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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow - Ghost Story & Activities

By Brenda Kovich

Mesmerize your students with “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.” Six related activities explore the famous ghost story in literature, art, movies, and advertising. They'll captivate your class on Halloween - or anytime! Open the preview to take a closer

Subjects:

Literature, Writing, Halloween

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.4.7, RL.5.7, RL.6.7, W.4.1, W.4.3, W.5.1, W.5.3, W.6.1, W.6.3

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Volcano Mapping Latitude and Longitude Activity - Ring of Fire - NGSS 4-ESS2-2

By Brenda Kovich

A variety of volcano projects engage kids in mapping, measuring, research, and more. This set includes a blank world map with latitude and longitude lines, two tables of information about recent volcanic activity, terminology, directions, template

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Geography

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Printables, Lesson

$5.00

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Cinderella Unit - Fairy Tale Genre Study for Fourth and Fifth Grade Students

By Brenda Kovich

Have a ball with this complete Cinderella-themed unit! The bundle includes lesson plans, stories, reading worksheets, comparing fairy tales activities, narrative writing, and three fun-filled projects (story elements cube, creative carriage project,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Unit Plans, Activities

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.9, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.9, W.4.3, W.5.3

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Teaching the Engineering Design Process – Natural Disasters STEM 4th & 5th Grade

By Brenda Kovich

Teach the engineering design process with natural disasters! Fourth or fifth grade students learn to define a problem, identify criteria and constraints, brainstorm, build a prototype, design and carry out a fair test. STEM activities focus on ways

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Science, Earth Sciences, Engineering

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4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Laboratory, Printables

$6.00

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Groundhog Day Persuasive Prompt - Opinion Writing - Argumentative Paragraph

By Brenda Kovich

Yes, your kids can convince Punxsutawney Phil to see (or not see) his shadow - with effective persuasive paragraphs! After reading a short Groundhog Day article, they state an opinion: six more weeks of winter or an early spring. Next, they develop

Subjects:

Writing, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Printables, Google Apps

CCSS:

W.3.1, W.3.4, W.3.5, W.4.1, W.4.4, W.4.5

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7 Hamburger Paragraph Writing Anchor Charts with Examples - Sandwich Posters

By Brenda Kovich

The hamburger analogy makes paragraphs fun and easy! Seven anchor charts explain steps in the writing process with strategies and examples. Together, they teach how to organize and develop informative texts. Open the preview to take a closer look.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Posters

CCSS:

W.3.2, W.3.5, W.4.2, W.4.5, W.5.2, W.5.5

$5.00

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5 Secret Codes to Solve & History of Ciphers: Fun Activities 3rd, 4th, 5th Grade

By Brenda Kovich

After learning the history of ciphers, ask your little detectives to solve five secret codes. These fun activities perfect for your mystery genre study, a detective room transformation – or anytime! These activities were created for students in

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Critical Thinking

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Printables

$3.00

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Fun Nonfiction Book Report or Reading Response Projects: 8 Crafts & Choice Board

By Brenda Kovich

Looking for fun alternative projects for nonfiction book reports or responses? Try these activities! Eight crafts will engage your learners, and reading comprehension will reach an all-time high. You can use them individually or with a crafty choice

Subjects:

Reading, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Activities

CCSS:

RI.3.1, RI.3.2, RI.3.3, RI.3.4, RI.3.9, RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.4.3, RI.4.4, RI.5.2, RI.5.3...

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Snow Day Differentiated Winter Persuasive Prompts - Argumentative Writing Bundle

By Brenda Kovich

Differentiate argumentative writing in your classroom! This bundle includes parallel one- and five-paragraph sequences. That way, all students can successfully and effectively compose persuasive essays.For this winter prompt, kids persuade the

Subjects:

Writing, Winter, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

W.3.1, W.3.4, W.3.5, W.4.1, W.4.4, W.4.5, W.5.4

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Daily Language Sentences | Fourth and Fifth Grade | Set 2

By Brenda Kovich

This six-week set of language activities purposely links parts of speech, capitalization, and punctuation rules, provides daily practice for reinforcement and skill building, and uses only ten minutes of class time per day. It's small but mighty!

Subjects:

Grammar, Tools for Common Core, Test Preparation

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

L.4.1, L.4.2, L.5.1, L.5.2

$7.00

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Fun End of the Year Science Project - Gummy Bear Experiment 3rd, 4th, 5th Grade

By Brenda Kovich

This fun project uses gummy bears to teach science practices. After learning about testable questions, kids conduct an experiment that compares candy in water and vinegar. Then they’re ready for an independent scientific investigation. Open the

Subjects:

Science

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Lesson

$5.00

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Georgia Science Standard S4E1 Activities - Solar System, Stars, and Planets

By Brenda Kovich

Four sets of space science activities address fourth grade Georgia Science Standard S4E1: Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to compare and contrast the physical attributes of stars and planets. They explore objects in the solar system,

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Science, Astronomy, Earth Sciences

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Projects, Activities, Lesson

$16.00

$12.80

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Halloween-Themed ELA Activity - Writing Dialogue Worksheets 3rd, 4th, 5th Grade

By Brenda Kovich

Looking for some Halloween-themed ELA activities? Your third, fourth, or fifth grade students will love writing dialogue with these fun riddles! You can use the worksheets to introduce or practice using commas and quotation marks in direct

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Halloween

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

L.3.2c, L.4.2b, W.3.3b, W.4.3b

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Hatchet Survival Activities - PBL Search & Rescue Project

By Brenda Kovich

Let your kids search for Brian! In this survival project, they analyze clues from Hatchet, conduct research, and try to locate him on a map of Canada. Staged as a PBL (problem-based learning) activity, students are posed with a simulated real-world

Subjects:

Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, Literature

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

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Projects, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.R.7, CCRA.SL.2

$7.50

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NGSS 4th Grade Curriculum Units: Full Year of Standards-Based Science Activities

By Brenda Kovich

23 engaging science resources address fourth grade science standards for 30 states (NGSS and 10 others). This full year of curriculum units includes hands-on activities; labs, stations, and experiments; STEM challenges; inquiry; and more.Created by

Subjects:

Science, General Science

Grades:

4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Laboratory

$121.50

$97.20

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Layers of the Earth Activities: Earth's Interior Projects, Worksheets & Test

By Brenda Kovich

Ramp up understanding of Earth's layers with a lab, booklet, model, worksheets, and assessment. Activities focus on the crust, mantle, outer core, and inner core. Students learn the thickness, temperature, and composition of each layer, and get a

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Printables

$5.00

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Georgia 4th Grade Science Curriculum Units: Full-Year Standards-Based Activities

By Brenda Kovich

25 engaging science modules address all Georgia science standards for fourth grade. A full year of curriculum units includes hands-on activities; labs, stations, and experiments; STEM challenges; inquiry; and more. Created by a National Board

Subjects:

Science

Grades:

4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Lesson

$92.00

$73.60

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5 Deductive Reasoning Logic Puzzles – Activities for 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade

By Brenda Kovich

Teach deductive reasoning skills with five logic puzzles. Then challenge your third, fourth, or fifth grade students to create their own! These activities work well as a part of a mystery genre study or detective room transformation - but are fun

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Critical Thinking

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables

$3.00

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Making Inferences Reading Passages, Worksheets & Activities 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade

By Brenda Kovich

Teach kids to make inferences with text evidence. Begin with three read-aloud passages. Then let your little detectives work on inferencing skills with five worksheets. You can use these activities as a part of your mystery genre study – or

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.4.1, RL.5.1

$4.50

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Matter and Energy Flow in an Ecosystem – Scaffolded Activities for 4th/5th Grade

By Brenda Kovich

This scaffolded science unit helps fourth and fifth grade students understand ecosystems. Projects and activities introduce cells and photosynthesis; producers, consumers, and decomposers. Then kids explore how matter and energy flow through the

Subjects:

Science, Biology

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

$5.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Time flies when you're having fun! I taught fourth grade for more than 35 years and loved it. Today, my mission is to create enjoyable, engaging materials your classroom.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I believe in student-centered learning that's seriously fun. In my store, you'll find engaging genre studies and hands-on science, as well as scaffolded ELA and math units that move kids to mastery.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

I'm proud to be a National Board Certified Teacher (Middle Childhood Generalist) and have received three special awards: Lilly Teacher Creativity Fellow, Crystal Apple Award Winner, and Lake Central Teacher of the Year.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I received a B.A. in Elementary Education, an M.S. in Elementary Education, a Gifted and Talented Endorsement - all from Purdue University.

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Algebra, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Science, Anatomy, Astronomy, Basic Principles, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environment, Physics, Social Studies, Elections - Voting, U.S. History, World History, Arts & Music, Music, Computer Science, Drama, ESL-EFL-ELL, ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Geography, Other (ELA), Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Statistics, Word Problems, General Science, Physical Science, Problem Solving, Criminal Justice - Law, Short Stories, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Halloween, Winter, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Decimals, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Spring, Place Value, Tools for Common Core, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, Test Preparation, End of Year, Engineering, Close Reading, Women's History Month, Classroom Community