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 Hi FableFriends,
Has it been a month already? You know the saying, "Time flies... " - and we are - having fun! Our wish for all kids is that they end up with a job where they "do what they love and love what they do." Having a sense of mission, a sense of purpose, is a huge part of that. One person who lived that way is one of my heroes: Ted Sizer, who passed away last year. He was the founder of the Coalition of Essential Schools. In his honor, our word of the month is "coalesce." (Check out the free poster to see where the word is derived from.)
So, enjoy this issue. We have so much to share! Seems things are speeding up here at FableVision Learning - which is a good sign. We think it means that creativity and innovation are making good headway - hand in hand with teaching kids the core skills that will allow them to succeed on the journey. So enjoy our monthly freebies, like our grants PDF, our new catalog PDF, and TWO free posters! Till next month!
Onward,
(and the FableVision Learning team)
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Peter H. Reynolds
Founder, FableVision Learning
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New Catalog Available Online!
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 Hot off the presses! Our 2010 catalog has arrived and we are thrilled to share it with you. Look inside and let FableVision Learning help you actualize your vision for the classroom! Spark your creativity while perusing our full offering of software programs, customizable professional development workshops, books, and films.
Click here to download the PDF. For best results, save to your desktop and view in Adobe Reader.
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New Get A Clue® Poster - Coalesce!
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 This brand new poster by Peter H. Reynolds shares the derivation of the word "coalesce," 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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Coming in March... The North Star Film!
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 How can you help ALL learners navigate their true potential? Peter H. Reynolds' cornerstone story, The North Star, is a powerful way to inspire students to become self-directed learners, to envision a future full of possibility.
Co-produced by FableVision and Weston Woods Studios, this classroom classic has been transformed into a beautiful
16 minute animated film, narrated by Tim Curry, with music composed by Tony Lechner. The DVD includes a bonus interview with Peter, who shares his creative process and philosophy.
Click here to pre-order your copy of the DVD today, or email or call 888-240-3734 for more information.
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Peter H. Reynolds Presents: Big Screen Books™
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Coming Soon! Creatively designed with interactive whiteboards in mind, Big Screen Books optimizes students' interactions with meaningful stories. This exciting new software brings your favorite stories by Peter H. Reynolds to your computer or whiteboard.
- Features custom activities, glossaries, virtual author visits, integrated curriculum resources, & more.
- Enables students to record their readings and add their own illustrations.
- Engages students and encourages interactivity and exploration.
- Works on all interactive whiteboards.
Peter shares, "Each story introduces important themes that make the journey easier - bravery, empathy, vision, patience, and creativity. It is our firm belief that when you remind students of these 'gifts' in their personal 'journey backpacks,' they can succeed not only in school, but in life. We hope that Big Screen Books helps spark the kind of conversations about 'BIG IDEAS' that will move the world to a better place."
If you'd like to receive more information about Big Screen Books, click here or email us. We can also be reached at 888-240-3734.
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New Grant Opportunities for Educators
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 Lori Collins, our Director of Professional Development, has been hard at work searching out more grant opportunities for you! Many grants include fun activities that you can take part in with your students. Please read over this helpful document and consider applying for a grant.
Click here to download the new document. (For best results, we recommend saving the PDF to your desktop and viewing it in Adobe Reader.)
Click here
for
information on our Professional Development Series. We offer customizable technology integration
workshops. Email Lori or call 888-240-3734 for more information.
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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!
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
NETA 2010 (Nebraska Educational Technology Association)
April 29-30, 2010
Riverton, UT
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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In February we celebrate Valentine's Day and Black History Month, which are all about love, unity, and growing together. We'd like to help you celebrate with this new poster from Peter H. Reynolds!
Click here to download the poster. 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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