PrefaceAbout the AuthorAbout the ContributorsPart I. Classroom Practices Across the CurriculumClassroom Management, Creative Scheduling, and Community Involvement1. Building the Atmosphere, Kindergarten - Elizabeth Grelle Kruse, Illinois2. Creating a Classroom Environment, Kindergarten - Tony Nichols, Illinois3. Transition Time, Grades K-5 - Ginger Mendenhall, Oklahoma4. People at Work, Grade 3 - KJ Bailey, FloridaDifferentiating Instruction in Regular and Inclusive Classrooms5. Mix and Match, Grades K-12 - Ginger Mendenhall, Oklahoma6. Considering Special Education: Creative Scheduling, Classroom Management, and Inclusion, Grades K-3 - Kendra Jiles, South Carolina7.
Personal Education Plan (PEP) Books, Grade 3 - Sharla Steever, South Dakota8. Planning for Differentiation, Grades 2-5 - Kelli Higgins, Illinois9. Learning to Teach Inclusion, Grade 4 - Brandy Bailey, Mississippi10. Succeeding in Math Instruction: Considering Special Needs, Grade 5 - Michelle Gale, GeorgiaUsing Technology in the Classroom11. Technology for a Varied and More Interesting Classrooms, Grades K-12 - Helen Melvin, Maine12. Incorporating Technology in the Classroom, Grades 3-4 - Marianne Morin, New York13. Technological Inventions Research and PowerPoint Project, Grades 3-5 - LeAnn Morris, Nevada14. Video Production in the Classroom, Grades K-12 - Michael Flynn, MassachusettsPart II.
Teaching Math and ScienceTeaching Math15. Schoolwide Math Motivators, Grades K-5 - Lisa M. Hall, Virginia16. Differentiation in Kindergarten Geometry, Kindergarten - Barb A. Egbert, Missouri17. Patterning Math, Grade 1 - Ina Bouker, Arkansas18. Using Writing to Teach Math, Grade 1-5 - Ganna Maymind, New Jersey19. Patterns With Toothpicks, Grade 2-5 - Deb Guthrie, Minnesota20.
Math-A-Thon, Grade 3 - Kelli Higgins, Illinois21. Exploring Side Lengths of Triangles and Quadrilaterals, Grade 5 - Pam Cyr, Vermont22. Fundraiser Math, Grade 5 - Shari Kaneshiro, Hawaii23. Problem Solving, Grades 3-5 - Debbie Gordon, ArizonaTeaching Science24. Huff and Puff, Grades K-2 - Karin Huttsell, Indiana25. Whats It Worth to You?, Grade 2 - Diana A. Minor, Missouri26. Awareness of Wildlife, Grade 2 - Marianne Sipe, Tennessee27.
Pond Partners, Grade 2-4 - Wendy Smith, New York28. Using Mysteries to Teach Science Inquiry, Grades 2-4 - Frieda Taylor Aiken, Georgia29. Journey With the Loggerheads, Grades 3-5 - Nancy Bryant, North Carolina30. Inquiry and Integration, Grades 3-5 - Amy Nicholl, Colorado31. Scientific Investigations Driven by Inquiry, Grade 5 - Debbie Easley, Alabama32. Student-Expert Groups, Grades 2-5 - Carol Brueggeman, ColoradoPart III. Teaching Reading and WritingTeaching Reading33. Nonfiction Guided Reading Lesson, Grade 2-3 - Maranda Alcala, Oregon34.
Nonfiction Electronic Book, Grades K-12 - Karen Brown, Colorado35. Reading Assessment Menu, Grades 4-5 - Reid Nunn, New Mexico36. The Elementary Teacher-Librarian: A Job Defined by the Needs of the School, Grades K-5 - Peggy J. Billiard, Indiana37. Total Physical Response (TPR): Lets Get Moving, Grades 2-3 ESL - Jodi Jari, WisconsinTeaching Writing38. Kindergarten Authors, Kindergarten - Renee Borden, Tennessee39. Teaching Writing: What Works, Grades K-2 - Nikki Salvatico, Pennsylvania40. Succeeding With Reading and Writing Instruction for Multi-Level Classrooms, Grades K-5 - Kendra Jiles, South Carolina41.
Multigenre Writing, Grade 4-5(+) Gifted - Karen Brown, Colorado42. Creating Villains to Create Great Narratives, Grades K-5 - Andrea Payan, Wisconsin43. Breakfast Biographies, Grades 4-5 - Tammy Spratt, Kentucky44. An Inquiry Approach to Writing Memoir, Grades 4-5 - Stacy Gardner Dibble, Minnesota45. Found Poetry, Grade 5 - Kim Tredick, California46. "Big" Poem, Grades 5-6 - Sue Davis Pope, UtahPart IV. Teaching Social Studies, Music, Art, and PETeaching Social Studies47. Current Events: Learning About Our World, Grade K-12 - Karen Brown, Colorado48.
Inaugural Poetry, Grade K-4 - Luella L. Atkins, Missouri49. Cultural Diversity in Our Community: Past and Present, Grades K-4 - Chris Shadle, Ohio50. Prejudice Against African Americans During the Time of Segregation, Grades K-4 - Kim Heckart, Iowa51. How Simulations and Impersonations Inspire Students, Grade 5 - Heather E. Robinson, Arizona52. Archi-Techs: Learning U.S.
History Through Architecture, Grade 5 - Eileen Beigel, Florida53. Immigration: Was Your Name Changed at Ellis Island?, Grade 5 - Tammy Spratt, KentuckyTeaching Music, Art, and Physical Education54. Celebrating Music, Grades 4-5 - Heather E. Robinson, Arizona55. A Taste of Music: Concert Ideas, Grade 5 - Denese Odegaard, North Dakota56. Progressive Portraits, Grades K-6 - Susan Menkes, New York57. The Motor Lab and Sensory Tools for the Classrooms, Grades K-4 - Cindy L. Hodgeson, Arizona58.
Brain Exercises, Grade K-5 - Tammy Haggerty Jones, Illinois.