International Reading Show

Chicago, IL

 

Classroom Pack

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Malissia Bell a librarian at Brandeis Elementary School uses podcasts to promote reading.  She gave students the opportunity to share about a favorite book to get students involved in reading.  The program was designed to also get older students to teach younger students how to use technology.  The program started with the fifth grade but soon captured the community.  To learn more about this program and how to incorporate podcasts into your classroom,click here. 

 

 

 Writing Contest

Only one month left to enter "The Giving Sack" writing contest.  Get your students ready to enter today.  There are plenty of opportunities to win, but you submit an entry to be considered.

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Kidsreads.com allows kids to see that author's are real people, too.

This site allows students to read a bio about their favorite author, write to an author, read book reviews, find out about books that are being made into movies, view podcasts, and much more.  Have students visit kidsread.com today! 

 

 

SEAT SACK is offering some pink Teacher Totes as a clearance special.  The totes have a small black marking on one of the pockets.  The items are no longer perfect because of this slight blemish, so we are offering them at a very discounted price.  Pick one out today for only $5.00.  This spring colored tote is perfect for carrying papers back and forth.  It can even hold your laptop.  With all of the storage pockets this bag is worth every penny and more.  Hurry and order today while supplies last. 

 

Our Price: $5.00
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Clearance Tote 

 

 

SEAT SACK is offering April Tools to get your classroom organized.  Take advantage of special savings that will be offered throughout the month.  Some deals are exclusive to our email customers!  In addition, we hope to offer insightful organizational tips that will enhance classroom learning.

 

We encourage you to share our emails by clicking on the forward to a friend link below, so your colleagues and parents can enjoy these great savings.

 

This is the last month to enter "The Giving Sack" writing contest.  Get your students involved in this wonderful writing activity! 

 

Be sure to link your class website or class supply list with SEAT SACK so parents know where to shop.  Let us know you have linked to our site by sending an email to linkit@seatsack.com and we will send you a gift certificate.

 

Sincerely,

Michelle Holder

Director of Marketing & Sales

 

 

This is no April Fools joke, but an April Tool to get you organized.  We are offering the best deal to our email customers to thank you for being such a loyal customer.  Take $2.00 off any of our single pocket SEAT SACKS, sizes 12, 14,15 & 17 inch.  Choose any color, any quantity!

 Orders must be placed online at www.seatsack.com, customer must pay with a credit card.  Offer is not valid with any other offer and is not valid with previous purchases. 

Can't decide what size or organizational tool a friend needs to get organized...Choose an eGift Certificate.  SEAT SACK now offers gift certificates for every budget.  It is easy to get into giving with SEAT SACK!  When you give an eGift Certiifcate SEAT SACK will give you a savings.

 

 

 

Research consistently has found that students in organized and structured classrooms demonstrate more on-task behavior and higher academic achievement. (Heflin & Alberto. 2001)  An organized classroom area with defined space can assist a student in successful completion of tasks that the student is requested to perform independently.  There are two concepts to consider when organizing your classroom:

 

1-Create clear physical and/or visual boundaries to help students know where each area begins and ends.  The staff need to identify the different areas and decide how the areas relate to the curriculumn, age level and what activities will occur in that space.  This helps to clarify the expectations and give powerful cues for appropriate behavior.  The areas need to be clearly defined with visual clues such as dividers, taped off areas, labeled markers, fabric or color coding. After establishing each area the students need to be taught how to move through the classroom space and what the expectations are for each segmented area.

 

2-Minimize auditory and visual distractions.  When information is presented in an orderly fashion and not cluttered, the level of learning is clearing much higher.  The decision of what information is posted on classroom walls and determining if what is posted is relevant to the class activity is necessary.  Reduce the amount of stimuli and you may reduce the amount of distraction.  Some districations can be easily covered with fabric, cardboard or moved to a better location.  It is important to establish organizational systems in the classroom at the beginning of the year and teach students how to use them.  Designating clear locations for specific materials such as homework, notes home, school supplies and personal items is helpful, as well as creating routines for assignment turn in.

 

Organization needs to be continually evaluated.  As needs and expectations change within a classroom, so to must the organizational structure be adjusted.  However, if you have created a consistent, organized, structured environment at the beginning of the year, then it will be easier to make smaller adjustments as necessary.

 

Classroom Architect allows you to layout your classroom floor plan before you physically move items in your room.  It is a great first step to get your classroom ready for learning...

 

CLASSROOM ARCHITECT 

 

If you have an idea that may help other teachers define their space, send your suggestions to seatsack@seatsack.com.

 

 

SEAT SACK will offer FREE SHIPPING during April when you use code FREESHIP2010 at checkout.  Items can be shipped anywhere within the Continental US with FREE GROUND Shipping on orders of $150.00 or more.

 

This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer and is not available with previous purchases. 

 

Visit our website under "testimony" or view what friends are saying on SEAT SACKS facebook page.  SEAT SACKS create the perfect storage solutions for classrooms of all types.

 

Listen to how Yvonne uses SEAT SACKS in her classroom at PS16.

 

Satisfied Customer-Yvonne PS 16