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April 2007, Volume 2

	Dear Teacher, Memorial Day is approaching (May 28). This would be a great time to introduce your students to issues of war and the military. With many American soldiers still in Iraq, taking the time to commemorate fallen soldiers may help your students better understand global issues. Physical Fitness and Sports Month is celebrated in May. You can encourage your students to combat the national trend of low physical activity by teaching them the rules for old-fashioned sports. Spend some time playing games outside this spring! May has been designated Asian-Pacific-American Heritage month. You might want to discuss the topic of immigration with your students. The various cultures brought together in America make our country unique. Best Wishes, From the Editors of TeacherVision.com FEATURED THEMES Memorial Day Commemorate the lives of fallen soldiers with your class in honor of Memorial Day (May 28). All About Memorial Day Patriotic Art Activities Memorial Day Word Fill-In Vietnam War Student Project Understanding Different Points of View War Heroes U.S. Casualties in Major Wars 54th Regiment Memorial American Flag (in Color) Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Patriotic Songs Memorial Day Scramble More Physical Fitness and Sports Month Now that it's springtime, encourage your students to enjoy some time outside being physically active. Planning a Fitness Schedule Why Is Exercise Important? How Much Exercise Do You Get? Heart Rate and Exercise Your Unique Exercise Program Little Known Sports Invent a Sport Name That Sport Soccer Activities More Asian-Pacific-American Heritage Month May is Asian-Pacific-American Heritage Month; celebrate the varied cultures of this group with our resources. Origins of Asian-Pacific-Americans Heritage Month Angel Island: The Ellis Island of the West Chinatowns and Other Asian-American Enclaves Immigration Tibetan Youth Immigrants in India The Art of Feng Shui Japan: Mapping Skills Chinese Calligraphy Hawaii Word Search More TEACHING TOOLS Advice for Parents Parents appreciate getting supplemental information when it comes to things like report cards, study skills, and organization. Advice for Parents Report Cards: Advice for Parents When Report Cards Don't Make the Grade: Advice for Parents Reading at Home Building Skills Handouts Teacher-Parent Collaboration Parental Help at Home How Parents Can Help Their Middle or High Schooler Organization: Advice for Parents More				Geography Activities   Check out all of our great new printable map activities! Criss-Cross Puzzle: States of the United States Word Search: World Capitals Mental Mapping: Western Hemisphere Word Search: Geography Terms More Mapping Activities   National Poetry Month Don't forget that April is National Poetry Month. Download our daily poetry podcasts! 2007 National Poetry Month Podcasts Poem of the Day Daily Feed Printable Selections for National Poetry Month Podcasts 2007 National Poetry Month Resources Poetry Theme Spring Art Activities   Treat your class to a trip outside fore these spring art projects! Flower and Leaf Press Heart Butterfly Fingerpainting Clover Field Project Make a Dried Bouquet More   National Book Month May is National Book Month, so pick up a book and share the joy of reading with your class! Get Ready to Read! Reading Workshop Reading Award Reading Aloud Reading Carnival Reading Log Reading Strategies Timely Topics   TV Turnoff Week (April 23-29) National Poetry Month (April) National Postcard Week (May 1-7) Mother Goose Day (May 1) Cinco de Mayo (May 5) Teacher Appreciation Week (May 6-12) National Nurses Week (May 6-12) Mother's Day (May 13) National Police Week (May 13-19) International Day of Families (May 15) Biographers Day (May 16) Buckle Up America! Week (May 21-27) International Jazz Day (May 27) Memorial Day (May 28) More April Events More May Events