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January 2007, Volume 1

	Dear Teacher, Welcome back from your well-deserved holiday break! This is an important time of the year to get the focus back on learning and move along with your curriculum. February is filled with teachable moments! First, explore the struggles and achievements of African-Americans this February, with our Black History Month resources. Next, use Groundhog Day as an opportunity to teach your students about the winter season and shadows. Finally, strengthen core reading and math skills with our Valentine-themed activities. Journal writing is a way for your students to express their inner thoughts and demonstrate their knowledge of topics discussed in class. Use our journal tips and techniques to help introduce your students to journal writing. Best Wishes, The Editors of TeacherVision.com FEATURED THEMES Black History Month February is Black History Month — a time to honor the many contributions that African-Americans have made throughout history. Black History African-American Heroes Celebrate African-American Heritage and Culture African-Americans Fight for Freedom Ideas for Black History Month Field Trips My Mini-Book of Famous African Americans Famous African Americans: Using a Grid The Harlem Renaissance African-American Inventors The Struggle Against Segregation Black History Month Quiz More Groundhog Day Will "Punxsutawney Phil" see his shadow when he emerges from his burrow on February 2? Share this legend with your students. Groundhog Facts and Activities The Legend of Groundhog Day Fun Facts for Groundhog Day Winter Weather Across America Shadow Drawings Weather Station Groundhog Day: Hand Shadows Winter Weather Quiz Groundhog Day Quiz More Valentine's Day We have worksheets, quizzes, art activities, and lots more to help your students celebrate this sweet holiday. St. Valentine's Day Valentine's Day Activities In the Spirit of Valentine's Day Cupid, and Other Classical Myths Lost Words for Valentine's Day A Sailor's Valentine Broken Hearts of Art Valentine Riddle Quiz: The Truth About Valentine's Day More TEACHING TOOLS Journals If you haven't already introduced your class to journal writing, now is a great time to start. Daily Journals Journal Writing Personal Experience Journal Writing Topics for Beginning a Journal Writing Journal Guidelines for Students Daily Journal Topics More				February Book Ideas   Celebrate Black History Month with these novels. Drylongso I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson Minty: A Story of Young Harriet Tubman   February Worksheets Black History Monthbr>Worksheets Valentine's Day Worksheets Chinese New Year Worksheets Daily Journal Topics Find journal topics that will engage your students and align with your curriculum. Fabulous Families My Community Friends Forever Hooray for the U.S.A.! Early American Life Shelter More Timely Topics   National Bird Day (Jan. 5) Universal Letter Writing Week (Jan. 7-13) Amelia Earhart Day (Jan. 11) Martin Luther King's Birthday (Jan. 15) World Religions Day (Jan. 16) Benjamin Franklin's Birthday (Jan. 17) National Handwriting Day (Jan. 23) National Puzzle Day (Jan. 29) More January Events