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 Monthly Newsletter     Issue 119

 

Music in Our Schools Month, 
Women's History Month, 
Daylight Savings Time, 
Pi Day, 
St Patricks's Day, 
First Day of Spring, 

March 2019
In This Issue
Blog
What's Happening
New Online Practice
New Worksheets
New Answer Keys
App of the Month
Teacher Resources
Common Core
Parent Resources
Technology Tips
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Greetings. Thanks so much for using Internet4Classrooms with your students and children. Our mission is to help you find the best educational online resources available to meet your individual needs. Our monthly newsletter focuses on sharing information, tips, and ideas on everything related to schooling inside the classroom and at home. Each month we will feature resources and information on a variety of topics. We are constantly updating information on our site and urge you to visit often.

 

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 This Month's Blog


This month's blog is   Sharing Student Photos: Things to Know before Doing It . Teachers who write blogs or administer social media platforms are facing a delicate dilemma every time they want to post visual information online. They have to think about the issue of child privacy, so the big question is whether they should share student photos or not.

Such content can help people identify students and there is always a danger of information misuse. In such circumstances, you should consider the problem carefully and follow the basic guidelines that guarantee digital safety. The blog presents you with fundamental tips for managing privacy, so keep reading to learn more about this important topic.

Eugene Eaton is a teacher and a blogger at College-Paper and Scholar Advisor. He enjoys writing about education and sharing practical tips with his colleagues. If he is not thinking about work, Eugene is probably out looking for a stand-up comedy show.

 
 
  
  Things To Celebrate This Month
March brings Music in Our Schools Month, Women's History Month, Daylight Savings Time, Pi Day, St Patricks's Day, First Day of Spring, and much more. You never know what wonderful resources you can find to enrich your classroom experience. Let's get started:
  
  

Music in Our Schools Month
Celebrate and enjoy music in your classroom this month. Make your own instruments, play with virtual instruments, and learn about different genres of music with on our Music Resources page. We also have Music and Dance resources for Kindergarten and Pre-K aged children.

 

Women's History Month
Did you know that March is National Women's History Month? You can learn about Women in World History and Women in American History. Learn about list of honorees for 2019, and other resources from the National Women's History Project.

 

Dr. Seuss' Birthday (3/2)
Fun fact: Green Eggs and Ham was written with a mere 50 words. Dr. Seuss is a staple in children's literature. Celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday with lesson plans and activities all correlating with his books. Learn about his life. Find activities for all of Dr. Seuss' books. Here are some Dr. Seuss themed great printables and resources. Also check out our Online Stories page for more classroom reading resources.

 

Daylight Savings Time Begins (3/10)
Remember to set your clocks an hour ahead today. Learn about the history of Daylight Savings Time and why we "spring forward" an hour today. Work on time telling skills with these resources for First, Second, and Third Grade.

 

Pi Day (3/14)
Happy Pi Day. Learn about the history of Pi. Apply Pi in your math lesson today. Check out these ways these teachers have celebrated Pi Day in their classroom. Learn about Pi through this "irrational" webquest. For high schoolers, try the Pi Day Challenge, a series of logic based puzzles all about Pi.

 

St. Patrick's Day (3/17)
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in your classroom with I4C. We have St. Patrick's Day history, games, crafts, and activities on our St. Patrick's Day resource page.

 

First Walk in Space (3/18/1965)
Learn about space walks and Alexei Leonov's experience outside of the spacecraft. You can also check out our General Astronomy page for other resources on Space.

 

First Day of Spring (3/20)
Welcome to Spring. Today, learn about what causes the change of seasons. Also check out these spring themed worksheets and activities and crafts you can use in your classroom.

 

First Map of the United States Published (3/31/1784)
Ever wondered what the United States looked like when the nation was first created? Abel Buell's work was the first to be submitted for copyright. Check out our Maps page for more resources on maps of the United States, interactive maps, and printables.

 

 
 
  
New - Online Practice

Internet4Classrooms now offers Online Practice Tests and Interactives, covering Kindergarten to Sixth 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 - Printables

Internet4Classrooms now 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 Mathematics 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:

 
  App Of The Month
Every month we are going to feature a different iPad/iPod/iPhone educational application. Visit our ever-changing app page. (www.internet4classrooms.com/links_grades_kindergarten_12/apps_web2_tools.htm)
 


The App of the Month for March is Letter School - Learn to Write By Letterschool Enabling Learning B.V. ( iOS / Android ).

The #1 alphabet tracing app for toddlers & pre-schoolers. Recommended and used by parents, teachers, and occupational therapists. Loved & played by more than 2 million toddlers and used at more than 5.000 schools.

LetterSchool is an educational app designed to help every child play and learn how to write all letters of the English alphabet (from A to Z) and numbers from 1-10. Kids practice and develop essential phonics and handwriting skills as they play three exciting games per letter or number - as an extra, they learn words associated with the letters.

HOW IT WORKS:

Intro - Discover the shape, phonics, name, and sound of all the 26 letters and numbers (1-10).

Tap - Learn where to start to write the letters and numbers and finish by tapping the dots in the correct order.

Trace - Learn the letter trajectory and direction of lines by tracing it.

Write - Test your knowledge by writing the ABC, numbers, and shapes from memory.

IMPORTANT:

The first 5 letters of the alphabet (both upper case and lower case) as well as the first 5 numbers and geometric shapes are completely for free and can be played entirely (on 3 game steps). The entire alphabet can be purchased on a one-time bundle purchase (no subscriptions).

SPECIAL FEATURES:

  • Uppercase and lowercase letters + numbers 1-10 + 24 geometric shapes.

  • Two exciting levels: Silver and Gold

  • Progress and settings stored for up to three players on the same device.

  • In the A-Z section, specific graphics available to match the letters (e.g. ant graphic for letter A/a).

  • Available for both iPads and iPhones.

PERFECT FOR KIDS:

Kids want to have fun, and LetterSchool offers an educational journey with the most engaging and entertaining educational material.

  • They learn with various exciting animations, graphics, and sound effects.

  • They learn to associate letters with words, learn and memorize tracing directions and the correct formation of each character.

  • Perfect for home-schooling kids and kindergartens. A user-friendly app for children with special educational needs.

PERFECT FOR PARENTS & TEACHERS:

  • Choice of the three most popular typefaces in handwriting education (Handwriting Without Tears, D'Nealian, and Zaner-Bloser).

  • Two levels, where Golden Level allows tracking kids' progress by displaying their exact letter writing.

  • Engaging and compelling game mode prompting the child to trace a letter, number or shape 3 times using different parameters (each step is more challenging).

  • An educational app created together with parents and educational professionals.

  • NO ADS.

  • Advanced settings or purchases only accessible by an adult.
  • Extremely committed Customer Support ready to answer all questions and fix any issues.

MONTESSORI MATERIALS & METHODS:

LetterSchool is crafted with the greatest care for preschool kids & toddlers. Parents, teachers, and occupational therapists can use LetterSchool independently, but schools that teach according to the Montessori principle can use LetterSchool as a source for their Montessori materials and methods as well.

ACCOLADES:

  • 'Best Mobile App of 2018 Platinum Award' nominee - BMA

  • Winner of 'National Parenting Product Awards 2018' - NAPPA Awards

  • Teachers With Apps Certified - TeachersWithApps

  • "Learning a letter on this app is like being on a great party, with disco lights, stars and fireworks. Every letter is a surprise." - Apps4Kids

  • "The kids love it. This app is right on track to help my son to be better prepared for Kindergarten". -Kidz

LET'S PLAY & LEARN

Join LetterSchool on this exciting educational journey. Download the app and allow your toddler to discover the magical world of letters and words. Before you know it, your kid will be writing the entire English alphabet.

For more reviews and information, visit our website www.letterschool.com

If you have any question or suggestions, please contact us at support@letterschool.com.

You can also check our FAQ page on www.letterschool.org/faq.

Letter School - Learn to Write is available for Apple and Android devices. Compatibility: Requires iOS 9.0 or later on Apple iPad and Android version 4.0.3 and up on your Android device.

 

  
  Focus On:  Teacher Resources
Internet4Classrooms offers a wide variety of informative online resources, tips, tools, and tutorials regarding your classroom needs. There is always something you can utilize with your students. Each month we'll feature a few links to useful topics.  
  
Many historical events happened this month which you can cover in your classroom. Check out I4C's History page for lesson plans, videos, activities, and other resources to supplement your lessons.
  
  

Get all of your assessment assistance needs here sorted by grade and subject.

 

 Need online interactive games and activities to reinforce the day's lessons? We have it.Kids can practice in the computer labs and at home.

 

School may be in full swing but teachers still need  organizational help, worksheet ideas, bulletin board inspiration, and lesson plans throughout the year. Our Teacher tools page has it all.

 

March 14th is Pi Day. Apply Pi in your math lesson today. Check out these ways these teachers have celebrated Pi Day in their classroom and have your students learn about Pi through this "irrational" webquest. Your students can also work on their math skills with our Grade Level Skill Builders, our free Online Practice quizzes, and our free Common Core Math Printables for Kindergarten to Eighth Grade.

 

Spring brings unpredictable weather. Explore these Elementary Science tools.

 

Name that tune. Celebrate Music In Our Schools Month with I4C's music lessons and resources ranging from music sheets and instruments to percussions and opera.

 

 

We now have answer guides for our Common Core Math PrintablesRequest teacher access here.

 


Remember to visit our Teacher Tools section. This homepage contains all the topics you may need to use during the school year.

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I4C OVERVIEW 
Whether you are a newcomer or an old pro, it's easy to get "lost" in everything I4C has to offer. We have subject help by grade level on almost all school topics. Don't forget to click and explore when you are looking for teacher resources. Here are a few main topics to get you started.
 
 
  
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Don't Forget: Online Practice for ACT Test and SAT Test Resources.  I4C now offers SAT and ACT vocabulary and math quizzes. Become a member and log in as much as you'd like. Students can take practice tests on 5000 vocabulary words.Take daily practice math quizzes on over 1000 questions.  Log in to monitor your students' scores - including seeing which vocabulary words or math questions they missed. Interactive quizzes allow the test taker to retake and study as much as they want.  
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Remember: One of our most clicked resources is the teacher tools page. You can access everything teachers need for the school year, including forms, planning, bulletin boards, and worksheets

Another popular section is our Grade Level Help. Click here for Pre-K - 8th grade level help  and here for 7th - 12th grade resources. Find Skill Builders  interactive sites for Language Arts and Math.  
  Common Core State Standards

Check out our Common Core English Language Arts Standards. Each Grade Level is 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. Click on your Grade Level to find English Language Arts Standard Resources and learning tools.
 

Also, check out our Common Core Math Standards. It's hard to find sites that have math standards examples that follow the specific criteria, but they're here. Click on your Grade Level to find Math Standard Resources and learning tools.

  

  Focus On:  Parent Resources
In addition to our teachers, parents can take advantage of our online resources as well.
 

 

Parents need help too. Not only can you browse all the teaching tools, but there's a Parent Zone as well so families can continue the education at home. Every student needs practice outside of the classroom.

 

Math and reading  seem to be the most challenging when it comes to homework. Check out our  math resources page for extensive help.  Reading tools develop those language arts skills.

 

Vocabulary and math quizzes are typically the dreaded end of the week activity. Give your kids more confidence with our online vocabulary and math quiz practice. The more they study the more comfortable they will feel, while increasing their knowledge for future ACT and SAT testing.

 

Did you know that March is National Craft Month? Check out these Spring themed crafts you can do with your child this month. Internet4Classrooms also has Arts and Crafts Resources for Pre-K and Kindergarten aged children.

 

Read with your child this month. Here are some great reading resources just for parents. Check out our Elementary School Stories page and prep for upcoming assessments with our Reading Comprehension Practice resources.

 

March is Music in Our Schools Month. Enhance your child's music education with Internet4Classrooms. Make your own instruments, play with virtual instruments, and learn about different genres of music with your child on our Music Resources page. We also have Music and Dance resources for Kindergarten and Pre-K aged children.


 


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

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

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Find ACT Test and SAT Test Resources to get your children ready for the ACT and SATs. I4C now offers SAT and ACT vocabulary and math quizzes. Become a member and log in as much as you'd like. Students can take practice tests on 5000 vocabulary words and practice tests in math with over 1000 questions. As a parent, you can log in to monitor your children's scores - including seeing which words or math problems they missed. Interactive quizzes allow the test taker to retake and study as much as they want.

As always, if you don't see something of interest highlighted this month, we have the Parent Zone which is full of resources. You can find homework help, special needs resources, language tools, reading help, educational games and activities sorted by grade

        **             We Want Your Input            **

I4C already has Vocabulary Quizzes and Math Quizzes in our ACT/SAT Test Preparation Guide. 

 

We're looking for new ideas for quizzes and informational resources that you'd feel are useful to you and your students. Please email us and let us know what you could use to make your teaching experience better. 

 

Write to:  susan.brooks@internet4classrooms.com

  Technology Tips

Tech Tip #1: What to Do if You Spill on Your Laptop
 
Spilling a drink on your laptop doesn't have to be a kiss of death and a ticket to a replacement. Liquid can destroy electronics quickly, but your computer may be salvageable if you act fast. Learn more in the article found: HERE.


Tech Tip #2: 5 Best Apps For Dyslexia You Should Know
 
The world is full of different kinds of people. Some of them are fortunate enough to acquire skills and make everyone proud, while others are not. Dyslexia is a kind of disability that affects reading, writing and learning abilities of a kid. The affected kids are found to be reading/writing slowly, repeatedly making common spelling mistakes, unable to understand others, etc. Though Dyslexia is a life-long problem that brings challenges on a daily basis, the good news is there are some best apps for Dyslexia that can help kids to improve their condition, up to a certain extent. Learn more by visiting: HERE.


Tech Tip #3: 11 Computer Tips and Tricks You Should Really Know About
 
Even though you use your computer every single day, that doesn't mean you know how to use it to its full potential. This article shares some tips so you can take full advantage of your Mac or PC. It starts with some keyboard shortcuts that'll help you crank out text and data faster in Microsoft Word or Excel, or to help you better navigate your computer or its internet browser. Additionally, it recommends a handful of extensions and programs, and gives some tips to help you get your inbox under control. You can find out more: HERE.

   


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