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I enjoy teaching, and you can too!

After 35 years teaching upper elementary students, I still love it. What’s the recipe for a long, fulfilling career? To survive, happy teachers organize, plan, and simplify. To thrive, they learn, engage, and dive in. Read on for ideas, tutorials, and inspiration to enjoy teaching.

Brenda Kovich, NBCT

6 Steps to Enjoy Teaching

When kids work in groups and travel to science stations, they build conceptualization and act like scientists.

Science Stations in the Classroom Make Learning Fun

November 11, 2019

Brenda Kovich

Science, Science Practices

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Science stations in the classroom changed my life! When kids travel from center to center, they hit multiple concepts in a short period of time, use inquiry, make generalizations –…

How to Use Your Textbook as a Resource

November 7, 2019

Brenda Kovich

Enjoy Teaching, Plan

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We hear it all the time: “Use your textbook as a resource.” But what does it really mean? After studying your standards, analyze your book to find strengths, weaknesses, and…

Wondering how to deconstruct standards? Use this simple template to analyze nouns, verbs, and extra guidance.

How to Deconstruct Standards with Example

October 17, 2019

Brenda Kovich

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Learn how to deconstruct standards with an example and template. First, list nouns to determine content. Second, analyze verbs to find what students must do. After that, look at additional…

Too much content in your curriculum? Try these strategies to easily squeeze more into your overcrowded school day.

How to Squeeze More into Your Overcrowded School Day

August 11, 2019

Brenda Kovich

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Too much content in your overcrowded school day? Try these sure-fire ways to squeeze more into your busy schedule. (more…)

Let me give you nine reasons to take advice from veteran teachers.

Why You Should Take Advice from Veteran Teachers

August 1, 2019

Brenda Kovich

Enjoy Teaching, Learn

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Not sure why you should take advice from veteran teachers? Let me give you nine reasons. (more…)

Have a Ball with Your Cinderella Thematic Unit

July 18, 2019

Brenda Kovich

English Language Arts, Fairy Tales, Genre Studies

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Expand your Cinderella thematic unit! Something magical will happen. First, read and compare fairy tales from around the world. Second, sprinkle in some parody. Next, try some fun activities. As…

How to Get Results with Cinderella Writing

July 15, 2019

Brenda Kovich

English Language Arts, Fairy Tales, Genre Studies

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Cinderella writing activities have a magical effect on kids’ narratives. After exploring folktales and parodies, ask them to choose a motif and plan elements. Poof! Some amazing stories will emerge.…

How to Address Standards with Cinderella Worksheets

July 6, 2019

Brenda Kovich

English Language Arts, Fairy Tales, Genre Studies

Cinderella, fairy tales, genre studies, literature

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Cinderella worksheets let you use picture books to address the standards. Use these ideas for your next genre study! (more…)

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Ideas, Tools, and Expert Advice
to Get the Most Out of Teaching

I enjoy teaching, and you can too!

Science Stations in the Classroom Make Learning Fun

How to Use Your Textbook as a Resource

How to Deconstruct Standards with Example

How to Squeeze More into Your Overcrowded School Day

Why You Should Take Advice from Veteran Teachers

Have a Ball with Your Cinderella Thematic Unit

How to Get Results with Cinderella Writing

How to Address Standards with Cinderella Worksheets

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Ideas, Tools, and Expert Adviceto Get the Most Out of Teaching

I enjoy teaching, and you can too!

Visit my TPT store for 25% off on August 4th & 5th!

Ideas, Tools, and Expert Advice
to Get the Most Out of Teaching