Exciting lesson ideas, classroom strategies, book lists, videos, and reproducibles in a daily blog by teachers

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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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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A Dozen Ways to Use Speech and Thought Bubbles in Your Classroom

By Shari Edwards on September 12, 2012

Speech and thought bubbles are a tool I like to use in my classroom. Students respond positively to them and even reluctant writers will...

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Going Places with a Journey-Themed Classroom

By Shari Edwards on September 5, 2012

When I decided to give my classroom a "Journey" theme last year, it didn’t take me long to realize how rich and adaptable it would be. This...

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Packing Our Skills for Our Journey - Through the Year

By Shari Edwards on August 29, 2012

My students walk through the door the very first day and settle down to do their first assignments. I put on my scientist’s white coat, at...

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Reaping the Rewards of Hard Work and Doing Your Fair Share

By Shari Edwards on August 22, 2012

The first few days of the school year are so important in making student growth happen all year long. I begin the first weeks with a few...

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