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September
2005
In
this issue:
All of us at Learning Page
are deeply concerned about the lack of educational resources for
children displaced by Hurricane Katrina. And, we'd like to
help
fill the void. Please spread the word that Learning Page has thousands
of free printable learning activities--lesson plans,
worksheets,
games, books, and more--for children. These materials can be accessed
any time from any computer and are most suitable for
K-3.
AWESOME
AUTUMN
Learning Page is celebrating
Awesome Autumn
in September with these fun activities:
- Alphabetizing with
autumn leaves
- An apple math
round-off and an apple award
- A cool activity with
harvest foods
- A mini-lesson on the
harvest moon
- And more!
You'll also find two great
printable books
in this month's Fall-Fun activities:
The
Changing Seasons, a story in
which a
young girl and her dog teach readers about the four seasons
The
Magic of Migration, a
fascinating look at seasonal animal journeys
Next month, Learning Page will be getting in the Halloween spirit with
a "Monsters Madness" theme. Look out for ghosts, goblins, and black
cats!
All of the thousands of resources at Learning Page are free! If you aren't already
a
member, register
today for access to all the materials at Learning Page. It's quick and
easy!
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READING
A-Z BACK-TO-SCHOOL EXTRAVAGANZA
Wondering when might be the
best time to sign on to Reading A-Z,
a Learning Page sister site? Now
may be the perfect time, as Reading A-Z just added an astounding number
of materials to celebrate the start of the new school year.
Reading A-Z's printable books now number over 1,500. When you add in
lesson plans, worksheets, assessments, flashcards, and reader's theater
scripts, you'll find everything you need to teach reading at a very
affordable price. Guided reading, phonics, alphabet, and so much
more--all with just the click of a mouse and for only a few pennies per
book!
Each month, Reading A-Z adds new books. This month's books include
mysteries galore--a southwestern adventure, a library book full of
cryptic clues, a boy who discovers a trunk full of books in a loft, a
missing monkey in the Malaysian rainforest, and a girl who'd do just
about anything to discover who bought all the cinnamon buns. The upload
also includes books about natural wonders of the world, hot and cold,
groups of animals, butterflies and moths, Helen Keller, and sign
language. Finally, there are stories about a boy who grows Halloween
pumpkins, a boy who learns to keep his room clean, a pair of twins who
resolve their differences and learn to work together, and a pint-sized
math whiz who somehow manages to get on a football team.
In addition to the monthly books, all of these new materials have been
added:
More
than 100 new fluency passages
Reading A-Z's fluency
assessment
passages
help improve reading rate,
oral fluency, and accuracy.
New benchmark
comprehension quizzes
The 48 Benchmark
Quick Checks are for oral
assessment of comprehension
and are used in conjunction with Benchmark Books and Running Records.
Poetry writing
program
Reading A-Z's poetry
writing program provides direct
instruction in 11
types of poetry, including haiku, free verse, rap, and choral poetry.
Revised phonics
lessons
The phonics
program includes 68 new and
revised lessons, complete with
worksheets and decodable books.
New assessments
Assessments
for alphabet, phonological awareness, phonics, and high-frequency words
More than 150
Spanish and French books
New leveled readers in Spanish
and French
give students more practice
with vocabulary when learning a first or second language.
Graphic organizer
collection
Reading A-Z's graphic
organizer collection consists of
more than 50
generic graphic organizers designed to support learning in all subject
areas.
Visit Reading A-Z to subscribe
today.
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CASH
IN ON RAZ-KIDS SPECIAL
Raz-Kids,
Learning Page's new sister site, has fun interactive books--with sound
and animation--to motivate children and help them learn to read. It's
just the thing to excite kids and give them an extra reading boost as
they go back to school.
Young readers will delight in watching a boy wiggle into his feety
pajamas, a kitten gobble up a piece of pepperoni, and a pair of fish
pop out of a toaster. Older readers will learn about bees and bats, and
listen to the actual sounds of killer whales. All while they're
learning to read with Raz-Kids Talking Books!
Raz-Kids offers full access to 85 online books at 17 reading levels.
Each book is supported by printable worksheets and an online
interactive quiz that enables children to check their understanding and
earn quiz points. There's even an online management system for teachers
to build rosters, make assignments, and view progress reports.
Review new free
samples and subscribe. Order now
(through Oct. 15,
2005) and enjoy the Raz-Kids back-to-school offer of 25% off
the already low list
price of $49.95 to $79.95 per teacher/classroom (depending on the type
of license purchased).
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READING-TUTORS
GREAT FOR THAT EXTRA ONE-ON-ONE
Are you setting up a reading
tutor program
for 2005-2006 or looking for materials for an existing reading tutor
program?
Be sure to check out Reading-tutors,
a Learning Page sister site. Reading-tutors provides nearly 400
downloadable, printable packets for one-on-one, standards-based
instruction in alphabet, phonological awareness, phonics,
high-frequency words, fluency, and reading comprehension (guided
reading). The program also offers assessments and a wealth of
information on building a successful tutoring program. Reading-tutors
offers free
sample packets for your review.
For information on subscribing to Reading-tutors, please email sales@reading-tutors.com
or call toll-free 866-889-3731.
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TEACHING
THE CONSTITUTION
Did you know that September
17 is
Constitution Day?
Not many people do--which is why a new law requires every school
receiving federal funds to teach the Constitution on this national
holiday, the anniversary of the 1787 signing. The purpose of the law is
to ensure that Americans are educated about the foundations of the
country's government.
When Constitution Day falls on a weekend, as it does this year,
teachers have leeway regarding whether to present the topic the week
before or the week after the holiday.
Check out these websites on teaching the Constitution:
The U.S. Constitution Online
American
Memory Collection, Library of Congress
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FOLKTALES
FROM AROUND THE WORLD
Each month, Reading A-Z posts
a special
collection of titles on a specific theme. The lists can be used to plan
units, identify teaching topics, and easily locate books at various
levels. 
This month, Reading A-Z features folktales from around the world. These
include folktales from six continents and a diverse range of countries,
including Japan, China, Uganda,
Norway, Great Britain, Venezuela, Canada, the United States, and more.
Visit Reading A-Z to view the entire folktale
collection. Next month, we'll
feature our books on space and flight. Check out Reading A-Z's
impressive collection of titles. New books are added each month.
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SITES
FOR TEACHERS
Want to find
hundreds
of the
best websites
for teachers? Sites
for Teachers provides a
comprehensive
list of Internet resources ranked by their popularity.
Take advantage of this great resource in the new school year. Here are
a few of our favorite sites:
Alphabet Soup
Thematic units, holiday units, games, and activities for kids; teacher
and parent resources; crafts, humor, and recipes for all.
Activity Idea
Place
Theme-based lesson plan ideas for preschool and kindergarten teachers.
KidsRCrafty
Mazes, dot-to-dots, puzzles, and worksheets in English and French.
To find hundreds of teaching resources on Sites
for Teachers. Many of the
materials are free.
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COMMENT
OF THE MONTH
"I am so impressed with your
website.
Learning Page is user friendly and very well organized. I cannot
believe all of the great mini books and extra worksheets I've printed.
It is so helpful for teachers, no matter how long they have been
teaching!"
-- Jennifer Latta
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Bob
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Vice President, Publishing
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