Curriculum Connections
February 2016
Linking to Teacher Resources
Enjoy the resources we have included in the MVESC February Curriculum Connections. If you have ideas you would like to see in future issues, connect with us below.
Beginning Reader Resources
Do you need specific ideas for promoting early reading skills? Ever thought of using BookFlix, the Early World of Learning, and World Book Kids to reinforce fundamental reading skills? These resources are valuable in teaching the Reading Literature standards and Reading Informational Text standards. Check out these resources available through INFOhio. See more here.
ClassDojo - App puts parents into kids’ classrooms
With ClassDojo, teachers and parents help children learn important soft skills, such as grit, curiosity, and focus - for free! ClassDojo replaces classroom management tools and behavior trackers, like gold-star charts, with positive feedback and parent communication. Read more here.
It’s a “Seussical” good time!
Join us for this fun, interactive lesson to celebrate the birthday of the beloved children’s author Dr. Seuss! This distance learning event focuses on fun facts about Theodor Seuss Geisel and his classic story “Green Eggs and Ham.” See More.
Reserve your spot before it is too late! To view open slots visit CILC. All times listed below are shown as Eastern Standard Time.
Ohio's State Tests- Performance Level Descriptors (PLDs)
Two Great Websites for February
Zunal
IWonder
IWonder is a new feature in the Students & Parents grade-leveled resource section of INFOhio. https://www.infohio.org/ Click any grade level to access IWonder with its hand-picked websites that are perfectly suited for grades 3-9. It can be used for homework, research, or exploring new ideas. You can even suggest a good site. Share this gem with your students. They won’t need to wonder anymore.
Two February Science Apps
Check out this great collection of Dr. Seuss inspired science activities. Ideas for measuring, graphing, observation skills, experiments, and lots more!
Ohio Guide to 2015 Ohio School Report Cards
When Was the Last Time You Visited the Muskingum County Library?
Muskingum Valley ESC Curriculum Department
Do you have a questions for us? Call:
Curriculum Director:
Cathy Morgan - (740) 452-4518 ext.1111
cathy.morgan@mvesc.org
Curriculum Consultant
Cindy Miller - (740) 452-4518 ext. 1179
cindy.miller@mvesc.org
Gifted Coordinator:
Susan Larson - (740) 452-4518 ext. 1109
susan.larson@mvesc.org
Distance Learning Coordinator:
Leslie Charles (740) 452-4518 ext. 1133
leslie.charles@mvesc.org