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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:

Experimenting with Exploding Soap: Volume, Density, Teamwork
Mother’s Day Gifts for the Artistically Challenged
Eight Books for Earth Day and Beyond
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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:

End-of-the-Year Countdown
Open House: A Time to Shine
From Caterpillars to Butterflies
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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:

Poetry Made Easy
Field Trip Apps
Fun With Flashlight Readers!
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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:

Math Workshop's Daily Schedule
Math Workshop: Group Rotation #3
Math Workshop: Group Rotation #2
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Meghan

I live in

Alabama

I teach

4th grade

I am

an obsessive personality with a creative flair

Here are my most recent blog posts:

Fabulous Field Trips in Five Steps
A Book for Every Reader
Financial Literacy Finds: Teaching Money Skills to Students
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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:

Understanding Audience: Writing Book Reviews
Writing Sequels: A Primary Book Club Project
A Schoolwide Celebration of Poetry
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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:

Top 10 Reasons to Use Authentic Learning
Using a Time Line as an Established Tool
Models, Music, and More on the Concept of Time
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Tips for Teaching High Frequency and Sight Words

By Tiffani Mugurussa on October 30, 2012

What strategies do you use to teach high frequency and sight words? I use a wide range of techniques to teach my students these words to...

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It's Pumpkin Time

By Tiffani Mugurussa on October 23, 2012

Pumpkins here, pumpkins there, pumpkins are in our classroom everywhere. We are elbow deep in pumpkin pulp and seeds. Come see what we have...

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The Leaves Are Falling

By Tiffani Mugurussa on October 16, 2012

Happy fall, y’all! What’s in your fall book basket? Take a peek at what we are reading and doing as we embrace the beautiful colors of fall.

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Great Crate Storage Seats

By Tiffani Mugurussa on October 9, 2012

Do you need a cute and functional storage solution for your classroom. Try your hand at making these crate storage seats.

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Creating a Cozy Classroom

By Tiffani Mugurussa on October 2, 2012

Does your classroom feel comfortable, cozy, and inviting, or does it feel drab and institutional? Creating an environment that welcomes...

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Happy Birthday, Clifford!

By Tiffani Mugurussa on September 25, 2012

Clifford the Big Red Dog is turning 50! Join us in celebrating the big day with Clifford and Norman Bridwell during the live webcast.

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Music Moves My Classroom

By Tiffani Mugurussa on September 25, 2012

Music can be a powerful classroom tool that improves memory, energizes unmotivated students, signals transitions and procedures, and makes...

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Chicka Chicka Boom Boom

By Tiffani Mugurussa on September 18, 2012

"A told b, and b told c, I’ll meet you at the top of the coconut tree.” Kick off your introduction to the alphabet with fun learning...

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Learning With Play Dough

By Tiffani Mugurussa on September 11, 2012

Kids love play dough. There is something magical about rolling, patting, and squishing the brightly colored dough between your fingers....

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