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:

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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Teaching About Friendship Via Valentine's Day

By Tiffani Mugurussa on February 5, 2013

Kindergarten is often the first time children learn socialization skills and experience the joys of friendship. February is a great month...

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Creating Classroom Jobs

By Tiffani Mugurussa on January 29, 2013

Giving students classroom jobs teaches children responsibility and helps promote a positive classroom community. Learn how to create...

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Student wearing glasses shaped like 100 to celebrate the 100th day of school

Hooray! Let's Celebrate the 100th Day of School

By Tiffani Mugurussa on January 22, 2013

How do you celebrate the 100th day of school in your classroom? This year I will be creating an exciting, memorable event for my...

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Snow Much Fun: Wintertime Books

By Tiffani Mugurussa on January 15, 2013

Although it rarely snows where we live, and some of my kids have never been to the snow, I am doing my best to teach them all about it....

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Getting Organized for the New Year

By Tiffani Mugurussa on January 8, 2013

Is one of your New Year's resolutions to be more organized in your classroom? Jumpstart January with a few of my simple organizing tips...

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A garland made up of construction paper gingerbread men

The Gingerbread Man: Part 2

By Tiffani Mugurussa on December 18, 2012

Last week I shared some ideas and activities to get your class started with creating a gingerbread community. This week we continue the...

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The Gingerbread Man: Creating a Community in Kindergarten

By Tiffani Mugurussa on December 11, 2012

Have you ever thought about creating a gingerbread community. Learn how you can use the many gingerbread stories to teach community and...

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Easy Parent Holiday Gifts

By Tiffani Mugurussa on December 4, 2012

Are you trying to decide on what holiday crafts to make with your class? I have a few ideas and suggestions that just might help you to...

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Top 10 Teacher Tools

By Tiffani Mugurussa on November 27, 2012

Whether you are a first year teacher or a veteran, there are certain basic teaching tools no teacher should ever be without.

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