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Welcoming Students Before the First Day of School

By Rhonda Stewart on June 24, 2014

Even though school is over, it's not too early to begin to plan for September. Here are some helpful tips to welcome your new students to...

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Welcoming Students Before the First Day of School

By Rhonda Stewart on June 24, 2014

Even though school is over, it's not too early to begin to plan for September. Here are some helpful tips to welcome your new students to...

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Reading Logs 101

By Rhonda Stewart on June 20, 2014

This is a quick overview of using reading logs in the classroom including sample logs to use with your students.

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Best of Blogs: Great Book Lists

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Pick a grade, pick a topic, and indulge in this hand-picked collection of favorite books lists.

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"Why Didn't I Think of That?!" Classroom...

By Alycia Zimmerman on June 13, 2014

Packing up my classroom at the end of the year stresses me out, so I turned to my colleagues for their best advice and tips. Here's a...

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Summer Reading — It's Not Just for Kids

By Rhonda Stewart on June 13, 2014

Use the summer break to connect with children's books, and create a "book buzz" around those titles to cultivate a reading community for...

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3 More Responses to Critics of Summer Break

By Christy Crawford on June 12, 2014

How do you respond to critics regarding your summer break? These replies will silence silly comments.

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