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May 2008, Vol. 1

	Dear Teacher, As Memorial Day (May 26) draws near, commemorate the lives and sacrifices of millions of soldiers who have fought for their country. From the holiday's beginnings after the Civil War to today's war in Iraq, show your students that they should be proud of all those who serve in the military. May is Physical Education Month. What better time to help your students understand the importance of a healthy, active lifestyle? We have fun and educational games that can be played indoors and out, plus lesson plans on the body's response to exercise. Get Caught Reading Month is also celebrated in May. Emphasize the basics of reading in your classroom – from phonics to comprehension – with our lessons and activities. Plus, encourage your students to get started on their summer reading lists! The different branches and confusing rules of the U.S. Government can be difficult for students to grasp. The current presidential election might inspire your students to learn more about the election process, the three branches of government, and the Constitution. It's almost time for report cards again! We have tons of advice to help you sail through the grading process unscathed. Best Wishes, The Editors of TeacherVision.com FEATURED THEMES Memorial Day Memorial Day falls on May 26 this year. Show your students it's more than just a school holiday, with these resources. Memorial Day Word Fill-In Memorial Day Numbers Vietnam War Student Project When and How to Display the U.S. Flag Patriotic Art Activities U.S. Pledge of Allegiance The Wall The History and Poetry of "In Flanders Fields" Dealing with War in the Classroom Summer of My German Soldier World War II Student Project Slaughterhouse-Five Armed Forces Survey Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Memorial Poetry Printable American Flag Civil War Epitaphs World War I: People, Places, & Events More Memorial Day Resources Physical Education Show your students how much fun exercise can be, with these lessons and activities. You'll get them off the computer in no time! Movement & Circle Games Physical Performance Swim Meet Data Name That State Basketball Around the World Cooperative Challenges Double Dutch Teacher's Guide Why Is Exercise Important? Muscle Learning Animal Walk Circuit Planning a Fitness Schedule My Favorite Exercise Action Reaction Daily Warm-Up: Health & Wellness (Gr. 1 & 2) Wellness Poster Invent a Sport Popular Physical Education Printables Teammates More Physical Education Resources Reading Help your students achieve their maximum reading potential with our helpful resources on reading comprehension, phonics, plot analysis, and more. Most Popular Literature Guides for Primary Students Summarizing Summarizing: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs Framework for Questions Before, During, & After Reading Activity Guide to Fun & Learning with Judy Moody Most Popular Literature Guides for Intermediate Students Story Web Phonics: Vowels Printable Book (K-4) Teacher Guides to Secondary Literature Adapting Reading & Math Materials in the Inclusive Classroom Ready to Rhyme with Hop on Pop Summer Reading Slideshow (Gr. 9-12) Inferences Making Inferences: Animals Should Definitely Not Wear Clothing Establishing the Main Idea Questioning: Frog and Toad Together Create a Movie Storyboard More Reading Resources U.S. Government Are your students confused by the electoral college and the popular vote? Help them get their facts straight. Three Branches, One Government U.S. Declaration of Independence The Bill of Rights American Government Structure PowerPoint Slideshow Consensus Our Classroom Constitution U.S. President's Cabinet How a President Gets Elected Vote! Discussion Guide 2008 Presidential Election Resources Compromise Visit the White House via the Internet Could You Be President? Presidential Elections Daily Journal Topics: Hail to the Chief Politics Town Meeting Simulation USA PATRIOT Act: Security vs. Privacy Write a Letter to the President More U.S. Government Resources TEACHING TOOLS Report Cards Find advice on how to write accurate and informative report card comments for your students, as well as how to help parents deal with their kids' grades. Positive Descriptions of Student Behavior Report Cards: Advice for Parents Report Card Comments: Academic Achievement & Improvement Report Card Comments & Phrases: End of the Year Report Card Comments & Phrases: Work Habits Assessment vs. Evaluation Self-Assessment Understanding Report Cards (Handout for Parents) Assessment Advice & Forms Poll: Report Cards The Report Card Teacher's Guide Ongoing Assessment: Observation Authentic Assessment Overview Grading Process Tips More Report Card Resources				Finding a Teaching Job   In the market for a new teaching position? We're here to help. Assess the Program Before You Accept Professional Portfolios for Teachers Organizing a Portfolio Preparing a Portfolio for an Interview Tips on Interviewing Coaching for Interviews Tips for After the Interview More Resources for Finding a Teaching Job   New Content We add new content to TeacherVision every month! Find a wealth of materials on our New Content page, or just sort your search results by "newest." It's that easy! Bear Wants More Event Kit Native American Report Top 10 Rewards for Students Slideshow Assessing a PowerPoint Presentation Family Tree PowerPoint Presentation Katy Duck Connect the Dots Hatchet & Dogsong Teaching Guides The Buried Bones Mystery Teacher's Guide Among the Hidden Teacher's Guide Henry & Mudge Tree House Twist Maze Adding & Subtracting Decimals The Tale of Despereaux Teacher's Guide Saturday Night at the Dinosaur Stomp Activity Kit More New Content Printable Geography Quizzes   Test your students' knowledge of geography. Our printable quizzes cover U.S. and World Geography, plus map skills and more! Midwestern United States Map Skills State Capitals Countries & Continents Matching Map Spy: North America Landform Vocabulary Middle East Capitals Southeastern United States Fun U.S. Facts Mental Mapping: The World European Capitals More Printable Geography Quizzes   Technology Slideshows   For National Computer Education Week (May 4-10), check out our technology slideshows. You'll find activities to cover a variety of subjects. Internet Projects PowerPoint Projects Spreadsheet Projects Word Processing Projects More Slideshows   Printable Worksheets We have thousands of printable worksheets for you to choose from on TeacherVision. Here are some of our newest activities. Bear Wants More Event Kit T. Rex Pop-Up Activity Shark Pop-Up Activity Crazy Hair Days Hairdo Activities Create Your Own Comics with Stink Dinosaur Math Algebra Ratios Native American Report More Printables Timely Topics   National Teacher Day (May 6) National School Nurse Day (May 7) Mother's Day (May 11) Memorial Day (May 26) World No Tobacco Day (May 31) Get Caught Reading Month (May) National Physical Fitness Month (May) Radio Patented (June 2, 1896) First U.S. Space Walk (June 3, 1965) D-Day (June 6, 1944) World Oceans Day (June 8) Anne Frank's Birthday (June 12, 1929) Flag Day (June 14) Father's Day (June 15) Summer Begins (June 21) Eric Carle's Birthday (June 25, 1929) Child Vision Awareness Month (June) National Safety Month (June) More May Events More June Events