Posts by Brenda Kovich

Teaching Folktales with Literature Activities for Kids

June 8, 2020

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Teaching folktales to fourth graders is educational and fun. Start with an introduction to genres of folklore. Then review elements of literature. Finally, show kids how to compare, contrast, and…

Teaching Point of View with Literature Activities for Kids

May 31, 2020

Brenda Kovich

Engage, English Language Arts, Plan

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Teaching point of view to fourth graders? Try this effective learning cycle. First, teach kids about first, second, and third person. Next, read short snippets from popular children’s books and…

Teaching Daily Language in Ten Minutes a Day

May 24, 2020

Brenda Kovich

English Language Arts, Plan

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Teaching daily language powerfully spirals students to mastery. With a careful plan, they can learn parts of speech, capitalization, and punctuation. Begin with simple concepts. Then build slowly. This allows…

Design Distance Learning Science Labs with Everyday Objects

March 25, 2020

Brenda Kovich

Digital Classroom, Engage, Learn, Plan, Science

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Distance learning science labs make learning at home fun! No need for fancy equipment – just use everyday objects. Include response sheets that work for any family. After the lab,…

When School Is Closed Unexpectedly Use Lesson Plans That Make Sense

March 10, 2020

Brenda Kovich

Digital Classroom, Plan

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If your school is closed unexpectedly, what should you do? The students have no books. You have no plans. On top of that, annual testing looms. With some creative thinking,…

Ease fourth grade students into customary units of measurement with scaffolding.

Effectively Teaching Customary Units of Measurement with Scaffolding

March 4, 2020

Brenda Kovich

Engage, Learn, Math, Plan

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Customary units of measurement are tough to teach. But have no fear! With a little scaffolding, your students will master them in no time. First, let kids explore with actual…

Ideas for Teaching Women’s History Month in Your Classroom

February 24, 2020

Brenda Kovich

Engage, Plan

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Teaching Women’s History Month can be inspiring! Check out these ideas for celebrating, using mentor texts, and researching famous women. (more…)

3 Ways to Empower Girls in the Classroom

February 13, 2020

Brenda Kovich

Dive In, English Language Arts

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How can you empower girls in the classroom? One: Give them role models from past and present times. Two: Let them explore careers. Three: Give them the skills they need…

5 Ways to Enjoy Teaching Mystery Genre Studies to Elementary Students

January 29, 2020

Brenda Kovich

Engage, English Language Arts, Plan

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Enjoy teaching mystery genre studies to your third, fourth, and fifth grade students. Start with great stories. Add fun activities and games. Mix in some writing and maybe a novel.…

Fabulous Electricity Websites for Kids

January 22, 2020

Brenda Kovich

Digital Classroom, Engage, Science

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Use electricity websites for kids to round out your energy unit. Kids read informational text, study diagrams, and explore interactive simulations. (more…)

Posts by Brenda Kovich

Teaching Folktales with Literature Activities for Kids

Teaching Point of View with Literature Activities for Kids

Teaching Daily Language in Ten Minutes a Day

Design Distance Learning Science Labs with Everyday Objects

When School Is Closed Unexpectedly Use Lesson Plans That Make Sense

Effectively Teaching Customary Units of Measurement with Scaffolding

Ideas for Teaching Women’s History Month in Your Classroom

3 Ways to Empower Girls in the Classroom

5 Ways to Enjoy Teaching Mystery Genre Studies to Elementary Students

Fabulous Electricity Websites for Kids

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