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How to Differentiate Instruction with TpT Digital Activities

June 27, 2020

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Differentiate instruction with TpT Digital Activities! Now you can customize your favorite Teachers pay Teachers resources for online learning. First, select different pages for different students. Then increase or decrease…

How to Create TpT Digital Activities

June 14, 2020

Brenda Kovich

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How can you create TpT Digital Activities? With just a click of the finger, you can transform traditional PDFs into digital assignments. First, select pages you’d like to share with…

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,…

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…

Using Snap Circuits® to Teach Electricity

January 18, 2020

Brenda Kovich

Engage, Learn, Science

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Snap Circuits® by Elenco belong in every upper elementary classroom. These sturdy electronics kits teach kids about circuits as they play. Additionally, they get plenty of experience with switches, resistors,…

Battery and Bulb Experiment

January 14, 2020

Brenda Kovich

Engage, Learn, Science

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Use this battery and bulb experiment to teach kids about electrical circuits. For each pair of students, you’ll need a 1.5-volt light bulb, a battery, and a strip of aluminum…

How to Teach Text Structures – Fourth Grade Informational Text

January 8, 2020

Brenda Kovich

Engage, English Language Arts, Learn, Plan

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Wondering how to teach text structures? First, ask students to read and write basic nonfiction paragraphs. Then introduce five text structures with sample paragraphs and graphic organizers. Don’t forget to…

How to Use Christmas Tree Lights to Teach Electricity

January 3, 2020

Brenda Kovich

Engage, Learn, Science

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Teaching electricity? Grab some Christmas tree lights! They provide a cheap option for testing conductors and insulators. Furthermore, if you let kids take them apart, they’ll understand circuits better. (more…)

Consider Rechargeable Batteries for Your Classroom

January 2, 2020

Brenda Kovich

Learn, Science

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Rechargeable batteries are a great choice for any classroom. They last longer. Additionally, they’re friendly to your budget and the environment. (more…)

Double Duty Lesson Plans

December 13, 2019

Brenda Kovich

Learn, Plan

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Double duty lesson plans let you hit two different subject areas at once. Instead of segregating instruction, think of ways to integrate learning every day. (more…)

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How to Differentiate Instruction with TpT Digital Activities

How to Create TpT Digital Activities

Design Distance Learning Science Labs with Everyday Objects

Effectively Teaching Customary Units of Measurement with Scaffolding

Using Snap Circuits® to Teach Electricity

Battery and Bulb Experiment

How to Teach Text Structures – Fourth Grade Informational Text

How to Use Christmas Tree Lights to Teach Electricity

Consider Rechargeable Batteries for Your Classroom

Double Duty Lesson Plans

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