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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:

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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Assess, Plan, Teach! Part 1 — Looking at Student Work

By Danielle Mahoney on November 2, 2010

Looking at student work can help you discover the needs of your writers and plan for specific mini-lessons. Even if you have a scripted...

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Professional Development: Food for the Teacher's Soul

By Mary Blow on November 2, 2010

Different states have different criteria for keeping and maintaining teaching licenses. In New York State, we are required to complete 75...

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Service Learning: The Future Teachers Club of Revere

By Nancy Barile on November 1, 2010

  Service learning provides students with an opportunity to both teach and learn. It combines community service, instruction, and...

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Candy Experiments and Buybacks: Get Rid of Your Halloween Candy

By Megan Power on November 1, 2010

Three fun and festive ways to repurpose leftover Halloween candy

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Are Your Students Working Hard? Time for a "Break"...

By Angela Bunyi on October 29, 2010

 

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Mr. Character and Little Miss Personality: A Celebration

By Allie Magnuson on October 29, 2010

Mirror, Mirror, on the wall, how am I different from them all? I've always believed that children should celebrate who they are. So this...

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My November Top Ten List: Word Study in Action

By Beth Newingham on October 28, 2010

READ ON to find out how students are introduced to new spelling patterns each week, take part in literacy activities in which they gain...

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Time for Thanksgiving!

By Nancy Jang on October 28, 2010

Getting your Thanksgiving unit ready? Scholastic has some awesome resources to help you plan a great one. Sign up for the FREE Webcast now...

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Hats for Humanity Project

By Brent Vasicek on October 27, 2010

"Say it. Mean it. Do it!" is a phrase I repeat on a daily basis in the classroom. A person is only as good as his or her word. Too often we...

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