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January 2009, Vol. 2

	Dear Teacher, February is Black History Month. Celebrate it by learning about the many groundbreaking achievements of African-Americans throughout history, starting with our new President, Barack Obama, and moving on to Harriet Tubman and Jackie Robinson. We also have resources to explore the civil rights movement. Groundhog Day is February 2. Wish for an early spring with our activities and lessons! Help students show their affection for family and friends this Valentine's Day (Feb. 14). We have cards that are fun to create, and activities to help them enjoy the holiday. Celebrate Presidents' Day this February 16 by studying Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, and many other presidents of the past. Also in this issue, learn how to discuss social and emotional issues with your students. Best Wishes, The Editors of TeacherVision.com FEATURED THEMES Black History Month February is Black History Month. Learn about African-American heroes, with these activities. Black History Printables Slideshow (K-5) Black History Printables Slideshow (6-12) Educator's Guide to Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope Printable Coloring Book of African-Americans (2-6) I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings The Civil Rights Movement Black History Printable Book (6-12) African-American Gospel Music Activities for African Folk Tales A Raisin in the Sun My Mini-Book of Famous African-Americans Moja Means One: Swahili Counting Book Black History Month Activities Favorite Black History Month Activities Slideshow Martin Luther King Jr Printable Book (K-3) African-American Theater More Black History Month Resources Groundhog Day On Groundhog Day (Feb. 2), learn about shadows and how they're formed. History of Groundhog Day Examining Shadows Earth and Shadows: The Reasons for Seasons Hand Shadows Science and Art: Making Shadows Me and My Shadow Science Skill: Experimenting with Shadows The Legend of Groundhog Day Groundhog Facts and Activities Fun Facts for Groundhog Day More Groundhog Day Resources Valentine's Day Enjoy the holiday this February 14 with crafts and games. Valentine's Day Printable Book (K-2) Valentine's Day Printable Book (3-5) Heart Puzzle Valentine's Day Printables Slideshow (K-2) Valentine's Day Printables Slideshow (3-5) Heart Butterfly Pop-Up Hearts Cards A Sailor's Valentine Heart of Messages February Bingo Valentine Riddle The St. Valentine's Day Massacre Top 10 Valentine's Day Movies for the Lovestruck Heartfelt Greetings Valentine's Day Activities More Valentine's Day Resources Presidents' Day Presidents' Day falls on February 16 this year. The First Inauguration Little Book If I Were the President Presidents' Day Printable Book (1-3) Presidents' Day Printable Book (4-8) Thoughts for the President Favorite Presidents' Day Printables Slideshow The Era of Thomas Jefferson Celebrating Presidents' Day Meet the Presidents Presidents' Day Printables Slideshow (4-8) Abraham Lincoln Coloring Page George Washington's First Inaugural Address Presidential Trivia Crossword Puzzles More Presidents' Day Resources TEACHING TOOLS Social/Emotional Issues Help develop your students' social skills, emotional skills, and quality of character. The Little Engine That Could: Activity Booklet Acting Out Conflict I Am Loveable Many Ways to Resolve Conflict What's So Bad or Good About Conflict? Talk It Out Together Make a Rainbow Bulletin Board Controversial Issues: Conflicts in Society Bully-Proof Your Classroom What Color Is Love? How Are We Different? Left-Handers Are All Right Similar and Different The Words You Speak I Think I Can "Conductor's Cap" Adam Canfield, Watch Your Back! Discussion Guide More Social/Emotional Issues				New Content   Every month, you can find our latest materials on the New Content page. Check out our new resources today! Making a Mini Solar Food Warmer Snowflakes Poem Freezing and Melting Winter Crossword Puzzle Writing Activities: Using the Newspaper Finger Painting How Do You Read a Map? The Class Play Body Management: Posture Body Image More New Content   Three Cups of Tea & Listen to the Wind   Inspire your students to make a difference! Share Greg Mortenson's Three Cups of Tea and Listen to the Wind with your entire school to make for an unforgettable reading experience. Find FREE materials to help you host your program, perfect for students from grades Pre-K—12!   Printable Books   These printable books will provide you with everything you need to teach any subject, historical event, holiday, or seasonal happening. Addition & Subtraction (K-4) Geometry (K-3) Creative Writing (5-8) Save Our Environment (K-12) Money & Finances (4-8) Presidential Trivia Crossword Puzzles (4-8) The Human Body: Disease & Wellness (K-5) U.S. Patriotism, Volume I (K-5) More Printable Books   Rubrics Library Once created, an established rubric can be used or slightly modified and applied to many activities. Creating Rubrics Blank Rubric Scoring Rubric Rating Scale Cooperative Group Rubric How to Use and Grade Rubrics Scoring Rubric: Resume and Cover Letter Popular Reading & Language Arts Rubrics More Rubrics National Book Month   There are a few more days to celebrate National Book Month (January). Don't forget you can find many literature resources on TeacherVision, including discussion guides, quizzes, lesson plans, and creative activities.   Timely Topics   Chinese New Year (January 26) National Book Month (January) National Thank-You Month (January) Groundhog Day (February 2) National Girls & Women in Sports Day (February 4) Rosa Parks's Birthday (February 4, 1913) Hershey's® Chocolate Founded (February 9, 1894) Valentine's Day (February 14) Presidents' Day (February 16) Mardi Gras (February 24) DNA Discovered (February 28, 1953) Black History Month (February) Library Lovers' Month (February) More January Events More February Events