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

June 8, 2022

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

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…

How to Teach Singular Possessive Nouns Effectively

May 15, 2022

Brenda Kovich

Engage, English Language Arts, Learn, Plan

language, possessive nouns, punctuation

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Singular possessive nouns are easy to teach. Just take a clear, conceptual approach. First, have kids add ‘s to written words. Second, ask them to write the words then add…

Capitalizing Dates – Days of the Week and Months

May 8, 2022

Brenda Kovich

Engage, English Language Arts

capitalization, grammar, language

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Capitalizing dates is easy. In the English language, we capitalize days of the week and months. Read on for ideas on independent learning of this concept. (more…)

Teaching Hydroponics for Kids – Plants Need Air and Water

May 4, 2022

Brenda Kovich

Engage, Life Science, Plan, Science

biology, fifth grade science, hydroponics, life science

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Teaching hydroponics for kids? To teach them that plants chiefly need air and water, try these projects. First, grow seeds in baggies. Second, give them a STEM, or engineering design,…

Sweet potatoes grow in a bowl of water. It's a great way to teach kids about hydroponics.

Growing Kitchen Scraps in the Classroom – More Hydroponics for Kids

May 1, 2022

Brenda Kovich

Engage, Life Science, Plan, Science

biology, hydroponics, life science, science shorty

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Growing kitchen scraps brings hydroponics to the classroom. You can do it for simple exploration. Alternatively, use vegetable parts to teach kids about scientific experimentation. By manipulating one little variable,…

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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

How to Teach Photosynthesis to Fourth and Fifth Grade Kids

How to Teach Plural Possessive Nouns Without Tears

How to Teach Singular Possessive Nouns Effectively

Capitalizing Dates – Days of the Week and Months

Teaching Hydroponics for Kids – Plants Need Air and Water

Growing Kitchen Scraps in the Classroom – More Hydroponics for Kids

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