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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Work of the Past: Time to Catch Up

By Angela Bunyi on March 17, 2010

This week Beth and I are taking a break from our usual postings. I am taking off because of my upcoming two-week break; however, I will...

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Investigating Energy Transfer Using Music and Lasers

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Behavioral Roadblocks: Turning Setbacks Into Successes

By Justin Lim on March 14, 2010

  "You're just making me angry. I want to go to my counselor." It's not everyday that I experience insubordination and I've never before...

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Teacher Pink Slips

By Megan Power on March 11, 2010

  

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Making the Most Out of Presenting & Attending Conferences

By Eric Antuna on March 11, 2010

Hi All! I am so happy to share that myself and a few other teachers had a successful presentation at the California Association of...

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Creating Readers: A Case Against Extrinsic Rewards

By Angela Bunyi on March 11, 2010

 During an interesting conversation with some teachers that were visiting our room yesterday, we discussed the topic of basals, book...

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Boosting Self-Confidence: A Guide for Teachers, Parents and Students

By Victoria Jasztal on March 10, 2010

Every single day, we as teachers have an important role to help our students to exceed grade level standards. We differentiate instruction...

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Circumference + Bubbles = Too Much Fun!

By Stacey Burt on March 9, 2010

  

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Keeping it Fresh: Raising Class Energy

By Justin Lim on March 7, 2010

As educators, our priority is to make sure that our students have the skills that they need in order to be successful in the future. In...

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