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:

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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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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Individualized Daily Reading (IDR)

By Beth Newingham on May 15, 2013

Reading Workshop guru Nancy Atwell explains why implementing a Reading Workshop can be a daunting task for teachers.

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Tie-Dyeing Keepsake T-Shirts the Clean and Easy Way

By Alycia Zimmerman on May 15, 2013

Looking for an end-of-year art project for your class? Faux tie-dyeing shirts with permanent markers is a quick and easy activity your...

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Successful Planning for Authentic Learning

By Shari Edwards on May 15, 2013

In inquiry- and project-based learning, thoughtful topic selection and purposeful planning are very important to the success of a unit....

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Picture Books for America's Favorite Pastime

By Christy Crawford on May 14, 2013

These treasured picture books about baseball will capture the attention of both male and female students. Introduce them to true stories of...

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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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Assessment in My Reading Workshop: My Mentor Text

By Beth Newingham on May 13, 2013

A recommended book from two Reading Workshop gurus.

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Real-Life Learning: A Primary Study of Life Cycles

By Julie Ballew on May 13, 2013

If you were to walk into my school this week, you’d be greeted with two sounds: a chorus of chirping chicks, and at least a hundred first-...

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Get Your Border in Order: Twenty Ideas for Bulletin Board Borders

By Meghan Everette on May 10, 2013

Whether you are looking for a border to complete your bulletin board, need some fresh design ideas, or are wondering what to do with...

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Assessment in My Reading Workshop

By Beth Newingham on May 10, 2013

Find out why basal texts and other prepackaged reading programs aren't accurate indicators of reading performance, and how to create a more...

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