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:

Tie-Dyeing Keepsake T-Shirts the Clean and Easy Way
Teacher Appreciation by the Book
Experimenting with Exploding Soap: Volume, Density, Teamwork
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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:

Quick and Easy Thank-You Gifts for Classroom Volunteers
Math Meets Art: Symmetry Self-Portraits
Investigating Nonfiction Part 3: Independent and Guided Reading
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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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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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My Top Four Tips for Computing With Kids

By Alycia Zimmerman on November 9, 2011

Managing an entire class of students all using computers at once can be a harrowing experience. Here are some of my tips to empower your...

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Why Taxicabs Are Yellow: Writing “Modern” Pourquoi Tales

By Alycia Zimmerman on November 2, 2011

In this post, I’ll share how I structured a pourquoi tale reading and writing unit for my students, from our first read-aloud to our...

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The Pumpkin Project — Math, Science, and Fun!

By Alycia Zimmerman on October 26, 2011

A lesson plan using a pumpkin to teach estimation, measurement, place value, and other math concepts.

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Beware of Bias — Graphing With a Critical Eye

By Alycia Zimmerman on October 12, 2011

Graphing Lesson Plan From Classroom Solutions Teacher Advisor Alycia Zimmerman

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When Grammar Meets Art: A Noun-as-Image Lesson

By Alycia Zimmerman on October 5, 2011

Here is a lesson plan for teaching types of nouns through a partner exploration and a whole class art project. Let me show you just how fun...

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My Reflections on the Education Nation Teacher Town Hall

By Alycia Zimmerman on September 28, 2011

Every year just before our December vacation, my school’s entire faculty takes a celebratory “field trip” to Rockefeller Center. We skate...

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Extra, Extra, Read All About It! Current Events in the Classroom

By Alycia Zimmerman on September 21, 2011

I want to help my students to become informed young citizens and lifelong news readers. However, finding time for current events during our...

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