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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:

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:

Tips for Packing Up the Classroom for the Summer
Summer Learning: Prevent the Summer Slide
End-of-the-Year Countdown
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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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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:

Assessment During Individualized Daily Reading (IDR): Reading Response
Assessment During Individualized Daily Reading: Reading Logs
Individualized Daily Reading (IDR)
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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:

Real-Life Learning: A Primary Study of Life Cycles
Poems for Mom: A Perfect Gift
Understanding Audience: Writing Book Reviews
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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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The Valentine Box Meets the Common Core

By Genia Connell on January 31, 2013

Bring out your students’ creativity while reinforcing math and critical thinking skills with this traditional valentine project with a...

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Reading Response Forms and Graphic Organizers

By Genia Connell on January 24, 2013

Keep your students focused while getting a window into their understanding during independent reading with these easy-to-use reading...

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Simple Solutions for an Organized Classroom Library

By Genia Connell on January 17, 2013

Find out how I've finally made my classroom library easy to manage for both me and my students.

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Help for the Organizationally Challenged Teacher

By Genia Connell on January 10, 2013

Jump-start your New Year's resolution to be more organized with these tips that will keep your classroom running smoothly without breaking...

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My 35 Favorite Free Apps for Teaching

By Genia Connell on December 20, 2012

Engage your students with some of these must-have apps, including Grammaropolis, Kidblog, Storia, and more!

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10 Hands-On Strategies for Teaching Area and Perimeter

By Genia Connell on December 13, 2012

Use these fun and engaging hands-on activities to help your students fully understand the mathematical concepts of area and perimeter.

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The Storia Difference: One Teacher's Tale

By Genia Connell on December 6, 2012

Read how the Storia e-reader app and its built in tools generated an excitement that got reluctant readers reading, improved fluency and...

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10 Quick Ideas to Spread Holiday Cheer in Your Classroom

By Genia Connell on November 29, 2012

Spread kindness and goodwill through your classroom, your school, and beyond with these quick and easy ideas for celebrating the season.

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What a Student Taught Me About Thankfulness

By Genia Connell on November 22, 2012

Discover how a former student taught me a lesson in graciousness and gratitude that serves as a reminder to us all.

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