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:

Successful Planning for Authentic Learning
Top 10 Reasons to Use Authentic Learning
Using a Time Line as an Established Tool
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Ring in Spring with Simple Academic Activities

By Eric Antuna on March 27, 2010

Spring is here – already! Wow, where does the time go? Here are a few ideas to help students, not only embrace and enjoy the new season,...

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Egg-cellent Eggs-periments

By Megan Power on March 25, 2010

Spring fever is the air and our young students are excited about preparing for Easter or other spring celebrations. Many students are...

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Planning Engaging Units in All Subjects

By Victoria Jasztal on March 25, 2010

"We're building and racing rubber-band propelled vehicles? What will we do at the Renaissance Festival next Friday? ...When is Mr. Jasztal...

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It's a Boy! Balancing Motherhood & Teaching

By Beth Newingham on March 24, 2010

I welcomed my second bundle of joy on Friday, March 12th. Evan joined his 2-year-old brother Luke, weighing in at a hefty eight pounds!...

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Vernal Equinox=Spring Break

By Stacey Burt on March 23, 2010

In celebration of the vernal equinox and all things new, I'd like to take this opportunity to wish all of you a very happy and restful...

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Using Music to Teach Poetry

By Justin Lim on March 21, 2010

One of the most fundamental principles behind good teaching is to tailor lesson plans to the needs of students. In my Reading...

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Honoring César E. Chávez

By Eric Antuna on March 18, 2010

March 31st will mark the 83rd anniversary of César Estrada Chávez's birthday, a true American hero. You may wish to honor César Chávez by...

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Unwrapping the 6-Traits with Primary Writers: Organization

By Megan Power on March 18, 2010

Help your students to better organize their writing with these lesson ideas.

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Book Publishing Classroom Project

By Victoria Jasztal on March 17, 2010

Research has proven that granting students the freedom to write about the topics of their choice provides them greater opportunities to...

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