 Welcome back, friends!
Only 60-ish days till spring! We're shivering here in frosty Boston and dreaming of those warmer days to come. For our friends in warmer climes, please bottle up some warmth and send our way! Hey, that would be a good story, yes? "Bottle of Sunshine," by Peter H. Reynolds. I have my "story radar" switched on all the time. I encourage kids (and grown up kids) to do the same. I love words and stories, as you know, so in this "ish" of the FableFlash, we've packed in some goodies to spark the same passion for loving words and storytelling.
I'll be busy traveling with the FVL team in the coming months doing keynotes and workshops, so perhaps our paths will cross. If not, know that we're never far away and if you want to "hang out" with me, just crack open one of my books or fire up one of our software tools and I'll be right there!
Also, we'd love to connect with you on Twitter - follow us at FableLearn.
Your friend on the mission,
(and the FableVision Learning team)
. . . . .
Peter H. Reynolds
Founder, FableVision Learning
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Want to Renovate Your Classroom?
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 It's a new year - looking for an easy way to renovate your classroom? Add a little color to your wall with this new poster from Peter H. Reynolds!
This poster shares the derivation of the word "renovate," one of over 1,000 words featured in Get A Clue, our innovative web-based vocabulary program. Get A Clue uses the patented WATS™ ("Words and Their Stories") system to engage students with the stories behind words. Students use critical thinking skills to develop a thorough understanding of each word. Use this poster to get your kids curious about words - where do they come from, and what do they mean?
To download the poster, click here.
To learn more about Get A Clue or check out the free trial, click here. If you would like a price quote, email us or call 888-240-3734.
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We Now Offer Wacom® Drawing Tablets!
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FableVision Learning is happy to announce our new partnership with Wacom. If you've seen Peter H. Reynolds using our Animation-ish™ program, you've seen him using a Wacom drawing tablet. For years, Peter has raved about this wonderful tool. According to Peter, "Drawing without a tablet, i.e. drawing with a mouse, is like drawing with your feet." Once you've tried a tablet, there's no going back. We're thrilled to offer Wacom Bamboo™
Tablets bundled with Animation-ish or sold separately.
Click here to check out the Wacom Bamboo Tablet Line! Email us or call 888-240-3734 today for a price quote for your school or district.
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New Grant Opportunities for Educators
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 Lori Collins, our Director of Professional Development, has once again scoured the Web to compile another great list of grant opportunities for you! We know funding is an obstacle for many educators, so please read over this helpful document and consider applying for a grant.
Click here to download the new document. (We recommend saving the PDF to your desktop and opening it from there.)
Click here for information on our Make Your Mark Professional Development Series.
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Writing Collection Now Available Online
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Our Stationery Studio Add-On Packs have truly taken off! To make it easier for you and your wallet, we have created the Stationery Studio Writing Collection so you can install them all at once - Fall & Spring Holidays and Seasons, Sports & Exercise, Fairy Tales & Folktales, and Oceans. It's a quick way to add over 200 additional borders and shapes to your Stationery Studio library! We also offer the Writing Collection Deluxe, which includes the original Stationery Studio software. Both collections are available in download or CD-ROM format.
Email us or call 888-240-3734 to learn more, or to find out about upgrading your existing Stationery Studio purchase!
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Fun Projects and Resources on The Live Wire Blog
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Have you visited our Live Wire Blog yet? Check out postings like the short film Animating Across the Curriculum, a two minute video that demonstrates the potential of using Animation-ish in the classroom. The video showcases work from teachers and students. You'll also find our popular Animation-ish Quick Start Guide, as well as postings on how other educators are using our software - we love seeing what people are creating!
Ambassador Linda Oaks uses Stationery Studio and Animation-ish to integrate writing and animation across the curriculum. To view some of her students' projects in Stationery Studio, click here. To watch a collaborative film made in Animation-ish, click here.
Feel free to email us and submit some of your students' work!
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SmartMoves Special Pricing Continued
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You asked - and we listened. Due to the success of our special offer, we are
extending the reduced pricing for SmartMoves, our grades 2-12 cognitive fitness
program. Bring this dynamic program to your school to help students improve their focus, attention, and retention!
We're
happy to answer any questions you may have or provide a quote. For more
information, email us or call 888-240-3734 today.
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Our Gift to You: A "Story-Starter" for Your Students
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 At FableVision Learning, we have always emphasized the power of storytelling. Empower your students to share their stories with the FableVision Learning Story-Starter - a gift from our Make Your Mark Professional Development Program! You may know it by design as a "paper fortune teller," or "cootie catcher," but instead of giving a fortune, our playful and easy-to-make tool asks questions to get students writing.
Click here to download and print the Story-Starter PDF. Just cut it out, fold, and start playing to get inspired!
Our professional development workshops help teachers inspire kids to tell their stories through writing and animation. To learn more about our workshops, click here.
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Join Peter H. Reynolds at Upcoming Creativity Workshop
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 On February 24, Peter H. Reynolds will lead a special creativity workshop: Make Your Mark with Cape Cod & the Islands. FableVision Learning and the Barnstable Public Schools District Technology Office are co-hosting this local workshop in Barnstable, MA. Where most workshops aim to inform, our team's commitment is to engage, inform, and inspire.
To reserve your spot for this workshop, click here.
If you have questions about attending this workshop, or if you're interested in bringing a similar workshop
to your region, please contact us or call 888-240-3734.
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Conferences & Events
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Read on to find out where the FableVision Learning Team will be in the upcoming months!
Educator Open House with Julie Hahnke and FableVision Learning (Click to RSVP on Facebook)
February 4, 2010
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 pm
The Blue Bunny Books & Toys Store, Dedham, MA
Peter H. Reynolds Author Visit to Greenwood School (in collaboration with Everybody Wins Metro Boston)
February 11, 2010 Wakefield, MA
Peter H. Reynolds Author Visit to Riverdale School
February 12, 2010
Riverdale School, Dedham, MA
Make Your Mark with Cape Cod & the Islands
A Creativity Workshop Sponsored by FableVision Learning and the Barnstable Public Schools District Technology Office
February 24, 2010 3:30 - 7:30 pm (time subject to 30 minute change) Barnstable High School, Hyannis, MA
Troxell Communications' Classroom 2.0 Seminars
FableVision Learning is co-sponsoring these intriguing and informative presentations! See cities and dates below, and click here to learn more or register.
Plantation (Miami), FL - February 24, 2010
Orlando, FL - February 25, 2010
New York City, NY - March 3, 2010
Fresno, CA - March 9, 2010
San Francisco, CA - March 10, 2010
Sacramento, CA - March 11, 2010
Baton Rouge, LA - March 16, 2010
Chicago, IL - March 16, 2010
Los Angeles, CA - March 23, 2010
CoSN Conference
February 28 - March 2, 2010
Washington, DC
CUE, Inc.
Visit FableVision Learning at Booths 423, 425, and 427
March 4-6, 2010
Palm Springs, CA
Festiba (Festival of International Books & Arts)
March 21 -22, 2010
Edinburg, TX
Bologna Children's Book Fair
March 23 -27, 2010
Bologna, Italy
Nebraska Educational Technology Association (NETA) Conference
April 29-30, 2010
La Vista, NE
ISTE 2010 Conference
June 27-30, 2010 Denver, CO
Constructing Modern Knowledge
July 12-15, 2010 Manchester, NH
For more details on conferences and events, click here.
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New Poster by Peter H. Reynolds -
download for free!
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Click here to download this poster, which serves as a quiet reminder of the amazing power a single story can hold. This poster invites you to join us on our mission. Share your stories, and inspire others to do the same!
For more classroom posters, visit the FableVision Learning website.
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Until next time. . .
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Keep
the creativity flowing and keep your batteries charged! Together we can
make a difference!
Peter and your friends at FableVision Learning
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