Want to celebrate Veteran's Day with a parade?
Watch the Franklin, Tennessee, Veteran's Day Parade :
Then, have your own class Veteran's Day Parade with Get Fit Action Stories at AUL and TpT:
Thank a veteran with these FREE cards in English and Spanish at Amped Up Learning and TpT:
Beth, Educator Helper
Get Ready for Halloween!
It's an argument that's been going on for centuries--who discovered America?
There are many viewpoints on the historical event. A Native American point of view is given in a past newsletter called "Notes from the Chief", a written by Bill John Baker, former Chief of the Cherokee Nation:
As the leaves begin to change to various shades of browns, oranges, and yellows, it's time to visit parks across our nation!
The U.S. National Park Service offers students an opportunity to become a Junior Ranger through its free program at national parks. Plus, there is free access to all fourth graders through the National Park Service's Every Kid Outdoors program.
Want to visit an a local park that is off the beaten path? One park that stands out is Stockstill Park in Branson, Missouri. This 60.8 acre park is tucked away in the middle of a tourist city and offers peace and tranquility amidst a walking trail, stream, playground, pavilions, tables, benches, restrooms, tennis courts, dog park, pickleball courts, skate park, tennis courts, and a softball backstop. It's a rare gem in a busy vacation area:
Venture outdoors and explore local, state, and national parks during the change of seasons. Then, help students start their own national park tour!
Begin with letting students plot their trip and uses math skills to configure mileage. Then, learn facts about each of the parks while you fill in information, and color scenes from parks. Be sure to incorporate students' poems and oral and written stories about national parks to complete your unit.
National Parks included are:
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Grand Canyon National Park
Yosemite National Park
Yellowstone National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park
Olympic National Park
Zion Canyon National Park
Grand Tetons National Park
Acadia National Park
Glacier National Park
Happy Fall!
Beth, Educator Helper
Here it is--the official How Many Days Till Christmas counter! That means the kickoff to the holiday season is upon us.
This fun site features other holiday goodies with categories that include Track Santa, Christmas Songs, Christmas Movies, and Christmas Traditions. It's fun for adults and kids alike.
As you count down the days, hours, minutes, and seconds to the holiday season and Christmas, take time to get up and get moving with Get Fit Action Stories. These combine sight words with action moves to engage emergent readers and build basic reading, vocabulary and motor skills.
Try the holiday bundle at AUL or TpT to keep students active and engaged during the holiday season:
Have fun--get up and get fit for the holiday season!
Beth, Educator Helper