Knewton is having a Back-to-School Facebook Giveaway sweepstakes, and you can enter for a chance to win their SAT Prep Course.  The contest ends September 10, 2010.  You can also go to Knewton.com for a free SAT Prep trial and diagnostic practice test. 
Here’s a little more info on their course: 

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· Re-programming the app to be compatible with the 4.0 iPhone operating system.

· Randomizing the presentation of the WordFriends for more WordBuilding fun!

· Decreasing the price. You can now purchase the app for the low, low cost of only $0.99.

“The “Build a Word” app is based on the WordWorld television show. Children will shake up this “WordBuilder” to watch letters float across the screen. They can then place letters in the outline provided to build words one letter at a time. By pushing the letters of each word together, words will magically “morph” into WordFriends! DOG, DUCK, PIG, ANT, FROG, SHEEP, BUG, COW, CAT and BEE come to life and help children build early literacy skills.”

You can download the WordWorld “Build a Word” app from iTunes.

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Many of you already know about Starfall.  For those who don’t, it’s an excellent free site to encourage children to learn to read while having fun.  This site is great for children learning their alphabet letters, learning the sounds of letters, and learning how to read words or short stories.

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If your son or daughter (or maybe a grandchild, niece, or nephew) is going to be attending college and is interested in trying to get a SAT scholarship, then Knewton’s Test Prep Course may be just what they need to sharpen their skills.   This Knewton Review will give you information about the course itself and how to enter the giveaway for a free course, valued at $490.  The deadline for entering this giveaway is June 30, 2010.

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KidsAstonomy.com is a great site for students to use when learning about the planets, moons, asteroids and comets.   This site offers free games and free online classes as well.  Their “Teacher’s Corner” provides free worksheets and a learning center

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Many people who work with young children like to wear Nursing Scrubs on the job at school.  Although I have worked many years as a full-time teacher, I have been doing substitute teaching this past year and have seen many of the Para-Educators in elementary schools wear scrubs nearly every day of the week.  The great thing is that someone can dress for comfort and still be stylish at the same time.  If looking for style and affordability, Nursing Uniforms has the largest selection of nursing uniforms online and offer the quality, style, and durability that people want with brands such as Medcouture, Katherine Heigl, Stat Wear, Peaches Uniforms, and Izzy Scrubs.  They offer many stylish Scrub Tops as pictured, and they have comfortable Scrub Pants as well.  The owners come from medical professional families, and they know what type of durability people want along with style and affordability.  With their quality products, they offer free shipping on orders over $100.

Nursing Uniforms states that they will answer inquiries within 24 hours plus they have a 30-day money back satisfaction guarantee, so they offer great customer service along with being able to shop 24-7 online.  With the style, quality and guarantee they offer, no wonder they are called an online superstore.

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• Earth Day: Origin, Activities & Books for Children

• Teaching About Earth Day – The Three “R’s”: Recycle, Reuse, & Reduce

• Word World:  A short video clip about Earth Day
• Starfall:  A story about Earth Day
  

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Go here for more information about Easter: Origin, Activities and Books for Children on this site.

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BOOK REVIEWS:

• Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch by Eileen Spinelli.  Good for ages 3-8.  Story about how an anonymous Valentine card changes an unsociable man into a friend who wants to help his neighbors and also who appreciates them.
• Roses are Pink, Your Feet Really Stink by Diane de Groat.  Gilbert gives two not-so-nice Valentine cards and learns something about forgiveness.

Use this link to register for a free book!

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