Scholastic: Site Tour: The Teacher Home Page

		Clicking the "Teachers" link on Scholastic.com takes you to the Teacher Home Page. Here are some of its features:

		The Navigation Bar shows the eight major teacher sections of Scholastic.com. Clicking your pointer on a section like Lesson Plans & Reproducibles or Online Activities takes you to that section's home page, its "front door." The Navigation — or "Nav" — bar also provides links to rich offerings for kids and parents, as well as links to Customer Support, a Site Map, Search, and Scholastic product information.

		Exciting things are always happening on Scholastic.com. Every week, special activities, guests, news, and product offers are featured on the Teachers' home page. These represent just a tiny selection of everything that Scholastic.com has to offer you.

	To make getting around Scholastic.com easy, we've provided another way to access any of the eight major teacher sections. Every week an area within each section is "in the spotlight." With just a click of your mouse you can go directly to either the home page of one of the teacher sections or to this week's spotlight.

		Using the search tool gives you a wide range of topics from many different areas of the site.

There are lots of reasons to register with Scholastic.com and to visit often. Using the Web site is free and easy, and the benefits are many.

These include:

Receiving an e-mail newsletter to guide you with tips and ideas for using Scholastic.com resources;
Getting discounts on Scholastic products;
Safely publishing your students' work on Scholastic.com, and having it seen by a worldwide audience;
Taking part in exclusive live interviews and bulletin board discussions with well-known guests;
Checking your Book Club order status online

	Finding what you need when you need it is crucial for a busy teacher, and Scholastic.com has many different ways to link you directly to the most appropriate resource.

		The Resource Finder allows you to match our online reproducibles, lesson plans, and activities to your curriculum or to your state or district standards.
		The Events Calendar keeps you informed about upcoming activities and guests on Scholastic.com as well as about important educational conferences in the U.S. and abroad. Check the calendar periodically so that you can plan to participate in such activities as author interviews, special projects, and student writing workshops.
		The The Class Homepage Builder allows you to create a professional–looking homepage in just three easy steps. Keep parents and students informed about class news and events, homework assignments, announcements, important Web sites, and much more. It's easy, private, and FREE!

	Educating children can be serious business. But for every teacher, there are moments that bring a smile. Enjoy new stories every day about the lighter side of teaching from teachers all over the country. We invite you to contribute stories of your own.