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May-Related Resources and Reading
May is the month we celebrate Get Caught Reading Month, National Inventor's Month, and National Pet Month. Explore resources related to these three topics and our Infusing Technology blog, which is filled with great resources and reading!
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This Week at TeachersFirst
Events and learning opportunities are blooming this week. Learn something new during our virtual workshop on Tuesday (May 3) and our bi-monthly Twitter chat on Thursday (May 5). This week is also Teacher Appreciation Week and National Nurses Week—and we're grateful for both! Finally, we’ve included resources for Star Wars Day, and we kindly ask for your input in our weekly poll.
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Tuesday, 5/3, 7 PM ETOK2Ask: 3 Cool Tools for Language LearnersJoin us to learn about three tools you can use with language learners at all levels to incorporate reading, writing, speaking, and listening in your lessons. Understand the needs of language learners within the classroom and explore three excellent tools. Plan for the use of these tools in your instructional setting » |
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Thursday, 5/5, 8 PM ETTwitter Chat: Strategies and Resources for Language LearnersCome and tweet with us using the hashtags #OK2Ask and #TeachersFirst. During this chat, participants will discuss ways to use technology to empower language learners in the classroom and explore instructional strategies that support language learners. |
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Teacher Appreciation Week (5/2–5/6)Thank You, Teachers!This week we pause to thank our teachers, who have made enormous sacrifices and have continued to forge ahead through the trials of the last two years. More than ever, you deserve appreciation. Find online tools for your students to use to say thank you! |
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Thanking nurses (5/6–5/12)National Nurses WeekNational Nurses Week starts this Friday (May 6), which is also National School Nurse Day. Our nurses have gone beyond anyone’s expectations this year. Support their work by sharing this collection of resources related to health and proper hygiene. |
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Star Wars DayCartoons and ComicsAs educators, it is important that we recognize our students’ hobbies, passions, and affinities. One of those interests may be Star Wars. In honor of Stars Wars Day (May 4th), we’re sharing a blog post about using cartoons and comics in the classroom. Have your students create comics related to their interests » |
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Share your thoughts with our communityWeekly PollThis week, our poll asks: “Does your class participate in Get Caught Reading Month?” Share your response and view the replies of other educators once you click submit. |
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