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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:

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:

5 Ways to Keep Your Students Writing All Summer Long
Quick and Easy Thank-You Gifts for Classroom Volunteers
Math Meets Art: Symmetry Self-Portraits
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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:

Authentic Learning: Keeping It Real
Successful Planning for Authentic Learning
Top 10 Reasons to Use Authentic Learning
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Plentiful Thanksgiving Resources

By Shari Edwards on November 14, 2012

Scholastic has so many resources to offer that I could make my Thanksgiving plans totally from their website and a few read-alouds. I can’t...

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Classroom Management for Project-Based Learning Work

By Shari Edwards on November 7, 2012

Inquiry and project-based learning are effective strategies I use frequently, but, in the midst of the activity, it can feel a little messy...

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The Candy Campaign, Part Two

By Shari Edwards on October 31, 2012

The election is just around the corner, in America and our classroom. Let's prepare for the vote!

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The Candy Campaign, Part One

By Shari Edwards on October 24, 2012

To bring the election process to life for your elementary students (when you know their minds are on costumes and treats), take advantage...

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Affordable Fall Math Manipulatives to Motivate Your Students

By Shari Edwards on October 17, 2012

I paid less than twenty dollars for these fun, highly motivational, seasonal objects to dress up my math tubs and lessons for September,...

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Bring Immigration and Citizenship to Life in the Classroom

By Shari Edwards on October 10, 2012

October and November are great months to talk about immigration and citizenship. I’m always looking for a real world experience to put a...

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October Projects to Encourage Reluctant Writers

By Shari Edwards on October 3, 2012

October is packed with great opportunities for engaging students in writing. Here are a few to add to your list.

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Can't Find the Right Read Aloud? - The Answer is in the Bag!

By Shari Edwards on September 26, 2012

We all know how important it is to read aloud to our students. The benefits are great but, with time constraints in our already busy day,...

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Comparing the Value of Numbers — A Wolf's Story

By Shari Edwards on September 19, 2012

After my class hears the story of the Hungry Wolf and the Pancakes, I have a reference point that helps me communicate with them about...

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