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:

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:

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:

Authentic Learning: Keeping It Real
Successful Planning for Authentic Learning
Top 10 Reasons to Use Authentic Learning
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Math Workshop: Using Developmental Grouping to Differentiate Your...

By Beth Newingham on May 19, 2010

In the past, I taught my math lessons as an entirely "whole-class" event.  I found myself at the front of the classroom teaching while my...

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What a Year!

By Stacey Burt on May 18, 2010

This year has been full of surprises and honors. Among one of the top honors was serving as this year’s grades 6-8 teacher advisor. The...

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Strategies for Building Reading Comprehension

By Justin Lim on May 16, 2010

Help your students truly understand the content that they are reading with these helpful tips and strategies.

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Sing and Dance Your Way Throughout the School Day (and year)

By Megan Power on May 14, 2010

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Using Primary Sources in the Classroom

By Eric Antuna on May 13, 2010

For some of us, the end of the year is imminent! After state testing you may have more time and need some relief from the pressures of...

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Planning Units of Study for Readers and Writers Workshop

By Angela Bunyi on May 13, 2010

With ten full days with students left, I find myself preparing for my new challenge of moving to fifth grade next year. Of course, part of...

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Incorporate Math and Science with an Outdoor Camping Day Event

By Victoria Jasztal on May 12, 2010

In my parting weeks as your grades 3-5 teacher advisor, I want to advise something important to all teachers: DON’T EVER BE AFRAID TO...

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School Culture: Impact on Teacher Motivation

By Justin Lim on May 10, 2010

  Have you ever attended a professional development seminar or workshop and found yourself nodding your head as you listened to the...

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Happy Mother's Day!

By Eric Antuna on May 9, 2010

To all mothers and moms-to-be, have a fantastic day! There is no harder job in the world! Thank you for all you do! Eric

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