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FableFriends,
 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday is approaching: January 15th. My twin brother Paul and I were only two when Dr. King gave his amazing "I Have a Dream" speech. When we were in elementary school, we learned who he was and how important his mission was. And then, when we were in second grade, he was assassinated. It made a huge impression on me as a child that a hero could be taken like that. It did not make sense. I've spent decades trying to make sense of it. What does make sense is this: that his ideas, his vision, and his dreams live on. However, they live on only if we carry the torch forward.
Join us in encouraging students to carry that torch. Let's inspire them to follow Dr. King's example - not only by becoming skilled in communication, creativity, problem solving, and cultural understanding, but also by embracing their personal missions, hopes, and dreams for a better future.
Thank you for all you do to pass the torch - and keep the Dream alive.
(and Paul & your FableVision Learning friends)
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Peter H. Reynolds
Founder, FableVision Learning
888-240-3734
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New Peter H. Reynolds Poster:
What Doors Can Technology Open for You?
| |  Are you harnessing technology to help you realize your dreams? Display Peter's new downloadable poster in your classroom to encourage your students to take advantage of all that technology has to offer!
Visit our website to learn more about our K-12 educational software, designed to boost technology literacy skills and help students realize their true potential. |
Words And Their Stories™ Contest - Explore to Win!
| | Check out the free trial of Words And Their Stories to see what this innovative web-based vocabulary program is all about. The trial contains 30 words chosen from over 1,000 words offered in the full program. As you explore, answer the five questions below to be entered in a drawing to win a six-month subscription for 30 students!
- What are the five word categories?
- Select a word to complete. How many clues must be worked through to reach a word's definition?
- Explore the word "ebullient." As you read through the clues, you'll be able to fill in these blanks: "Which of the following words describes your condition when you are _____ _____ with excitement?"
- Now explore the word "optimistic." What does the Latin word optimim mean?
- In the full version of Words And Their Stories, you have the option of adding your own words! What is the first word that you would add? Be creative - there's no wrong answer!
(Note: You will only be able to access the trial once. If you would like more time, please email us and we'll be happy to set you up with a 15-day trial.)
Email us your answers no later than January 21, 2011. We'll announce the winner in next month's Flash.
To learn more about Words And Their Stories, visit our website. For a customized quote, please email your quote request or call 888-240-3734. |
Encourage Your Students to Become Visionaries
| | Give students a chance to follow Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s example and express their dreams. We're excited to provide you with this free border from Stationery StudioŽ, illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds. Ask your students to discuss their dreams and explore them through writing. When they're finished, proudly display their work on the classroom walls!
Note: The PDF contains three pages with different line options. Stationery Studio, our K-5 writing program, lets you customize line style, line width, page layout, and more. Students can also write at the computer. Please visit our website to learn more. For a customized quote, please email us or call 888-240-3734.
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Special Offer: Make 2011 Beautiful With Peter's
Never-Ending Calendar!
| |  Now through the end of January, with every shippable order over $35, you'll receive a North Star Never-Ending Calendar (while supplies last). This perpetual calendar features stunning watercolor illustrations by Peter H. Reynolds. Use it every year to keep track of birthdays, anniversaries, and other important dates - or give it to someone you care about!
This offer does not apply to download-only orders. If you have any questions, please call 888-240-3734 or email us today. To place an order now, please visit our online store.
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Dare to Dream... of Better Ways to Nurture Your Students
| |  Here are some exciting new grant opportunities that can improve your school and classroom. Browse our January grants document - you may find the funding to help make your dreams come true!
For best results, please save the PDF to your desktop and view it with Adobe Reader. This document is brought to you by our professional development program.
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Dr. Tom O'Brien Remembered
| |  In December, the education world lost a truly outside-the-box thinker: Dr. Tom O'Brien, well-known math educator and creator of Off the Path Math With Tobbs™. We had the pleasure of calling Tom a friend and collaborating with him to promote meaningful math explorations with young students.
FableVision Learning sends our condolences to Tom's wife, Gail Marshall, and family. Learn more about Tom and his positive impact on education here. |
Spotlight: Eric Pedersen, Our New
FableVision Learning Technista!
| |  Please join us in welcoming Eric Pedersen, our new FableVision Learning Technista! Eric comes to us as an intern from UMass Boston, where he is currently pursuing a master's in Computer Science. He'll be helping with tech support for our customers and assisting our team. We're thrilled to have him on board!
If you have a question (or just want to say hello!) send Eric an email. He looks forward to hearing from you!
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Conferences & Events
| | Read on to find out where the FableVision Learning Team will be in the upcoming months. We hope to see you there!
eTech Ohio Educational Conference
January 31 - February 2, 2011
Columbus, OH
TCEA: Texas Computer Education Association 2011 Convention
February 7 - 11, 2011
Austin, TX
Suffolk ASSET Conference
March 14, 2011
Long Island, NY
CUE Conference in Palm Springs
March 17 - 19, 2011
Palm Springs, CA
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
NETA: Nebraska Education Technology Association
April 28 - 29, 2011
Lincoln, NE
ISTE 2011
June 26 - 29, 2011
Philadelphia, PA
Southampton Children's Literature Conference
July 6 - 10, 2011
Southampton, NY
Building Learning Communities Reception at FableVision Studios
July 27, 2011 from 5:30 - 8:00 pm
FableVision Studios, 308 Congress Street, Boston, MA
Visit our website for more details about upcoming conferences and events.
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Peter H. Reynolds' Glorious, Wonderful, Empty Poster
| |  Peter H. Reynolds writes, "I love the sweet, expectant nothingness of an empty page. It is a symbol of what each of us is capable of creating, contributing, and sharing." This month, Peter invites you to step into the wonderful emptiness of this new downloadable poster and fill it with your dream. Encourage your students to do the same! |
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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