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Teaching Limericks – A Fanciful Form of Poetry for Kids

June 22, 2022

Engage, English Language Arts, Learn, Plan

Limericks are silly poems with only five verses. Because they have predictable rhythm and rhyme, they’re perfect for students in fourth and fifth grades. Your kids will love them! (more…)

Teaching Rhyming Poetry for Kids – Rhythm and Rhyme

June 19, 2022

Brenda Kovich

Engage, English Language Arts, Learn, Literature, Plan

elements of poetry, literature

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Rhyming poetry is the first type of poem I teach to my kids. Once they understand simple couplets, they can also write their own. After that, we move to more…

Teaching How and How Often Solar Eclipses Happen

June 15, 2022

Brenda Kovich

Earth Science, Engage, Plan, Science

astronomy, earth and space science, fifth grade science, fourth grade science

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Solar eclipses occur when the Moon comes between the Sun and Earth. During a new moon, the Moon blocks the Sun’s rays. This phenomenon can only be viewed by people…

Teaching How and When Lunar Eclipses Occur

June 12, 2022

Brenda Kovich

Earth Science, Engage, Plan, Science

astronomy, earth and space science, fifth grade science, fourth grade science

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Lunar eclipses occur when the Earth comes between the Sun and Moon. During a full moon, the Earth’s shadow falls over the Moon. This phenomenon can be viewed from anywhere…

Capitalizing Titles of Books, Magazines, Essays, Stories & More

June 8, 2022

Brenda Kovich

Engage, English Language Arts, Plan

capitalization, grammar, language

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Capitalizing titles requires knowledge of parts of speech. Then, it’s actually easier to remember what not to capitalize: articles, coordinating conjunctions, and short prepositions. Of course, the first and last…

Biosphere Teaching Ideas – Biology Activities for Kids

June 5, 2022

Brenda Kovich

Engage, Plan

ecosystems, fifth grade science, life science

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Study key aspects of the biosphere before launching into Earth’s spheres. First, kids must understand photosynthesis. Second, teach how energy and matter move through an ecosystem. Then they’ll be ready…

Atmosphere Teaching Ideas – Earth Science Activities for Kids

June 1, 2022

Brenda Kovich

Engage, Plan

earth science, fifth grade science, weather

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The atmosphere affects Earth’s other spheres. Before exploring those interactions, however, review weather and climate. First, let kids observe patterns. Afterward, they can explore patterns. This launches into the study…

Earth’s Spheres Interactions – Fifth Grade Earth Science Activities

May 25, 2022

Brenda Kovich

Earth Science, Engage, Plan, Science

earth science, fifth grade science, geology

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Earth’s spheres interactions are generally taught in fifth grade. What’s the easiest way to present these earth science activities? Read on for ideas for teaching how the hydrosphere, geosphere, atmosphere,…

How to Teach Photosynthesis to Fourth and Fifth Grade Kids

May 22, 2022

Brenda Kovich

Engage, Learn, Life Science, Plan, Science

fifth grade science, fourth grade science, life science

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Yes, you can teach photosynthesis so kids understand it. Keep it macro! First, roots pull in water. Second, leaves take in carbon dioxide. Then energy from the Sun causes a…

How to Teach Plural Possessive Nouns Without Tears

May 18, 2022

Brenda Kovich

Engage, English Language Arts, Learn, Plan

language, possessive nouns

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Plural possessive nouns are tricky to teach. First, kids must remember to write the entire word. Second, they add just an apostrophe to words that already end in s. For…

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Teaching Limericks – A Fanciful Form of Poetry for Kids

Teaching Rhyming Poetry for Kids – Rhythm and Rhyme

Teaching How and How Often Solar Eclipses Happen

Teaching How and When Lunar Eclipses Occur

Capitalizing Titles of Books, Magazines, Essays, Stories & More

Biosphere Teaching Ideas – Biology Activities for Kids

Atmosphere Teaching Ideas – Earth Science Activities for Kids

Earth’s Spheres Interactions – Fifth Grade Earth Science Activities

How to Teach Photosynthesis to Fourth and Fifth Grade Kids

How to Teach Plural Possessive Nouns Without Tears

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