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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

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Yes, You Can Enjoy Teaching Capitalization Rules

May 7, 2016

Brenda Kovich

English Language Arts, Language

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Do you like teaching capitalization rules ? No? Try this! First, teach the big capitalization rule. Then spend some time with each little rule. Engage your students with thumbs-up and…

Teaching Dialogue with Comic Strips – It’s Fun!

April 30, 2016

Brenda Kovich

English Language Arts, Language

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Enjoy teaching dialogue with comic strips! No need for boring worksheets. The kids (and the teacher) will have fun while learning this important language skill. (more…)

Teaching Biography Genre Study – Sensational Ideas for You

April 23, 2016

Brenda Kovich

Biography, English Language Arts, Genre Studies

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Teaching a biography genre study? Check out these ideas. No more boring book reports. Instead, bring biographies to life! Create an inviting learning center where students explore short biographies. Help kids select…

Teaching Historical Fiction? Unlock Reading-Writing Connections

April 16, 2016

Brenda Kovich

English Language Arts, Genre Studies

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Teaching historical fiction? Launch your genre study with short, age-appropriate reading passages. Analyze and discuss characters, settings, dialogue, language, and plot. Then ask kids to write their own stories using…

Teaching Realistic Fiction – Genre Study That’s Proven with Kids

April 8, 2016

Brenda Kovich

English Language Arts, Genre Studies

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Teaching realistic fiction genre study? Take three steps. (1) Start with the elements. (2) Read short stories. This gets kids hooked! (3) Ask them to write their own narrative pieces. (more…)

Teaching Mythology – Genre Study with Fascinating Greek Myths

April 2, 2016

Brenda Kovich

English Language Arts, Genre Studies, Mythology

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Teaching mythology genre studies? Elementary and middle school students just can’t get enough of it. Why? Magnificent monsters. Superhuman strength. Incredible acts. Rev up your Greek myth unit with these…

9 Easy Ways to Boost Achievement When Teaching Fables

March 23, 2016

Brenda Kovich

English Language Arts, Fables, Genre Studies

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Who doesn’t enjoy teaching fables? Kids [and their teachers] love these short, entertaining stories. You can also use fables to teach the standards. They’re great for summarizing, theme, and even that pesky multimedia…

Teaching Scientific Method + How It Fits with New Practices

March 19, 2016

Brenda Kovich

Science, Science Practices

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Teaching scientific method involves a set of steps. Traditionally, these steps were taught as a rather rigid process. Today, however, teachers employ a larger, more flexible set of science practices.…

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

I enjoy teaching, and you can too!

Yes, You Can Enjoy Teaching Capitalization Rules

Teaching Dialogue with Comic Strips – It’s Fun!

Teaching Biography Genre Study – Sensational Ideas for You

Teaching Historical Fiction? Unlock Reading-Writing Connections

Teaching Realistic Fiction – Genre Study That’s Proven with Kids

Teaching Mythology – Genre Study with Fascinating Greek Myths

9 Easy Ways to Boost Achievement When Teaching Fables

Teaching Scientific Method + How It Fits with New Practices

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