesson, vocabulary, differentiated research pages, project templates, assembly instructions, and bulletin board display materials.

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

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

New York State Industrialization and Manufacturing| NYS Social Studies Framework 4.6f&g

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Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Explore manufacturing and industrialization in New York State with this three-lesson Grade 4 Social Studies unit aligned with NYS Framework 4.6f and 4.6g. Students investigate the shift from craftsmanship to factory production, assembly lines, and regional economic activity through informational texts, authentic data, and inquiry activities. Includes a human timeline, hands-on assembly line simulation, maps, printable cards, data tables, exit tickets, and answer keys.

4th Grade Economics, U.S. History, Other (Social Studies)

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

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

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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

Multiplication & Division Math Vocabulary Activities | Word Problem Language

Created by
KOJI PATH

Children learn the meaning of key vocabulary such as factor, multiple, product, dividend, divisor, quotient and remainder, while also exploring important mathematical structures including equal groups, arrays, sharing, grouping and fact families.

3rd - 4th Vocabulary, Basic Operations, Other (Math)

Fractions Vocabulary Worksheets – Models, Equivalent Fractions & Comparison

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KOJI PATH

A 40-page printable fractions vocabulary resource with explicit teaching, visual models, equivalent fractions, comparison activities, guided practice and answer keys. Includes UK and US editions.

3rd - 4th Vocabulary, Fractions, Other (Math)

Place Value & Number Vocabulary Worksheets – Comparing, Rounding & Number Forms

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KOJI PATH

A 40-page printable maths vocabulary resource covering digits, place value, number forms, comparing, ordering, rounding and estimation. Includes guided practice, reference pages, answer keys and UK/US editions.

3rd - 4th Vocabulary, Place Value, Other (Math)

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

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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

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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

UK Money Maths Worksheets – Pounds, Pence, Change & Budgeting | Years 3–5

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KOJI PATH

UK money maths worksheets for Years 3–5. This 66-page printable resource covers pounds and pence, counting money, calculating change, shopping, receipts, comparing prices and budgeting. Includes real-life problems and step-by-step worked solutions.

2nd - 4th Basic Operations, Financial Literacy, Money Math

US Money Math Worksheets | Dollars & Cents, Change & Budgeting | Grades 2–4

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KOJI PATH

US money math worksheets for Grades 2–4. This 66-page printable resource covers dollars and cents, counting money, calculating change, shopping, receipts, comparing prices and budgeting. Includes real-life money problems and step-by-step worked solutions.

2nd - 4th Basic Operations, Financial Literacy, Money Math

Math Strategy Showdown | Solve Two Ways, Compare Methods & Explain Reasoning | UK & US

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KOJI PATH

Maths reasoning worksheets for Grades 3–5. Students solve problems using two methods, compare strategies, choose efficient approaches and explain their thinking. Includes 90 strategy challenges, worked solutions and separate UK and US editions.

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

Place Value Math Worksheets | Number Sense, Comparing & Reasoning | UK & US

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KOJI PATH

Develop place value understanding and number sense with 70 pages of structured maths activities. Includes 88 reasoning challenges covering digit values, number forms, comparing, ordering, number lines and missing-digit problems. Separate UK and US editions with worked solutions included.

3rd - 5th Place Value, Other (Math)

Rounding & Estimation Math Worksheets | Number Sense & Reasoning | UK & US

Created by
KOJI PATH

Build rounding, estimation and number sense skills with structured maths worksheets for Grades 3–5. Students explore benchmarks, midpoints, compatible numbers and reasonable estimates through practical reasoning activities. Includes separate 70-page UK and US editions with worked solutions.

3rd - 5th Place Value, Other (Math)

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)

2nd Grade Math Vocabulary Activities | 2.OA Operations & Algebraic Thinking

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Unlocking Potential Educational Services,LLC

Keeping your 2nd graders engaged while building 2nd grade math vocabulary for Operations & Algebraic Thinking can feel like a constant juggling act. These 2.OA vocabulary activities give you ready-to-use, differentiated practice so every learner can build confidence with the words behind the mat

2nd Grade Math Test Prep, Other (Math)

Also included in: Grade 2 Math Vocabulary Bundle | 2.OA Activities, Games & Centers

2nd Grade Math Vocabulary Games | 2.OA Group Activities & Task Cards

Created by
Unlocking Potential Educational Services,LLC

Keeping your 2nd graders engaged while building their math vocabulary can feel like a constant challenge, especially when you need activities that work across centers, small groups, and whole-class time. These interactive 2nd grade math vocabulary games for Operations and Algebraic Thinking (2.OA) g

2nd Grade Vocabulary, Math Test Prep, Other (Math)

Also included in: Grade 2 Math Vocabulary Bundle | 2.OA Activities, Games & Centers

Grade 2 Math Vocabulary Partner Activities | 2.OA Math Centers & Games

Created by
Unlocking Potential Educational Services,LLC

TTeaching Grade 2 math vocabulary takes more than flashcards, and finding activities that actually get students talking about math can feel like a constant search. This resource gives your students meaningful, interactive ways to build and apply 2.OA math vocabulary through partner work, centers, an

2nd Grade Math Test Prep, Other (Math)

Also included in: Grade 2 Math Vocabulary Bundle | 2.OA Activities, Games & Centers