April 2007 Product Spotlight
Sequence States & Capitals from Jax Games
Test your students' knowledge of the states and their capitals in this fun version of the Sequence game from Jax Games. Each card has the name of a capital with its location shown on the state. Players match the state's shape and color on the card to the same state shape and color on the board, and then they place a chip on that space. Five chips in a row wins the game. This game is designed for players ages five and older.
www.jaxgames.com
TeachAde
TeachAde is an interactive Web site for K-12 educators that gives them the ability to create, search and share resources to enhance their teaching and professional development as well as network with other teachers. Powered by Web 2.0 second-generation, Internet technology, which permits online collaboration and information sharing, the site is designed to improve education by enabling teacher communities to communicate and share resources online. TeachAde is available to teachers for free, with full functionality provided to members following a simple online sign-up process.
www.teachade.com
Collins DuraStraint
The integrated design of the Collins DuraStraint child restraint seat takes the guesswork out of what size passenger might come on board. This innovative seat design offers safety, as well as versatility and convenience. Convert your standard size seat to accommodate a small child, with nothing to install, remove or store. This seat design accommodates Head Start/Kindergarten age children from 20 to 50 pounds, and it is lightweight and compact, with a seatback thickness the same as a standard seat. It is seatbelt ready with a double-fold restraint cushion. The removable child restraint insert provides a soft, padded surface for the child that is removable for easy laundering.
www.collinsbus.com
American Contour Signs
American Contour Signs from American Time and Signal offer a refreshing option to the traditional square or rectangle signs. They are a convenient way to comply with ADA requirements while adding a stylish new look to your facility. The entire Interior Signage product line has been updated with new colors, new product choices, and a simplified ordering process. Unique custom designer signs are also available. American Time and Signal has developed an outstanding reputation in complete wired and wireless clock systems, replacement clocks, repairing clocks and supplying their parts and accessories.
www.atsclock.com
The Villain of Venice from Majesty Music
Patch the Pirate recordings have been a great way to teach Christian character for more than 25 years, and in this new CD, you will find music, mystery, and mayhem in Venice. The scent of garlic is in the air as gondolas are sinking everywhere. Help the crew solve the mystery with Papa and Mama Carrabba, Sherlock, and the singing cats of Venice. Life-changing lessons are discovered along the way. It's an Italian feast of food, fun, and fantastic truths your whole class will love. Thirteen songs include A Here I Am Christian, Always in Our Place, Garlic Breath, God Is Always Looking, Amazing Grace, The Secret Place, and You Are Too Skinny for Me.
www.majestymusic.com
Theme Schemes
Theme Schemes has announced the addition of American History Lessons for the Stuff That's Hard to Teach, Volume II to their series of reproducible activity books for 6-12 Social Studies. Teachers and students will love these engaging and teacher-friendly lesson plans for 20th Century America, including activities to teach the atomic bomb, the arms race, the 1970s, 80s and 90s and the Persian Gulf War. The activity books include worksheets, handouts, and teacher facilitation instructions to create excitement in your classroom. These teacher-created activities will help you show students the value and relevancy of history and the other Social Studies to their lives.
www.themeschemes.com
Christian Liberty Press
If your students need additional exposure to the correct pronunciation of phonics sounds, then you need to order the audio CD entitled "Adventures In Phonics: Phonics Sounds and Teaching Tips." This classroom supplement not only gives students the extra re-enforcement they need, but also provides instructors with suggestions for how to succeed as a reading teacher. Instructors may use this phonics lecture with any traditional phonics program; however, it is designed to be a companion to the workbook entitled Adventures In Phonics Level A.
www.christianlibertypress.com
Blazer Depot
Classic Blazers in navy or black, all handsomely tailored and fully lined, are available from The Blazer Depot. This company with a background that dates back to 1960 is now selling direct to schools. Sizes for men, women and teens are in stock and available for immediate shipment. The company also offers contrasting or matching slacks and skirts. With Classic Blazers Plus, you can add the colors hunter green, gray, red and burgundy.
www.blazerdepot.com