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New to 5th. Need a Back to School theme that is not

by too babyish. Coming from 1st grade

Jul 15, 2011

Is a camping theme too young? Also was thinking about a rock star theme.....just not sure how to carry this one out in a positive way.

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Mr.newazteacher On 7/17/11, Emmy wrote: > Camping is not too young. > Camping is definately not too babyish. I wouldn't worry about it, 5th graders are still "kids."

Our reading book has a nautical theme so I am looking for beach/ship/ocean stuff.

Jul 18, 2011

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Francie I saw a post somewhere where a teacher used the word

ANT-icipation. I thought that was cool.

When you learn about adding depth and complexity, there are some universal themes. I was told that for 5th grade, change works well and also systems works well too. You can talk about the human body system, and government with the 3 Bran...See More

Jul 18, 2011

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Mike On 7/18/11, Mr.newazteacher wrote: > On 7/17/11, Emmy wrote: >> Camping is not too young. >> > Camping is definately not too babyish. I wouldn't worry about it, > 5th graders are still "kids." > > Our reading book has a nautical theme so I am looking for > beach/ship/ocean stuff.

For beach/ship/ocean stuff, y...See More

Aug 11, 2011

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Mike On 7/15/11, too babyish. Coming from 1st grade wrote: > Is a camping theme too young? Also was thinking about a > rock star theme.....just not sure how to carry this one out > in a positive way.

I teach 5th grade and I am using a camping theme this year. I brought in a tent for my reading center and created a fake campfire. I fou...See More

Aug 11, 2011

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Kelly I am doing monsters. Previously ive done monkeys, rainforest frogs, movie theater. Realize that they are still children and love whatever you are excited about. Even stickers!

Aug 22, 2011

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