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Wax Museum Project Ideas for Upper Elementary Kids

February 14, 2021

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Host a wax museum in your classroom! First, pinpoint a group of people. Second, set guidelines. Third, ask kids to research and select 10 memorable events. From their timelines, students…

Teacher Talk: Strategies for Teaching Incidental Vocabulary

October 25, 2020

Brenda Kovich

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Are you purposely teaching incidental vocabulary? Improve your teacher talk. Simply weave definitions and pictures into daily lessons. From this, kids’ vocabularies grow. Furthermore, they learn how to determine meanings…

3 Ways to Empower Girls in the Classroom

February 13, 2020

Brenda Kovich

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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…

Teachers Are Ultimately Responsible for Student Learning

December 6, 2018

Brenda Kovich

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Student learning. Whose responsibility is it anyway? Unfortunately, this question can cause a lot of finger pointing. Parents may point to teachers. At the same time, teachers point to students.…

How to Manage Difficult Students in Your Classroom

November 29, 2018

Brenda Kovich

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Difficult students can ruin a school year. When you encounter challenging kids in your classroom, take these steps. First, use proactive strategies to fend off bad behavior. Second, establish reactive…

Grateful Teachers Truly Enjoy Teaching

November 8, 2018

Brenda Kovich

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Grateful teachers. Is this an oxymoron? Every day, teachers face monumental challenges. Consequently, they become stressed out – and sometimes demoralized. Fortunately, there’s a cure. What is it? Gratitude. (more…)

Student Contracts Offer Simple Ways to Solve Problems

October 31, 2018

Brenda Kovich

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Student contracts can solve classroom problems. When a child is floundering, try this. First, schedule a three-way meeting. Discuss problems in a kind, matter-of-fact way. Second, as a group, create…

This Is the Perfect Way to Track Student Behavior

October 24, 2018

Brenda Kovich

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Track student behavior the quick and easy way! To collect data and evidence, you need this trick. Instead of journaling, create a checklist. First, determine targeted behaviors. Next, use the…

How Morning Reflection Develops Teacher Metacognition

October 11, 2018

Brenda Kovich

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As a teacher, morning reflection powerfully directs your day. You don’t need to get up earlier or change your routine. Instead, just shift your way of thinking. (more…)

The Best Teachers Dive In and Face Risky Situations

October 14, 2015

The best teachers 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 – even when emotions…

Dive In

Wax Museum Project Ideas for Upper Elementary Kids

Teacher Talk: Strategies for Teaching Incidental Vocabulary

3 Ways to Empower Girls in the Classroom

Teachers Are Ultimately Responsible for Student Learning

How to Manage Difficult Students in Your Classroom

Grateful Teachers Truly Enjoy Teaching

Student Contracts Offer Simple Ways to Solve Problems

This Is the Perfect Way to Track Student Behavior

How Morning Reflection Develops Teacher Metacognition

The Best Teachers Dive In and Face Risky Situations

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