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

My Top Five Books for January

Friday, January 13, 2012
Reading, Teacher Tips and Strategies
Grades: PreK–K

During the cold days of winter, try warming the hearts of your little learners with some great books! Bundle up and join me as I share my top five picks.

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How to Tackle the Back-to-School Blues

Friday, December 23, 2011
Teacher Tips and Strategies, Winter Themes
Grades: PreK–K

Returning to school after the holiday break can be a bit difficult for young children. Read on as I share a few activities to help your students beat those back-to-school blues after the holidays.

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Rest, Recharge, and Rejuvenate This Holiday

Friday, December 16, 2011
Hobbies, Play, Recreation, Holidays and Seasonal Themes, Teacher Tips and Strategies
Grades: PreK–K

What can be better than winning the lottery? Well for many teachers the holiday break comes extremely close! This holiday I encourage you to take some time to rest, recharge, and rejuvenate!

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Celebrating Holidays Around The World

Friday, December 9, 2011
Arts and Crafts, Christmas, Teacher Tips and Strategies
Grades: PreK–K

This Christmas holiday take your class on a five day trip around the world! Your students will have a jolly old time learning how different countries celebrate this festive time of the year.

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A Kindergarten Writing Center in Action

Friday, December 2, 2011
Teacher Tips and Strategies
Grades: PreK–K

Read on as I share activities that will help make your writing center a more enticing place for your little learners.

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Tips on Implementing Guided Reading Lessons

Friday, November 25, 2011
Guided Reading, Teacher Tips and Strategies
Grades: PreK–K, 1–2

Guided reading helps teachers tailor instruction to meet each student’s specific reading needs. Read on as I share some helpful tips on implementing guided reading lessons in your classrooms.

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Strategies for Teaching Vocabulary in Kindergarten

Friday, November 11, 2011
Vocabulary
Grades: PreK–K

Find an assortment of lesson ideas for helping young students build vocabulary skills.

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Characteristics of Great Kindergarten Classrooms

Friday, November 4, 2011
Discovery and Learning, Teacher Tips and Strategies
Grades: PreK–K

What should you see, hear, and feel in a great kindergarten classroom? Read on as I share characteristics of great kindergarten classrooms.

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“Falling” Into Learning, Part 2 — Reading and Art

Friday, October 28, 2011
Teacher Tips and Strategies
Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5

Last week I shared some of my favorite fall math and science activities. This week I take you deeper into fall with activities I use during reading and art.

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Teaching With "Big Red Barn"

Friday, October 21, 2011
Reading Comprehension, Reading Response, Teacher Tips and Strategies
Grades: PreK–K, 1–2

If you are teaching or planning a unit about the farm, Big Red Barn by Margaret Wise Brown is a must-read. Read on for activities you can do with this amazing book.

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Sharon Taylor
Tennessee
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Special Interests: Early literacy, learning centers, Project based learning, responsive classroom
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