Braddock Eagle Library News
Hispanic Heritage Month 2017
Upcoming Events
Fire Safety Month - resources for upper grades.
Sparky School House - fire safety resources for primary grades.
National Bullying Prevention Month
Hispanic Heritage Month - celebrated through October 15.
International Walk to School Day - October 4.
Do Something Nice Day - October 5, 2017. Lesson plan here.
Fire Prevention Week - October 8 - October 14, 2017
Columbus Day - October 9
The Global Math Week: Exploding Dots - October 10-17. Sponsored by The Global Math Project. The focus is on thinking creatively, exploring patterns, examining structure, and solving real problems.
FCPS Digital Citizenship Week - October 16-23
Fall for the Book Family-Friendly Fun - Saturday, October 14 in the City of Fairfax, Old Town Hall 3999 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030.Jumpstart's Read for the Record! - October 19, 2017
National Day on Writing #Why I Write - October 20, 2017
National Day on Writing - October 29
FCPS Mental Health and Wellness Conference - October 21 @ Fairfax High School from 8:00 to 1:45.
Read Aloud to a Child Week - October 22-28, 2017.
The Great Debate: Portraiture and Primary Sources - Monday, October 23, 5:00 to 8:00 (dinner included) - National Portrait Gallery Education Center.
The Magic School Bus Rides Again!
Virginia Tech Maker Festival - Saturday, October 29 at the Northern Virginia Center in Falls Church.
Virginia Council on Economic Education: Teacher Workshops - register by 11/1.
Become a Wonder Certified Kind Classroom - November 17 movie release date.
STEAM Loan Kit Training - November 6 @ Providence ES. You must attend a training in order to check out STEAM kits (e.g., Makey Makeys, Arduinos, Ozobots, Squishy Circuits) throughout the school year.
Scholastic Book Fair - December 1, 2017
Fall Celebrations
6 Reasons to Teach Poetry in the Fall
20 Fantastic Autumn Activities
Apple Math: Counting & Fractions
Autumn Books for Young Children
Bring Hispanic Heritage to Life: A Collection of Resources
Crafts to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Fall Counting Rhymes & Poems - with craft ideas from Wikki Stix!
Fall Extravaganza! - lesson plans from Scholastic.
Fall Math Word Problem Puzzlers
Halloween Language Arts - pumpkin Venn diagram, and more fall goodies!
How to Dry Acorns, Sticks, & Pine Cones for Play
Pumpkin Suncatchers - made out of coffee filters!
Digital Resources & Internet Safety
FCPS Digital Citizenship Week - October 16-23
FCPS Library Databases - amazing databases to use at school and at home!
Computer Quick Training Guides
Digital Citizenship (Common Sense Media)Digital Resources Tab (FCPS 24-7 Learning)
11 Qualities of Good Digital Content
Family Media Plan (American Academy of Pediatrics)
Google Forms and Student Security - IT At Your Service Newsletter
Internet Safety - BES Pinterest
Internet Safety - 4 great lessons.
Resources
7 Activities to Develop a Positive Attitude in Kids
25 Ideas to Build Confidence in Children
5 Ways to Personalize Student Feedback
Bedtime Math - check out the books and daily questions.
Book Suggestions for Harry Potter Fans
Brain Breaks and Focused-Attention Practices
Classroom Resources from the National Portrait Gallery
Culturally Responsive Teaching
Four Ways to Communicate with Families
Growth Mindset & Multiple Intelligences & Growth Mindset Board
I Like to Read - lesson plans for every level of this emergent and easy reader series.
Leveled Books at the LibraryNational Palace Museum - Chinese artifacts and artwork.
Recess Resources - toolkit with 19 evidence-based strategies.
Responsive Classroom for Specialists
Roman Calendar for Teachers - might have items of interest for Grades 3 and 5?
Student Wellness: Tips and Strategies - from FCPS.
Teacher to Teacher Ideas - from Scholastic.
Teacher Workshops from the National Portrait Gallery
Women in Science - free posters!
Braddock Elementary School Library
Email: NMFoley@fcps.edu
Website: http://braddockeagles.edublogs.org/
Location: 7825 Heritage Drive, Annandale, VA, United States
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