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December 2011 Picks

Teacher Resources | Parent Resources | Technology Tips |

December is filled with a lot of history and social studies topics, in addition to the Winter Holidays of Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. Visit our monthly newsletter to see all the details. Below are just a few highlights.

WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS MONTH?

Here are just a couple of the December events that you can celebrate this month.

1. Special Education Day (12/2) - I4C offers a whole section of Exceptional Children resources, including Special Education for the classroom, teachers, and parents. Take advantage of tools on Autism, ADHD, Gifted, and Learning Disorders.


2. Bill of Rights Anniversary (12/15/1791) - How would your life be without the Bill of Rights? Visit our 8th Grade Social Studies section to find resources on the Bill of Rights and other Governance and Civic Standards. Learn the purpose of our Bill of Rights.


3. Hanukkah Begins at Sundown (12/20) - Learn the story of Hanukkah, play Dreidel games, and get activities.


4. Christmas (12/25) - Email Santa with your wishlist! Play online Christmas themed games, find recipes, and really fun projects on our everything Christmas page.


5. Kwanzaa Begins (12/26) - Discover the meaning of Kwanzaa, rituals, and more.


6. Iowa Became the 29th State (12/28/1846) - Did you know Iowa is the only state that starts with 2 vowels? Learn about Iowa, and other state/capitol facts for all 50 states.

TEACHER RESOURCES

1. Do you need resources on Fractions? We have lessons and interactive online Fraction games for all grade levels.
   Kindergarten Fraction Games
   1st Grade Fraction Games
   2nd Grade Fraction Games
   3rd Grade Fraction Games
   4th Grade Fraction Games
   5th Grade Fraction Games
   6th Grade Fraction Games
   7th Grade Fraction Games
   8th Grade Fraction Games


2. Practice your Measurement and Math skills with online measurment games.
   1st Grade Measurement Games
   2nd Grade Measurement Games
   3rd Grade Measurement Games
   4th Grade Measurement Games
   5th Grade Measurement Games
   6th Grade Measurement Games
   7th Grade Measurement Games
   8th Grade Measurement Games


3. Did you know I4C has an EXTENSIVE list of Worksheets? Take advantage of these tools:
   Math Worksheets
   Music Worksheets
   Comprehension Worksheets
   Grammar Worksheets
   Elapsed Time Worksheets
   Fact/Opinion Worksheets
   Telling Time Worksheets
   Subject Worksheets
   Vocabulary Worksheets
   Author's Purpose Worksheets


4. Visit Teacher tools for all of your classroom needs.


5. Go to our grade level help for lesson plans, activities, instructionals, and tools organized by grade and subject.

PARENT RESOURCES

1. Get into Holiday mode: Explore the history behind these holidays, make crafts for the house, and find recipes online for Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa.


2. Do you need Science Fair Project ideas? Check out this page for topics, strategies, and other help.


3. Find Reading Comprehension practice for Elementary kids. Reading skills are key to a child's success.


4. Are you a lower school parent who's been hearing about Dolch Words lately? I4C has great online resources that include Dolch Word Lists and activities for helping your students learn to read.


5. It's National Cocoa Day Dec. 13th. We all have Halloween candy still floating around the house. Celebrate with these chocolate projects, online games, and lessons.


6. Parent Zone - A comprehensive list of everything school related, including homework help, reading help, all subject areas, and educational games.
   
   

TECHNOLOGY TIPS

1. What's the Difference? - Did you know I4C has created its own Technology Tutorials. But we've also provided links to other Tech Tutorials on the Web. That is why you will see both terms used throughout our site.


2. Understanding Word Toolbars - Browse our Toolbar Tutorials to find help with each button and what it does. See all Word Topics Help.


3. Daily Dose Reminder - Don't forget about our Daily Dose section, filled with fun questions of the day and activity ideas, organized by subject.

We also have other basic instruction in Microsoft Office, including Word 2007, Excel 2007, Powerpoint 2007.

OTHER AREAS OF INTEREST

1. Resources for Educators - In this section you can find classroom resources for Exceptional Children, Smartboards, Character Education, Web 2.0 Resources and other topics.
2. Resources for Parents - Parents can find resources
   on assisting their children with homework, time management, Internet Safety, subject area resources, grade level resources and more.