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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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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Fundamentals of Instruction: Getting Back to Basics

By Justin Lim on April 4, 2010

Every teacher has personal obstacles when it comes to regularly implementing the best instructional strategies. For some, it's having to...

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Academic Spring Cleaning with Shaving Cream

By Megan Power on April 2, 2010

Writing, coloring, painting, gluing,… We give our tables a beating every day at the primary levels. It’s a never ending job of cleaning...

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Census Day: April 1

By Eric Antuna on April 1, 2010

Today is Census Day (April 1st) and also April Fool's Day – go have fun! Census Day is used as "a point of reference for sending your...

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Finding a Balance: You Come First!

By Victoria Jasztal on March 31, 2010

Left: My best friend from college and I at Busch Gardens in Tampa, Florida.

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Approval Addiction: Stop Wearing Those Masks and Be Yourself!

By Angela Bunyi on March 31, 2010

Everyone needs to hear that they are doing a good job and that they are appreciated. We feel good when someone shows us love and approval...

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