Hands-On Activities

Explorers to New York: Verrazzano, Champlain & Hudson | NYS SS Framework 4.3a

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Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Explore the Age of Exploration and the journeys of Verrazzano, Champlain, and Hudson in this Grade 4 NYS Social Studies unit aligned with Framework 4.3a. Students investigate reasons for European exploration, analyze primary sources, map exploration routes, and compare explorers. Includes informational texts, engaging activities, assessments, and answer keys for easy classroom use.

4th Grade Social Studies, 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

Descriptive Writing & Narrative Writing Unit | Creative Writing Activities | Grades 3–6 | Magic Journey Stories

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Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Teach descriptive writing and narrative writing in grades 3–6 with this 7-lesson creative writing unit! Students invent magical journeys while practicing sensory details, figurative language, plot development, strong introductions, and conclusions. Includes step-by-step teacher directions, graphic organizers, story planning, revising and editing practice, an answer key, checklist, rubric, and class anthology cover. Perfect for writing workshop or a Polar Express writing connection!

4th - 6th Creative 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

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

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Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Make November 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 Veterans Day, Thanksgiving traditions, the Macy's Parade, notable New Yorkers, inventions, geography, and history through informational texts, primary sources, maps, graphs, and critical thinking tasks. Includes 20 printable student pages and answer keys.

4th - 5th Informational Text, Other (ELA), Other (Social Studies)

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

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

Created by
Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Make fall morning work meaningful with The New York Daily! This Grade 4 bundle includes 60 no-prep NYS Social Studies and ELA activities for September, October, and November. Perfect for bell ringers, early finishers, enrichment, and centers, students explore New York history, geography, notable people, inventions, and traditions through informational texts, primary sources, maps, graphs, and inquiry tasks. Includes 60 one-page activities for independent practice.

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

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)

Ten Commandments for Kids | ASV Scripture Memory & Copywork

Created by
KOJI PATH

A 55-page Ten Commandments Bible study, Scripture memory and copywork resource for children. Based on Exodus 20:3–17 (ASV 1901), it includes guided teaching pages, memory activities, recitation practice, copywork, review exercises and answer keys.

1st - 4th Reading, Writing, Religion

Psalm 23 for Kids | ASV Scripture Memory & Copywork

Created by
KOJI PATH

Help children understand and memorise Psalm 23 with this 41-page Scripture memory and copywork resource based on the American Standard Version (ASV 1901). Includes verse-by-verse teaching, Bible vocabulary, memory activities, recitation practice, copywork, reflection tasks and answer keys.

1st - 4th Reading, Writing, Religion

Fractions Vocabulary Worksheets – Models, Equivalent Fractions & Comparison

Created by
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)

Beatitudes for Kids | ASV Scripture Memory & Copywork

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KOJI PATH

Help children understand and memorise the Beatitudes with this 52-page Scripture memory and copywork resource based on Matthew 5:3–12 (ASV 1901). Includes verse-by-verse teaching, Bible vocabulary, promise-matching activities, recitation practice, cumulative review, copywork, reflection tasks and answer keys.

1st - 4th Reading, Writing, Religion

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

Created by
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

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)