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May 2011 Blog Posts (5)

Our Theme Garden

         Children explore the world with all of their senses. They are born naturalists. Evidence of this is seen in our Lower School garden this spring, as students are busy planting, weeding, harvesting, experimenting and learning.

         Last year being novices in our garden, we asked Teich Gardens what plants would grow in what season and we let them guide us in our planting. This year, however, being “seasoned gardeners” and more invested, we asked each grade what they would…

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Added by Sylvia Walsh on May 21, 2011 at 1:30pm — 2 Comments

"Social Media and Education" - May newsletter from ChildrenOnline.org

There are many worthwhile social media resources to use in the classroom! View our list of suggested resources and see why we also believe that Facebook has no place on that list (despite what Mark Zuckerberg would said recently that Facebook should be opened up to children under 13 because it has educational value for them.)   Visit: ChildrenOnline.org/newsletter.html for all newsletters or download the pdf for the… Continue

Added by Doug Fodeman on May 21, 2011 at 8:25am — No Comments

"Questions Parents Should Ask Their Kids" - April newsletter at ChildrenOnline.org

It is a very different world for our kids than when we were children. We find that most parents don't even understand what questions they need to ask their children.  Or when to ask?  How many of would think to ask a 5th grader whether or not they have a Facebook account or post videos of themselves on YouTube?  Visit: ChildrenOnline.org/newsletter.html for all newsletters or download the pdf for the… Continue

Added by Doug Fodeman on May 21, 2011 at 8:20am — No Comments

"What's the Buzz About Buzz?" - March newsletter from ChildrenOnline.org

Google's social network, Buzz, has been gaining in popularity amongst 4th - 7th graders. Buzz is provided to anyone with a Gmail account. Learn what the risks and concerns are about for our students using this particular social network.  Visit: ChildrenOnline.org/newsletter.html for all newsletters or download the pdf for the March… Continue

Added by Doug Fodeman on May 21, 2011 at 8:00am — No Comments

Shambles Newsletter May 2011 ... online

Shambles Newsletter May 2011 .. now online
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Added by Chris Smith (Shamblesguru) on May 14, 2011 at 10:20am — No Comments

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