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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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Internet Safety "Commandments" for the Summer

By Christy Crawford on May 17, 2012

This time of year, kids get warnings about the dangers of too much sun, diving into shallow water, or playing with illegal fireworks. But...

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Teacher Appreciation Week

By Christy Crawford on May 3, 2012

During this National Teacher Appreciation week, do not expect roses from Governor Scott Walker or chocolates from Chris Christie. This week...

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Worrrd Up! Eight Reasons America Loves Becky Botsford

By Christy Crawford on April 19, 2012

Having a rich vocabulary is the secret to being a better writer, creating a fabulous first impression, or conquering any reading test,...

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Spring Cleaning

By Christy Crawford on April 5, 2012

What's the dirtiest thing in your classroom? It's not the pencil jar or even the lavatory. It's the the computer keyboard! Read on to learn...

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Getting Ready for a Virtual Field Trip

By Christy Crawford on March 22, 2012

How do you prepare for a virtual field trip? Click through for quick tips for making the most of a live Webcast or virtual trip.

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What You Don't Know About Bullying . . .

By Christy Crawford on March 8, 2012

Address bullying at school with these useful tips and helpful advice for teachers.

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Coming to America — The Ancestor Project

By Christy Crawford on February 23, 2012

Assign your students “The Ancestor Project,” an oral history project they will thank you for this year and for many years to come. Read on...

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More Fab Favorites for Black History Month

By Christy Crawford on February 9, 2012

Audio bites from Dr. King’s speeches, book suggestions, and other fresh resources for teaching about black history

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Four Favorites for Black History Month

By Christy Crawford on January 26, 2012

Books, movies, and other educational resources for teaching Black History

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