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Design Distance Learning Science Labs with Everyday Objects

March 25, 2020

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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,…

When School Is Closed Unexpectedly Use Lesson Plans That Make Sense

March 10, 2020

Brenda Kovich

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If your school is closed unexpectedly, what should you do? The students have no books. You have no plans. On top of that, annual testing looms. With some creative thinking,…

Ease fourth grade students into customary units of measurement with scaffolding.

Effectively Teaching Customary Units of Measurement with Scaffolding

March 4, 2020

Brenda Kovich

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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…

Ideas for Teaching Women’s History Month in Your Classroom

February 24, 2020

Brenda Kovich

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Teaching Women’s History Month can be inspiring! Check out these ideas for celebrating, using mentor texts, and researching famous women. (more…)

5 Ways to Enjoy Teaching Mystery Genre Studies to Elementary Students

January 29, 2020

Brenda Kovich

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Enjoy teaching mystery genre studies to your third, fourth, and fifth grade students. Start with great stories. Add fun activities and games. Mix in some writing and maybe a novel.…

Enjoy Teaching Black History Month with Innovative Projects for Kids

January 21, 2020

Brenda Kovich

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What are some innovative projects for teaching Black History Month? This year, try something new. Your kids will love constructing pop-up books – and reading biographies. Or, if you’re a…

Enjoy Teaching Electricity with Electrical Circuit Activities for Kids

January 18, 2020

Brenda Kovich

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Teaching electricity becomes more effective, engaging, and fun when you use hands-on electrical circuit activities. Try these simple energy labs to electrify your elementary physics unit. (more…)

How to Teach Text Structures – Fourth Grade Informational Text

January 8, 2020

Brenda Kovich

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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…

Sound Lesson Plans

December 16, 2019

Brenda Kovich

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Adapt these sound lesson plans for the number of class periods you have. If you use stations, the entire unit can easily be completed in five days. With a corresponding…

Double Duty Lesson Plans

December 13, 2019

Brenda Kovich

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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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Design Distance Learning Science Labs with Everyday Objects

When School Is Closed Unexpectedly Use Lesson Plans That Make Sense

Effectively Teaching Customary Units of Measurement with Scaffolding

Ideas for Teaching Women’s History Month in Your Classroom

5 Ways to Enjoy Teaching Mystery Genre Studies to Elementary Students

Enjoy Teaching Black History Month with Innovative Projects for Kids

Enjoy Teaching Electricity with Electrical Circuit Activities for Kids

How to Teach Text Structures – Fourth Grade Informational Text

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