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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:

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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Our Book of the Month Program: Why it Really Matters

By Julie Ballew on May 20, 2013

Mrs. Scott's 2nd grade class had quite the reaction to our last Book of the Month selection! Thankfully, she invited me in to hear what...

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Real-Life Learning: A Primary Study of Life Cycles

By Julie Ballew on May 13, 2013

If you were to walk into my school this week, you’d be greeted with two sounds: a chorus of chirping chicks, and at least a hundred first-...

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Poems for Mom: A Perfect Gift

By Julie Ballew on May 6, 2013

Last week, I visited Kathy Howie’s kindergarten class as they shared poems. This kind of work can be adapted for any grade, so if you’re...

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Understanding Audience: Writing Book Reviews

By Julie Ballew on April 29, 2013

I worked in Ms. Brock's 3rd grade class for a unit of study on writing book reviews. This was a great opportunity to share the importance...

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Writing Sequels: A Primary Book Club Project

By Julie Ballew on April 22, 2013

I recently began working on book clubs with 1st grade teacher Melanie Brock. At the suggestion of the club members, we have begun an...

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A Schoolwide Celebration of Poetry

By Julie Ballew on April 15, 2013

For National Poetry Month, I decided to invite parents and family members to an evening poetry jam. What better way to celebrate poetry...

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