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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

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Tips for Packing Up the Classroom for the Summer
Summer Learning: Prevent the Summer Slide
End-of-the-Year Countdown
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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

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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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Sharing the Spirit of the Holidays: Senior Citizen Visit

By Beth Newingham on December 18, 2012

How to teach students the spirit of giving during the holidays by spending time crafting with senior citizens.

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Revising Realistic Fiction with Writing Partners

By Julie Ballew on December 17, 2012

Revision can be done in a number of ways. This post highlights how students in Ms. May’s 3rd grade class work together to revise their...

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Sharing the Spirit of the Holidays: Adopt-a-Family

By Beth Newingham on December 17, 2012

How to teach student about the spirit of giving during the holidays by adopting a local family in need together.

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Where to Donate "Holiday Hope Chests"

By Beth Newingham on December 14, 2012

Where to donate student-made holiday hope chests.

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Snowman Construction Company: Money and Math Merriment

By Meghan Everette on December 13, 2012

My class completes a snowman activity that is engaging and challenging, combining reading, writing, and math skills all at once, and they...

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Holiday Celebrations with a Bookish Twist!

By Alycia Zimmerman on December 13, 2012

In my classroom, we celebrate books alongside Christmas stockings and latkes. Here are three ideas to make the holiday season book-filled...

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10 Hands-On Strategies for Teaching Area and Perimeter

By Genia Connell on December 13, 2012

Use these fun and engaging hands-on activities to help your students fully understand the mathematical concepts of area and perimeter.

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Sharing the Spirit of the Holidays: Create Holiday Hope Chests

By Beth Newingham on December 13, 2012

How to teach students about the spirit of giving with a holiday hope chest.

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Sharing the Spirit of the Holidays With Your Students

By Beth Newingham on December 13, 2012

Teach your students about the giving aspect of the holidays, so they aren't solely focused on the receiving aspect.

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