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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Spend Quality Time With Your Family This Summer

By Beth Newingham on June 25, 2012

Balancing teaching and motherhood may be a struggle during the school year, but summer break is a great time to reconnect with family.

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My Teaching Background

By Beth Newingham on June 22, 2012

Teacher Beth Newingham describes her journey from being the child of two teachers to becoming a teacher herself.

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Where I Live and Teach

By Beth Newingham on June 21, 2012

Teacher Beth Newingham offers an inside look at the community of Troy, Michigan, and Hill Elementary School.

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An Inexpensive Way to Get More Books for Your Classroom Library:...

By Beth Newingham on June 20, 2012

As garage sale season kicks into high gear, so do opportunities to expand your library. Find out how to score the best deals.

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Scholastic Resources for Your Next Classroom Makeover

By Beth Newingham on June 19, 2012

We rounded up the best Scholastic professional books on organizing and managing students in different classroom settings.

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Finding Ideas for Classroom Makeovers

By Beth Newingham on June 18, 2012

Want to revamp your classroom? Get inspiration from other teachers who have found creative ways to maximize their teaching space.

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This Summer, Execute a Classroom Makeover!

By Beth Newingham on June 15, 2012

Once the kids "move out," clean, reorganize, and redecorate your classroom from top to bottom.

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This Summer, Plan Your Classroom Theme for Next School Year

By Beth Newingham on June 14, 2012

Use the summer months to research and execute next school year's classroom theme.

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Become Familiar With New Children's Books This Summer

By Beth Newingham on June 13, 2012

Expand your read-aloud repertoire with thse resources to help you choose new children’s books.

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