Newsletter Issue #338 - August 9, 2010 - Now over 130,000 Subscribers Worldwide

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Teacher Tool Flash Cards can be an essential tool for learning, both in a Special Education Setting, as well as in a fully integrated classroom. Visit my Flash Card Center to get the tools you want!
Lesson Plans Lesson planning can be time-consuming. Save time by finding lesson plans for all subjects as well as great planning resources at this page. You can also browse by subject, by grade level, and by month here
Teaching Tips When establishing a homework policy, it is important to create one that is realistic for the busy teacher, and, at the same time, fair and consistent for the students. Read my article, Establishing a Homework Policy, to help you with this important task! It will save you a lot of time during the school year.
WebQuest Have your students explore the "Extraordinary Color of Leaves" with this Autumn Leaf WebQuest, deigned by an elementary teacher for a science lesson.
Worksheets
& Printables
Get some great worksheets and themes  for September, including back-to-school, 911, Autumn and more!
In the News Learn about Mini Paint Easy Packs that make paint distribution a breeze to any size group. Save on paint and space, while making sharing easier.
Looking Ahead As you prepare for the new school year, you'll find plenty of back-to-school resources at Teacher Planet. I invite you to use these time-saving resources, and wish you all the best for a successful school year!
Send Me Your Ideas Every teacher has their own bag of tricks for the classroom, including ideas, plans, worksheets and more. Please send me your ideas by visiting this page. I'll be sure to list your name as the author!

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Other TeacherPlanet Features
Quote of the Week "I like a teacher who gives you something to take home to think about besides homework" -- Lily Tomlin
Grants for Teachers Latest Blog Entry: Getting Classroom Grants - http://www.Grants4Teachers.com
This Week's Featured Grant: Motorola Foundation Educational Grants
Joke of the Week "50 Ways to Fail a Test... with Style" - Read Joke at http://www.jokes4teachers.com
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Certificate
of the Week
TeacherPlanet now offers our members a Complimentary Certificate Builder that allows teachers to create unlimited customized printable certficates for each of their students.

This week's featured Certificate:
"Fantastic" Achievement Student Award

Assessment Rubrics This week find Powerpoint Rubric Samples at http://www.rubrics4teachers.com
ESL Resources Improving Literacy & Language Arts Through The Theatre: http://esl4Teachers.com

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