from the Stacks
midish Octoberish
This Month is...
National Cyber Security Month: http://www.netsmartz.org/Educators
and definitely a little less important but...
National Popcorn Popping Month: http://www.popcorn.org/Learn/For-Kids/Popcorn-Coloring-Sheets-Activities
National Roller Skating Month: http://www.rollerskating.com/pages/home/1
Ready or Not
October 21st: All Spooky Story Writing Entries due from your students - have them turn them into the library. Encourage your kids to write one - they can win prizes and have their read or read them on the daily announcements. (for those kids that say they have nothing to do...)
October 24th and 25th: Character Pumpkin Contest - encourage students to decorate pumpkins (no carving) like their favorite book character - there are prizes - all though they be small. **Special Teacher Competition this Year! Enter a pumpkin of your own - you may just win a prize too!
October 31st: Book Character Parade - students may dress up as their favorite book characters. PK-2 will be from 8:30-9:00 and 3-5 will be from 9:15-9:45
Research Help
Do your students need to cite their sources? EasyBib can help - and it's not just web based anymore! EasyBib is an app that functions as a basic citation generator. It allows you automatically create and export citations in a matter of seconds using more than 50 different source types, not mention more than 7,000 citation styles (MLA, APA, Chicago, etc.).
I just can't remember that fact!
In BitsBoard, you can easily create your own study sets or download study sets from teachers and classmates. "By far the best educational app! A must have for any parent, teacher, or student!" It is a top awarded for education app. Tell your parents about it!
I Need a Copy of That!
Do you need a copy of something - or do your students want a copy of something to refer to later - then get the CamScanner app.
He Came. He Saw. He Conquered.
The laminating machine is back in business.