Exciting lesson ideas, classroom strategies, book lists, videos, and reproducibles in a daily blog by teachers

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:

9 Lessons From the Director’s Chair
Tie-Dyeing Keepsake T-Shirts the Clean and Easy Way
Teacher Appreciation by the Book
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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:

Summer Learning For Students and Teachers
5 Steps to Organizing Your Classroom Library
Tips for Packing Up the Classroom for the Summer
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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:

Five Responses to Critics of Summer Break
6 Addictive Apps for Summer Reading and Writing
Picture Books for America's Favorite Pastime
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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:

Identifying Themes in Literature During IDR
Finding Themes in Literature
End Reading Workshop With Home Reading Instructions
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Genia

I live in

Michigan

I teach

3rd grade

I am

seriously addicted to all things technology in my teaching

Here are my most recent blog posts:

Create an Impressive Class Website in Under an Hour
5 Ways to Keep Your Students Writing All Summer Long
Quick and Easy Thank-You Gifts for Classroom Volunteers
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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:

How Do You Measure a Year?
Our Book of the Month Program: Why it Really Matters
Real-Life Learning: A Primary Study of Life Cycles
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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:

Authentic Learning: Engaging Students Through the Arts
Authentic Learning: Keeping It Real
Successful Planning for Authentic Learning
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Persuasive Writing 21st Century Style, Part 2 — Xtranormal Moviemaking

By Alycia Zimmerman on February 15, 2012

Using Xtranormal’s digital moviemaking software, my students created their own animated debates. While having fun with their creative...

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Persuasive Writing 21st Century Style, Part 1 — Blogging

By Alycia Zimmerman on February 8, 2012

After learning to write persuasive essays, my students were eager to share their opinions with the wider world — so I turned to the...

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Playing with Math – A Look Inside My Mathematical “Toy Box”

By Alycia Zimmerman on February 1, 2012

From “hopping” along the number line, to “juggling” numbers in our heads, math is exuberant, it follows game-like rules, and it takes a lot...

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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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