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April 2009, Vol. 2

	Dear Teacher, May is Asian-Pacific-American Heritage Month. Integrate the study of Chinese, Japanese, and Korean customs, as well as other Asian and Pacific-American traditions, into your curriculum. Plus, get an idea about how many Americans fall into this cultural category. The events of the Holocaust are commemorated each year in the spring. Teach the timeline of this horrific part of the world's history, which ethnic and social groups were persecuted, and how the Holocaust affected survivors with our literature guides, art activities, and emotional references. Help your students show their moms how much they care this Mother's Day (May 10). We have templates for creating a variety of cards, printable coupon books, and related activities to celebrate the holiday. Embrace your students' love of technology – from the Internet to PowerPoint presentations to online games – with the lessons and printables available on TeacherVision®. Every teacher will benefit from our resources on the Art of Teaching, whether you've been a part of the profession for a year or 20. Explore our list of free field trips, behavior management forms, and more! Best Wishes, The Editors of TeacherVision.com FEATURED THEMES Asian-Pacific-American History Celebrate Asian-Pacific-American heritage in May. Chinese Inventions Word Search Tibetan Youth Immigrants in India Hawaii Word Search Asian-Pacific Americans by the Numbers Chinese Calligraphy Japan's Kites A Carp for Kimiko Holiday Chart Image of Maritime Southeast Asia Famous Firsts by Asian Americans Paper Making Making a Fan Gandhi The Legend of Hong Kil Dong Guide for Educators & Readers Mooncakes Asian-American Enclaves Image of Mainland Southeast Asia Japan: Mapping Skills More Asian-Pacific-American History Holocaust Remembrance April 21 is Holocaust Remembrance Day. Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl—Project Ideas & Activities The ABC's of the Holocaust Crack the Code A Teacher's Guide to Discussing the Holocaust Holocaust Fact or Opinion The Holocaust Overview Holocaust Tile Nuremburg Law Number the Stars Literature Guide German Takeover: 1933-1944 Thinking about Prejudice Star of David Graphic Organizer Feeling Words Chart Holocaust Who's Who Milkweed Literature Guide More Holocaust Resources Mother's Day Celebrate Moms this May 10. Mother's Day Printable Book Mother's Day Card Mother's Day Coupon Book An Illustrated Story for Mother's Day Mother's Day Quotations A Chair for My Mother Your Heredity Your Family Tree Mother's Day Crossword Puzzle Mothers by the Numbers Mother's Day Printables Promise Coupon Mother's Day Plaque Roses for Mom My Family Mother's Day Activities Mom's Musical Card More Mother's Day Resources Technology Integrate these technological resources into your regular curriculum. Acrostic Poem: Earth Day PowerPoint Tips & Tricks PowerPoint Projects Sudoku Funbrain to Go: Downloadable Games Internet Projects Slideshow Parts of an Email Message Creating Templates Cinquain Mosaics Birthday Party: Excel Exercise Internet Scavenger Hunt Integrating Technology Word Processing Projects Letter Writing Newsletters Made Easy! Story Starters My Budget: Using Excel More Technology Resources TEACHING TOOLS The Art of Teaching Tips and advice to become a better educator. General Advice for Teachers Slideshow Behavior Management Forms Top 10 Free Field Trips Awards, Certificates & Notes for the Classroom Elementary Classroom Survival Tips Bloom's Taxonomy: An Overview Money Saving Advice & Tips for Teachers Multiple Intelligences Resources Teaching Methods Top 10 Free (& Cheap) Rewards for Teachers Effective Teaching Strategy Resources Bully-Proof Your Classroom Learning Centers Top 10 Things Every Teacher Needs in the Classroom Discipline Must Be Logical More Resources on the Art of Teaching				New Content   Creating Your Own Career Poem How Does a Refracting Telescope Work? Animal Poems & Shapes Literature & Math: Biggest, Strongest, Fastest The Perfect Sword Handout How Does a Rocket Work? Seasonal Activities Writing a Jingle Pests, Pesticides & the Environment Activity Literature & Math: Stories about Geography & Maps Landmarks of Washington, D.C. More New Content   The Old Curiosity Shop   On May 3, 2009, PBS MASTERPIECE presents The Old Curiosity Shop, a classic and heartrending Dickens story, as a full-length film. Tune in to the production on your local PBS station, then use our teaching guide to discuss the book and movie in your classroom. Find the full Masterpiece Guide to Teaching Charles Dickens at pbs.org/masterpiece/learn. Order copies of all the films in the series at shoppbs.org.   Cinco de Mayo   Though Cinco de Mayo is originally a Mexican holiday, it's much more popular in the U.S.! Cinco de Mayo: An American Celebration Touring Mexico Image of Mexico Introduction to Mariachi Music Map of Mexico – Blackline Master Popular Spanish-Language Resources Down Mexico Way Making a Maraca Mexican-American Mariachi Music   Teacher Appreciation Week May 3-10 is Teacher Appreciation Week. You deserve to be recognized for all of your hard work! Show your admiration for your colleagues with some of our great gift ideas. Plus, focus on the importance of teachers by reading Remembering Mrs. Rossi and Miss Nelson Is Missing with your students. Timely Topics   Each holiday or event links to a corresponding activity to enjoy in your classroom. Holocaust Remembrance Day (April 21) Earth Day (April 22) Shakespeare's Birthday (April 23, 1564) Alcohol & Drug Awareness Month (April) Keep America Beautiful Month (April) Mathematics Education Month (April) National Poetry Month (April) Teacher Appreciation Week (May 3-10) National Postcard Week (May 3-10) Cinco de Mayo (May 5) Mother's Day (May 10) Children's Book Week (May 11-18) Biographers Day (May 16) Supreme Court Ruled on Brown v. Board of Education (May 17) National Backyard Games Week (May 18-25) Memorial Day (May 25) Asian-Pacific-American Heritage Month (May) Clean Air Month (May) Get Caught Reading Month (May) National Physical Fitness & Sports Month (May) More April Events More May Events