Groundhog Day

Did you make your predictions for Groundhog Day yet? This site shows videos of Punxsutaney Phil and his handlers. You will also find some lesson plans, game ideas, and frequently asked questions about Groundhog Day. Here's hoping for an early spring!

http://www.groundhog.org/groundhog-day/videos/

Brain Boosters

What a great activity for the kids to work on when they come into the classroom in the morning or when they come back from lunch. These Brain Boosters work on logic, categorization, lateral thinking, number and math play, reasoning, spacial awareness and word and letter play. Luckily they also include the answers! :)

http://school.discoveryeducation.com/brainboosters/

SMART Boards

Are you lucky enough to have a SMART Board? Here is a list of interactive sites for you to use with your students:
http://www1.center.k12.mo.us/edtech/resources/SBsites.htm

Teaching 'N Technology: Flip Video Cameras in the Classroom

Lots of great ideas here for using a Flip Video Camera in the classroom. The only thing teachers need to keep in mind is getting the permission of the parents prior to videotaping the children.
Teaching 'N Technology: Flip Video Cameras in the Classroom

Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday is right around the corner. Here is a web site that links you to many other sites with activities for learning about Martin Luther King Jr.
http://holidays.kaboose.com/martin-luther-king-jr-day.html