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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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101 Report Card Comments to Use Now

By Genia Connell on November 1, 2012

Use these tips to help you write positive report card comments that give parents and future teachers an accurate picture of each student’s...

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Election 2012: May the Best Character Win! Part 2

By Genia Connell on October 25, 2012

Students take on the point of view of a favorite book character as they learn about primaries, debates, and the role the Electoral College...

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Election 2012: May the Best Character Win!

By Genia Connell on October 18, 2012

Make the 2012 election a meaningful, kid-friendly experience by having your students run a full-fledged presidential campaign that will...

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Interactive Science: The Human Sundial

By Genia Connell on October 11, 2012

Get your students actively engaged in the scientific process by turning them into human sundials.

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Rethinking the Book Box

By Genia Connell on October 4, 2012

Optimize your students’ reading time and create lifelong readers by reinventing their book box.

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Motivate Your Students to Read at Home

By Genia Connell on September 27, 2012

Reach those reluctant readers in your class with an at-home reading incentive program that won’t break the bank.

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Tips for a Stress-Free Curriculum Night

By Genia Connell on September 20, 2012

Learn the basics of planning a stress-free Curriculum Night that will help you inform and connect with your most valuable resource, your...

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Bring Families Together With a Single Book, Part 2: The Writing...

By Genia Connell on September 13, 2012

Since connecting reading and writing is an integral part of my balanced literacy program, this post will explore how we use the same book...

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Bringing Families Together With One Book, Part 1: The Reading Program

By Genia Connell on September 6, 2012

Use children’s literature in your classroom to introduce reader’s workshop, gather baseline writing data, and surprise your class with an...

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