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:

Authentic Learning: Keeping It Real
Successful Planning for Authentic Learning
Top 10 Reasons to Use Authentic Learning
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Try Storia eBooks for Emerging Readers!

By Ruth Manna on May 25, 2012

How four very different students discovered the ereading app Storia, each in their own way

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A Summer Survival Kit for Future 1st Graders

By Sharon Taylor on May 25, 2012

The end of the school year is finally here! Join me as I share a few ideas you can use to help prepare your students for a fun and...

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Camp-Related Activities We Do Each Day at Typing Camp

By Beth Newingham on May 25, 2012

Give students a break from typing with snack time, campfire read-alouds, and singing the Typing Camp chant.

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Ten Things to Think About as You Pack Up Your Classroom

By Jennifer Solis and Jenifer Boatwright on May 24, 2012

Are you getting ready to pack up your classroom and don't know where to begin? It can be a daunting task. We know, we do it every year....

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Designing Common Core Multiple-Choice Questions

By Mary Blow on May 24, 2012

Create your own Common Core multiple-choice questions using the tips and guidelines below.

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What We Do at Typing Camp: Day 5 and Beyond

By Beth Newingham on May 24, 2012

Students end the camp experience by adding pictures to memory books and collecting signatures from fellow campers.

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Gone Fishing: Five Field Trip Tips

By Alycia Zimmerman on May 23, 2012

Field trips are not only the perfect panacea for spring fever, every time we leave the classroom, I find that we come closer together as a...

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Summer Reading Goals

By Kristy Mall on May 23, 2012

Digital reading applications, authors' websites, surveys, and other ideas to get students actively reading this summer

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What We Do at Typing Camp: Days 3 and 4

By Beth Newingham on May 23, 2012

Students complete tutorials in Type to Learn 3 and move through levels at their own pace.

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