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FableFriends,
Every year at Thanksgiving, we love gathering at the table to re-connect with friends and family. We wish there was a table SO big that we could invite all of you to join us and then thank you in person!
We provide products and workshops to help you inspire your students. But it's you who offers students what they really need. You find the spark in every student, just waiting to be kindled. Every day, you invite your students to the table, asking them to share their unique perspectives, their hidden talents, what makes their hearts soar. . .
As a gesture of our appreciation for all you do, we are making a rare special offer: Now through the end of the year (as supplies last), every shippable order over $35 will ship with a FREE SmartMoves™ Home Edition DVD. Scroll down for details. Also, here's something to help grades K-5 students express their gratitude: a free, downloadable Stationery Studio "Thanks for the Help" writing activity. Enjoy!
We're grateful for this opportunity to express our sincere thanks to you. We hope you have a wonderful holiday!
(and Paul & your FableVision Learning friends)
. . . .
Peter H. Reynolds
Founder, FableVision Learning
888-240-3734
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New Poster from Peter H. Reynolds:
Use Words to Tell the World Who You Are!
| |  Help your students understand how powerful words can be. Inspire them to collect new words and express themselves with this new Words And Their Stories™ downloadable poster by Peter H. Reynolds!
Check out a free trial of 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!
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Stationery Studio® "Thanks for the Help"
Writing Activity
| | We're so busy in our day-to-day lives that we often miss the chance to tell people how much we appreciate them. Encourage your students to express their gratitude through writing! We'll make it easy with this downloadable "Thanks for the Help" activity from the Stationery Studio® Writing Collection Deluxe, our grades K-5 writing program.
The activity's in PDF format, but you can also download a free trial of Stationery Studio (with select borders, shapes, and activities) to let your students type letters at the computer.
To learn more about this intuitive tool that supports writing by hand and at the computer, call 888-240-3734 or email us today! |
Get Creative With Our Technology Integration Workshops!
| |  The school year is well underway, and November's going to be a busy month for professional development! In addition to our team's conference workshops and sessions, our creativity specialists will be providing professional development for districts including: Norton Public Schools (Norton MA), Timberlane Public Schools (Timberlane, NH), and Westwood Public Schools (Westwood, MA).
Need a day to think outside the box and recharge your creative batteries? If you're interested in bringing our FableVision Learning creativity specialists to your school or district, make sure you contact us soon so we can schedule you in! Email us or call 888-240-3734 today. |
| We're on the Road - Come Meet Us! | |  The FableVision Learning team will be attending some of our favorite conferences this month and the next. We look forward to learning more about your school or district, and are always happy to walk you through any of our educational products. Stop by to say hello! Here's where we'll be:
- GaETC (GA): November 3-4. Booth #1025 - Meet José Peña and Ryan Galloway.
- NYSCATE (NY): November 21-26. Booth #612 & 614 - Visit with Ryan Galloway, José Peña, Bill Norris and Peter H. Reynolds (who will also provide the keynote).
- LACUE (LA): December 1-3. Booth #501 - Say hello to Becky Conners and Nicole Maher.
- Christa McAuliffe (NH): December 2. Ryan Galloway and Bill Norris will present: Using 21st Century Tools to Promote Creativity and Visual Literacy
(2:30-3:30 pm, Radisson Hotel Expo Center: Salon D).
We hope to see you there! Please visit our website for more information on upcoming conferences and events.
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Grateful for Grants
| |  As always, we're doing our best to help teachers get the resources they need. We have new grants for you to check out, so please take a moment to peruse our November grants document. You may find funding opportunities that could make a difference for your students this year!
For best results, we recommend saving the PDF and viewing it with Adobe Reader.
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FableVision Learning Spotlight: Ryan Galloway,
Creativity Specialist of the Stars
| | If you've ever chatted with Ryan Galloway on the phone, you'll most likely remember him for his extraordinary warmth and friendliness. With over nine years of experience working in the education market, Ryan is skilled at helping educators find the perfect resources and professional development they're looking for.
Covering U.S. territories throughout New England and the Midwest, Ryan enjoys reaching out to customers on a daily basis. Drop him a line and he'll be more than happy to give you a hand!
Learn more about Ryan here. |
A Gesture of Our Thanks: FREE SmartMoves™ Home Edition With Every Shippable Order of $35 or More
| | We've been so focused on the SmartMoves Classroom Edition that we've overlooked our remaining stock of the SmartMoves Home Edition - and now it's time to make room for new products! We discontinued selling the Home Edition, but we know these fabulous DVDs deserve a better home. It's just not right for a program about music and movement to sit on a shelf!
Now through the end of the year (as supplies last), we will include a free SmartMoves Home Edition DVD with any shippable order of $35 or more. No need to reference a coupon - simply place your order, unwrap your package, and realize the benefits of this groundbreaking cognitive fitness program.
The SmartMoves Classroom Edition is used in schools around the world to help children and adults improve their focus, attention, and retention. Winner of a Parents' Choice Gold Award, the Home Edition features the same engaging "body puzzles for the mind," but includes fewer puzzles (at three levels of difficulty, rather than five).
This special offer does not apply to download only orders. If you have any questions about SmartMoves or this offer, call 888-240-3734 or email us today! To place an order now, visit our online store.
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| City of Boston's Community Learning Initiative (CLI) and FableVision Launch Live Wire Digital Storytelling Contest | | The City of Boston's Live Wire Learning Community Project has announced its 1st Annual Live Wire Video Contest, which will recognize student and teacher-created digital storytelling that promotes the concept of "community learning." The Live Wire project and contest are part of Mayor Thomas Menino's Community Learning Initiative (CLI), a multi-departmental effort between Boston Centers for Youth & Families, Boston Public Schools, and the Boston Public Library to create a "high-voltage" physical and virtual community network that supports youth in reaching their full potential. Details of the contest will be announced in November, but there will be multiple winning categories (youth and adults), celebrity judges, and a gala award ceremony at Boston's Strand Theater early next year.
 Stay tuned for more contest details at the official website of the Live Wire Learning Community Project! |
| Guess Who? | | Last Friday, the FableVision Learning team met up with friends at the Reynolds' The Blue Bunny Books & Toys shop in Dedham, MA. We kicked off the Halloween weekend in style, with fun costumes, delicious treats, and creative crafts. Among the variety of characters and creatures, an appearance was made by the Mad Hatter (who sure sounded a lot like Peter H. Reynolds)!
The festivities were enjoyed by kids and adults alike. If you're in the area next year, make sure you join in the fun!
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| Conferences & Events | | Read on to find out where the FableVision Learning Team will be in the upcoming months!
GaETC: Georgia Educational Technology Conference
November 3-4, 2010
Georgia International Convention Center
Atlanta, GA
Timberlane Public Schools Professional Development Day
November 11-12, 2010
Timberlane, NH
NYSCATE
November 21-26, 2010
Rochester, NY
Westwood Public Schools Professional Development Day
November 29, 2010
Westwood, MA
Christa McAuliffe Conference
November 30 - December 2, 2010
The Radisson Hotel
Manchester, NH
LACUE: Louisiana Association of Computer Using Educators
December 1-3, 2010
River Center
Baton Rouge, LA
Meet Peter H. Reynolds at the Family Trees: 15th Annual Celebration of Children's Literature
December 4, 2010 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm
Concord Museum
Concord, MA
TCEA: Texas Computer Education Association 2011 Convention
February 7-11, 2011
Austin, TX
Peter H. Reynolds Keynotes at ASCD 2011 in San Francisco
March 27, 2011 at 10:00 am
Opening of the Second General Session
Moscone Center, San Francisco, CA
Visit our website for more details about upcoming conferences and events. |
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Until next time, keep the creativity flowing and your batteries charged! Together we can make a difference!
Peter and your friends at FableVision Learning |
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Words And Their Stories™: Word of the Month
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Festival
The word festival derives from the Latin festivus, meaning "feast," and feriae, meaning "holidays." During the Middle Ages all the official feast days and holidays ("holy days") were organized around the church calendar, honoring specific Christian events, such as Christmas and Easter. Over time, festival developed a more general meaning, but it has kept its ties to special events that pay tribute to something or someone.
Now you know that festival means "a day or period of celebration; a concentrated series of films, concerts, or plays held regularly; related to or suitable for a feast."
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.
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