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Alycia

I live in

New York

I teach

3rd grade

I am

an almost-digital-native and Ms. Frizzle wannabe

Here are my most recent blog posts:

Experimenting with Exploding Soap: Volume, Density, Teamwork
Mother’s Day Gifts for the Artistically Challenged
Eight Books for Earth Day and Beyond
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Tiffani

I live in

California

I teach

Kindergarten

I am

an alphabet singing and storybook reading enthusiast

Here are my most recent blog posts:

End-of-the-Year Countdown
Open House: A Time to Shine
From Caterpillars to Butterflies
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Christy

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:

Poetry Made Easy
Field Trip Apps
Fun With Flashlight Readers!
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Beth

I live in

Michigan

I teach

3rd grade

I am

an enthusiastic teacher and techie, and a mom of three boys

Here are my most recent blog posts:

Math Workshop's Daily Schedule
Math Workshop: Group Rotation #3
Math Workshop: Group Rotation #2
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Meghan

I live in

Alabama

I teach

4th grade

I am

an obsessive personality with a creative flair

Here are my most recent blog posts:

Fabulous Field Trips in Five Steps
A Book for Every Reader
Financial Literacy Finds: Teaching Money Skills to Students
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Julie

I live in

Texas

I teach

PreK-5th

I am

a Literacy Coach, and lover of picture books

Here are my most recent blog posts:

Understanding Audience: Writing Book Reviews
Writing Sequels: A Primary Book Club Project
A Schoolwide Celebration of Poetry
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Shari

I live in

Kansas

I teach

2nd grade

I am

an inquiring investigator of… my students’ brains, of course

Here are my most recent blog posts:

Top 10 Reasons to Use Authentic Learning
Using a Time Line as an Established Tool
Models, Music, and More on the Concept of Time
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Totally Hooked! The Many Uses for Stick-On Hooks in My Classroom

By Alycia Zimmerman on January 25, 2012

A couple of years ago I discovered stick-on hooks, and ever since, the little plastic hooks have been in constant use throughout my...

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Total Recall: Helping Our Students Memorize Multiplication Facts

By Alycia Zimmerman on January 18, 2012

Calculator, no more! Tips and tricks for memorizing multiplication tables

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Recharging Independent Reading – New Routines for a New Year

By Alycia Zimmerman on January 11, 2012

Spruce up your independent reading routine by reorganizing your classroom library, hosting books talk, and more!

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Eight Tips for Eight Nights – Fun Activities For Teaching Hanukkah

By Alycia Zimmerman on December 21, 2011

Alycia Zimmerman provides eight suggestions for fun and educational Hanukkah activities to share with your students.

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Computer Programming With Your Students – Yes You Can!

By Alycia Zimmerman on December 14, 2011

Helpful tips for teaching your students how to program and create their own computer programs. No advanced degrees required!

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‘Tis the Season to do Community Service

By Alycia Zimmerman on December 7, 2011

Community service can seem far more daunting than it really is. Alycia Zimmerman shares how she started small with her class this year to...

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Handing My Students the Reins With Gary Paulsen’s Mudshark

By Alycia Zimmerman on November 30, 2011

My goal of an entirely student-led “Grand Conversation” about a book was elusive until this fall. Read on to find out how, armed with a...

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Giving Thanks: My Experiences With DonorsChoose.org

By Alycia Zimmerman on November 23, 2011

This post gives thanks for the many people who support teachers and one organization that helps get the entire nation involved.

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Five Projects to Juice Up Geography

By Alycia Zimmerman on November 16, 2011

Geography doesn’t have to be boring or banished. Here are five fun, hands-on projects that will have your students begging for more...

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