August 2011 monthly archives
Weekly Resource – Google Scholar
Aug 30,2011 | Posted in On-Line Educational Resources by Yolanda Fontanez-ColemanGoogle Scholar is a great tool! You can very easily (and broadly) search for scholarly literature. Google Scholar offers peer reviewed articles, papers, sources for research, presentations, and extracurricular learning.
This impressive wealth of information is harvested from professional societies, universities,…
SAT Test Dates and Registration Deadline
Aug 18,2011 | Posted in Uncategorized by Yolanda Fontanez-ColemanSAT Test Dates and Registration Deadlines for 2011 http://ow.ly/5VhhB…
This summer, my girls and I decided to create an on-going book log to keep track of all the books that we planned to read. The four of us each set our own individual goals and got to work on…
Today’s Resource – Fun Finder App!
Aug 16,2011 | Posted in On-Line Educational Resources by Yolanda Fontanez-ColemanGrab your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch because I have an app for you!
Have you ever heard your child say, “I’m bored” – and you were all out of creative fun, educational ideas? Well those days are over!
Fun…
Is your Child Ready for Kindergarten?
Aug 08,2011 | Posted in Kindergarten by Yolanda Fontanez-ColemanHere are 5 books that can help you and your child prepare for the transition to kindergarten.
1. Mama Don’t Go by Rosemary Wells (This book deals with separation anxiety)
2. Welcome to Kindergarten by Anne Rockwell (Great way to…
Teaching and Inspiring one Lesson at a Time…
Aug 04,2011 | Posted in Teaching by Yolanda Fontanez-ColemanI have the best job ever! At times I feel so lucky to have chosen this career! I’ve always had a passion for working with children, dating back to my first babysitting job at the age of 12. When I…
Monday’s Resource – Starfall.com
Aug 02,2011 | Posted in On-Line Educational Resources by Yolanda Fontanez-ColemanStarfall.com is a great site that helps and encourages young children as they learn to read. Content is arranged in four main sections that are categorized by reading skill level. Children and parents can select reading games accordingly.
The site’s research-based…
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