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:

9 Lessons From the Director’s Chair
Tie-Dyeing Keepsake T-Shirts the Clean and Easy Way
Teacher Appreciation by the Book
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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:

5 Ways to Keep Your Students Writing All Summer Long
Quick and Easy Thank-You Gifts for Classroom Volunteers
Math Meets Art: Symmetry Self-Portraits
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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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Honoring a Student of the Week: Tuesday’s Activity

By Beth Newingham on September 18, 2012

Have student bring in his or her favorite picture book to read aloud to the class.

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Three Easy Ways to Help Students Build a Reading Identity

By Julie Ballew on September 17, 2012

We must help students see themselves as readers. We must help them build a reading identity. There are many ways to do this, but I’ll...

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Honoring a Student of the Week: Monday’s Activity

By Beth Newingham on September 17, 2012

Give student a backpack to fill with special items.

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Back-to-School Night With Clifford

By Meghan Everette on September 14, 2012

My school has sometimes struggled with positive parent involvement, but we’ve started a series of math and literacy nights that have been...

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Honoring a Student of the Week: Preparation

By Beth Newingham on September 14, 2012

Making a student "Star of the Week" is a great way to make students feel special and help classmates get to know each other. Get tips on...

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Bring Families Together With a Single Book, Part 2: The Writing...

By Genia Connell on September 13, 2012

Since connecting reading and writing is an integral part of my balanced literacy program, this post will explore how we use the same book...

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My Teaching Philosophy

By Beth Newingham on September 13, 2012

Teacher Beth Newingham's goal is to make learning both engaging and purposeful. Find out how she does it.

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To Spell or Not to Spel? Creating a Just-Right Spelling Program

By Alycia Zimmerman on September 12, 2012

Alycia steers clear of the "spelling wars" to share her middle-of-the-road approach to differentiated spelling instruction. With a step-by-...

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A Dozen Ways to Use Speech and Thought Bubbles in Your Classroom

By Shari Edwards on September 12, 2012

Speech and thought bubbles are a tool I like to use in my classroom. Students respond positively to them and even reluctant writers will...

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