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March 2009, Vol. 2

	Dear Teacher, Easter falls on April 12 this year. Whether you're interested in discussing the religious importance of the holiday, or simply want to enjoy bunny- and egg-themed projects, we have activities your students will enjoy. April is National Poetry Month! Show your class there's nothing to fear – and much to enjoy – in the world of haikus, diamantes, and limericks. Teach your students about the diverse group of explorers who have traveled the world and made important discoveries throughout history. Included are Amelia Earhart, Christopher Columbus, Dr. Mae Jemison, and Ferdinand Magellan. The current economic recession has put a lot of focus on jobs and unemployment. Our resources on various careers and jobs will help your students grasp the necessity of work and the importance of planning their own futures. Math graphic organizers are an excellent way for students to adapt difficult concepts into recognizable patterns. Best Wishes, The Editors of TeacherVision.com FEATURED THEMES Easter Happy Easter! It's celebrated April 12. Favorite Easter Printables Slideshow Easter Printable Book (K-4) The Giant Easter Egg Bunny Mask Easter Information & Activities Easter Mobile Easter Coloring Page Defining Religion & Its Purposes Rabbit Puppet Papier-Mâché Egg An Easter Egg Tally Bunny Basket Introduction to Religious Diversity Chicken in the Egg The Easter Bunny Helper Basket of Eggs The Jelly Bean Jar Coloring Easter Eggs More Easter Resources Poetry April is National Poetry Month, a great time to enjoy this beautiful literary form. Poetry Lessons & Activities Slideshow (K-2) Poetry Lessons & Activities Slideshow (3-5) Poetry Lessons & Activities Slideshow (6-8) Poetry Lessons & Activities Slideshow (9-12) Types of Poetry Enter the Poetry Contest Haiku Lesson Poetry Activities & Prompts Writing Diamantes Acrostic Poem: Earth Day Dinosaur Poetry Science & Writing: Food Poetry How to Read a Poem More Poetry Resources Explorers A range of explorers are included here. Amelia Earhart's Solo Flight Daily Journal Topics: Exceptional Explorers Map Making, Floor Plans & Map Reading Columbus Day Printable Book (2-5) Pedro's Journal Types of Maps Maps and Mapping Teacher's Guide The Story of Columbus Day Get Ready to Sail Explorations and Explorers Explorer's Ship Matthew Henson, Explorer More Explorer Resources Jobs & Careers Introduce students to the variety of career paths they can follow. Community & Careers Printable Book People Who Keep Us Safe Bulletin Board Second-Grade Soil Scientists Occupations with the Most Job Growth Visit the Dentist Investigate a Career Jobs That Depend on Other Jobs Brainstorming About Jobs Nurse/EMT Hat Choose an Occupation Career Bulletin Board Police and Firefighter Wheel Pattern Median Income of Households in the United States The Gingerbread Man More Jobs & Careers TEACHING TOOLS Math Graphic Organizers Printable tools to help your students understand basic and complicated ideas. Coordinate Grids Introduction to Using Venn Diagrams Place-Value Charts: Tens and Ones Tally Chart Horizontal Bar Graph Fraction Bars® Blank Bar Graph, Version 1 Square Pyramid Model Time Line Decision Making Chart 12-Digit Place-Value Charts Addition/Multiplication Fact Table Guided Problem Solving More Math Graphic Organizers				New Content   We add new lessons, activities, and other teaching materials to our New Content page each month. Enjoy! Seven Wonders of the Ancient World A Tour of U.S. National Parks San Francisco Landmarks A Doll's House Teacher's Guide Best Books by Eric Carle Omnivore's Dilemma Teacher's Guide Eating Disorders Prevention & Awareness Resources Earth Science Test: Air What Is Humidity? What Are Wells, Springs, and Geysers? Key Term Review: Inland Waters Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl Teacher's Guide How Is Wind Measured? More New Content   April Fool's Day   Play a practical joke April 1! April Fool's Day Activities April Fool's Day Printable It's April Fool's Day, Katie Kazoo! A Midsummer's Night Dream Resources   Substitute Teacher Resources   Should you need to miss a day of school, use these materials to prepare your substitute. Substitute Teacher Information Substitute Teacher's Quick Reference Substitute Teacher Feedback Substitute Teacher's Survival Kit How to Leave Plans for the Substitute Teacher Name Tags More Substitute Teacher Resources   Jackie Robinson Day Celebrate Jackie Robinson and his role in the Civil Rights Movement this April 15. Read Teammates and In the Year of the Boar & Jackie Robinson, classic stories that discuss the baseball player's influence. There is also a coloring page for students to enjoy. Timely Topics   Each holiday or event links to a corresponding activity to enjoy in your classroom. Eiffel Tower Officially Opened (March 31, 1889) Music in Our Schools Month (March) National Nutrition Month (March) Women's History Month (March) Youth Art Month (March) April Fool's Day (April 1) International Children's Book Day (April 2) Passover Begins at Sundown (April 8) Encourage a Young Writer Day (April 10) Easter (April 12) National Library Week (April 12-19) TV Turnoff Week (April 20-27) Earth Day (April 22) Shakespeare's Birthday (April 23, 1564) Alcohol & Drug Awareness Month (April) Keep America Beautiful Month (April) Mathematics Education Month (April) National Poetry Month (April) More March Events More April Events