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The novel coronavirus is changing the way we teach, and TeachersFirst is ready to help. Our upcoming issues are full of the same great resources you’ve come to expect—and new ideas on how to use them in the era of distance learning. View our Public Health Crisis Collection >>
Science Education in April
Whether you’re teaching remotely or in a classroom, April is a wonderful time to talk about Science. With National Robotics Week and Earth Day just around the corner, now is the perfect time to view our collections of resources and share them with your students and families.
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Virtual Professional Learning
Invest in yourself with free, quality professional learning! Refresh your teaching toolbox by joining our upcoming OK2Ask® virtual workshop on Visual Essays and visit our Infusing Technology blog to read about new remote teaching tech tools, using curation for knowledge construction, and many other topics.
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Raining Resources for April
April offers an eclectic mix of events and holidays to celebrate—Easter, National Poetry Month, Autism Awareness Month, School Library Month, and National Library Week just to name a few. We’ve reviewed and collected the tools you’ll need to plan for and teach about these observances, including a new curated collection to help you address the current pandemic and the unique challenges it presents.
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Helping you teach through COVID-19Understanding Public Health CrisesDiscover resources that provide information for teachers, students, and parents about pandemics, how they spread, and what you can do to stay healthy. Also featured are teaching tools to support distance learning. |
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Increase awareness and understandingWorld Autism MonthAccording to the CDC, approximately 1 in 59 children in the US is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. Help increase understanding and acceptance of people with autism and Asperger’s and find practical methods to help these students succeed. |
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Find poetry books, biographies of poets, and poets' books about writingPoetry, poets, craft, and moreCelebrate National Poetry Month and Poem in your Pocket Day (April 30th) with our poetry book list. Find outstanding poetry collections, poet biographies, and books on poetic craft and introduce your students to one of the world’s oldest art forms. |
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Make time for books and thank a Librarian this AprilHonor School Library MonthDo your students need independent reading suggestions? Many libraries are closed, but this collection has you covered with reading recommendations by topic and lessons on information literacy. |
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Activity ideas for every grade levelEaster: Beyond the EggsHop on over to TeachersFirst and check out our Easter Resources list! Incorporate Easter-themed activities into your math classes, social studies lessons, and writing workshops or send them to parents to help with at-home learning. |
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Share your thoughts with our communityWeekly PollThis week our poll asks: What online teaching system are you using to deliver instruction? Are you using a tool that you found on your own (such as Zoom), a school provided LMS (learning management system) such as Schoology, or maybe not online at all? View the responses of other educators and join the conversation » |
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