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January 2012, Vol. 3

	Dear Teachers, Happy Valentine's Day! This February 14, keep the holiday fun with creative crafts, literary love, and word games. Black History Month is celebrated in February, and it's a great time to expand your curriculum! There are so many notable African-American authors, musicians, politicians, and artists that are often overlooked in standard social studies courses. You know that your classroom can never be too organized. Get some new tips on how to get yourself in order, from your paperwork to your schedule. Best Wishes, The Editors of TeacherVision.com FEATURES Grades K-2 Make Valentine's Day fun with crafts and homemade cards. Valentine's Day Printable Book Top 15 Valentine's Day Printables Valentine Card Top 10 Black History Month Worksheets Printable Coloring Book of African-Americans Don't Say Ain't Discussion Guide More K-2 Resources Grades 3-5 Introduce students to the troubled African-American history through literature and worksheets. In the Spirit of Valentine's Day Valentine's Day Word Games Valentine's Day Math Word Problems Remember: The Journey to School Integration Teacher's Guide Black History Month Classroom Kit African-American Poetry More 3-5 Resources Grades 6-8 Valentine's Day can be tricky, but discussions of the anatomy of the heart, plus love in literature keeps the topic neutral. The Life of Milton Hershey What Are the Parts of the Heart? Romantic Couples Through the Ages Equal Is Right Up Close: Thurgood Marshall Discussion Guide Black History Printable Book More 6-8 Resources Grades 9-12 You can discuss difficult topics like racism with high school students. Romantic Couples in Literature Anatomy of the Human Heart Street Love Reading Guide A Wreath for Emmett Till Teacher's Guide Race: A History Beyond Black and White Teaching Guide The American Dream and African-American History More 9-12 Resources TEACHING TOOLS Classroom Organization Get your classroom in order today! Top 10 Classroom Organization Tips The Ultimate Organized Classroom Too Many Tasks, Not Enough Day Classroom Timesaver: ID Numbers Controlling Disorganization Organizing for Instruction More Classroom Organization Resources				Groundhog Day   Will the groundhog see its shadow? Find out February 2! History of Groundhog Day (3-5) Hand Shadows (1-5) Earth and Shadows: The Reasons for Seasons (5-8) A Shadow Record (K-4) Science and Art: Making Shadows (2) Examining Shadows at Noon (1-6) More Groundhog Day Resources   The NEW Funbrain   You're already familiar with Funbrain.com, the free (and safe) kids' site for educational games, online books, and comics—but now it's got a whole new look! Check out the redesigned version of the site, which also features curriculum guides for your teaching needs.   Weather & Meteorology   National Weatherperson's Day is February 5. Make a Silly Weather Worm (K-2) Technology and Weather: Vocabulary (6) Making and Using a Barometer (2-5) Joanne Simpson, Meteorologist (4-8) Tracking a Hurricane (2-5) Instant Expert: Weather (4-6) More Weather Resources   Timely Topics   Groundhog Day (February 2) Rosa Parks' Birthday (February 4, 1913) Super Bowl Sunday (February 5) School Counseling Week (February 6-10) Valentine's Day (February 14) Susan B. Anthony Day (February 15) Presidents' Day (February 20) Mardi Gras (February 21) Eating Disorders Awareness Week (February 26-March 3) Black History Month (February) Library Lovers' Month (February) More February Events