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:

5 Steps to Organizing Your Classroom Library
Tips for Packing Up the Classroom for the Summer
Summer Learning: Prevent the Summer Slide
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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:

Picture Books for America's Favorite Pastime
Poetry Made Easy
Field Trip Apps
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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:

5 Ways to Keep Your Students Writing All Summer Long
Quick and Easy Thank-You Gifts for Classroom Volunteers
Math Meets Art: Symmetry Self-Portraits
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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:

Our Book of the Month Program: Why it Really Matters
Real-Life Learning: A Primary Study of Life Cycles
Poems for Mom: A Perfect Gift
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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: Keeping It Real
Successful Planning for Authentic Learning
Top 10 Reasons to Use Authentic Learning
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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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How Does Our School Garden Grow? Part 2

By Alycia Zimmerman on March 14, 2012

Part two of blogger Alicia Zimmerman's experience welcoming spring by starting a garden with her students.

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How Does Our School Garden Grow? Part 1

By Alycia Zimmerman on March 7, 2012

Channel students' curiosity and excitement about the spring season by starting a classroom garden.

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The Joy of Chemistry — A Unit in Photos

By Alycia Zimmerman on February 29, 2012

Back in high school, "chem" was a four-letter word to me — this Eve had no desire to hang out with that Atom! I never would have imagined...

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Five Ideas for Perfectly Bookish Read Across America Celebrations

By Alycia Zimmerman on February 22, 2012

Are you ready to join in the national celebration of reading on March 2 for Read Across America Day? From simple classroom activities to...

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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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