April 2005 Newsletter

edited by teacher, speaker and author Marjan Glavac.

April Fool’s Day April 1
Daylight Savings Time Begins April 3
Passover Begins At Sundown April 24
ANZAC Day (Australia, New Zealand) April 25
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In This Issue:

* EDUCATION WORLD: A SNEAK PEEK AT EDUCATION'S HOT NEW BOOKS
* ME READ? NO WAY! A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO IMPROVING BOYS’
   LITERACY SKILLS (TEACHERS)
* ART AND DESIGN WORKSHOP (GR. 3-8)
* STUDYDOG READING PROGRAM (PRE-K-2)
* DISTANCE DEMONS (GR. 3-8)
* MRS. HENSON'S THIRD GRADE CLASS
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EDUCATION WORLD: A SNEAK PEEK AT EDUCATION'S HOT NEW BOOKS
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/books/books012.shtml

Take a sneak peek at my new eBook How to Make a Difference: Inspiring

Students to Do Their Best.

Check out the other Book Previews at:
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/archives/books.shtml
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ME READ? NO WAY! A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO IMPROVING BOYS’
LITERACY SKILLS (TEACHERS)
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/document/brochure/meread/index.html

This guide, available at no charge, was prepared by the Ontario Ministry of
Education as part of an initiative to support student success in literacy.
In particular, it focuses on boys’ literacy.

This guide offers a rich source of practices and strategies that are being used in
successful literacy programs for boys around the world and that educators
can draw on to create a stimulating and engaging learning environment for both
boys and girls.
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ART AND DESIGN WORKSHOP (GR. 3-8)

http://www.artyfactory.com

An online workshop for artists of any age.  There ideas and techniques designed to increase enjoyment in creating artworks. Each workshop has an interactive quiz or games associated with its theme. All you need to take part are a few basic materials and the will to have a go. Have fun!

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STUDYDOG READING PROGRAM (PRE-K-2)
http://www.studydog.com/

StudyDog is an Early Reading (pre K thru 2) software program downloaded at
no charge over the Internet to a computer in your home or classroom.
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DISTANCE DEMONS (GR. 3-8)
http://distancedemons.homestead.com/

Promotes youth fitness (pre-high school) through distance running. Offers tips on
training, nutrition, and gear, helpful links, info about running opportunities, and a
"Fun Stuff" page.

It's a good resource for physical education and health teachers, and for kids and
parents. 
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MRS. HENSON'S THIRD GRADE CLASS
http://www.rabun.k12.ga.us/rgcs/homepage.html

Check out Educational Specialist Rhonda Henson’s grade 3 class, from  Rabun
Gap Community School - Rabun Gap, Georgia, U.S.A.  There are very impressive
Internet projects and resources here worth looking into.
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