• Internet Resources
  
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If you could not make it to the 2012 International Reading Association (IRA) Convention in Chicago, IL on April 29-May 2, you missed out on some great new products and ideas. Not to fear, I scoured the exhibitor hall and discovered some wonderful things to share with you. Check out my top five finds from
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• Really Good Stuff
  
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What a whirlwind of a week last week was!  We hope you all had a fabulous Teacher Appreciation Week and got the recognition you deserve for the amazing job you do each and every day.  We also hope that you know that we appreciate you so very much.  We are thankful for you not only
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• #TeachChat
  
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Need ideas for connecting with other teachers, parents, and administration?  Check out the ideas from other teachers during our #TeachChat on Wednesday, May 9, 2012.  Remember, to read the transcript you must scroll to the bottom and read up!

• Organization & Storage
  
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Idea by Melissa, Kindergarten Teacher, Plant City, FL As I get my classroom library ready for the next year, I make sure all books are back in their home and update my database of books. I have over 1,000 book titles to date. I keep all of my books in labeled plastic magazine file boxes.
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• Grades K-3
  
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Jumpstart students’ enthusiasm for reading with some great ideas from really good teachers.  Their tips and tricks focus on everything from guest readers to students’ senses of adventure.  If your students are struggling to maintain a great attitude toward reading, try on the ideas below to help tap into their natural desire to hear and
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• Grades 4-6
  
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Looking for some creative ways to excite your students about reading?  Try some of the teacher-tested activities below.  They are guaranteed to keep students engaged! Reading Round Idea by Patti, a 6th Grade teacher, from Lees Summit, MO. In order to help build interest in reading a variety of books, I will have my class
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• Grades 7-9
  
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Idea by Meaghan, a 9-12th Grade Teacher, from Montague, PEI, Canada. One of my favorite current event topics to incorporate into my oceanography and chemistry classes is a study of Ocean Acidification that results in climate change. I generally start with some general discussion around climate change. I have students make a list of what
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• Arts & Crafts
  
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Every teacher has at least one in their classroom.  That one student who struggles with traditional work, but thrives when presented with creative assignments.  He is the one who keeps you up at night planning and plotting on how to help him reach his potential.  He is the child who makes you a better teacher,
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