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Alycia

I live in

New York

I teach

3rd grade

I am

an almost-digital-native and Ms. Frizzle wannabe

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Tiffani

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California

I teach

Kindergarten

I am

an alphabet singing and storybook reading enthusiast

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Summer Learning For Students and Teachers
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Christy

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New York

I teach

K-5

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a proud supporter of American public education and a tech integrationist

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Authentic Learning: Engaging Students Through the Arts
Authentic Learning: Keeping It Real
Successful Planning for Authentic Learning
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Honoring a Student of the Week: Friday’s Activity

By Beth Newingham on September 21, 2012

Students create a friendsip poster to present to the Star of the Week.

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Honoring a Student of the Week: Thursday’s Activity

By Beth Newingham on September 20, 2012

Parents have a special lunch with their Star of the Week.

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Honoring a Student of the Week: Wednesday’s Activity

By Beth Newingham on September 19, 2012

Parents write a letter about the Student of the Week, and the teacher reads it aloud in class.

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Honoring a Student of the Week: Tuesday’s Activity

By Beth Newingham on September 18, 2012

Have student bring in his or her favorite picture book to read aloud to the class.

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Honoring a Student of the Week: Monday’s Activity

By Beth Newingham on September 17, 2012

Give student a backpack to fill with special items.

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Honoring a Student of the Week: Preparation

By Beth Newingham on September 14, 2012

Making a student "Star of the Week" is a great way to make students feel special and help classmates get to know each other. Get tips on...

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My Teaching Philosophy

By Beth Newingham on September 13, 2012

Teacher Beth Newingham's goal is to make learning both engaging and purposeful. Find out how she does it.

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Unveiling a Classroom Mystery Reader!

By Beth Newingham on September 12, 2012

A fun way to get students excited about finding out which parent will be the "Mystery Reader" for the week.

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Inviting Mystery Readers to the Classroom

By Beth Newingham on September 11, 2012

How to enlist parents in the "Mystery Reader" program, and keep track of who is reading when.

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