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:

Tie-Dyeing Keepsake T-Shirts the Clean and Easy Way
Teacher Appreciation by the Book
Experimenting with Exploding Soap: Volume, Density, Teamwork
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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:

Quick and Easy Thank-You Gifts for Classroom Volunteers
Math Meets Art: Symmetry Self-Portraits
Investigating Nonfiction Part 3: Independent and Guided Reading
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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:

Successful Planning for Authentic Learning
Top 10 Reasons to Use Authentic Learning
Using a Time Line as an Established Tool
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Word Study Program: Making Word Lists, Continued

By Beth Newingham on February 22, 2013

How to utilize pattern words on weekly spelling tests to measure how well students are learning spelling principles.

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Word Study Program: Making Word Lists

By Beth Newingham on February 21, 2013

A weekly spelling test can help your students master word patterns. Find out how one teacher chooses words for hers.

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Word Study Program: Creating a Yearlong Plan

By Beth Newingham on February 20, 2013

A teacher's advice for creating a year-long spelling program for a one class that contains students with different spelling skill levels.

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Great Writing Lesson Ideas From My Top Teaching Colleagues

By Beth Newingham on February 19, 2013

Four teachers share their creative ideas to help inspire both gifted and reluctant writers.

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Scholastic’s Writing With Writers

By Beth Newingham on February 15, 2013

A resource where students can get writing tips from published authors, some of whom might even be found in the classroom library.

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How Students Can Create Their Own Digital Books Online

By Beth Newingham on February 14, 2013

Some resources students can use to turn their writing into ebooks.

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Websites That Help Students Create/Publish Books

By Beth Newingham on February 13, 2013

Two websites where you can publish hardcover and paperback versions of student work to celebrate their writing achievements.

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Celebrate Student Writing With Cozy Read-Ins, Author Teas

By Beth Newingham on February 12, 2013

How to plan the best publishing party for students, from an Author's Tea to a pajama party.

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Celebrate Student Writing by Publishing It

By Beth Newingham on February 11, 2013

Why publishing students' writing is so important and motivating.

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