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June 2009, Vol. 1

	Dear Teacher, Celebrate all the work fathers do – and the love they provide – with our activities, cards, coupons, and other suggested gifts for dads this Father's Day (June 21). Swimming pools, beaches, and school vacation...what's not to love about summer? Check out our games, lessons, and book suggestions to keep students learning all summer long. World War I is sometimes overlooked in history classes. Study the milestones and battles of "The Great War," plus propaganda, people, places, and events. The subject of science covers everything from the human body to genetics to geology to astronomy. Find it all! Summer vacation is an ideal time to improve teaching abilities and learn new skills with our professional development resources. Best Wishes, The Editors of TeacherVision.com FEATURED THEMES Father's Day Celebrate dads, granddads, and other father figures this June 21. Father's Day Printable Book Father's Day Card Father's Day Presents Father's Day Printables Slideshow Father's Day Brainstorming and Writing Father's Day Promise Coupon Make a Father's Day Card Father's Day Word Fill-In Father's Day: Write the Beginning Father's Day Fanfare More Father's Day Resources Summer The first day of summer is June 21. Favorite Summer Activities Slideshow (K-8) Summer Reading Lists Summer Reading Suggestions Summer Crossword Puzzle The Summer of Swans Summer Photography Summer of My German Soldier Crepe Paper Flower Summer Coloring Page More Summer Resources World War I The "Great War" began on June 28, 1914. WWI Propaganda World War I: People, Places, and Events Armed Forces Survey Teens Overview: 1910s The Tea Pot Dome Scandal The History & Poetry of "In Flanders Fields" "In Flanders Fields" World War I Timeline Discussion Guide for War Is... Battles That Changed History U.S. Casualties in the Major Wars More WWI Resources Science Science skill-builders include lessons, printables, worksheets, and more. Human Body Printable Book (K-3) Performance-Based Science Activities Food Web Parts of a Microscope Gummy Bear Genetics Label Your Body Reading for Science: Using a Word Web Science Clip Art Images from DK Layers of Rock Sample the Solar System Popular Inventions Printables Plant Eaters & Meat Eaters Zodiac Constellations More Science Resources TEACHING TOOLS Professional Development Improve your teaching skills and professional knowledge over the summer. Effective Teaching Strategy Resources Elementary Mathematics: Measurement Cooperative Learning Teaching Strategies Teaching Strategies for Language Arts Elementary Classroom Survival Tips Behavior Management Resources Personalizing the Secondary Classroom Social Skills & Autism Journaling Tips, Strategies, & Topics More Professional Development Resources				Ezra Jack Keats   Ezra Jack Keats is a beloved children's book author and illustrator. The 50th Anniversary of The Snowy Day, which won Keats the prestigious Caldecott Medal, will be celebrated in 2012! Find a variety of activities and lessons for many of his books, plus join the campaign to get Keats's artwork featured on a U.S. postage stamp.   Summer Learning Guides   Help your students build the skills they will need for the next school year with our summer learning guides for students in kindergarten through sixth grade. Parents should be encouraged to work on the included activities and worksheets with their children to ensure they are prepared when they go back to school.   New Content The Cats of Roxville Station Discussion Guide Up Close: Harper Lee Discussion Guide "One Who" Word Puzzle Describe Me Spanish Language Ladybug Girl and Bumblebee Boy Activity Kit More New Content Customizable Awards & Certificates   This collection of customizable awards makes it easy for you to add the names of your students to certificates before you print them. Certificate of Achievement Reading Award Good Citizen Award Star Performer Certificate Double Diamond Award Thank-You Certificate Certificate of Appreciation Hooray Certificates More Awards   Timely Topics   Flag Day (June 14) Summer Begins (June 21) Father's Day (June 21) First Map of Human Genome Completed (June 26, 2000) National Safety Month (June) Child Vision Awareness Month (June) Canada Day (July 1, 1867) Independence Day (July 4, 1776) $100 Bill Became Largest U.S. Currency (July 14) National Ice Cream Day (July 19) First Women's Rights Convention Held (July 19) Puerto Rico Became U.S. Commonwealth (July 25, 1952) NASA Established (July 29, 1958) Emily Brontë's Birthday (July 30, 1818) National Parks & Recreation Month (July) Read an Almanac Month (July) More June Events More July Events