Author Archives: Tricia

Nonfiction Monday – 10 Things I Can Do To Help My World

Posted on August 25, 2008 by Tricia

I was browsing the stacks at a local bookstore yesterday when this book jumped out at me. I was struck in part by the light bulb cutout on the cover and in part by the recycling symbol and statement indicating … Continue reading →

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Nonfiction Monday – It’s Back to School We Go!

Posted on August 18, 2008 by Tricia

Back to school is right around the corner for many kids. As summer’s end approaches, minds are on new teachers (who will it be?), new clothes (what will I wear?), school supplies and much more. First day jitters may already … Continue reading →

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Nonfiction Monday – Go, Go America

Posted on August 11, 2008 by Tricia

Alright readers, time for a quiz. Read each of the following statements and name the STATE that correctly completes the sentence. It illegal for boys to hurl snowballs at trees in the state of __. The annual Bald is Beautiful … Continue reading →

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Nonfiction Monday – And So They Build

Posted on August 4, 2008 by Tricia

I love books about animals homes. I’m always amazed at the vast array of shapes, sizes, and locations they come in. Perhaps more impressive though, is how some of these homes are built. That is the subject of this beautifully … Continue reading →

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Nonfiction Monday – The Astronaut Handbook

Posted on July 14, 2008 by Tricia

When I was a kid I had two recurrent dreams. One was to swim with Jacques Cousteau, and the other was to go to the moon. I didn’t have moon boots, but I spent many hours on my pogo stick … Continue reading →

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Must-Have Subscriptions for Teachers

Posted on July 11, 2008 by Tricia

For years teachers have been asking me where I get my ideas from and how I manage to always seem to “know” where so many great resources are. The truth is, I have a series of e-mail subscriptions that I … Continue reading →

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Nonfiction Monday – United Tweets of America

Posted on July 7, 2008 by Tricia

In most states, 4th grade is the year kids learn state history. In addition to learning about important people and places, they learn about things like the state flag, flower, bird, and more. I’m always looking for interesting ways to … Continue reading →

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Graphs Galore

Posted on June 30, 2008 by Tricia

I’m in the midst of teaching a class called Improving Elementary Math. I have a great group of teachers with whom I am exploring ways to expand their repertoire of tools for teaching a variety of concepts in math. For … Continue reading →

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Elementary Social Studies on the Web – Guided Tour

Posted on May 21, 2008 by Tricia

Are you looking for great resources to help you plan and deliver social studies instruction at the elementary level? Boy, do I have the sites for you! Sit back, relax, and take this guided tour of some great places to … Continue reading →

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Elementary Math on the Web – Guided Tour

Posted on May 19, 2008 by Tricia

Are you looking for great resources to help you plan and deliver math instruction at the elementary level? Boy, do I have the sites for you! Sit back, relax, and take this guided tour of some great places to start … Continue reading →

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