Elementary Resources

Slavery in New York State | In Search of Freedom and a Call for Change | NYS SS Framework 4.5a

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Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Explore slavery in New York State and the fight for freedom in this two-lesson Grade 4 Social Studies resource aligned with NYS Framework 4.5a. Students investigate slavery from Dutch settlement through emancipation in 1827 and examine the work of leading abolitionists. Through informational texts, primary source analysis, and collaborative inquiry, students build historical thinking skills. Includes jigsaw activities, student station pages, graphic organizers, exit tickets, and teacher notes.

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 in the Civil War| In Search of Freedom and a Call for Change |NYS Social Studies 4.5c

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Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Explore New York State's role in the Civil War in this Grade 4 Social Studies resource aligned with NYS Framework 4.5c. Students investigate the causes and major events of the war and how New York supported the Union through soldiers, supplies, transportation, and manufacturing. Activities integrate informational texts, map skills, historical analysis, and local history research. Includes student note catchers, graphic organizers, map activities, exit tickets, reflection tasks, 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

In Search of Freedom and a Call for Change Bundle | NYS Social Studies Framework 4.5 Bundle

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Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Explore the fight for freedom and equality in New York with this Grade 4 Social Studies bundle aligned with NYS Framework 4.5. Students investigate slavery and abolition, women's rights, the Civil War, and New York's contributions to the Union through informational texts, historical inquiry, and ELA activities. Includes vocabulary work, note catchers, graphic organizers, research projects, exit tickets, reflection activities, assessments, and answer keys.

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

Grade 4 New York State Review Game - Full Year! FREE!

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Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Make Grade 4 New York State Social Studies review fun with this interactive, standards-aligned board game! Students revisit key concepts from the NYS Social Studies Framework through trivia-style questions, teamwork, and discussion. Perfect for end-of-year review, test prep, centers, and small groups. Includes a printable game board, question cards in color and black-and-white, playing pieces, and easy-to-follow directions. Based on the Grade 4 NYS Social Studies Mega Bundle.

4th Grade Other (Social Studies)

Nathan Hale & Spies | American Revolution Series | Grades 4, 5, 6

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Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Explore Nathan Hale and espionage during the American Revolution in this Grades 4–6 Social Studies and ELA lesson. Students investigate the role and risks of spying in New York City through primary source analysis, informational text, and evidence-based writing. Includes Nathan Hale's military commission signed by John Hancock, a reading passage, summary graphic organizer, student writing page, and answer key. Builds inference, reading comprehension, and summarizing skills.

4th - 6th U.S. History

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

Enslaved Persons in the American Revolution Featuring Boyrereau Brinch | American Revolution Series | Grades 4, 5, 6

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Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Explore the experiences of enslaved African Americans during the American Revolution in this inquiry-based Grades 4–5 Social Studies lesson. Students investigate the meaning of freedom, Lord Dunmore's Proclamation, and the life of Boyrereau Brinch through informational texts, primary source analysis, close reading, and evidence-based discussion. Includes a lesson plan, three primary source activities, student worksheets, vocabulary support, exit ticket, and answer keys.

4th - 7th U.S. History

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

West Point and Benedict Arnold | American Revolution Series | Grades 4, 5, 6

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Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Explore West Point's strategic importance and Benedict Arnold's betrayal during the American Revolution in this Grades 4–5 Social Studies and ELA lesson. Students investigate military strategy, geography, and treason through informational text, historical map analysis, and critical thinking activities. Includes a lesson plan, primary source map, observation and inference worksheet, main idea and supporting details organizer, vocabulary support, and answer key.

4th - 6th U.S. History

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

Patrick Henry “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death” Primary Source Investigation | American Revolution Series | Grades 4, 5, 6

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Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

🇺🇸 Explore Patrick Henry's famous "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" speech in this Grades 4–6 American Revolution lesson. Students analyze his arguments, emotional language, and persuasive techniques through primary source analysis, a Colonial Williamsburg recording, discussion, and writing. Includes a complete lesson plan, speech text, graphic organizer, student response activities, quote cards, video links, and exit ticket. Integrates Social Studies and ELA skills.

4th - 6th U.S. History

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

Point of View & Perspective in Literature | Grades 3, 4, & 5

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Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Help students in Grades 3–5 master point of view and perspective with this comprehensive ELA Focus Unit! Students identify first, second, and third person narration, distinguish point of view from perspective, and explore how different characters interpret the same events. Includes multi-day lesson plans, anchor posters, task cards, graphic organizers, student practice pages, exit tickets, summative assessment, and answer keys. Works with picture books and other familiar texts.

3rd - 5th Literature

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

New York State Map Buddies | Clock Buddies Alternative | Partner Pairing

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Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Make partner pairing easy with this FREE New York State Map Buddies resource! A geography-themed alternative to Clock Buddies, it helps Grade 4 teachers organize discussion partners, cooperative learning, and classroom activities while reinforcing NYS geography. Includes four printable buddy maps featuring New York State cities, counties, landforms, and regions, plus teacher directions. Perfect for turn-and-talk, reading partners, peer editing, and year-round classroom routines.

4th - 7th Other (Social Studies), For All Subjects

Back-to-School Family Engagement Activity | Parent Memory Book | Community Building

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Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Build classroom community and strengthen family connections with Looking Back: School Memories from Our Families! This back-to-school project invites parents, grandparents, and other important adults to share memories of their school days. Students compare experiences across generations and create a class keepsake book. Includes teacher directions, a family letter, memory page designs, color and black-and-white covers, assembly ideas, and extension activities.

2nd - 5th Other (ELA), Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning

Classroom Routines & Procedures Review Cards | Behavior Expectations |Grades 2-6

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Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Reinforce classroom routines and behavior expectations with these printable Classroom Routines Review Cards! Perfect for back-to-school, morning meetings, transitions, and refreshers after breaks, students discuss and practice procedures that build independence and responsibility. Color-coded cards cover arrival, classroom behavior, movement, independent work, supplies, school-wide expectations, personal needs, and dismissal. Print, cut, and use all year long!

3rd - 5th Classroom Community

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

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

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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

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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

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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

Grade 2 Math Vocabulary Bundle | 2.OA Activities, Games & Centers

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Unlocking Potential Educational Services,LLC

Building strong math vocabulary takes repeated practice, but finding activities that stay engaging without becoming repetitive is a real challenge. This 2nd grade math vocabulary bundle covers 2.OA Operations and Algebraic Thinking and gives students multiple ways to learn, apply, and review key mat

2nd Grade Math Test Prep, Other (Math)

Multi-Digit Addition without Regrouping Word Problem Task Cards - Grades 2 and 3

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Unlocking Potential Educational Services,LLC

Tired of searching for word problem task cards that actually meet your students where they are? This multi-digit addition without regrouping resource is designed for 2nd and 3rd graders and is perfect for math centers, partner work, and hands-on practice.📋 What's Included:4 sets of task cards (2-di...

2nd - 4th Basic Operations, Math Test Prep

Also included in: 2nd & 3rd Grade Multi-Digit Addition and Subtraction Task Card Bundle | CRA

2nd & 3rd Grade Multi-Digit Addition and Subtraction Task Card Bundle | CRA

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Unlocking Potential Educational Services,LLC

Teaching multi-digit addition and subtraction word problems to a room full of learners at different levels is exhausting when you don't have the right materials. This addition and subtraction word problem task cards bundle gives you everything you need to differentiate instruction, run smooth math c

2nd - 4th Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Math Test Prep