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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Holding End-of-the-Year Conferences

By Victoria Jasztal on April 14, 2010

Whether it feels like it or not, the time for end-of-the-year conferences is approaching. Over the course of the next month, my students...

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Preparing Students for Standardized Tests

By Angela Bunyi on April 14, 2010

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Using Construction to Reinforce Math

By Stacey Burt on April 14, 2010

There is nothing more rewarding than to step back and admire a job well done. Students appreciate the opportunity to apply their...

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Five Reasons to Appreciate Teachers

By Justin Lim on April 12, 2010

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Teaching Tip: Get Student Input for Planning the Rest of the School...

By Megan Power on April 9, 2010

Something I like to do with my students this time of the year is sit them down and explain that this school year is almost over. I ask...

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Another Take on Earth Day

By Stacey Burt on April 8, 2010

A celebration that began in the 1970’s is bigger and better than ever. While raising awareness as to the importance of protecting our...

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Earth Day is Just Around the Corner!

By Eric Antuna on April 8, 2010

Earth Day is just around the corner! Help your students learn more about the environment with these "green" classroom activities.

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Encourage Creativity with Engineering Activities

By Victoria Jasztal on April 7, 2010

In my six years of teaching, I have learned a valuable lesson: One cannot always provide clear-cut instructions or directions for their...

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Have Your Students Filled a Bucket Today?

By Beth Newingham on April 7, 2010

While I work hard to ensure that I am providing my students with the best academic instruction on a daily basis, I also take time to teach ...

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