Ideas, Tools, and Expert Advice
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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

Enjoy Teaching Sound Energy Activities for Kids

February 6, 2016

Brenda Kovich

Energy, Physical Science, Science, Sound

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Enjoy teaching sound energy activities for kids. Your third, fourth, and fifth grade students will love the hands-on exploration! (more…)

6 Proven Steps That Actually Make You Enjoy Teaching

January 31, 2016

Brenda Kovich

Enjoy Teaching

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Enjoy teaching? How is that even possible? Some days you may feel like you’re drowning. With these six steps, you can survive and thrive in your chosen profession. Estimated reading…

10 Simple STEM Challenges That Make Kids Think

January 18, 2016

Brenda Kovich

Engineering Design, Science

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Simple STEM challenges ignite students’ engagement, enthusiasm, and knowledge of the engineering design process. Just add one per month – and let the thinking begin! (more…)

6 Things Zumba Made Me Know About Teaching

January 2, 2016

Brenda Kovich

Engage, Enjoy Teaching

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Sometimes we learn about teaching in the most unlikely places. As Ms. Sneed began a new Zumba class, for example, there was a definite learning curve. “Is this how my…

How to Unlock Classroom Starting Points with Data

January 1, 2016

Brenda Kovich

Enjoy Teaching, Plan

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To figure out students’ needs, establish classroom starting points. First, gather multiple data points for each student you teach. Second, determine cutoffs for high, average, and low scores. Third, label each child.…

5 Ideas for Classroom Management You Will Love

November 2, 2015

Brenda Kovich

Classroom Management, Enjoy Teaching, Organize

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Looking for ideas for classroom management? Take five steps to get started. First, figure out what you want (and how you’ll get it). Second, set clear rules. Third, establish authority.…

Go ahead. Take a deep dive into the teaching profession. Truly accomplished teachers take risks and advocate for their students.

What Best Teachers Do and How to Be One

October 14, 2015

Brenda Kovich

Dive In, Enjoy Teaching

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What do best teachers do? First, they aren’t afraid to dive right in. They meet trouble head-on. And they always act in their students’ best interests. These educators remain thoughtful…

To thrive as a teacher, engage your students - and yourself!

Engage Your Students with Effective Teaching Strategies

October 11, 2015

Brenda Kovich

Engage, Enjoy Teaching

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Engage your students in their learning. Don’t just stick your toe in the water! Jump right in with effective teaching strategies. Let’s take a look at some ways you can…

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

I enjoy teaching, and you can too!

Enjoy Teaching Sound Energy Activities for Kids

6 Proven Steps That Actually Make You Enjoy Teaching

10 Simple STEM Challenges That Make Kids Think

6 Things Zumba Made Me Know About Teaching

How to Unlock Classroom Starting Points with Data

5 Ideas for Classroom Management You Will Love

What Best Teachers Do and How to Be One

Engage Your Students with Effective Teaching Strategies

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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!

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