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 Monthly Newsletter    Issue 50

 

Flag Day, Father's Day, First Day of Summer, Professional Development, Summer Learning
JUNE 2013
In This Issue
What's Happening
Teacher Resources
Parent Resources
Technology Tips
We Need Your Help
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Greetings. Thanks so much for using Internet4Classrooms with your students and children. Our mission is to help you find the best educational online resources available to meet your individual needs. Our monthly newsletter focuses on sharing information, tips, and ideas on everything related to schooling inside the classroom and at home. Each month we'll be featuring resources and information on a variety of topics. We are constantly updating information on our site, and urge you to visit often.    
 
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If you need help, please email us. We answer questions about almost any subject matter/grade level.  We feel that this is a very important part of Internet4Classrooms. Internet4Classrooms is maintained and built for educators, parents, and students and this site is yours.  Comments and suggestions are appreciated and welcomed. Don't be afraid to email and ask.
  
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  Summer Learning Program

Did you know tests show students lose about 2.5 months of math computation skills during summer break? Teachers spend on average 4-6 weeks of the new school year getting students back on track. We must keep our students thinking and challenged all year long. Math, Science and Language Arts Skills are practiced each day along with great facts and tips about other subject areas. Books are suggested for Summer Reading. Summer learning will keep child learning all through summer in a fun way!

  Common Core State Standards

Each Grade Level is full of resources for every individual standard. Students can take control of their own learning by clicking on the page with the standard number, and choosing their own resource to practice that skill.

 It's hard to find sites that have math standards examples that follow the specific criteria, but they're here. Click on your Grade Level to find Math Standard Resources and learning tools.

  

  App Of The Month
Every month we are going to feature a different, and hopefully FREE, iPad/iPod/iPhone educational application. Visit our ever-changing app page. (
www.internet4classrooms.com/links_grades_kindergarten_12/apps_web2_tools.htm)
 
The iTunes U app gives you the ability to access the largest digital catalog of free educational content - right from your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch. Complete free courses from leading universities and cultural institutions around the globe. There is even a section dedicated to Teaching and Learning! Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch and iPad iOS 5.0 or later.
  Things To Celebrate This Month
This June we are celebrating fathers, Flag Day, and the start of summer. We've got a lot to cover so let's begin.

Black Music Month

Child Vision Awareness Month
Have you seen your child squinting and they're not in the sun? It is very helpful for your child to have their eyes checked before starting school. For students who do have vision problems, we do have resources suited for students who are visually impaired.
 
Anne Frank's Birthday (6-12)
Anne Frank was born on this day in 1929. Her diary gives us a peek into what it was like to live in hiding during the German Occupation of the Netherlands in World War II. Learn more about her life, the Holocaust, and World War II.

Flag Day (6-14)
In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed June 14th as Flag Day and thirty-three years later, an Act of Congress established National Flag Day. Find history about the U.S. flag, lesson plans, crafts, and more.

Father's Day (6-16)
Did you know that Father's Day was founded in 1910 by Sonora Dodd to honor her Civil War veteran father? Honor all the special fathers in your life with Father's Day crafts, printables, recipes, and celebration ideas.

First Day of Summer (6-20)
Summer is officially here! Find summer project ideas that are educational and fun. Don't forget to take advantage of our Summer Learning Program, a free resource guide to keep students engaged all summer long.

        **             We Want Your Input.            **

I4C already has Free Vocabulary Quizzes and Free Math Quizzes in our ACT/SAT Test Preparation Guide. 

 

We're looking for new ideas for quizzes and informational resources that you'd feel are useful to you and your students. Please email us and let us know what you could use to make your teaching experience better. 

 

Write to:  susan.brooks@internet4classrooms.com

  Focus On:  Teacher Resources
Internet4Classrooms offers a wide variety of informative online resources, tips, tools, and tutorials regarding your classroom needs. There is always something you can utilize with your students. Each month we'll feature a few links to useful topics.  

 

SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAM! Get free summer learning activities, summer reading lists, summer lesson reviews, and more. Teachers spend on average 4-6 weeks of the new school year getting students back on track. We must keep our students thinking and challenged all year long!

 

Summer is the perfect time for professional development for educators. Learn about various workshops, online seminars, and books to read to get you ready for next school year!

 

There are plenty web seminars on a variety of topics. Learn about the benefits and find some free ones here.

 

Do you know CPR? Here is a list of places that hold classes, recertification and even online CPR courses and certification.

 

Use the summer to connect through social media and learn about how to use it in your classroom. Learn about how to use Twitter, Pinterest, Youtube, and blogging to your advantage!

 

Want to do some reading this summer - Here is a list inspiring books for educators to read over the summer. From novels and biographies to teaching tips, there is something here for everyone!

 

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Each Grade Level is full of resources for every individual standard. Students can take learning in their own control by clicking on the page with the standard number and choosing their own resource to practice that skill.

  

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I4C OVERVIEW 
Whether you are a newcomer or an old pro, it's easy to get "lost" in everything I4C has to offer. We have subject help by grade level on almost all school topics. Don't forget to click and explore when you are looking for teacher resources. Here are a few main topics to get you started.


  

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Don't Forget: Free Online Practice for ACT Test and SAT Test Resources.  I4C now offers free SAT and ACT vocabulary and math quizzes. Become a free member and log in as much as you'd like. Students can take practice tests on 5000 vocabulary words.Take daily practice math quizzes on over 1000 questions.  Log in to monitor your students' scores - including seeing which vocabulary words or math questions they missed. Interactive quizzes allow the test taker to retake and study as much as they want.  

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Remember: One of our most clicked resources is the teacher tools page. You can access everything teachers need for the school year, including forms, planning, bulletin boards, and worksheets

Another popular section is our Grade Level Help. Click here for Pre-K - 8th grade level help and here for 7th - 12th grade resources. Find Skill Builders interactive sites for Language Arts and Math.  
  Focus On:  Parent Resources
In addition to our teachers, parents can take advantage of our online resources as well.

Make sure your kids sign up for our FREE SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAM! Get free summer learning activities, summer reading lists, summer lesson reviews and more.

Summer is a great time to visit museums! Search for museums in your area or even visit a museum from home!

Don't let your kids stay idle this summer! I4C has fun ideas and educational activities to do this summer break.
      
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Find ACT Test and SAT Test Resources to get your children ready for the ACT and SATs. I4C now offers free SAT and ACT vocabulary and math quizzes. Become a free member and log in as much as you'd like. Students can take practice tests on 5000 vocabulary words and practice tests in math with over 1000 questions. As a parent, you can log in to monitor your children's scores - including seeing which words or math problems they missed. Interactive quizzes allow the test taker to retake and study as much as they want.

As always, if you don't see something of interest highlighted this month, we have the Parent Zone which is full of resources. You can find homework help, special needs resources, language tools, reading help, educational games and activities sorted by grade
  Technology Tips

Tech Tip #1:  Don't Forget About Print Preview: Save paper and frustration by remembering to Print Preview your documents before sending them to the printer. Click on File - Print Preview or the Office Icon - Print Preview and view exactly what it will look like when printed! I4C has Office Tutorials here.

  

Tech Tip #2:  Find and Replace: Don't forget about this quick way to fix your document! CTRL+F will get you the Find/Replace domain box. Type in any error you are looking for and the correction you need. You can select "Replace All" and it will fix everything with one click. Go here for a list of Microsoft help tools.

 

Tech Tip #3:  ID Any Image:  Did you know that you can look up the source of a picture through Google? Just drag the picture on to the Google homepage and find out where it's from! Other tech help

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 This Month's Blog

This month's blog: Summer: A Time for Growth. Grow as a teacher with professional development this summer.
Internet4classrooms.com is a free educational portal for teachers, parents, homeschoolers and students. Visitors come from around the world to find Internet resources for their educational needs. One can find resources ranging from lesson plans to worksheets, individual grade level resources to templates, and even interactive learning games.  We were very honored when one teacher called the site a "Walmart for Teachers". If you cannot find what you need for instruction on any topic, please feel free to email us and we will help you find resources to fit your needs.
 
Sincerely,

Susan Brooks
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