Teacher Tips
April Issue
Happy National Poetry Month
This month has the largest literary celebration in the world, with everyone from schools and libraries to publishers and booksellers recognizing the vital role of poetry in our culture. Whether you’re a new writer, established writer, reader, teacher, or newcomer to the art form, there are numerous ways for you to join in the celebration this month.
Come to the library and stock up on your poetry books.
Be sure to check out all the lesson plans and units already created on http://www.poets.org/poetsorg/lesson-plans
Poem in your pocket day is April 18th
What will your poem be in your pocket?
Here is the link for additional Resources- http://www.poets.org/national-poetry-month/poem-your-pocket-dayGynzy
PTSA Supports Beechwood's Makerspace!
Dot and Dash
Snap Circuits
Little Bits
Dot and Dash
- Educational-Coding is the new creative tool. Hands-on play is the key to understanding the concepts of coding. Dash & Dot unlock your kid’s creativity and bring imagination to life.
- Creative-Dash & Dot come with apps, weekly challenges, and the monthly Wonder Magazine. These are sources of endless possibility, fun, and new play ideas for your growing child.
- Simple-Fun with Dash & Dot is easy — no instructions, assembly, or experience with robots needed. Intuitive apps on your tablets have you playing in minutes.
Snap Circuits
Little Bits
GoldiBlox
At GoldieBlox, their goal is to get girls building. They're here to help level the playing field in every sense of the phrase. By tapping into girls' strong verbal skills, our story + construction set bolsters confidence in spatial skills while giving young inventors the tools they need to build and create amazing things.
In a world where men largely outnumber women in science, technology, engineering and math, girls lose interest in these subjects as early as age 8. Construction toys develop an early interest in these subjects, but for over a hundred years, they've been considered "boys' toys.” GoldieBlox is determined to change the equation. They aim to disrupt the pink aisle and inspire the future generation of female engineers.
They believe there are a million girls out there who are engineers. They just might not know it yet. We think GoldieBlox can show them the way.
GoldiBlox
Lego Education WeDo
Makey Makey
Lego Education WeDo
Makey Makey
Jennifer Tierney
Beechwood Library Media Center
Teaching 21st century skills in reading, research, and technology
to raise student achievement and create life-long readers and learners.
Email: jennifer.tierney@beechwood.kyschools.us
Website: http://www.beechwood.k12.ky.us/Elementary.cfm?subpage=1918920
Location: 54 Beechwood Road, Fort Mitchell, KY, United States
Phone: 859-31-1220
Twitter: @jemtierney3