These websites can be great resources for teachers!

http://www.nea.org – National Education Association The National Education Association has many resources for teachers on its website! The website has a tab that can tell teachers about upcoming issues and action concerning education and the government. The website also has a tab that contains resources such as lesson plans, curriculum ideas, classroom management and teaching strategies. There is also a tab containing information about grants and upcoming events.

http://www.kea.org – Kentucky Education Association The Kentucky Education Association has similar resources to the NEA website, but more centered towards Kentucky education. There are tabs containing information about Wages and Benefits for Kentucky teachers as well as a Parents and Community tab for information for those that aren’t teachers.

http://www.rubistar.4teachers.org – RubiStar RubiStar is a national website and is available to all teachers and anyone from the public as well. This program helps teachers to create rubrics for their classrooms. The website also allows teachers to use templates of rubrics from other teachers through the searching feature.

This song is an easy way for children at a young age to learn their days of the week. This song is set to the tune of “The Addams Family” theme song.

Days of the week *clap* *clap*

Days of the week *clap* clap*

Days of the week, Days of the week, Days of the week *clap* *clap*

There’s Sunday and there’s Monday, there’s Tuesday and there’s Wednesday, there’s Thursday and there’s Friday, and then there’s Saturday

Days of the week *clap* *clap*

Days of the week *clap* *clap*

Days of the week, Days of the week, Days of the week *clap* *clap*

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Hope you enjoy this song and put it to good use in your classroom!

Many students need a break throughout the school day. Whether its a stretch between lessons/assignments or a pick-me-up after lunch, sometimes a student just needs to move around and refresh their mind. In comes the purple folder technique. If a student needs a break, just simply ask them to take the purple folder to another teacher. That teacher will automatically know that this is a signal the student needs a break. The teacher the student passes off the folder to can then pass it on to another teacher who is a part of the purple folder circle of teachers and it will continue around the circle of teachers. This obviously requires the circle of teachers to be knowing participants, but can be very successful as long as they are.

Note: The folder can be any color and this can be used for a range of grades.

Saturday, April 6th – 9 am- 12 pm: 1st WeekEnd Wonders: Volunteer Session
Western Kentucky Botanical Garden-
This is a great opportunity to experience the Western Kentucky Botanical Garden and volunteer at the same time! A light lunch is also included.

Tuesday, April 9th – 11:30 am- 1 pm: Lunch, Listen, & Learn
Western Kentucky Botanical Garden- This is part of a special series of presentations put on by the Western Kentucky Botanical Garden. This presentation is called “Birds of a Feather” and will be presented by David Sweigard. Lunch is included and guests can take a guided tour of the garden after the presentation if they wish.

Thursday, April 11th – 7:30 pm- 9:45 pm: James and the Giant Peach RiverPark Center- Encore Musicals is putting on James and the Giant Peach at the RiverPark Center. Come on out and see this great musical! A performance is also on: April 12th and 13th from 7:30 pm- 9:45 pm, April 14th from 2 pm- 4:45 pm.

Friday, April 12th – 7 pm- 9:30 pm: Spring Bluegrass Concerts presents Sierra Hull Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and Museum- A performance by Sierra Hull, a past ROMP festival performer, at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Don’t miss this awesome performance!

Saturday, April 13th – 11 am- 4 pm: Easter Egg Hunt & Bunny Fun! Trunnell’s Fun Market- This event is great for children of all ages! Adults and children under 12 months get in free! All other children are $12 per child.

Source: http://www.visitowensboro.com

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My name is Olivia and I am a student who lives in Kentucky. I can’t wait to graduate and attend college to major in Elementary Education. I also can’t wait to write more on this blog for whoever may read it!

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