Fun Family Activities to do over Christmas Break (or anytime at all!)

Title I: A Parent's Guide(a printable brochure with information about our school's Title I program)

Special Education Resources:
http://www.wrightslaw.com/info/nclb.parent.guide.heath.htm      No Child Left Behind for Parents
http://idea.ed.gov/         Idea
http://www.ed.gov/parents/needs/speced/iepguide/index.html     A Guide to the IEP
http://www.interventioncentral.com/       Intervention Central
http://www.allkindsofminds.org/learningBase.aspx         All Kinds of Minds
http://www.wrightslaw.com/      Laws and Advocacy for Special Education

Reading Resources:
http://www.starfall.com/            Reading Practice
http://www.kidskonnect.com/content/view/344/27/        Phonics Songs and Games
http://www.ed.gov/parents/academic/help/reader/index.html   Helping Your Child Become a Reader

Math Resources:
http://www.aplusmath.com/Flashcards/index.html          Math Flashcards
http://www.coolmath4kids.com/ Math Games
http://classroom.jc-schools.net/basic/math.html Math For All Ages
http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.html  Virtual Math

Helping to Guide Readers

* Reading Strategies

* Reading Strategies Bookmark 1

* Reading Strategies Bookmark 2

Kelly Slagle Learning Resource Teacher Title I Coordinator

In 2005 I taught a 4th/5th grade split class at Nooksack Elementary and last year I taught Special Education (K-5) for the same school. 

I graduated from Western Washington University with a B.A. in Communication, and then went back to school in 2003 to pursue a career in teaching.  I now have endorsements for teaching K-8th grade, Special Education (P-12), and a TESOL (Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages) certificate.

I am originally from Montana, but have also lived in Colorado and Texas.  In 2000, I spent time in Indonesia teaching English as a Foreign Language.  My hobbies include traveling, reading, exploring other cultures, and spending time with my husband and two dogs.  It is a pleasure to work with the students, family members, and staff at Bernice Vossbeck Elementary School!

Things to do with your children during Christmas Break (and not spend much money) This list was suggested to me by a teacher from Kendall School
1)     Read to each other
2)     Go on nature walks and enjoy the fresh air or a treasure hunt
3)     Watch for free events that always happen around the New Year at the aquatic center and other athletic facilities.
4)     Play board games with the family
5)     Ride the WTA  to town and explore
6)     Make crafts
7)     Baking ( good math project with measurements)
8)     Make sock puppets and have a puppet show
9)     Spend more time with your pets and teach them new tricks or groom them
10)   Art projects using natural materials like pinecones, branches etc
11)   Make a calendar for 2008