Posts by Brenda Kovich

Teaching Rock Layers from Oldest to Youngest

February 28, 2016

Teach kids to identify rock layers from oldest to youngest. First, help them understand the properties and types of rocks. Second, explore fossils. Finally, put the two together to analyze…

Enjoy teaching kids about plants, their parts and functions. They'll love these hands-on activities for studying seeds, flowers, roots, stems, and leaves.

Teaching Plants – Their Amazing Parts, Structures and Functions

February 21, 2016

Brenda Kovich

Life Science, Plants, Science

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Enjoy teaching plants, their parts, structures and functions! These hands-on activities will immerse kids in seeds, flowers, roots, stems, and leaves. Your third, fourth, and fifth grade students will love…

Enjoy Teaching Light Energy with Activities for Kids

February 13, 2016

Brenda Kovich

Energy, Light, Physical Science, Science

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Teaching light energy can be loads of fun. Even if you’re on a tight budget. Five simple activities for kids help them understand light concepts. A little light reading drives…

Enjoy Teaching Sound Energy Activities for Kids

February 6, 2016

Brenda Kovich

Energy, Physical Science, Science, Sound

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Enjoy teaching sound energy activities for kids. Your third, fourth, and fifth grade students will love the hands-on exploration! (more…)

6 Proven Steps That Actually Make You Enjoy Teaching

January 31, 2016

Brenda Kovich

Enjoy Teaching

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Enjoy teaching? How is that even possible? Some days you may feel like you’re drowning. With these six steps, you can survive and thrive in your chosen profession. Estimated reading…

10 Simple STEM Challenges That Make Kids Think

January 18, 2016

Brenda Kovich

Engineering Design, Science

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Simple STEM challenges ignite students’ engagement, enthusiasm, and knowledge of the engineering design process. Just add one per month – and let the thinking begin! (more…)

6 Things Zumba Made Me Know About Teaching

January 2, 2016

Brenda Kovich

Engage, Enjoy Teaching

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Sometimes we learn about teaching in the most unlikely places. As Ms. Sneed began a new Zumba class, for example, there was a definite learning curve. “Is this how my…

How to Unlock Classroom Starting Points with Data

January 1, 2016

Brenda Kovich

Enjoy Teaching, Plan

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To figure out students’ needs, establish classroom starting points. First, gather multiple data points for each student you teach. Second, determine cutoffs for high, average, and low scores. Third, label each child.…

5 Ideas for Classroom Management You Will Love

November 2, 2015

Brenda Kovich

Classroom Management, Enjoy Teaching, Organize

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Looking for ideas for classroom management? Take five steps to get started. First, figure out what you want (and how you’ll get it). Second, set clear rules. Third, establish authority.…

Go ahead. Take a deep dive into the teaching profession. Truly accomplished teachers take risks and advocate for their students.

What Best Teachers Do and How to Be One

October 14, 2015

Brenda Kovich

Dive In, Enjoy Teaching

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What do best teachers do? First, they aren’t afraid to dive right in. They meet trouble head-on. And they always act in their students’ best interests. These educators remain thoughtful…

Posts by Brenda Kovich

Teaching Rock Layers from Oldest to Youngest

Teaching Plants – Their Amazing Parts, Structures and Functions

Enjoy Teaching Light Energy with Activities for Kids

Enjoy Teaching Sound Energy Activities for Kids

6 Proven Steps That Actually Make You Enjoy Teaching

10 Simple STEM Challenges That Make Kids Think

6 Things Zumba Made Me Know About Teaching

How to Unlock Classroom Starting Points with Data

5 Ideas for Classroom Management You Will Love

What Best Teachers Do and How to Be One

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