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February 2008, Volume 2

	Dear Teacher, March is Women's History Month. Show your students the many accomplishments of women past and present, with our activities, printables, lesson plans, and other resources on everyone from Clara Barton to Wilma Rudolph. March is also Youth Art Month and National Nutrition Month! Encourage your students to flex their creative muscles with fun art projects, such as recycled art, a watercolor mosaic, and crayon scratches. Plus, teach your students how to keep their bodies healthy, with our health and nutrition resources. From getting exercise to eating a balanced diet, children of all ages will benefit from a focus on health. Celebrate Irish culture and traditions this March 17—it's St. Patrick's Day! Check out a slideshow of our favorite resources, learn about the history of the holiday, and decorate your classroom with shamrocks and pots of gold made by your students. Finally, prepare yourself for upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences, with our help. From topics to cover to documentation forms, we have the supplies you need for productive and informative meetings. Best Wishes, The Editors of TeacherVision.com FEATURED THEMES Women's History Month Explore the many important contributions of women, from suffragists to inventors, this Women's History Month (March). Slideshow of Favorite Women's History Activities Leaders in Women's Suffrage Movement Slideshow Women and World War II The Great Contralto: Marian Anderson Modern Day Mona Lisa Two Female Physicists Joanne Simpson, Meteorologist Women's Suffrage Art Project Fastest Woman in the World: Wilma Rudolph Women's Rights, Suffrage, & Equality Clara Barton Daily Warm-Up The Great Educator: Mary McLeod Bethune Famous Women Women Scientists & Inventors Printable Book Women in Space: Sally Ride and Christa McAuliffe International Women's Day More Women's History Resources Art Celebrate Youth Art Month this March with projects and activities for all grade levels. Senufo Painting Recycled Art Curious George Coloring Book Tangram Art Word Art Creations Paper Making International Cover Art for Harry Potter Make a Set of Teeth Geometry, Color, and Piet Mondrian Watercolor Mosaic The "Fin" Art of Science Preparing an Art Portfolio Tips on Creating Art Bulletin Boards Art Activities & Resources Printable Book (K-2) Art Activities & Resources Printable Book (2-4) The BFG's D.I.Y. Dream Catcher Then & Now: A Picture of Me The Accordion-Folded Pop-Up Art Book Science in Art: Apple Art Crayon Scratch Egg Art More Art Resources Health & Nutrition Practice good health and nutrition with your class. Food Groups Fruit and Art Favorite Foods Science & Writing: Food Poetry All About Fruit Say "NO" to Drugs Baby and Primary Teeth Thought for Food: A Nutrition Lesson Wellness Poster How Can You Stay Healthy? Fruit Patterns Chemistry of Cooking Your Unique Exercise Program Tools for Taking Care of Ourselves Food Flight Planning a Fitness Schedule More Health & Nutrition Resources St. Patrick's Day Incorporate St. Patrick's Day (March 17) into your classroom lesson plans. Favorite St. Patrick's Day Activities Slideshow St. Patrick's Day Printable Book St. Patrick's Day: More Dallas than Dublin Contraction Shamrocks The Shamrock Patch Irish Crossword Puzzle St. Patrick's Day ABCs Leprechaun Marionette Draw You Own Leprechaun Shamrock Wish Mobile Leprechaun Bag Puppet The Story of St. Patrick & Other Irish Icons Over the Rainbow Three-Leaf Clovers More St. Patrick's Day Resources TEACHING TOOLS Parent-Teacher Conferences Ensure that parents are informed of their child's progress at school, with these tips for successful parent-teacher conferences. Parent-Teacher Conference: Before, During, & After Tips for a Successful Parent-Teacher Conference Parent Conference Considerations Advice for Parent-Teacher Conferences Parent-Teacher Conferences: Five Important Questions Conference Thank-You Conference Documentation Form More Teacher-Parent Conference Resources				Customizable Graphic Organizers Have you ever wanted to type into your graphic organizers to create an example for your students? Now you can! These graphic organizers are customizable to your needs. KWL Chart Sequence Chain Triple Venn Diagram Place Value Charts: Tens & Ones Story Map Cause & Effect Extended Monthly Calendar More Customizable Graphic Organizers Black History Month   It's not too late to incorporate black history lessons into your curriculum—Black History Month is all February long. Favorite Black History Month Activities Slideshow Remember: The Journey to School Integration Teacher's Guide Don't Say Ain't Discussion Guide African-American Gospel Music African-American Hall of Fame The Amistad Rebellion Large African Masks More Black History Month Resources   "The Star-Spangled Banner" "The Star Spangled Banner" became the U.S. National Anthem on March 3, 1931. Take this opportunity to teach your class the words and meaning of the song. Full Text of "The Star-Spangled Banner" The Story of "The Star-Spangled Banner" "The Star-Spangled Banner" Activity "The Star-Spangled Banner" Worksheet Reading Graphic Organizers   Print out these helpful reading graphic organizers to use in your next classroom discussion of literature. Main Idea and Supporting Details Web Five Elements of a Story Conflict Dissection Beginning, Middle, & End Sequencing Vocabulary Practice Frame Paragraph Blueprint Introducing Character Traits Title & Story Map Story Comparison What Would Happen If? Popular Reading Graphic Organizers   Timely Topics   Grand Canyon National Park Established (February 26, 1919) First Salem Witchcraft Accusations (February 29, 1692) Leap Year Day (February 29) American Heart Month (February) Black History Month (February) Library Lovers' Month (February) Read Across America Day (March 3) "Star-Spangled Banner" Became National Anthem (March 3, 1931) U.S. Constitution Went into Effect (March 4, 1789) Jack Kerouac's Birthday (March 12, 1922) Julius Caesar Murdered (March 15, 44 B.C.) St. Patrick's Day (March 17) Spring Begins (March 20) Easter (March 23) Lewis & Clark Began Expedition (March 23, 1806) Sandra Day O'Connor's Birthday (March 26, 1930) Music in Our Schools Month (March) National Nutrition Month (March) Women's History Month (March) Youth Art Month (March) More February Events More March Events