Activeboard Ideas for Taking Roll & Finishing Work August 31, 2009
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Teaching Challenges Blog — Active Board Ideas for Taking Roll and Finishing Work
Bloggers Day from Brain Pop August 31, 2009
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Bloggers Day from Brain Pop offers a video to help teachers and students become bloggers.
The Math Fact Cafe August 31, 2009
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Free math worksheets for elementary school and home use. This includes generators for math drills, flashcards, time, money, and more!
The Best Kids Book Site August 31, 2009
Posted by eatonblog in Art, Digital Storytelling, Early Learning, Educational Resources, Lesson Planning, Professional Development, Reading/Language Arts, Social Studies Resources.add a comment
The Best Kids Book Site has dozens of links to seasonal topics that take you to children’s books related to the theme.
Susan Taylor Brown Site for Teachers – Literacy Resources August 31, 2009
Posted by eatonblog in Blogs, Early Learning, Educational Resources, Lesson Planning, Odds and Ends, Professional Development, Professional Learning Communities, Reading/Language Arts.add a comment
Susan Taylor Brown\’s Site for Teachers has teacher tools, numerous lists of links to literacy resources, a playground of activities related to literacy, and a blog for teachers.
Planet Esme August 31, 2009
Posted by eatonblog in Blogs, Early Learning, Educational Resources, English Language Learners, Lesson Planning, Reading/Language Arts, Special Education.add a comment
Planet Esme is a wonderful literacy resource from author and former classroom teacher, Esme Raji Codell. She reviews hundreds of children’s books and has her own blog. She is the author of a Sahara Special, a book that truly opened my eyes and brought new empathy for struggling learners
Kideos Children’s Videos August 31, 2009
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Due to You Tube content, not all videos will play correctly at school.
Kideos is the premier destination for kids to safely watch videos online. Each video on Kideos has been screened by our Video Advisory Council before it makes it onto our site. Our goal is to empower parents to feel comfortable allowing their child to spend time on Kideos, while also making sure children have a thoroughly entertaining experience.
Research on Standards Based Report Cards August 31, 2009
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Standards Based Report Card Research
ASCD examines the movement toward standards based report cards and includes research from Marzano.
More research at Principals Partnership and ASCD Seven Reasons for Standards Based Grading
College Savings Month Coloring Contest for Students August 31, 2009
Posted by eatonblog in Art, Educational Resources, Grants, Important Reminders, Odds and Ends.add a comment
Coloring Contest for College Savings
Tennessee Residents |
| Color Hootie, The Wise Old Owl Tennessee Coloring Sweepstakes to Encourage Families to Think About Education During College Savings Month With the goal of encouraging more Tennessee families to put their kids on the path to college, Tennessee Treasurer David H. Lillard, Jr. announced a statewide initiative intended to encourage families to think about education. The coloring sweepstakes is open to Tennessee children enrolled in kindergarten through 6th grade, and one random winner will receive $1,000 towards a Path2College 529 Plan. Click here to print the picture of Hootie the Wise Old Owl, who is on his path to college. Color Hootie, complete the registration information and return by 9/30/09. Click here to read the complete sweepstakes rules. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited.Governor Bredesen declares September College Savings Month
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ASCD Posts H1N1 Flu Resources for Schools August 31, 2009
Posted by eatonblog in Health/Fitness, Important Reminders, Odds and Ends, Professional Development.add a comment
ASCD H1N1 Flu Resources for Schools has links to important information regarding the H1N1 flu including a communication toolkit for schools.
In addition, the CDC has issued this H1N1 and Children – Vaccine and School Guidance Aug 26 to present vaccine guidance for schools.
