Happy Presidents' Day!

Looking for something for Presidents' Day?

I plan on spending most of next week celebrating our presidents as well as our country.

If you've been following my blog, you know I have a strong sense of patriotism, and feel children should take pride in their country.  I also love teaching social studies, and mapping skills.

Here's a freebie I made that includes 2 Fact mini-books on George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.  It also has a mapping activity on finding places related to these presidents. (Click image for freebie.)

  

Martin Luther King Activity and Resources

I love teaching my students about Martin Luther King Jr.  He was an incredible man, and stood for peace.  Although I'm giving away my age, I remember when he was shot.  I was a little too young to understand the impact at the time. (I was far more interested in the boys than the politics of the day.) today I can't watch his speech without tears rushing down my face.  It disturbs me to think that a man who worked so hard for non-violence was killed in such a violent way.

At my blog, Elementary Matters, I have a variety or resources including this freebie that will spark a lot of valuable conversation about Dr. King and the principles he fought for!

7 Ways to Celebrate Columbus Day

Looking for some ways to celebrate Columbus Day?  I have a bunch listed on Elementary Matters!  Come on over and get some ideas for next week!

3 Freebies and An Apology

Please come visit me at I Love 2 Teach to grab some freebies and read my apology.

I've whipped up a couple of Language Arts freebies and one freebie that can be used across curriculum areas.

Please help me win a grant by voting for my idea on WeAreTeachers!

Kid Town

(Grant request written by Emily Stout on WeAreTeachers)

I am participating in a contest sponsored by ING and an online community called WeAreTeachers. I submitted a teaching idea answering the question: What are your ideas for teaching students about personal finance and financial literacy?

The 5 teachers with the most votes win an iPod Touch and $200 for the classroom.

The recipients are selected through an online voting process. SO -- If you have a moment, I'd really appreciate you going online and voting for my idea. It would really mean a lot to me to have your vote and support! Just go here and type my first & last name, Emily Stout, into the "Enter keywords" box "by Author." My project idea is called Kid Town.
Today is the last day to vote! Thank you so much for your help! 

"My Gang" rocks!!

Can't Wait to Use This Resource!

The other day I explored a Pinterest link called "Content Trailers" and I'm glad I did!  Come on over to Elementary Matters to find out more about Content Trailers and why I'm so excited to find this!Sally

Memorial Day, A Day to Remember

Patriotic holidays are important to me, in fact, one might say I'm passionate about my country, and helping children learn about their country.

Hop on over to Elementary Matters to see all the Memorial Day ideas, including a freebie for you!
Sally 

Spring Means Science, Social Studies, and a Freebie!

Spring is almost official!  I always take the opportunity to turn it into a Science lesson as well as a Social Studies lesson.  And, of course, a chance to have fun and practice our skills.  Come on over to Elementary Matters and share some Spring ideas!
Sally

Rockin' Teacher Materials: The Contraction Song, a Funny, and a FREEBIE!

Rockin' Teacher Materials: The Contraction Song, a Funny, and a FREEBIE!: Where in the World are We? I'm sure you know, but do your students! Come on over and get your freebie to help your little guys with this big concept!

Community Workers

I just posted a center based upon community workers on my blog.  You can find the post here.  Come on over to check it out!

Communities

I just posted about a simple tool I use in my classroom to study communites.

Come over and check it out.