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Three fun things things to do with your class today, in ascending order of nerdiness: 1. Check out the google doodle. 2. Make your own message on a candy heart 3. Create an interactive music video, where the super-cool band OK, GO spells out your message. You need to use the Chrome browser. Click here [...]
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Don’t forget to sign up for ext alerts from Fox 41! Click here for the form. Also, JCPS is tweeting these alerts, but Snow Fox is a great tool for staying on top of alerts for other counties, U of L, etc. Stay warm!
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Don’t forget to sign up for ext alerts from Fox 41! Click here for the form. While it’s awesome that JCPS is tweeting these alerts, this is a great tool for staying on top of alerts for other counties, U of L, etc. Stay warm!
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I’ve made a list, and checked it twice. Here are some holiday resources that are very nice: Simple Desktops Give your computer a quick holiday makeover. Find subtle but seasonal desktop image, right click on it and set as your desktop. Site is handy year round. BBC Games Very simple, yet engaging collection of games [...]
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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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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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As the temperature cools down, why not warm up your math and economics instruction with a simulation game? The Cool Math Coffee Shop or Elf on the Shelf Hot Cocoa Stand allow you to run a simulated business. The Coffee Shop is more involved and has a greater amount of variables. You will set the [...]
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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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