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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

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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Individualized Daily Reading (IDR): Independent Reading Self-Checklist

By Beth Newingham on April 15, 2013

How to hold students accountable for completing their Reading Workshop assignments on a daily basis.

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A Schoolwide Celebration of Poetry

By Julie Ballew on April 15, 2013

For National Poetry Month, I decided to invite parents and family members to an evening poetry jam. What better way to celebrate poetry...

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Financial Literacy Finds: Teaching Money Skills to Students

By Meghan Everette on April 12, 2013

April is Financial Literacy Month, which means it is the perfect time to dust off all your money manipulatives and incorporate real-life...

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Strategy Lessons in Reading Workshop

By Beth Newingham on April 12, 2013

How to come up with ideas for strategy lessons for Reading Workshop.

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Guided Reading in Reading Workshop

By Beth Newingham on April 11, 2013

Find out what makes strategy groups different from guided reading groups.

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Critical Thinking Activities for Fast Finishers and Beyond

By Genia Connell on April 11, 2013

Challenge your fast finishers — and everyone else in your room with these meaningful and thought-provoking independent student activities.

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Mental Models - Challenging Them for Better Understanding

By Shari Edwards on April 10, 2013

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I Love YouTube … And You Should Too! Part 2

By Alycia Zimmerman on April 10, 2013

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Reading Workshop: Mentor Texts

By Beth Newingham on April 10, 2013

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