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Alycia

Alycia Zimmerman

I live in New York

I teach 3rd grade

I am an almost-digital-native and Ms. Frizzle wannabe

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Tales of a One-to-One Laptop Classroom Newbie
Building Teamwork and Bridges: A STEM Icebreaker
4 Classroom Organization Ideas That Really Work
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Rhonda

Rhonda Stewart

I live in New Jersey

I teach sixth grade literacy

I am passionate about my students becoming lifelong readers and writers

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Making Team Teaching Work
Creating a Reader's/Writer's Toolkit
Classroom Management In a Nutshell
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Christy

Christy Crawford

I live in New York

I teach K-5

I am a proud supporter of American public education and a tech integrationist

Here are my most recent blog posts:

Getting To Know Our Community
Five Responses to Critics of Summer Break
6 Addictive Apps for Summer Reading and Writing
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Erin

Erin Klein

I live in Michigan

I teach second grade

I am a Tweet loving, technology integrating, mom of two with a passion for classroom design!

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Tips for Setting Up Parent-Teacher Conferences!
Making the Most of a Small Space!
How Technology Can Support and Enhance Your Reading Workshop
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Allie

Allie Magnuson

I live in Las Vegas NV

I teach PreK-K

I am a loving, enthusiastic teacher whose goal is to make learning exciting for every child

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The Top 5 Places for Teachers to Get Great Deals
5 Creative Ways to Hang Things in Your Classroom
To Endings, Transitions, and New Beginnings
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Genia

Genia Connell

I live in Michigan

I teach 3rd grade

I am seriously addicted to all things technology in my teaching

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Guided Reading Organization Made Easy
Common Core Lesson Plan Organizers for Math and ELA
Classroom Set Up: Three Hours and Done!
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Kriscia

Kriscia Cabral

I live in California

I teach fourth and fifth grades

I am an eager educator, on the hunt to find the brilliance in all

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Book Orders in Your Classroom
5 Time-Saving Assessment Ideas
Building Classroom Community
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Brian

Brian Smith

I live in North Carolina

I teach kindergarten

I am a kindergarten teacher who takes creating a fun, engaging classroom seriously

Here are my most recent blog posts:

Perfect Parent Partnerships
Starting a Mustache Monday Movement
Dance Party in Kindergarten!
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Meghan

Meghan Everette

I live in Alabama

I teach 4th grade

I am an obsessive personality with a creative flair

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Building Excitement and Engagement in Young Readers
5 Fantastic Photos: Using the Camera in the Classroom
Classroom Organization: Compulsively Creative Tips
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Lindsey

Lindsey Petlak

I live in Illinois

I teach fourth grade

I am a theme-weaving, bargain-hunting, creative public educator

Here are my most recent blog posts:

Halloween Mad Science Spooktacular
Me, Myself, and I: An Identity-Themed Common Core ELA Unit
Very Proper, Indeed! Common Core ELA With an English Twist
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Differentiate Your Kindergarten Classroom

By Allie Magnuson on May 6, 2011

It's a fact: every child is unique, and as teachers we know that more than anyone else. So why do we often find ourselves trying to teach...

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Stretch Your Dime and Save Your Time

By Allie Magnuson on April 29, 2011

Teachers need all the help they can get, financially and otherwise. Use these tips, shortcuts, and dollar store ideas to save your budget...

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Character Education and the Green Classroom

By Allie Magnuson on April 22, 2011

Create a more eco-friendly classroom with these blogger tips, tricks, and activities.  

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Adventures With Books: One Tiny Turtle by Nicola Davies

By Allie Magnuson on April 15, 2011

Join my class as we turn the book One Tiny Turtle into a unit of fun and exciting learning experiences. This lyrical and informative look...

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April Fools' Day: A Foolproof Primer on Classroom Laughter

By Allie Magnuson on April 1, 2011

Happy April Fools' Day, everyone! Since today celebrates the spirit of fun, I thought I'd talk about the importance of humor and laughter...

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Explore Childhood Themes With a Kevin Henkes Author Study

By Allie Magnuson on March 25, 2011

To strengthen my students as readers and writers, I had them take to the Reader's Chair and the Author's Chair to share their responses to...

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St. Patrick's Day: Mischief o' the Leprechaun

By Allie Magnuson on March 18, 2011

After a leprechaun "visits" your classroom, students engage in a leprechaun hunt that can have a green, eco-friendly focus.

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Literacy in Kindergarten Dramatic Play Centers, Part 3

By Allie Magnuson on March 11, 2011

Come visit our kindergarten post office center, Terrific Tiger Post Office. It is located in our classroom at 12 ABC Street in Terrific...

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6

Easy Writing Ideas for Early Writers

By Allie Magnuson on March 4, 2011

“Easy writing ideas?” you ask. “But my students don’t even know how to write!” You’re in luck. These ideas are suitable for children with...

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