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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:

9 Lessons From the Director’s Chair
Tie-Dyeing Keepsake T-Shirts the Clean and Easy Way
Teacher Appreciation by the Book
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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:

Summer Learning For Students and Teachers
5 Steps to Organizing Your Classroom Library
Tips for Packing Up the Classroom for the Summer
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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:

Five Responses to Critics of Summer Break
6 Addictive Apps for Summer Reading and Writing
Picture Books for America's Favorite Pastime
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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:

Identifying Themes in Literature During IDR
Finding Themes in Literature
End Reading Workshop With Home Reading Instructions
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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:

Create an Impressive Class Website in Under an Hour
5 Ways to Keep Your Students Writing All Summer Long
Quick and Easy Thank-You Gifts for Classroom Volunteers
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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:

How Do You Measure a Year?
Our Book of the Month Program: Why it Really Matters
Real-Life Learning: A Primary Study of Life Cycles
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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:

Authentic Learning: Engaging Students Through the Arts
Authentic Learning: Keeping It Real
Successful Planning for Authentic Learning
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Julie Ballew

I teach

PreK-5th

I am

a Literacy Coach, and lover of picture books
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In the month of May, we are pushing for independence in every grade level. Students are taking charge of their own writing projects and making plans for summer reading. Testing is finished for the year, but learning certainly is not!

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How Do You Measure a Year?

By Julie Ballew on May 28, 2013

Whenever I begin to feel overwhelmed with all there is to do in the short time left, it always helps me to step back, take a deep breath,...

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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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