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March 2007, Volume 1

	Dear Teacher, April is National Poetry Month, a perfect time to encourage your students to flex their creative muscles by writing a haiku or narrative poem. Don't stop there, because your students will enjoy and learn from all types of poetry. Take the time this April 15 for Holocaust Remembrance Day. Your students can practice their math skills while learning about various events and significant dates of the Holocaust. You might also read about Anne Frank, a tragic victim of that genocide. Also in this issue: Easter occurs in April this year. Take a break from your regular science lessons and dye eggs with your class. And remember World Health Day on April 7, a great opportunity to teach your class about practicing healthy habits. Best Wishes, From the Editors of TeacherVision.com FEATURED THEMES National Poetry Month Celebrate the art of the poetry this month with activities, vocabulary, and facts about poetry and poets. National Poetry Month Quiz African-American Poetry Poetry Terms April -- A Time for Poetry Poetry Jam! Sub Kit -- Grades 7-8 Explore Poetry with Emily Dickinson A Collection of Poetry Activities More World Health Day The theme for this year's World Health Day (April 7) is "Invest in health, build a safer future." Health and Physical Education Taking Care of Your Health: Family Activity Wellness Poster Science, Technology, and Society: Controlling Disease Making a Difference for the Environment Environment and Pollution: Matching More Easter Share Easter (April 8) traditions with your class by creating bunny-themed art projects and dyeing eggs. Easter Information and Activities Dyeing Dinosaur Eggs The Easter Bunny Helper Easter Mobile Bunny Basket Rabbit Puppet More Holocaust Remembrance Day On April 15 – Holocaust Remembrance Day – take some time to review a horrific period in world history. A Teacher's Guide to Discussing the Holocaust People of the Holocaust Number the Stars Anne Frank: Diary of Young Girl -- Ideas and Activities Holocaust Cinquain Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah) World War II More TEACHING TOOLS Portfolios Whether your students create portfolios as a method of assessment, or you put together a professional portfolio of your own, it's are a great way to showcase completed work. Introduction to Portfolios Professional Portfolios for Teachers Portfolio Assessment Guide Designing and Implementing a Portfolio Program Math Portfolios Reading Portfolios Preparing an Art Portfolio Portfolio Final Evaluation More				Stolen Voices Excerpt and Podcast! Stolen Voices is the kind of book that inspires students and makes teaching a rewarding profession. It's a collection of fifteen diaries of young people coping with war, from World War I to the present struggle in Iraq. You'll be touched and amazed by these extraordinary stories. Explore the book along with a special podcast in which the editors talk about the creation of Stolen Voices and read excerpts from the book. Poetry Packs   Celebrate National Poetry Month with these collections of poetry activities, guaranteed to inspire your students. Very Lovely Poetry Pack A Good Play Poetry Pack With a Friend Poetry Pack March Wind Poetry Pack   Poll: Considering Professional Development? Are you considering taking professional development courses to enhance your teaching skills? Here are the poll results, so far: 40%   20%   20%   20%   0%     Yes, I am currently taking or will soon take professional development courses.   Yes, but I only take what is required by my school.   Yes, I am a Master's/Doctoral candidate in Education.   No, I don't have the extra time/money to take classes, but I wish I could.   No, I'm not interested in professional development. Share your opinion now on this or any other TeacherVision® poll! Plus, view our extensive resources for Professional Development. You can improve your current skills, fulfill state requirements, or further your degree. Timely Topics   International Woman's Day (March 8) St. Patrick's Day (March 17) Spring Begins (March 20) Women's History Month (March) Youth Art Month (March) April Fools' Day (April 1) Passover Begins (April 2) International Children's Book Day (April 2) World Health Day (April 7) Easter (April 8) Encourage a Young Writer Day (April 10) Holocaust Remembrance Day (April 15) TV Turnoff Week (April 23-29) First Use of the Name "America" (Apr. 25, 1507) National Poetry Month (April) More March Events More April Events