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:

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

Here are my most recent blog posts:

Picture Books for America's Favorite Pastime
Poetry Made Easy
Field Trip Apps
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Beth

I live in

Michigan

I teach

3rd grade

I am

an enthusiastic teacher and techie, and a mom of three boys

Here are my most recent blog posts:

Assessment During Individualized Daily Reading (IDR): Reading Response
Assessment During Individualized Daily Reading: Reading Logs
Individualized Daily Reading (IDR)
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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:

Real-Life Learning: A Primary Study of Life Cycles
Poems for Mom: A Perfect Gift
Understanding Audience: Writing Book Reviews
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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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Reader's Notebook: Mini-Lesson Handouts Section

By Beth Newingham on November 28, 2012

Downloadable handouts that will help students easily access resources from mini-lessons during independent reading.

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Top 10 Teacher Tools

By Tiffani Mugurussa on November 27, 2012

Whether you are a first year teacher or a veteran, there are certain basic teaching tools no teacher should ever be without.

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Reader's Notebook: Chapter Books vs. Picture Books

By Beth Newingham on November 27, 2012

Many third grade students stick with picture books because they're easier. One teacher offers a strategy for encouraging them to challenge...

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Using Partial Models to Support Thinking and Learning

By Julie Ballew on November 26, 2012

Partial models are present in many learning situations. In this post, I'll explain what they are and how they apply to your classroom.

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Reader's Notebook: Books I Plan to Read

By Beth Newingham on November 26, 2012

A downloadable form where students can list books they want to read in the future that are currently above their reading level.

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40 Quick and Easy Organization Tips

By Meghan Everette on November 23, 2012

I asked my coworkers to open their doors and give their best tip for staying organized and on top of information. Here are 40 quick and...

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What a Student Taught Me About Thankfulness

By Genia Connell on November 22, 2012

Discover how a former student taught me a lesson in graciousness and gratitude that serves as a reminder to us all.

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Four Tips for Untangling (Power Cords and More!)

By Alycia Zimmerman on November 21, 2012

One of the curses of our well-connected modern lives is that sometimes things get too well-connected –- as in that jumble of extension...

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CCSS Math Tub Organization

By Shari Edwards on November 21, 2012

Math tubs have proven to be a win-win for my class. My students love them, and once I have them assembled, they become the easiest part of...

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