Are you an upper elementary teacher? Looking for ideas you can Use? Here at Amazing Materials for You, Our mission is to lighten your load!

I’m Amy, and my number one goal is to make your life a bit easier with grab and go teaching ideas and resources. The vast majority of my time has been spent with upper elementary kids, and I know how exhausting it is! By working together, I believe this challenging job gets a bit easier. Check out what’s working for me over on my blog.

upper elementary resources you might like

Wow! This is such a helpful and well designed resource. It uses engaging stories and I love that each has activities that focus on different story elements/literacy skills. Having materials in both digital and printed formats is a bonus!

My students loved this resource. It was so engaging and easy for me as the teacher to use. I love it when my kids have so much fun learning! I will be looking for more goodies from you!

This was a wonderful supplement to our poetry unit. My students enjoyed the activity and I felt it did a good job addressing the standards we had to cover. The activity was engaging and appropriate for the grade level.

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4 Great Ways to Engage Upper Elementary Students in Collaborative Problem Solving Using Break the Code Activities

December 7, 2023 No Comments

Upper Elementary students LOVE break the code activities. Here are 4 great ways to engage upper elementary students in collaborative problem solving using break the code activities

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6 Beautiful Winter Read Alouds for Teaching 7 Elements of Author’s Craft

December 2, 2023 No Comments

A teacher reads one of 6 beautiful winter read alouds for teaching 7 elements of author’s craft to captivated students.

Sharing 6 Great Games for Math Workshop and Our Blessings

November 16, 2023 No Comments

Games for Math Workshop Every year, I create and stock my upper elementary classroom with a variety of math workshop games that either I have made myself or that I

Meet Amy, Author of Amazing Materials for You

In 1987, I began my teaching journey, and I have taught every age from babies to fifth grade as well as college and graduate school in Tennessee, Florida, Maryland, Washington, D.C., Colorado, and Virginia. Any connections there??

My undergrad years were spent at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville where I earned a B.A. in English and Psychology. Soon after, I completed an M.A.T. in curriculum and instruction at The University of Memphis. In addition to these degrees, I have completed more graduate work at The University of Maryland and The University of Colorado, Denver.

I am a mom of two young adult daughters and a cute Maltese dog. When I am not teaching, you can find me traveling, reading, hiking, or cooking.