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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Literacy in Kindergarten Dramatic Play Centers, Part 1

By Allie Magnuson on November 19, 2010

Ever get one of those catalogs in the mail from a company that sells really cool, but expensive, teaching materials? Me, too. Ever been...

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Loving Your Interactive Whiteboard

By Christy Crawford on November 18, 2010

When was the last time you saw educators shove the competition out of the way as they dashed for their interactive whiteboards? When was...

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Dealing With Angry Parents

By Nancy Jang on November 18, 2010

Have you ever had to deal with an irate parent? Here are some do's and don'ts to help you handle the situation with grace and dignity.

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Teaching Writing — Choosing Topics

By Ruth Manna on November 17, 2010

  This week I visited a classroom in a rural school up near the Vermont-Massachusetts border. While I was there, I struck up a conversation...

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Planning a Turkey Dinner

By Brent Vasicek on November 17, 2010

It's getting close to one of the biggest shopping days of the year. The advertisements and deals are plentiful. It's time to see what sort...

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November Book Picks!

By Danielle Mahoney on November 16, 2010

During the month of November, we have the opportunity to teach our students about the history of the first Thanksgiving. We are also...

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Teaching Word Processing Skills in English Class

By Mary Blow on November 16, 2010

I can’t imagine being proficient at my job without keyboarding skills. There is too much to do with so little time. Likewise, the ability...

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The Year of Secret Assignments

By Nancy Barile on November 15, 2010

 Every year I have a group of students who are voracious readers, always on the hunt for a good book. They stalk my classroom library...

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Understanding Gratefulness: Clearing Up Misconceptions of Long Ago...

By Megan Power on November 15, 2010

 

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