| HAPPY NEW YEAR! 2009 has arrived; make a new beginning, fill your heart with new hopes and dreams, reach out for new opportunities and celebrate the New Year with friends, family and loved ones. All the best for 2009! |
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1. Kids Compete, Learn Science, Win $10,000!
ExploraVision is a national science competition that encourages K – 12 students to create visions of future technologies. It teaches creative thinking, problem solving and how to organize and convey knowledge. Students on four winning teams each receive a $10,000 savings bond! Learn more. |
2. Lessons, Units and Other Complimentary Items
-Sites for Teachers: 1000+ Teacher Resources [See Details]
-Lesson Plans: Martin Luther King Jr Lessons: Jan 21 [See Details]
-Certificates & Awards: Snowman Customized Certificate [Details]
-Teaching Units: Snow and Ice Theme Page [See Details]
-Worksheets: Winter Season Printable Sheets [See Details]
-Monthly Themes: 330 A-Z Theme Unit Pages [See Details]
-Tool of the Week: January Printable Calendars [See Details]
-ESL Feature: Current Events Unit: New Year's Sales [See Details]
-TeacherFreebies.com: Complimentary Teacher Resource [Here]
-Assessment Rubrics: Mapping Rubrics [Details]
Announcement: Walden University
Are you ready to give something back to your community by becoming a teacher? Walden University offers accelerated, online teacher preparation programs with an optional Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) degree. The demand for highly trained and prepared teachers has never been greater. Now is the time to answer this call to service. For more information visit here. |
3. Humor, Inspiration & News:
- Crazy Cartoon: "The School High Jump" [See Cartoon]
- Joke of the Week: "Crazy Definitions: Letter R" [See Joke]
- News For Teachers: Latest Teacher Headlines, including...
- "Teachers may see retirement plan changes in 2009" [Read Story]
- "Homework is fun on an iPod touch" [Read Story]
- "Teacher accused of swearing cleared to work" [Read Story]
4. Other Sites of the Week For Teachers:
- Teachers Degrees: Online Masters in Education [Visit Here]
- Fundraising: Fun Fundraiser & Information Kit! [See Fundraisers]
5. Our Friendly Supporters:
...University of Saint Mary – 100% ONLINE MAT - NCATE Accredited
...Nova Southeastern University - M.A.T.L. online
...Walden University - Online Degree for Teachers
...ExploraVision - National Science Competition
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