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September 2007, Volume 2

	Dear Teacher, There are few things that excite kids more than Halloween. Horror films, jack-o'-lanterns, pounds of candy – what's not to love? Take advantage of your students' affinity for this October holiday by integrating the theme of Halloween into your lesson plans. We have spooky story-starters, "gross" recipes, word games.... And that's only the beginning! October is Diversity Awareness Month. Encourage your students to create an accepting classroom environment, with our resources on civil and human rights, an introduction to religious diversity, and a lesson plan on immigrants' experiences. They can also create a colorful flag to represent themselves, including all of their unique and interesting qualities. Computer Learning Month also falls in October. Your students may have more technology experience than even you do, but make sure they perfect the skills that will help them excel in school, such as familiarization with PowerPoint, word processors, and Internet citation. Also in this issue: Create a safe classroom environment with our resources for School Safety Month, celebrated in October. And if you are holding parent-teacher conferences soon, prepare yourself – and parents – with our help. Best Wishes, The Editors of TeacherVision.com FEATURED THEMES Halloween Incorporate this fun holiday into your curriculum with printables, lessons, activities, and more. Halloween Activities for Your Classroom (Slideshow) Have a Halloween Party (Lesson Plan) Halloween Hink Pinks Gross Recipes Open-Ended Spooky Stories Selected Horror Stories of Stephen King (Literature Guide) Cat Mask Dancing Witch Mobile Peter Peter Pumpkin Estimator Fill-In Story: A Scary Halloween Halloween Books Slideshow Classic Tales of Horror Halloween Word Games Spooky Bingo Last-Minute Halloween Ideas Popular Halloween Printables More Halloween Resources Diversity Awareness Month Encourage acceptance in your classroom, and help students understand how stereotypes are hurtful. Diversity Lessons Introduction to Religious Diversity Civil and Human Rights – Teacher's Guide A Holiday from Another Culture Immigrants' Experiences (Lesson Plan) A Flag About Me What Is Kwanzaa? (Lesson Plan) Even Though I'm Lavender Talking About Stereotypes Peace in the Middle East (Lesson Plan) Native American Music Resources More Diversity Resources Technology October is Computer Learning Month, so focus on all the new technologies that are being created every day. PowerPoint Projects Creating Templates Letter Writing with a Word Processor What Is the Internet? What Are Blogs, RSS Feeds, and Podcasts? Citing Internet Sources Story Starters with a Word Processor Creating Halloween Word Problems – PowerPoint Project Netiquette – Internet Etiquette Technology Strategies for Music Education Family Tree Basics – PowerPoint Project More Technology Resources School Safety Month Make your classroom a safe environment for all students, with our safety resources. Conflict Resolution Activities Five Styles of Handling Children's Conflicts Intervention Strategies for Disruption What About Fighting? Bully-Proof Your Classroom School Disruptions – Violent and Nonviolent Talk It Out Together Sorting Out Feelings The Golden Rule School Safety Connect-the-Dots Bus Safety More School Safety Resources TEACHING TOOLS Parent-Teacher Conferences The parent-teacher conference is an excellent opportunity for you to let parents know how they can help their child have a successful school year. Parent-Teacher Conferences: Before, During, and After Parent Conference Considerations Parent-Teacher Conferences: Five Important Questions Parent-Teacher Tips Slideshow Conference Documentation Form Getting Parents Involved Advice for Parent-Teacher Conferences Parent Request Form Parent-Teacher Relations Advice for Parents More Parent-Teacher Resources				The Story of Ferdinand This month, share with your class The Story of Ferdinand, a true classic with a timeless message, and participate in Jumpstart's Read for the Record on September 20. This national campaign encourages hundreds of thousands of children and adults around the country to read the same book on the same day. Daily Reading Warm-Ups   Help your students improve their reading comprehension skills first thing every day, with these printable warm-ups for first and second grades. Daily Warm-Up 1 for Gr. 1 & 2: Animals Daily Warm-Up 2 for Gr. 1 & 2: Animals Daily Warm-Up 17 for Gr. 1 & 2: Geography Daily Warm-Up 18 for Gr. 1 & 2: Geography Daily Warm-Up 38 for Gr. 1 & 2: American History Daily Warm-Up 53 for Gr. 1 & 2: Science Daily Warm-Up 84 for Gr. 1 & 2: Fairy Tales and Folklore Daily Warm-Up 87 for Gr. 1 & 2: Fairy Tales and Folklore More Reading Warm-Ups   Algebra   Develop your students' algebra skills – no matter what their grade level – with these printables, activities, and lessons. Popular Algebra Printables, Grades K-2 Popular Algebra Printables, Grades 3-5 Popular Algebra Printables, Grades 6-8 Popular Algebra Printables, Grades 9-12 More Algebra Resources   Teen Read Week Empahasize secondary literature in celebration of Teen Read Week, October 14-20. Most Popular Secondary Literature Guides Slideshow Reading Buddies Reading Pledge Literature Graphic Organizers Slideshow Reading Journals More Literature Resources Timely Topics   Mexican Independence Day (September 16) Shel Silverstein's Birthday (September 25, 1930) International Translation Day (September 30) Get Organized Week (October 1-7) World Habitat Day (October 1) World Space Week (October 4-10) World Teachers Day (October 5) National Fire Prevention Week (October 7-13) Columbus Day (October 8) Leif Erikson Day (October 9) Eleanor Roosevelt's Birthday (October 11) Teen Read Week (October 14-20) Dictionary Day (October 16) National Fruit Day (October 20) Make a Difference Day (October 22) Boston Red Sox Won World Series (October 27, 2004) Halloween (October 31) More September Events More October Events