From: "David Shively" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sun, 25 Aug 2002 06:40:10 -0700 Subject: TeachersFirst Update - August 26, 2002
TeachersFirst update - August 26, 2002 This week will likely be crazy and busy for many of you, so we'll stick to ideas that can help you save time. First Books Our collection of titles for preschool and Kindergarten lists lots of great titles to read to the very young students. This page also links to reading suggestions you might want to share with Kindergarten parents. The "Read to me" titles are at: http://www.teachersandfamilies.com/open/psreading.cfm <http://www.teachersandfamilies.com/open/psreading.cfm> Looking for something specific? Rather than sifting through hundreds of subject listings, use our keyword search for specific topics like inventors, acids, Shakespeare, or George Washington. Try this for an author search for literature. You can even restrict the search by grade level. The keyword search page is at: http://www.teachersfirst.com/class.shtml <http://www.teachersfirst.com/class.shtml> Content Matrix Updates We've added Professional and Technology subject headings to our famous Content Matrix to make it even easier to find useful topics quickly. The Content Matrix is at http://www.teachersfirst.com/matrix.htm <http://www.teachersfirst.com/matrix.htm> Other professional content is on the Professional Matrix, at http://www.teachersfirst.com/prof.htm <http://www.teachersfirst.com/prof.htm> Webquests? They're a great exploration tool. You can learn to create your own, and see lots of examples of others' work, at "Webquest 101" our webquests tutorial, at http://www.teachersfirst.com/summer/webquest/quest-a.shtml <http://www.teachersfirst.com/summer/webquest/quest-a.shtml> New at All This?? The New Teacher resources offer lots of tips and ideas to help you look confident in front of the students - even if you're not. Find them at: http://www.teachersfirst.com/new-tch.shtml <http://www.teachersfirst.com/new-tch.shtml> Student Teaching?? If so, read our Ten Tips for Student Teachers to learn how to quickly become an asset in your supervising teacher's classroom. The tips are at: http://www.teachersfirst.com/tenpoints.shtml <http://www.teachersfirst.com/tenpoints.shtml> Want Something Timely? Our Hot Topics carry a regular assortment of sites on current events, items of professional interest, and things that just don't fit anywhere else. Some of these can be great "discussion starters" for older students. The Hot Topics are at: http://www.teachersfirst.com/hot.htm <http://www.teachersfirst.com/hot.htm> Bulletin Board Hang Ups! It's not too late to get your selection of hang ups for your own classroom. The Hang Ups are at http://www.teachersfirst.com/hangups.html <http://www.teachersfirst.com/hangups.html> Featured Sites This week's features include a trip to Alaska, some "kitchen chemistry," a look at Henry David Thoreau, and lots more. The features are in the usual spot: http://www.teachersfirst.com/feature.htm <http://www.teachersfirst.com/feature.htm> That should do it for this week. Our best to all, whether in class or not-yet-in-class. Remember that you do make a difference. David Shively Senior Editor IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING E-MAIL ADDRESSES: TeachersFirst's mailing list has thousands of names. This makes manual list editing extremely difficult. We'll continue to do it when necessary, but we'd much prefer you follow the automated instructions below: TO SUBSCRIBE to this newsletter, please follow these instructions: Go to the page: http://www.teachersfirst.com/lsoftsignup.htm <http://www.teachersfirst.com/lsoftsignup.htm> and complete the form there. You will receive a confirming e-mail for security purposes. When you respond to that message, your name will automatically be added to the TeachersFirst mailing list. ******************************************* For digest instead of individual postings, send the message: set k12newsletters digest to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe, click and send (no body or subject: required) mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] K12 Newsletters mailing list is a service of Classroom Connect - http://www.classroom.com Archives for K12 Newsletters can be found at: http://www.classroom.com/community/email/archives.jhtml?A0=K12NEWSLETTERS **********************************************************
