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July 3, 2009 | Link This | Email this | Comments (3)

It's never too early to start posting about back-to-school supplies. Now the title of this post may have surprised you, but that was my reaction when I inadvertently stumbled upon The Pen Addict's blog, while searching for cool pens? Never knew there was such a thing.

Check this post out from the TPAB! I LOVE it! Kudos!

June 13, 2009

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July 2, 2009 | Link This | Email this | Comments (0)

Summer just wouldn't be (sum)mer if you didn't have your children practicing their math skills, now would it? Search no more...here are delicious links that will add to your child's dull days, and tell them it's a present from Bowllan's Blog. ;)

K-8 Math Sites - Chock-full of every kind of math you will ever need.

TLSBooks Free Math Worksheets - One stop shopping...multiplication, division, place value and MORE.

These two links are mainly for grades K-8 and have EVERYTHING you'll need for sum(mer)-fun-math

July 1, 2009 | Link This | Email this | Comments (1)

My kids are going to be busy little bees this summer.

And if you're an ESL teacher, or a parent who would like summer resources, this site may be of interest to you. "ESLprintables.com is designed for ESL teachers who want to share their own resources: worksheets, flash-cards, articles, lesson plans, etc. here you will find thousands of worksheets, activities,powerpoints and exercises created by English Language Teachers from all over the world.

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June 30, 2009 | Link This | Email this | Comments (0)

If used effectively, I am sure Facebook would be an added bonus to use in a school setting - for both teachers and students. Don't  you think?

Take a look at what 12-year old, kid reporter, Max Jones is using Facebook for, and it sure ain't cyberbullying.
"After a neighbor sent him an invitation to join, Jones’s advisor at “Weekend News Today” – an online news program with 11,000 viewers, where he is a reporter – thought the group would make a good story. After interviewing group members, Jones decided to get involved, becoming an officer and even organizing a vigil last month." (...Read More

June 29, 2009 | Link This | Email this | Comments (1)

In this video clip, Stephen King lays down the law after being asked by a student what it takes to be a good writer. He's a little gruff and is clearly, NOT playing around. Take a look and tell me if you agree with him.