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September 2009, Vol. 1

	Dear Teachers, Hispanic-Heritage Month is observed from September 15–October 15 and recognizes the independence of seven Latin American countries. Focus on the diversity in your classroom and across the country by celebrating the richness of the Hispanic culture. Get ready for cooler weather and colorful leaves: it's almost fall! September 23 marks the beginning of autumn, and it's the perfect time to take your class outside to discuss photosynthesis and enjoy the fall colors. Inspire your students by incorporating drama into your classroom. Reciting plays not only improves students' reading skills, but also their public speaking skills! Bugs are fascinating creatures. Explore all sorts of creepy crawlers with a variety of cross-curricular activities on insects! Graphic organizers are invaluable classroom tools. Incorporate Venn diagrams, KWL charts, webs, and more into every subject you teach. Best Wishes, The Editors of TeacherVision.com FEATURED THEMES Hispanic Heritage Month Find activities and lessons to celebrate Hispanic heritage. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage The House on Mango Street Literature Guide Famous Figures with Hispanic Heritage Spanish Word Book The Biggest Tortilla Making a Maraca Introduction to Mariachi Music Spanish & Latino Influence on Music & Dance And Now, Miguel Word Search Selecting Books for the Classroom Dora the Explorer: Weather Activity (Spanish) Spanish-Speaking Countries and Their Capitals Los Numeros (The Numbers): Spanish Flash Cards More Hispanic Heritage Resources Autumn Find a science lesson or an art project in fall's beautiful colors. Autumn Leaf Project Fall Haiku Favorite Autumn Activities Slideshow Savvy September Sentences Signs of Fall What and When Is Fall? As Soon As It's Fall Poetry Pack Examining the Trees and Leaves in Fall Autumn Veggies and Fruits Autumn Tree Popular Autumn Resources for Science Class "Fall Round" Song Observing Precipitation in the Fall Different Leaves: Unscramble Me! Classroom Tree Bulletin Board More Autumn Resources Drama Inspire your students' inner thespian with plays covering many genres. Othello Literature Guide Macbeth Literature Guide Measure for Measure Literature Guide Romeo and Juliet: Scenarios for Improvisation Act I Romeo and Juliet: Guide to Character Development: Juliet Act III Shakespeare Resources Family Finger Plays Discussion Guide to The Miracle Worker A Raisin in the Sun Literature Guide Readers Theater Script: Little House on the Prairie Backyardigans Finger Puppets Write a Harry Potter Script Rufus and Friends: Rhyme Time Reader's Theater More Drama Resources Insects Study all things bugs! Insects on the Internet Kaufman Focus Guides on Insects, Birds, and Mammals Butterfly Garden The Habitat of a Termite Observing Pillbug Behavior Spring Metamorphosis Kingfisher Knowledge Guide: Dangerous Creatures Teacher's Guide Literature & Math: The Best Bug Parade & The ABCs of Art Hey There, Stink Bug! Activity Guide Praying Mantis Reading Passage The Icky Bug Counting Book Activities Insects Bulletin Board Bug Buffet More Insect Resources TEACHING TOOLS Graphic Organizers A graphic representation of your lessons helps students grasp difficult concepts. Most Popular Graphic Organizers Prefix Webs Brainstorming Web The Herringbone Blank Pictographs Math Graphic Organizers Master Game Board Beginning, Middle, and End KWL Chart–Grouping Objects Paragraph Blueprint KWL Chart–Earth & Sky Classifying Things Immigration Venn Diagram Triple Venn Diagram Outlining More Graphic Organizers				New Literature Content   Check out our latest resources in literature! Katie Kazoo Classroom Crew Guide Classroom Activities for The North Star Mythology Teacher's Guide The Magician's Elephant Teachers' Guide A Certain Strain of Peculiar Discussion Guide All We Know of Love Discussion Guide Candlewick's Read to Us! Story-Hour Kit II Q&A with Amy Erlich about Baby Dragon Q&A with Kathryn Lasky about One Beetle Too Many War Is… Author Notes Q&A with Tony Fucile—Let's Do Nothing! More New Content   Geography Guides   Prepare your students for the National Geographic Bee—or your school's own geography bee—with these guides. Geography Guide Grade 3 Geography Guide Grade 4 Geography Guide Grade 5 Geography Guide Grade 6 Geography Guide Grade 7 State Profiles More Geography Resources   All About Egypt Explore the many correlations between Egyptian history and culture and the content areas in your classroom. Students will be fascinated to discover how Egyptian history factors so prominently in everyday learning. Climb the Pyramid The Tomb of Tutankhamen Ancient Times: Education & Religion Activity Packet Kingfisher Knowledge Guide: Mummies Teacher's Guide Egyptian Hieroglyphs on the Internet Ralph Masiello's Ancient Egypt Drawing Book Coloring Page How Was the Great Pyramid Built? Literature & Math: Wonders of the World Stories Egyptian Hieroglyphics More Egyptian Resources Kids' Good Manners Month   September is Kids' Good Manners Month, a great time to teach basic etiquette and polite behavior to students. Table Manners Lesson Plan Polite Is Right Nineteenth Century Etiquette Helping Others Clean Up Acts of Kindness Award I Can Speak the Magic Words in Many Languages   Timely Topics   Find a holiday or event to celebrate every day of the year! Hispanic-Heritage Month (September 15–October 15) Constitution Week (September 17-23) Rosh Hashanah (September 19) Banned Books Week (September 26-October 2) Yom Kippur (September 27) Library Card Sign-Up Month (September) Classical Music Month (September) National Sickle Cell Month (September) Fire Prevention Week (October 4-10) World Space Week (October 4-10) Leif Ericson Day (October 9) Columbus Day (October 12) Dictionary Day (October 16) Chemistry Week (October 18-24) Make a Difference Day (October 24) Halloween (October 31) Computer Learning Month (October) Family Health Month (October) Learning Disabilities Month (October) More September Events More October Events