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Exciting ideas in a daily blog by mentor teachers

Exciting lesson ideas, book lists, videos, classroom strategies, and reproducibles in a daily blog by mentor teachers

April Book Picks!

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Reading, Language Arts, Classroom Management, Teacher Tips and Strategies

Recommended books to help you teach the many holidays — Poetry Month, Earth Day, and even National Humor Month — that April has to offer.

The Celebration of Teaching & Learning — Dr. Oz and Much, Much More!

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Classroom Management, Teacher Tips and Strategies

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Last week I had the opportunity to attend the 6th annual Celebration of Teaching & Learning in New York City. There...

Working Together and Using Technology to Understand What Is Happening in Japan

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Reading, Language Arts, Classroom Management, Teacher Tips and Strategies

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Devastating videos, images, and stories are coming out of Japan. Educators are looking for just the right way to teach...

Conducting Interviews to Honor the Amazing Women in Our Lives

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Reading, Language Arts, Classroom Management, Teacher Tips and Strategies

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It's mid-March, and our Women's History Month celebrations are in full swing. "...

March Book Picks!

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Reading, Language Arts, Teacher Tips and Strategies

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March is a busy month filled with many special dates. This month's booklist will help you collect resources to plan...

March Is Women's History Month! Celebrate with Art, Literature and Ruby Bridges

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Reading, Language Arts, Teacher Tips and Strategies

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Make the transition from Black History Month to Women’s History Month smooth by revisiting your lessons on Ruby Bridges...

Inspire Families to Read Together — Host a Pajama Party!

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Reading, Language Arts, Teacher Tips and Strategies

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Children love being read to, especially right before bedtime. There’s something really special about cuddling up in bed...

Differentiate Instruction With Paper Choice and Get Ready for President's Day

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Reading, Language Arts, Classroom Management, Presidents' Day, Teacher Tips and Strategies

Grades: 1–2, 3–5

President’s Day is less than a week away. Are you ready to teach your students about great leaders in history? Have you been looking for ways to talk to your students about the protests in Egypt? Let’s use this special day to inspire children to...