Scholastic Teacher Update September 2008

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Grade PreK–K | September 2008

Here’s your Scholastic Teacher Update:

Top 5 Ideas for September


		•	Find the best activities and resources for Hispanic Heritage Month.

		•	Mark the changing season with autumn-themed teaching ideas.

•	Show the point of punctuation with these books on National Punctuation Day (Sep. 24).

•	Engage parents right from the start using tips from our parent-teacher communication guide.

•	Watch videos on best practices for classroom management and routines.

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	1.	Warmly welcome each child.

	2.	Offer places where parents and children can have some extra time together.

	3.	Start each day with a clear routine.

	4.	Display family photos at eye level.

	5.	Personalize a child’s cubby with a favorite blanket or stuffed animal.

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		Unit Plan: Our First Six Weeks Encourage students and families to share their hopes and dreams for the upcoming year. Teach the most useful lesson of all: how to make friends.

Create a Secure, Nurturing, Supportive Environment How can you help a child feel secure in a new community? Here are a few of the elements that allow children to feel known and comfortable.

New! Back-to-School Lessons for Interactive Whiteboards These SMART Board lessons let you work collaboratively with your students to establish classroom rules and set goals.

		Hispanic Heritage Month Begins September 15 Discover the contributions and rich history of Hispanics in the Americas. Meet famous Latinos, and find perspectives on the idea of heritage.

Community Helpers: See What They Do Introduce eight important figures in your community with short nonfiction articles that combine read-along audio and photo support.

		Book List: Picture Books About the Four Seasons Help students understand the shifting seasons and changing weather with these fiction and nonfiction titles.

New! Your Toolkit for Teaching with Books Check out the Kid Lit Kit, Scholastic’s daily blog with book pairs, mini-lessons, book reviews, and other ideas for using books in the classroom.

		New! Education Focus Instructional specialists from around the country blog about the latest technology, new research, best practices, and strategies you can use in your classroom.

Ask the Experts: Help for a Child With Developmental Challenges Find out how to make sure your students are receiving all the support they deserve.

IN THIS ISSUE
Classroom Community
Community Helpers
Children’s Lit Toolkit
Ask the Experts
Book-Based Lessons
September Printables

New fall titles from Dawn Publications. Visit us at www.dawnpub.com.

Spotlight on: Firefly Book Club

•	Author Video: Norman Bridwell

•	Book-Based Lessons

SeeSaw Book Club

•	Author Video: Mark Teague

•	Book-Based Lessons

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4.	Back-to-School Clip Art

5.	Early Childhood Today Development Chart: What Children Need


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