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:

Summer Learning For Students and Teachers
5 Steps to Organizing Your Classroom Library
Tips for Packing Up the Classroom for the Summer
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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:

Five Responses to Critics of Summer Break
6 Addictive Apps for Summer Reading and Writing
Picture Books for America's Favorite Pastime
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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:

Identifying Themes in Literature During IDR
Finding Themes in Literature
End Reading Workshop With Home Reading Instructions
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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:

Create an Impressive Class Website in Under an Hour
5 Ways to Keep Your Students Writing All Summer Long
Quick and Easy Thank-You Gifts for Classroom Volunteers
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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:

How Do You Measure a Year?
Our Book of the Month Program: Why it Really Matters
Real-Life Learning: A Primary Study of Life Cycles
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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: Engaging Students Through the Arts
Authentic Learning: Keeping It Real
Successful Planning for Authentic Learning
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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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Creating a Teacher Workspace

By Tiffani Mugurussa on November 20, 2012

Do you have a specific teacher workspace in your classroom, and does it work for you? Creating an ideal workspace can make working at your...

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Math Work Stations

By Tiffani Mugurussa on November 13, 2012

Do you use math work stations or math centers? Do you know the difference between math work stations and math centers?

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Sharing Thanksgiving With Kindergartners

By Tiffani Mugurussa on November 6, 2012

Thanksgiving can be a busy time of year for most teachers. It is the time many of us are completing assessments and beginning report cards...

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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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