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 Monthly Newsletter     Issue 133

 

Physical Fitness Month, 
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, 
National Weather Observer's Day, 
National Children's Book Week, 
Teacher Appreciation Week, 
Cinco de Mayo, 
Mother's Day, 
Lewis and Clark Expedition Begins, 
Biographer's Day, 
Memorial Day

May 2020
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
Quick Links 
Join Our Mailing List 
Read Our Blog
 

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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   How Teachers Can Help Children Overcome Shyness . Shyness is a feeling of emotion where a person feels timid or intimidated in a situation. Many people don't know the basics of this feeling and tend to get confused that maybe it is in a particular case that it is triggered. However, shyness is not a temporary early childhood phase that you can grow out of with time. It is an inhabited feeling that may start as early as in infancy and may take up your lifetime to overcome.

According to statistics published in this regard, 10 to 15% of newborns are born with shyness as an inhabited trait. In addition to this, 40 to 60% of adults say they are currently still regarded as a shy person. Thus, these numbers represent that not many people are born with shyness but develop the feeling over time.

Therefore, to nip in the bud sometime before it fully blooms, this month's blog covers eight ways teachers can work with their young students to overcome shyness.

Guest blogger Claudia Jeffrey is currently working as an Assistant Manager For Research & Development at Crowd Writer. As an experienced pre-school teacher, she understand feelings associated with the young ones well. She shares her opinions online through her personal blog.

 
 
  
  Things To Celebrate This Month
May brings Physical Fitness Month, Teacher Appreciation Week, Mother's Day, Memorial Day, and much more. You never know what wonderful resources you can find to enrich your classroom experience. Let's get started:
  
  

Physical Fitness Month
Exercising is a vital part of living a healthy lifestyle. Find resources about exercise, physical education, team sports, and more on our Physical Education page. Also check out our pages about Health and  Nutrition and Wellness for information about living a healthy lifestyle.

 

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month
Celebrate the contributions that Asian and Pacific Americans have made to society this month.  Learn about notable Asian American writers, athletes, and scientists.   Find book lists, lesson plans, and student activities from Scholastic.  Use primary sources in your lesson plans from the Library of Congress and the National Archives and find teacher resources from the Smithsonian and the National Gallery of Art here.

 

National Weather Observer's Day (5/4)
Learn about the weather in your classroom today. Get involved and learn how to become a National Weather Service Storm Spotter. Or if you are already a Storm Spotter, it never hurts to freshen up with the Weather Spotter Quick Reference Guide. Also check out our  Earth Science resource page and Weather page for elementary schoolers for interactives, activities, and more.

 

National Children's Book Week (5/4-5/8)
Celebrate Children's Book Week in your classroom.  Here are some great book lists for all ages and lesson plans from Scholastic. I4C also has a  collection of stories for elementary studentslibrary resourcesinformation on physical and virtual libraries,  grade level help with reading and literature, and  reading assessment practice.

 

Teacher Appreciation Week (5/4-5/8)
Show your appreciation to the teachers in your life this week. Find printables, crafts, and other great ways how to show your thanks on our Teacher and Staff Appreciation page.

 

Cinco de Mayo (5/5)
Happy Cinco de Mayo.  Learn about the history of this holiday and facts and misconceptions about Cinco de Mayo. Find crafts, projects, and printables you can do today.

 

Mother's Day (5/10)
Celebrate your mom and show her how much you care and appreciate her today. I4C has a Mother's Day resource page, filled with crafts, activities, and printables you can incorporate into your lesson plans or use at home.

 

Lewis and Clark Expedition Begins (5/14/1804)
Learn about the men who explored the Louisiana Purchase territory. Who were  Lewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery? You can find Classroom Resources and Interactive maps from   PBSNational Geographic, and the National Archives. Determine the influence of Lewis and Clark's expedition westward with   I4C's Lewis and Clark lesson plan page.

 

Biographer's Day (5/16)
Today, learn about famous figures through reading their biographies. Find biographies for our Founding Fathers, Nobel Prize Winners, famous authors, and more on our Biography Topics page.

 

Memorial Day (5/25)
Enjoy the day off of work and school today but this Memorial Day, remember those who have died for our country. Find lesson plans, crafts, activities, and more on our Memorial Day page.

 

 
 
  
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 May is Google Keep - Notes and lists By Google LLC ( iOS / Android ).



  • Capture, edit, share, and collaborate on your notes on any device, anywhere

  • Add notes, lists, photos, and audio to Keep.

  • Organize your notes with labels and colors.

  • Set and forget. Get reminded about a note at the right time or place.

  • Record a voice memo and have it automatically transcribed.

  • Grab the text from an image to help you quickly find that note again through search.

WHEN AND WHERE YOU NEED IT

Need to remember to pick up some groceries? Set a location-based reminder to pull up your grocery list right when you get to the store. Need to finish a to-do? Set a time-based reminder to make sure you never miss a thing.

SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS

Next time you go to the store, share your shopping list on Keep and watch as items get checked off in real time. No need for text messages back and forth. Get things done together, faster.

FIND WHAT YOU NEED, FAST

Quickly filter and search for notes by color and other attributes like lists with the label "To-dos", audio notes with reminders or just see shared notes. Find what you're looking for even faster, and let Keep do the remembering for you.

ALWAYS WITHIN REACH

Keep works on your phone, tablet and computer. Everything you add to Keep syncs across your devices so your important stuff is always with you.

Try Google Keep on the web at http://keep.google.com and find it in the Chrome Web Store at http://g.co/keepinchrome.


Google Keep - Notes and lists is available for Apple and Android devices. Compatibility: Requires iOS 11.0 and watchOS 2.0 or later on Apple iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch and Android version varies based 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.

 

Teach your students the importance of staying active this month. We have great Physical Education resources about the muscular system, strength training, team sports, and more. Also visit our  Health and Nutrition and Wellness pages for information about living a healthy lifestyle.

 

Celebrate Children's Book Week in your classroom. Here are some great book lists for all ages and lesson plans from Scholastic. I4C also has a collection of stories for elementary studentslibrary resourcesinformation on physical and virtual librariesgrade level help with reading and literature, and  reading assessment practice.

 

Check out our Mother's Day page to find crafts you can make with your students to take home and show mom, as well as fun activities and printables.

 

Memorial Day is a great day to relax before the end of the school year but remember those who have died for our country. Teach your students about why we have the day off and the meaning behind the holiday. Find lesson plans, crafts, and activities on our Memorial Day page.

 

 

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.

 

Don't let your kids waste time sitting on the couch. Fitness is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Check out our Physical Education page for resources about exercise, team sports, and more. Also visit our pages about  Health and Nutrition and Wellness for information about living a healthy lifestyle.

 

Help your kids show their appreciation for their teachers this week. Find printables, crafts, and other great ways how to show your thanks on our Teacher and Staff Appreciation page.

 

Thank all the mothers and grandmothers in your life this Mothers' Day. I4C has a Mother's Day resource page, filled with crafts for kids, activities, and printables you can incorporate into your Mother's Day celebration.

 


 


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: 10 Basic Google Keep Tips Every Teacher Should Know About
 
Google Keep is a powerful note taking application for teachers. It allows you to capture your thoughts in different format: audio, text and images. You can also use it to create to do-lists, add reminders to your notes, copy notes to your Google docs and many more. For those of you new to Google Keep, here is a handy visual and short list that feature 10 basic Google Keep tips you should know about. Learn more in the article found: HERE.


Tech Tip #2: Tips for Using Google Keep Like A Pro
 
Google keep is a note-taking application. It is a versatile app that offers a variety of tools that helps to make you more organized and productive. As Google Keep is developed by Google, it automatically syncs to your Google drive. Syncing with Google is probably the best thing about Google Keep. It helps make using Google Keep simple and useful. As a result, you can access your Google Keep account and data from any device where you use your Google account. In order to get the benefit of this amazing application, it is good to know some tips and tricks for using it effectively. No worries, this blog post is focused on providing 20 tips for using Google Keep more effectively. This post walks through each tip step-by-step. Learn more by visiting: HERE.


Tech Tip #3: 7 Ways To Use Google Keep In The Science Classroom
 
Google Keep is so versatile and easy to use. There are so many amazing ways to use Google Keep in the science classroom. It also helps students get organized and learn valuable time management skills while building accountability. This post shares seven awesome ways that students can use Google Keep in the science classroom. You can find out more: HERE.

   


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