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Tackling My Junk Drawers (And Closets, Shelves . . . )

By Alycia Zimmerman on May 16, 2012

Do you ever feel as though your classroom is cluttered beyond the point of no return? Follow along on Alycia's no-holds-barred odyssey to...

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The Art of Shapes — A Geometry Unit in Photos, Part 2

By Alycia Zimmerman on 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...

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Getting Into Shapes — A Geometry Unit in Photos, Part 1

By Alycia Zimmerman on May 2, 2012

Does the word "geometry" make you think of a vocab-heavy slog through rules and attributes? Explore the artsy side of geometry with my wall...

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Five Ways to Celebrate Summer Reading

By Alycia Zimmerman on April 25, 2012

Here are five of classroom-tested strategies to set the stage for a fun-filled summer of reading.

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Virtual Spring-Cleaning

By Alycia Zimmerman on April 18, 2012

A five-step plan to help you tidy up your virtual workspace!

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Playing Matchmaker With Super Series for Middle-Grade Readers

By Alycia Zimmerman on April 11, 2012

Many of my students still need some prodding to commit to chapter books, but with a well-matched series, the sparks often fly! Take a look...

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Using Series to Support Middle-Grade Readers

By Alycia Zimmerman on April 4, 2012

Teacher tips for using series books as support for students who are transitioning into the independent stages of reading development.

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Ukrainian Painted Eggs and Patricia Polacco — A Perfect Pairing

By Alycia Zimmerman on March 28, 2012

This fun-filled lesson plan combines a read-aloud and an egg painting activity.

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Bringing History to Life With Dramatic Play - Reenacting Ellis Island

By Alycia Zimmerman on March 21, 2012

Dramatic play isn’t just for kindergarten! Content-heavy dramatic play is a wonderful way to help older students synthesize subject area...

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