Friday, January 31, 2014
Thursday, January 30, 2014
The Beatles
Today is the 45th anniversary of the Beatles’ last concert, which occurred on January 30,1969. It took place on the roof of their Apple Studios in London, England. What is your favorite Beatles song?
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Monday, January 27, 2014
Sunday, January 26, 2014
Saturday, January 25, 2014
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Thursday, January 16, 2014
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Eric Carle
Eric
Carle and 13 other popular children’s artists share the stories behind
their favorite animals in the book, “What’s Your Favorite Animal?”
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Monday, January 13, 2014
National Poetry Day
It's National Poetry Break Day! Try to incorporate a little poetry into your classroom today!
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Saturday, January 11, 2014
Friday, January 10, 2014
George Washington Carver
“I love to think of nature as an unlimited broadcasting station, through which God speaks to us every hour, if we will only tune in.” ~ George Washington Carver
On this day in 1864 , George Washington Carver was born. He was a chemist, agronomist, and inventor. He helped change the agricultural economy of the South. He was a great American.
More Info: http://www.blackhistoryheroes.com/2010_07_01_archive.html
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Thursday, January 9, 2014
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Monday, January 6, 2014
January Lesson Plan Ideas, Resources and Tips
January Lesson Plan Ideas and Tips
Here are some great ideas for adding the theme of January to your classes. Look at some complete lessons for you.
1. Louis Braille's birthday is on January 4th. Have students write a story that describes how their lives would be different if they couldn't communicate with any one.
2. Isaac Newton's birthday is on January 4th. Try our 1,2,3 Newton and Me activity.
3. Complete Dr. King's legendary speech in the context of today's world with this worksheet.
4. January 13th to 17th is National Letter Writing Week. You will find a number of ideas in our Writing Lesson Plans page.
5. January 11th is Amelia Earhart Day. Have students use a graphic organizer to describe the qualities of Amelia Earhart. Have students describe who is today's modern day equivalent to Amelia Earhart.
6. On January 14th, 1783 the American Revolutionary War ended. Have students write about the experience of a solider that is on the frontline preparing for battle and finds out the war has ended.
7. January 16th is National Freedom of Religion Day. Create a world map that points out the major religions followed by geography.
8. January 23rd is National Handwriting Day. Give students 15 seconds to write a paragraph of your choice. Have them rest for a few minutes. Have them write the same paragraph again, but now give them 5 minutes. Compare.
9. January 29th is National Puzzle Day. Have students complete printable puzzles.
Planning For February and March? Here's Some Help!
Here are some resources for teachers who are planning ahead:
- February Teaching Guide
- Valentine's Day Teaching Theme
- President's Day Teaching Theme
- American Heart Month
- African-American History Month
- March Teaching Guide
- Inventor's Day
- National Women's History Month
- Read Across America Day
- St. Patrick's Day
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Friday, January 3, 2014
Thursday, January 2, 2014
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Betsy Ross-First Flag-Birthday
On this day in 1752, Betsy Ross was born. She sewed our first flag.
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