Touch Blue Author: Cynthia Lord Book review written by StorySnoops.com Touch Blue is a story about an eleven-year old girl named Tess who lives with her family on a tiny island off the coast of Maine. When’s Tess’s best friend moves away, her school no longer has enough students to stay open, and the government threatens to shut it down. To solve this problem, her community comes up with a plan. They increase the number...
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If you’re a teacher out there with a unique idea that you use in your classroom, please share it at www.classroomtalk.com I’d like to get an elementary, middle school and high school page going. Thanks for reading! Maggie Robot Unit My primary unit on robots is a class favorite every year. The "engineers” in my class design and make their own robots. A simple version of this would be to use cereal boxes, aluminum foil...
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If a Tree Falls at Lunch Period Author: Gennifer Choldenko Book review written by StorySnoops.com This is the story of Kirsten McKenna and Walker Jones, who are both starting seventh grade at the same school, but have never met. Kirsten is thrilled that summer is over so she can get back to her best friend and away from her parents, who only communicate through an intermediary, which may explain why she's gained so much weight in the...
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As I walk through the cafeteria each day at school I am often amazed by the home made lunches I see. A lot of parents obviously feel that a lunch made at home is better than one purchased at school, but sadly this is often not the case. Busy schedules and an unawareness of proper nutrition can result in children eating highly processed lunches, filled with tons of additives, salt and sugar. If you send...
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Guest Post By: Erika Coplon Visiting college campuses is a key step in finding the school that is the best match for your teen. Nothing can compare to walking on a campus, sitting in a classroom, meeting with professors, and talking to students about their particular experiences. In order to maximize your time spent on campus, it’s critical to map out a game plan for your visits. Here are InsideTrack’s Top Ten Tips for a...
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