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:

Summer Learning For Students and Teachers
5 Steps to Organizing Your Classroom Library
Tips for Packing Up the Classroom for the Summer
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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:

Five Responses to Critics of Summer Break
6 Addictive Apps for Summer Reading and Writing
Picture Books for America's Favorite Pastime
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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:

Identifying Themes in Literature During IDR
Finding Themes in Literature
End Reading Workshop With Home Reading Instructions
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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:

Create an Impressive Class Website in Under an Hour
5 Ways to Keep Your Students Writing All Summer Long
Quick and Easy Thank-You Gifts for Classroom Volunteers
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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:

How Do You Measure a Year?
Our Book of the Month Program: Why it Really Matters
Real-Life Learning: A Primary Study of Life Cycles
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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: Engaging Students Through the Arts
Authentic Learning: Keeping It Real
Successful Planning for Authentic Learning
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Reaping the Rewards of Hard Work and Doing Your Fair Share

By Shari Edwards on August 22, 2012

The first few days of the school year are so important in making student growth happen all year long. I begin the first weeks with a few...

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Getting to Know My Students – My Most Important Research Project

By Alycia Zimmerman on August 22, 2012

During the first few weeks of school, my most important job is becoming a first-class expert on the 28 little strangers in my class. Here’s...

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Books that Promote Teamwork

By Beth Newingham on August 22, 2012

Two books to help you build community and promote teamwork within the classroom.

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Back-to-School With Books for Kindergarten

By Tiffani Mugurussa on August 21, 2012

Finding the perfect books to read on the first day of school can be overwhelming. There are so many great books to choose from. In...

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Continuing the Back-to-School Team Theme

By Beth Newingham on August 21, 2012

Creative ideas for weaving your year-long theme into classroom meetings, newsletters, and computer time.

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My Back-to-School To-Do List, Part One: Getting to Know My Students

By Julie Ballew on August 20, 2012

Before I worry about teaching my students how to order lunch or walk down the hallway, I focus on a very short to-do list: getting to know...

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First-Week Ideas for Incorporating a Team Theme

By Beth Newingham on August 20, 2012

Choosing a year-long classroom theme is just the beginning. Get tips on incorporating yours into your day-to-day activities.

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Why I Choose Year-Long Classroom Themes

By Beth Newingham on August 17, 2012

Implementing a class theme each year helps foster community and get students excited about learning and participating. Get ideas on...

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Keeping Yourself Organized for Reading Workshop

By Beth Newingham on August 16, 2012

How to use the downloadable Reading Workshop Planning Sheet to keep the components of the program organized on a daily basis.

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