CHALK TALK
for Elementary School Educators at About.com
February 7, 2000
--------------In This Issue--------------
~ New This Week: Book Review: How to Talk So Kids Can Learn
~ Teacher Tool of the Week: Personal Educational Press
~ Featured Netlinks: Physical Education and Health
~ Presidents' Day Lesson Plans
~ Black History Month Lesson Plans
~ Forums: School Vouchers Controversy
~ Elsewhere at About.com: American History
~ Closure: Thought for the Week
----------NEW THIS WEEK----------
BOOK REVIEW: HOW TO TALK SO KIDS CAN LEARN
How would you like to improve student cooperation,
self-discipline, commitment, creativity, and most of all,
learning? Believe it or not, this fun little book offers
practical tips for how you can do just that! Read on...
http://k-6educators.about.com/library/weekly/aa020600a.htm
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TEACHER TOOL OF THE WEEK: Personal Educational Press
With this amazing little tool, you can print flashcards,
word lists, and worksheets from your desktop printer. You
can customize the format and even print items that correlate
to popular primary age books. And, trust me, it's easy to
use!
http://k-6educators.about.com/bltools.htm
FEATURED NETLINK: Physical Education and Health
This section of Netlinks covers a wide range of topics for
Elementary Educators, including chronic health conditions,
nutrition, tooth decay, gymnastics, and folk dance. Don't
miss the P.E. lesson plans!
http://k-6educators.about.com/msub12.htm
PRESIDENTS' DAY LESSON PLANS
If you're planning to teach your kids about the life and
times of Abe and George, you'll appreciate this collection
of reference material and lesson plans.
http://k-6educators.about.com/library/blpresday.htm
BLACK HISTORY MONTH LESSON PLANS
February marks the time to observe Black History Month,
celebrating the accomplishments of African-Americans
throughout history. Explore these resources, which have all
been pre-screened by your guide for quality and relevance.
http://k-6educators.about.com/library/blblhistmon.htm
FORUMS: Too young for computers?
Is it ever too early to introduce children to technology? A
fellow educator seeks information about how you do it at
your school. Stop by and add you two cents.
http://about.delphi.com/ab-k_6educators/messages/?msg=73.1&ct
x=0
----------ELSEWHERE at ABOUT.com----------
American History @ About.com
Turn to our local expert for your American History needs on
the Net. From presidents and government to wars and
holidays, guide David Schwalbe has got you covered.
http://americanhistory.about.com/mbody.htm
----------CLOSURE----------
Thought for the Week: "To teach is to learn." -
Japanese proverb
WE are all making a difference in the lives of children.
Don't forget that- especially when you have frustrating
moments and days.
I'm glad you're a part of the Education community at
About.com. As your guide, it's my job to help you navigate
through the education resources on the Internet. Please
email me any time!
Feel free to forward this issue of Chalk Talk to any
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Happy Teaching!
Beth Lewis
Your About.com Guide to Elementary School Educators
http://k-6educators.about.com/
email: k-6educators.guide@about.com
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So Kids Can Learn</a>
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Physical Education and Health</a>
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m">Presidents' Day Lesson Plans</a>
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href="http://k-6educators.about.com/library/blblhistmon.
htm">Black History Month</a>
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msg=73.1&ctx=0">Forums</a>
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