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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

Successful Planning for Authentic Learning
Top 10 Reasons to Use Authentic Learning
Using a Time Line as an Established Tool
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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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Having Fun With Soil, Seeds, and Sun

By Tiffani Mugurussa on April 2, 2013

Spring is a wonderful time to teach little ones all about plants. Read on to see what we are learning about in the upcoming weeks.

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Five Tips for Spring Cleaning the Classroom

By Tiffani Mugurussa on March 26, 2013

Are you ready for spring? My classroom was in desperate need of some serious spring cleaning. Learn how my students and I cleaned up our...

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Cloud Storage and File Backups: Unlocking the Mystery

By Tiffani Mugurussa on March 19, 2013

Have you ever had your computer unexpectedly shut down causing you to loose important data? Read further to find out how you can take...

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Counting and Cardinality in Kindergarten: Meeting the Common Core

By Tiffani Mugurussa on March 12, 2013

Counting and cardinality are one of the five domains under the Common Core State Standards for math. Learn how I have been addressing these...

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Kindergarten Retention: A Difficult Decision

By Tiffani Mugurussa on March 5, 2013

What happens if a child isn’t ready for new experiences? When is retention an acceptable solution?

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The Student Success Team Process: Tips for Making It Successful

By Tiffani Mugurussa on February 26, 2013

What steps does your school have in place to ensure all students succeed? Read how our school conducts Student Success Teams.

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Teacher, I'm Done: Filler Ideas for Fast Finishers

By Tiffani Mugurussa on February 19, 2013

What do you do when you hear those words? Read on to find some simple solutions for your students who are always finished first.

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PowerPoint in the Classroom: A New Twist

By Tiffani Mugurussa on February 12, 2013

Slide show presentations aren’t just for college professors or high school teachers anymore. Read on to find out how I use these in my...

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