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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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Reading Big Numbers – How to Teach It

June 11, 2023

Brenda Kovich

Math, Place Value

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Reading big numbers in your classroom? Make it easy! Just tackle periods first. (more…)

Place Value Chart Printable and How to Use It

June 4, 2023

Brenda Kovich

Math, Place Value

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Looking for a place value chart that’s printable? Two versions let your kids work with numbers to the hundred thousands or hundred millions. And while you’re here, pick up some…

The Value of a Digit in a Number

May 28, 2023

Brenda Kovich

Math, Place Value

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Do your kids really understand the value of a digit in a number? Use these strategies to help fourth grade students conceptualize zero as a placeholder, as well as how…

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How to Teach 4th Grade Math

May 21, 2023

Brenda Kovich

Math

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Wondering how to teach 4th grade math? Begin with much-needed background concepts, work from concrete to abstract, and scaffold from simple to complex applications. Then they’ll get it. This post…

Descriptive Text Structure – How to Teach Nonfiction

May 14, 2023

Brenda Kovich

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Text Structure

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Descriptive text structure describes parts or details in logical order. Although this format is easy to write, it’s probably the most difficult to identify. Unlike other types, transition terms don’t…

Compare and Contrast Text Structure – How to Identify It

May 7, 2023

Brenda Kovich

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Text Structure

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Compare and contrast text structure explores similarities and differences of two or more things. Let’s take a look at how to teach kids to identify and write in this format.…

Problem and Solution Text Structure – How to Teach It

April 30, 2023

Brenda Kovich

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Text Structure

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Problem and solution text structure explains difficult situations and resolutions. Let’s take a look at how to teach kids to identify and write in this format. In addition to the…

Cause and Effect Text Structure – How to Explain It

April 23, 2023

Brenda Kovich

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Text Structure

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Cause and effect text structure explores relationships between events and what caused them. Let’s take a look at how to teach kids to identify and write in this format. In…

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

I enjoy teaching, and you can too!

Reading Big Numbers – How to Teach It

Place Value Chart Printable and How to Use It

The Value of a Digit in a Number

How to Teach 4th Grade Math

Descriptive Text Structure – How to Teach Nonfiction

Compare and Contrast Text Structure – How to Identify It

Problem and Solution Text Structure – How to Teach It

Cause and Effect Text Structure – How to Explain It

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

I enjoy teaching, and you can too!

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Ideas, Tools, and Expert Advice
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