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:

Summer Learning For Students and Teachers
5 Steps to Organizing Your Classroom Library
Tips for Packing Up the Classroom for the Summer
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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:

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

Here are my most recent blog posts:

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

Here are my most recent blog posts:

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

Here are my most recent blog posts:

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

Here are my most recent blog posts:

Authentic Learning: Engaging Students Through the Arts
Authentic Learning: Keeping It Real
Successful Planning for Authentic Learning
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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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Revamp Your Classroom Library This Summer

By Beth Newingham on June 12, 2012

Use your time off to level, classify, and organize books at home.

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

By Beth Newingham on June 11, 2012

Build your classroom library with donated "legacy books" from departing students.

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