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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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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.…

Teaching Cells – Simple Plant and Animal Organelles for Kids

March 12, 2016

Brenda Kovich

Life Science, Science

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Enjoy teaching cells for kids! An introduction to plant and animal cell organelles helps elementary students understand processes like photosynthesis. (more…)

3 Fun and Instructive Activities for Pi Day

March 5, 2016

Brenda Kovich

Math, Measurement

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Try three great activities for Pi Day. You’ll enjoy teaching this elusive number (3.14…) on March 14 (3/14) in your upper elementary classroom. (more…)

Teaching Rock Layers from Oldest to Youngest

February 28, 2016

Brenda Kovich

Earth Science, Geology, Science

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Teach kids to identify rock layers from oldest to youngest. First, help them understand the properties and types of rocks. Second, explore fossils. Finally, put the two together to analyze…

Enjoy teaching kids about plants, their parts and functions. They'll love these hands-on activities for studying seeds, flowers, roots, stems, and leaves.

Teaching Plants – Their Amazing Parts, Structures and Functions

February 21, 2016

Brenda Kovich

Life Science, Plants, Science

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Enjoy teaching plants, their parts, structures and functions! These hands-on activities will immerse kids in seeds, flowers, roots, stems, and leaves. Your third, fourth, and fifth grade students will love…

Enjoy Teaching Light Energy with Activities for Kids

February 13, 2016

Brenda Kovich

Energy, Light, Physical Science, Science

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Teaching light energy can be loads of fun. Even if you’re on a tight budget. Five simple activities for kids help them understand light concepts. A little light reading drives…

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

I enjoy teaching, and you can too!

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

Teaching Cells – Simple Plant and Animal Organelles for Kids

3 Fun and Instructive Activities for Pi Day

Teaching Rock Layers from Oldest to Youngest

Teaching Plants – Their Amazing Parts, Structures and Functions

Enjoy Teaching Light Energy with Activities for Kids

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