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Friday is April Fools Day! Have some fun with your co-worker’s computer. First, let’s review the pranks we suggested last year: 1. The Type Upside Down and Magic Pen Pranks 2. The Change The SMART Board Markers White Prank 3. The Frozen Screen and Fake Broken Screen Pranks I am working to get a better [...]
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http://www.paolipeaks.com/events-and-more/calendar (Note: Check out my post on 2/7/12 for current info about this program) The final “Teachers Ski Free” day at Paoli is Friday. This a great service they provide. I went once this year and once last year, and would recommend it. They will provide you with a packet of information about field [...]
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I hope it is a lovely one for you. Here are some timely resources: Starfall Valentine’s Activity (Make A Card) History Channel Valentine’s Resources (Videos such as the History of Chocolate and Photo Slideshows) You’ll see the above links, and many more at “The Best Sites To Learn About Valentine’s Day“ Create a heart at: [...]
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http://obama-weather.com/ What more could you ask for when you talk about the weather at Morning Meeting? How about the President modeling what to wear for each day? At Obama-Weather you get a five day forecast with the high, low and degree of sunshine or cloudiness. Just for fun you can also see what Bruce Lee, [...]
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I do not typically wish for a “Snow Day,” but tomorrow is an exception! Paoli Peaks is running another “Teachers Ski Free” promotion. Even if we don’t get the day off, head up after school; they will be open until 10:00 PM. The two other upcoming Teachers Ski Free days are January 21 and February [...]
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Z-Type A fun and action-packed space-shooter game designed to test your typing speed and accuracy. Z-Type doesn’t instruct or give lessons, but for pure fun and practice, it is a worthwhile addition to the sites you share with your students. If you aren’t in to blowing up words, click here for ten more typing speed [...]
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Online Word Search Game Word search games are not exactly higher order thinking, but kids love them and they do come in handy from time to time. Use one or more of these options for an emergency sub plan or those odd final few minutes of the day during dismissal. Games can be printed or [...]
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Here are the 10 Coolest Christmas Games from MUO. If you are looking for something a little more academic, check out the Best Sites For Learning about Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. Here is a super simple snowman activity from SMART Board Goodies (say that 3 times fast!) Enjoy!
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I suppose you could compare and contrast the book and the movie… or just have a little fun! Here is a the “original” How the Grinch Stole Christmas and 100 other great seasonal classics! Enjoy! FanPop 101 Classic Christmas Videos Online
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Giving your desktop a face-lift is as simple as “Right Click/Set Image As Desktop Background.” I found this “Simple Desktops” site to have some great visual appeal. If you are looking for something a little more “curricular” try these four suggestions from MUO. A visually appealing desktop can catch your students’ attention between lessons, spark [...]
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