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Classroom teacher, Miss Nelson, has had it with misbehaving, disrespectful students. Having a guest teacher, Miss Viola Swamp, fill in for her was a clever choice to curb student misbehavior! Students quickly realize just how good they had it with Miss Nelson.

Stephanie, a fiercely independent child, has her mother create several creative ponytails for her as a way of setting herself apart from the other students in her school. When everyone starts copying what Stephanie does, she asserts herself one last time with hilarious results. Read Stephanie's Ponytail to find out what happens.

Rarely does a year go by without us having at least one of these students in class. Here's our top tip for helping them become a voracious reader.

Here is a simple and powerful way to foster meaningful sharing during math time.

Next year's teacher can begin instruction on day one because of this important feature. 

Lori shares funny books that will keep kids laughing from preschool through middle school. 

Try this easy way to prepare your classroom library for a new school year before summer even begins. 

Every student deserves a learning environment where he or she feels comfortable and can excel. Today we introduce a new series to challenge ourselves to create one.

October will be here before we know it! Plan ahead, and consider these titles for your read-alouds! 

20 titles you may want for the burgeoning bookworms in your room.

Five easy-to-implement ideas to help you celebrate the 100th day of school!

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