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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:

Tips for Packing Up the Classroom for the Summer
Summer Learning: Prevent the Summer Slide
End-of-the-Year Countdown
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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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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:

Assessment During Individualized Daily Reading (IDR): Reading Response
Assessment During Individualized Daily Reading: Reading Logs
Individualized Daily Reading (IDR)
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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:

Real-Life Learning: A Primary Study of Life Cycles
Poems for Mom: A Perfect Gift
Understanding Audience: Writing Book Reviews
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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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Tiffani Mugurussa

I teach

Kindergarten

I am

an alphabet singing and storybook reading enthusiast
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May is our last month of school. We will be busy counting down the days with an A to Z theme. We will be jumping into subtraction, focusing on our writing skills, and preparing to be 1st graders. We will end our year with a kindergarten completion ceremony.

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Tips for Packing Up the Classroom for the Summer

By Tiffani Mugurussa on May 14, 2013

Now that school is closing, it's time to start taking down the decorations and rolling up the rugs. Here are a few ideas to help make your...

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Summer Learning: Prevent the Summer Slide

By Tiffani Mugurussa on May 7, 2013

How do you encourage your students to continue learning during the summer months? I've created a fun student pack to encourage my students...

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End-of-the-Year Countdown

By Tiffani Mugurussa on April 30, 2013

How do you plan to end the school year with your class? I have a few ideas that can bring a little fun and excitement to your last few...

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Open House: A Time to Shine

By Tiffani Mugurussa on April 23, 2013

It's time for schools to open their doors to their communities. Here are a few tips for making your classroom shine.

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From Caterpillars to Butterflies

By Tiffani Mugurussa on April 16, 2013

We've been learning all about the life cycle of the butterfly in our classroom. Take a peek at what we did last week.

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Brain Breaks: An Energizing Time-Out

By Tiffani Mugurussa on April 8, 2013

What do you do when your class can't stay focussed? Try a brain break to get your class back on track.

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