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Vol 2, Issue 1
Cultural awareness builds tolerance
and sensitivity
As cultural diversity continues
to increase in schools, it’s important to embrace and welcome this
development. Here are a few suggestions to try ...
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Motivational techniques increase
students' interest in learning
No one motivational technique
works well for every student. Read on to learn more about different
approaches in your classroom...
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Small groups enhance learning
Small group work can be an
effective way to complement regular classroom instruction and enrich
students’ learning experiences. Learn how to create small groups that
really work ...
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Preparing for
standardized testing
Springtime is a busy time of
year for standardized testing. Here are a few suggestions for helping
students prepare for tests and to make the experience less stressful and
more positive...
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Reading first
Reading First is an initiative
that insures that federal grant monies will be used by states to improve
reading instruction and achievement in schools. Learn more about this
program and how it can benefit your school...
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Upcoming Grant
Deadlines Reminder
Mark your calendar with these
important grant deadlines— some you may have started to prepare for;
others you may be learning about for the first time. Now is a good
time to begin pursuing funding opportunities for summer and fall.
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How Does Your Garden Grow?
(Appropriate for grades
2-5)
Items needed:
Standard-size paper, cut into fourths
Markers
Popsicle sticks |
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Help your
students welcome spring by having them “invent” and name their very
own flower or vegetable. Their creations can be combinations of two
or more plants, or from their imaginations.
Have sample seed packets on hand for inspiration. Then hand out
paper and markers for the students to design a seed packet for their
new plant. Display the new packets with popsicle sticks as their
bases on a bulletin board under the title “How Does Your Garden
Grow?” The students can add birds, sunshine, trees or any other
items that remind them of spring to the background |
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