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Summer Writing Through Blogging — The Power of Social Media

Grades 1–2, Grades 3–5, PreK–K

Teacher Tips and Strategies

In the process of putting a workshop for parents on summer writing, I realized we hadn’t prepared a viable platform for students to use....

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Your Closing-the-Classroom Checklist

Grades 3–5, Grades 6–8

Teacher Tips and Strategies

In this post I provide useful checklists to help bring closure to the school year while preparing you for summer vacation and setting you...

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Under the Sea

Grades 1–2, PreK–K

Reading, Literature

 

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Going Out With a Bang — Ending the Year on a Positive Note

Grades 6–8

Teacher Tips and Strategies

Now that the “heavy lifting” months of teaching are over, what DO you do with the last few weeks of school? If you are running on fumes and...

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End-of-the-Year Activities

PreK–K

Holidays and Seasonal Themes

The countdown to the last day of school is on! Join me as I share a few of my end of the year activities that combine fun and learning.

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The Big Send-Off — Lessons Beyond the Classroom
Teacher Tips and Strategies
Grades 6–8, Grades 3–5
By Stacey Burt on Friday, May 18, 2012

For many of you, what your students do outside of your classroom may also cross your mind. You follow their successes and sometimes their disasters. You celebrate and mourn with them over decisions they make that mold the young people they are...

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Top Five Fabulous Field Day Activities
Outdoor Activities
PreK–K, Grades 1–2
By Sharon Taylor on Friday, May 18, 2012

Field Day is a great way to celebrate the end of the school year. Join me as I share my top five fabulous Field Day activities.

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Internet Safety "Commandments" for the Summer
Computers and the Internet, Teacher Tips and Strategies
Grades 1–2, Grades 3–5
By Christy Crawford on Thursday, May 17, 2012

This time of year, kids get warnings about the dangers of too much sun, diving into shallow water, or playing with illegal fireworks. But what about the wild, wild Web — the place where 21st century kids spend most of their time? This...

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Fairy Tales — Letting Our Imaginations POP!
Teacher Tips and Strategies
Grades 1–2
By Jennifer Solis and Jenifer Boatwright on Thursday, May 17, 2012

With just a few days left in school, we find our kids daydreaming and talking about summer vacation. We decided to take that creative energy and turn it into a whimsical fairy tale — while introducing a genre they will need to be familiar...

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Tackling My Junk Drawers (And Closets, Shelves . . . )
New Teacher Resources, Summer, Teacher Tips and Strategies
Grades 1–2, Grades 3–5, Grades 6–8
By Alycia Zimmerman on Wednesday, May 16, 2012


 

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Books About Kids' Favorite Foods!
Literature
Grades 1–2
By Andrea J. Maurer on Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Disclaimer: These are not foods suggested for a steady diet! But the following books -- sweet, savory, and downright silly -- spell a fun way to end the year on a filling note.

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Inspiring Students With Real-World Learning and 21st Century Skills
Teacher Tips and Strategies
Grades 1–2, Grades 3–5, Grades 6–8
By Megan Power on Tuesday, May 15, 2012

As you sit on the beach relaxing this summer, I encourage you to ponder how you can use technology in your classroom and give your students the opportunities to develop 21st century skills. Read on for some suggestions of how you might approach...

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Celebrating Student Success — How to Create an Innovative Science or Academic Fair
Teacher Tips and Strategies
Grades 6–8, Grades 3–5
By Addie Albano on Tuesday, May 15, 2012

May is National Inventors Month: the perfect time to showcase student work with a science or academic fair. Read on for the essential steps needed to make any event a success.

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Your Closing-the-Classroom Checklist
Teacher Tips and Strategies
Grades 3–5, Grades 6–8
By Brent Vasicek on Monday, May 14, 2012

In this post I provide useful checklists to help bring closure to the school year while preparing you for summer vacation and setting you up for success in the fall.

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3, 2, 1 . . . Go for Launch!
Literature, Space Travel, Teacher Tips and Strategies
Grades 9–12
By Jeremy Rinkel on Monday, May 14, 2012

A few years ago, I began teaching the book October Sky by Homer Hickam. Being from a rural area, my students face similar challenges to the ones Homer faced growing up in Coalwood, West Virginia. Continue reading to see three activities...

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End-of-the-Year Activities
Holidays and Seasonal Themes
PreK–K
By Sharon Taylor on Friday, May 11, 2012

The countdown to the last day of school is on! Join me as I share a few of my end of the year activities that combine fun and learning.

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Analyzing Text Structures
Literary Elements, Teacher Tips and Strategies
Grades 6–8
By Mary Blow on Thursday, May 10, 2012

Take a journey with my students as they engage in Common Core activities, comparing and contrasting how two authors utilize historical events in their writing and presenting history in expository and descriptive writing.

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Say Aloha to the School Year — A Class Trip to Hawaii
Teacher Tips and Strategies
PreK–K, Grades 1–2, Grades 3–5
By Jennifer Solis and Jenifer Boatwright on Thursday, May 10, 2012

Keeping students focused these last few days of school is challenging at best, especially now that the state testing is over. Our students have worked very hard all year long and are definitely ready for a vacation. At this time of year our...

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The Art of Shapes — A Geometry Unit in Photos, Part 2
Geometry, Manipulatives, Real-World Math, Crafts, Teacher Tips and Strategies
Grades 3–5, Grades 6–8, Grades 1–2
By Alycia Zimmerman on Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Polygon-pants, photo scavenger hunts, and modern-art inspired painting projects – it’s time for math class? If you’re ready to take a walk on the wild side with some edgy shapes or a cute angle or two, take a look at some creative activities in...

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A Book About Mom — A Recipe for a Great Mother’s Day
Teacher Tips and Strategies
Grades 3–5
By Kristy Mall on Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Since National Poetry Month just passed and Mother’s Day is right around the corner, why not combine the two to create a terrific Mother’s Day gift with your students? See how I combine resources from Scholastic with creativity, to help my...

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Under the Sea
Reading, Literature
PreK–K, Grades 1–2
By Jeremy Brunaccioni on Tuesday, May 8, 2012


 

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Going Out With a Bang — Ending the Year on a Positive Note
Teacher Tips and Strategies
Grades 6–8
By Addie Albano on Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Now that the “heavy lifting” months of teaching are over, what DO you do with the last few weeks of school? If you are running on fumes and in need of ideas for wrapping up your school year on a positive note, read on for my favorite ways to make...

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Managing Your Classroom When You Are Absent
Teacher Tips and Strategies
Grades 9–12, Grades 6–8
By Jeremy Rinkel on Monday, May 7, 2012

Teachers are busy. In some cases, teachers are overworked. Getting ready for a substitute teacher is sometimes more work than just being at school. How do you make sure students are meeting your expectations when you are gone? How do you make...

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Summer Writing Through Blogging — The Power of Social Media
Teacher Tips and Strategies
PreK–K, Grades 1–2, Grades 3–5
By Angela Bunyi on Monday, May 7, 2012

In the process of putting a workshop for parents on summer writing, I realized we hadn’t prepared a viable platform for students to use. However, I knew that fellow blogger, Megan Powers had her kindergarten students blogging, and I decided to...

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The Diary of a Kindergarten Teacher
School Life, Teacher Tips and Strategies
PreK–K
By Sharon Taylor on Friday, May 4, 2012


 

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