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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:

Experimenting with Exploding Soap: Volume, Density, Teamwork
Mother’s Day Gifts for the Artistically Challenged
Eight Books for Earth Day and Beyond
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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:

End-of-the-Year Countdown
Open House: A Time to Shine
From Caterpillars to Butterflies
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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:

Poetry Made Easy
Field Trip Apps
Fun With Flashlight Readers!
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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:

Math Workshop's Daily Schedule
Math Workshop: Group Rotation #3
Math Workshop: Group Rotation #2
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Meghan

I live in

Alabama

I teach

4th grade

I am

an obsessive personality with a creative flair

Here are my most recent blog posts:

Fabulous Field Trips in Five Steps
A Book for Every Reader
Financial Literacy Finds: Teaching Money Skills to Students
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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:

Understanding Audience: Writing Book Reviews
Writing Sequels: A Primary Book Club Project
A Schoolwide Celebration of Poetry
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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:

Top 10 Reasons to Use Authentic Learning
Using a Time Line as an Established Tool
Models, Music, and More on the Concept of Time
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First Stop on the United States Region Tour: The Northeast

By Beth Newingham on February 15, 2012

Take your students on a tour of the Northeast with stops in Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C.

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The United States Region Tour: An Overview

By Beth Newingham on February 14, 2012

Beth Newingham provides an overview of the United States Region Tour that allows students to visit all five of the regions in the United...

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Travel the United States from the Comfort of Your Classroom!

By Beth Newingham on February 13, 2012

Beth Newingham's United States Region Tour is a perfect way to take students to places they may never visit in real life and to provide...

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Making Test Prep Fun With Eggspert

By Beth Newingham on February 9, 2012

This interactive game is an effective way to help students review concepts and prepare for upcoming assessment.

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3 More Great Classroom Websites for Inspiration

By Beth Newingham on February 8, 2012

Beth Newingham shares three of her favorite teacher-created websites.

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3 Great Classroom Websites for Inspiration

By Beth Newingham on February 7, 2012

Beth Newingham shares three of her favorite classroom websites.

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Planning a Productive Summer for You and Your Students

By Beth Newingham on June 7, 2011

The summer is the perfect time to reenergize and make concrete plans for next year. Tips and suggestions to make this your most productive...

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10 Ways to Go Green at School

By Beth Newingham on April 21, 2011

Projects and ideas to help your school go green, from recycling clubs to solar cookouts and more!

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My March Top Ten List: Nonfiction Reading Resources

By Beth Newingham on March 24, 2011

It is crucial that we expose our students to nonfiction texts as often as possible. This month I share resources for teaching nonfiction...

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