June Features from Internet 4 Classrooms

Summer Learning Program | June Blog | App of The Month |
What's Happening | New- Online Practice | New- Printables |
New- Answer Keys | Teacher Resources | Parent Resources |
Technology Tips | Other Areas of Interest | Common Core |
SAT and ACT Test Preparation

June brings Black Music Month, Child Vision Awareness Month, Flag Day, Father's Day, the First Day of Summer, and much more. Visit our monthly newsletter to see all the details.

Summer Learning Program

Did you know that......

• All students experience learning losses when they do not engage in educational activities during the summer.
• On average, students lose approximately 2.6 months of grade level equivalency in mathematical computation skills during the summer months.
• Research shows that teachers typically spend between 4 to 6 weeks re-teaching material that students have forgotten over the summer.

Free Daily/Weekly Summer Learning Fun for Pre-K through 12th Grade!

Become a free member and log in each day to find Math, Science, Language Arts, History and more. Our Summer Learning Program will begin in June.

How To Directions for signing up to either Summer Learning or/and SAT/ACT test prep.

June Blog: Summer Money Making & Managing Guidance for Students

Summer Money Making & Managing Guidance for Students

This month's blog is Summer Money Making & Managing Guidance for Students.

Summer is here and you're looking for some good ideas to make some bucks. Well, whether you're a pre-scholar or a college student, you've landed in the right place. Before we get started on the actual topic, we address the right motivations for why to get a job and finding a job that helps you grow and practice for future success.

Guest blogger Mark Thomson is a writer who specializes in the education, career-building and self-development fields. Mark is glad to share his experience with wide audience, so you can often see him as a guest contributor on different relevant blogs.

App of the Month

Every month we are going to feature a different, and hopefully FREE, iPad/iPod/iPhone/Android educational application. Visit our ever-changing app page.

The App of the Month for June is Flipgrid By Flipgrid, Inc. ( iOS and Android ).

Flipgrid is the leading video discussion platform used by millions of PreK to PhD students, educators, and families around the world. Flipgrid brings the back row to the front and helps learners of all ages find their voices, share their voices, and respect the diverse voices of others.

Teachers spark discussion by posting topics and questions to a class, school, professional learning community, or the world. Students record, upload, view, react, and respond to each other’s short videos. Flipgrid students build and strengthen social learning communities as they discuss their ideas and experiences with their peers.

Flipgrid amplifies student voice and supports student development of global empathy as they immerse themselves in each other's learning processes and perspectives. That's what it's all about!

Flipgrid is available for Apple and Android devices.

Compatibility: Requires iOS 9.0 or later on Apple devices and Android version 5.0 and up on your Android device.

WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS MONTH?

Here are some of the June events that you can celebrate or make note of this month:

1. Black Music Month
   
   Celebrate music and influential African American musicians, from jazz musicians to singers and songwriters.




2. Child Vision Awareness Month
   
   Did you know that 25 percent of school-aged children have vision problems? Make sure to get your child's eyes checked before starting school this fall. Here are some great tips and resources for parents. If your child does have vision problems, I4C also has resources for the visually impaired.


3. World Environment Day (6/5)
   
   Protect nature and the Earth not only today but every day! Find out about how human activities affect the environment. Learn about conserving resources. Here are some great activities about recycling you can do in the classroom and at home.






4. Flag Day (6/14)
   
   Did you know that we celebrate Flag Day today because on this day in 1777, the Continental Congress adopted our national flag? Find history about the U.S. flag, lesson plans, crafts, and more on our Flag Day page.


5. Father's Day (6/17)
   
   Did you know that Father's Day wasn't an official holiday until 1966? Honor all the fathers in your life today with Father's Day crafts, printables, recipes, and celebration ideas.




6. First Day of Summer (6/21)
   
   Happy Summer Solstice! Find out what causes the change of seasons. You can find fun and educational summer activities here. Don't forget to sign up for our Free Summer Learning Program to minimize students' learning loss and to keep them engaged all summer.

New- ONLINE PRACTICE AT I4C

Internet4Classrooms now offers Online Practice and Interactives, covering Kindergarten to Eighth Grade Common Core Mathematics. Look for a rapidly growing variety of thousands of practice quizzes tied to the Common Core State Standards, School Subjects, Activities, and Holidays.

Check out our Online Practice Quizzes! More grades and subjects coming soon!

New Online Practice Quizzes Made Available in AUGUST!

We have released many new online quizzes during the last months supporting the Common Core Standards.

Try them out, and then use them with your students as:

• Bell Ringers,
• In Class Assignments,
• Homework or
• Extra Credit.

Here is a list of the newest quizzes by grade.

New- COMMON CORE MATHEMATICS PRINTABLES AT I4C

Internet4Classrooms offers Printables, covering Kindergarten to Sixth Grade Mathematics. Look for a rapidly growing variety of thousands of practice worksheets tied to the Common Core State Standards, School Subjects, Activities, and Holidays.

Check out our Common Core Printables! More grades and subjects coming soon!

New Printables Worksheets Made Available in AUGUST!

We have released thousands of new printables worksheets during the last months supporting the Common Core Standards.

Try them out, and then use them with your students as:

• Bell Ringers,
• In Class Assignments,
• Homework or
• Extra Credit.

Here is a list of the newest worksheet sets by grade.

New- Answer Keys




New Worksheet Answer Keys Made Available in AUGUST!

We have released thousands of new answer keys for our printables worksheets during the last months supporting the Common Core Standards.

Remember that you can sign up for answer key access here: https://i4c.xyz/n89msyv.

Here is a list of the newest answer key sets by grade.





TEACHER RESOURCES



1. Many historical events happened this month which you can cover in your classroom. Check outI4C's History page for lesson plans, videos, activities, and other resources to supplement your lessons!


2. 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!


3. Use your summer vacation for professional development! Find out more about workshops, seminar series, online courses, and technology based learning concepts.


4. Spend this summer doing some summer reading of your own. Get inspired with this book list or focus on professional development with this list.


5. Take the time this summer to prep for next year. A great way to do that is to get acquainted with technology you can use in your classroom. Try these great iPad apps that can benefit you in the classroom. Also, learn how social media can be used to your advantage.


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


7. Be sure to check out I4C's collection of free educational iPhone and iPad apps!


8. Remember to visit our Teacher Tools section! This home page contains all the topics you need to use during the school year.


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



PARENT RESOURCES




1. 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.


2. Don't let your kids stay idle this summer. I4C has great educational activities and tons of ideas on how to have fun this summer.


3. Celebrate Father's Day with some great activities and crafts you can do at home! Visit our Father's Day resource page to find out more.


4. Keep your kids reading this summer! Make it fun for them by doing a reading challenge, joining a summer reading book club, or participating in events at your local library. Find book lists, printables, parent resources, and more here.


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


6. Be sure to check out I4C's collection of free educational iPhone and iPad apps for you and your child!


7. You can always visit our Parent Resources page to get grade level practice sites, find online sources, and information pertaining to homework, special needs, reading help, and more.


8. Don't forget our Technology Tutorial section in case you need refresher courses in your computer skills.





TECHNOLOGY TIPS



1. 3 Ways Pythonroom Makes It Easy to Start a Coding Class:
   Have you decided to start a coding class next year? Take a look at Pythonroom. This online platform is perfect for teachers looking to teach a computer science to their students but not sure where to get started. If you haven't heard of Pythonroom, it's the industry's first totally autonomous coding education management system. It is the perfect next step after drag and drop coding environments. This is because it introduces students to computer science through scripting, similar to what students will see when they move into careers in the field of computer science. A free educator account lets you use the platfrom and learn python with over 130 lessons.
   
   Learn more in the article found: HERE


2. 114 Tips to Create a STEAM Makerspace in Schools:
   Do you ever wonder what you should include in a STEAM makerspace? Maybe you've received some grant funding, or maybe you have a great PTA who is willing to help you create a starter STEAM lab. Or, you might just have some extra supplies and want to know what you need to get a STEAM-focused makerspace up and running. This article has a free downloadable for you that contains 114 tips, ideas, resources and even lesson ideas for creating your very own STEAM Makerspace. No more overwhelm, no more panic. This comprehensive guide will help you make the most out of your space, time and dollars.
   
   Learn more by visiting: HERE.


3. Create a Virtual Field Trip using Google Earth:
   When teaching about places outside our hometowns, many of us dream of being able to show our students these locations in real life. Cost, travel time and the work it would take to plan a field trip to China, for example, are completely out of the question... unless you're ready to use the magic of the internet. This article shows you how to make virtual field trips for your students that will enhance your curriculum and amaze your students.
   
   You can find out more: HERE.






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.




Common Core State Standards at I4C




Our Common Core State Standards are 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.




Check out our Common Core Math High School Algebra Standards, Common Core Math Standards, and Common Core ELA Standards.




SAT and ACT Test Preparation

Free Online Practice Resources for ACT Tests and SAT Tests! I4C now offers free SAT and ACT vocabulary and math quizzes. Join our SAT and ACT Test Preparation program and log in as much as you'd like. Students can take practice tests on 5000 vocabulary words or over 1000 math problems. Parents and Mentors can log in to monitor your scores - including seeing which vocabulary words that were missed. Interactive quizzes allow the test taker to retake and study as much as they want.




Sign Up Here for ACT Test & SAT Test Preparation!