FableVision Learning's Special August Mini Flash Newsletter 
In This Issue
FableVision Learning Catalog Scavenger Hunt
New Words And Their Stories Poster: Courteous
Mapping the World by Heart Flying Off the Shelves
Gigantic Grants PDF
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August 2010 
Peter H. Reynolds art from the North Star Never-Ending Calendar. Click image for more information.
Boy Sailing
FableFriends,

I'm dashing off this welcome note in a cafe in Argentina. (It's winter here, by the way - hand me my official FableVision scarf!) I'll be sharing creative strategies for the classroom with educators while I'm here. I'm raising a cup of good South American coffee and making a toast: "May this upcoming school year be the best yet!"

We've got a fun contest for you in this issue! The contest is designed to encourage you to dive in and find out more about FableVision Learning. Let us inspire you to make the beginning of this school year special! Be sure to check out our award-winning vocabulary acquisition program, Words And Their Stories™, and the newly revised Mapping the World by Heart™ geography curriculum.

Continued success on your journey!

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Peter (and Paul & the FableVision Learning Team)
 
. . . .

Peter H. Reynolds
Founder, FableVision Learning
888.240.3734

Join Us for Our First Ever Catalog Scavenger Hunt!

We're packing as much fun as possible into this final month before the school year swings fully into action. Journey through our catalog PDF to answer the five questions below. Email your answers to us. If your answers are correct, you'll be entered for a chance to win your choice of a copy of SmartMoves™, Mapping the World by Heart™, or a single user license download of Animation-ish™ or Stationery StudioŽ!
  1. Who was the inspiration for Peter H. Reynolds' latest book?
  2. What is FableVision Learning's Twitter username?
  3. Name three vocabulary words featured in Words And Their Stories.
  4. What does Peter say about drawing with a Wacom tablet?
  5. How many curriculum-based borders are available in Stationery Studio?
Have fun, and make sure to email your answers to us no later than August 31st! We'll announce the winner in next month's FableFlash. Download the catalog here.

Catalog - The Answers Await You!
New Words And Their Stories™ Poster: Courteous
WATS Poster: Courteous Being considerate of others is important in the classroom - and everywhere! Showcase this month's Words And Their Stories mini poster by Peter H. Reynolds in your classroom and expand your students' vocabularies while reminding them to be polite and thoughtful. Download the poster and invite your class to learn the story behind the word.

Visit our website to learn more about Words And Their Stories, our web-based vocabulary acquisition program for grades 5-12. For a customized quote, call 888.240.3734 or email us today!
Mapping the World by Heart™ is Here and
Flying Off the Shelves!
On Friday, July 16th we received the freshly updated, much anticipated Mapping the World by Heart. We had so many pre-orders our entire team had to pitch in to help them all get out the door! We're extremely proud to welcome David J. Smith and his amazing geography curriculum to the FableVision Learning family. This innovative product has inspired students to become global thinkers for nearly two decades.
The FableVision Learning Team Celebrates on the Release Date
Mapping the World by Heart Assembly Team!

Visit our website to learn more about the newly revised and extended edition of Mapping the World by Heart, and don't miss this short intro video narrated by David J. Smith and animated by Peter H. Reynolds. If you have any questions, email us or call 888.240.3734 today!
Gigantic Grants PDF
Grants PDF This may be a Mini Flash, but there's nothing mini about this document of grant information for educators. In fact, this is one of our most extensive collections of grant opportunities to date!

Take a minute to see if you qualify for any funds for your school. In this challenging financial climate, grants can provide funding or resources to benefit your students.

Download the PDF here.
Until next time...
Keep the creativity flowing and keep your batteries charged! Together we can make a difference!

Peter and your friends at FableVision Learning
Words
and Their Stories™:
Cool Word of the Month
Courteous

This adjective comes from the Old French corteis, meaning "courtly." In Middle English, a "courtier" was someone invited to the king or queen's court, where he displayed his best behavior. The modern use of courteous is closely related to its historic origins.

Now you know that courteous means "gracious or showing polite consideration toward others."
Help your grades 5-12 students learn the stories behind words. Check out a FREE trial of Words And Their Stories (formerly Get A Clue), our award-winning web-based vocabulary program.