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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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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My February Top Ten List: Resources and Lessons for Fiction Reading

By Beth Newingham on February 24, 2011

While nonfiction, poetry, and author studies are very important components of my curriculum, my 3rd graders still get totally excited about...

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My January Top Ten List: Writing Lessons and Resources

By Beth Newingham on February 10, 2011

Writing Workshop is something my students can count on nearly every day. It is a time when they can develop important ideas and relive...

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My December Top Ten List — 'Tis the Season!

By Beth Newingham on December 2, 2010

Happy holidays! With the jam-packed curriculum we all face every day, taking time to celebrate the holidays in the classroom can be...

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My November Top Ten List: Word Study in Action

By Beth Newingham on October 28, 2010

READ ON to find out how students are introduced to new spelling patterns each week, take part in literacy activities in which they gain...

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My October Top Ten List of Classroom Ideas

By Beth Newingham on October 14, 2010

 

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My September Top Ten List: Back to School We Go!

By Beth Newingham on September 16, 2010

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