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May 2007, Volume 2

	Dear Teacher, Keep your students learning over the long summer vacation by giving them plenty of activities to do. We have reading lists that are perfect for any grade level, a wide assortment of summer math printables, and many more summer-based resources for them to enjoy. Flag Day is celebrated on June 14, so take this opportunity to incorporate a little American History into your lesson plans. Teach your class about the origin of the American flag, engage in art activities, and sing our national anthem to get your students into the patriotic spirit. Don't forget: Father's Day is June 17. Encourage your students to create cards for their fathers -- or for other important role models. Best Wishes, From the Editors of TeacherVision.com FEATURED THEMES Summer Incorporate summer in your final lessons of the school year with these resources. Summer Reading List: Pre-K to Primary Summer Reading List: Intermediate Summer Reading List: Middle Summer Reading List: Secondary Reading Log Summer Crossword Puzzle Summer Words Quiz Hidden Summer Vacation Fourth of July Letter from Katie: Send Off to Summer More Flag Day Celebrate the meaning of Old Glory this June 14 -- it's Flag Day! American Flag Bulletin Board When and How to Display the U.S. Flag Flag Day History Flag Day Discussions Lesson Plan "The Star-Spangled Banner" American Flag Printable (in color) Patriotic Art Activities Stars and Stripes Writing Activity Betsy Ross Little Book American History Theme More Father's Day Encourage your students to celebrate their fathers -- or another important adult in their lives -- this June 17. A Father's Day Card Father's Day Crossword Puzzle Fathers Quiz Father's Day Letter Woven Fish Father's Day -- Finish the Sentences Parents Sea Horses: Father Knows Best (Lesson Plan) Animal Fathers More TEACHING TOOLS Games Celebrate the end of year by giving your students educational games to enjoy. The Mathematics of Games Puzzles and Games -- The Toothpick Way Math & Science Games Brain Games Social Studies Games Vocabulary Building Games From Number Place to Sudoku -- Every Number Has Its Place Map Library -- Activities More				Sneak Preview of Teach Like Your Hair's on Fire Rafe Esquith, a nationally-recognized elementary school teacher, wrote this inspiring guide to transforming every child's education. Read excerpts from the book, and listen to Esquith's podcast. Ancient Times Activity Packets   Teach your students about life in ancient times with these printable activities. Marriage and Family Life Social Classes and Occupations Law and Justice Questions Art and Architecture Education and Religion More History Resources   Independent Reading Guides These printable worksheets will keep your students practicing reading and writing skills, no matter where they are. Independent Reading Guide: Short Story Independent Reading Guide: Poetry Independent Reading Guide: The Play Independent Reading Guide: Nonfiction Independent Reading Guide: The Novel Independent Reading Guide: Myths and Folk Tales Timely Topics   Memorial Day (May 28) World No Tobacco Day (May 31) Helen Keller Died (June 1, 1968) Radio Patented (June 2, 1896) First U.S. Space Walk (June 3, 1965) Cheese Day (June 4) U.N. World Environment Day (June 5) World Oceans Day (June 8) Little League Baseball Week (June 11-16) Anne Frank's Birthday (June 12, 1929) Flag Day (June 14) Father's Day (June 17) M.C. Escher's Birthday (June 17, 1898) Sally Ride Becomes First Woman on Space Shuttle (June 18, 1983) Summer Begins (June 21) More May Events More June Events