June Features from Internet 4 Classrooms

Summer Learning Program | June Blog | App of The Month |
What's Happening | New- Online Practice | New- Printables |
New- Answer Keys | Teacher Resources | Parent Resources |
Technology Tips | Other Areas of Interest | Common Core |
SAT and ACT Test Preparation

June brings Black Music Month, Child Vision Awareness Month, Flag Day, Father's Day, the First Day of Summer, and much more. Visit our monthly newsletter to see all the details.

Summer Learning Program

Did you know that......

• All students experience learning losses when they do not engage in educational activities during the summer.
• On average, students lose approximately 2.6 months of grade level equivalency in mathematical computation skills during the summer months.
• Research shows that teachers typically spend between 4 to 6 weeks re-teaching material that students have forgotten over the summer.

Free Daily/Weekly Summer Learning Fun for Pre-K through 12th Grade!

Become a free member and log in each day to find Math, Science, Language Arts, History and more. Our Summer Learning Program will begin in June.

How To Directions for signing up to either Summer Learning or/and SAT/ACT test prep.

June Blog: 11 Ways to Help Your Kids Break Free from Electronics and Get Outside

11 Ways to Help Your Kids Break Free from Electronics and Get Outside

This month's blog is 11 Ways to Help Your Kids Break Free from Electronics and Get Outside.

In many aspects of human living, technology has revolutionized the way things are done. The growth of screen technology through various devices has helped parents to kill boredom in the family, particularly among children. However, without appropriate control, technology has negative implications on families - children spend much of their time pursuing such activities as playing video games, surfing through the Internet, and watching movies and TV programs.

In this post, experts share eleven tips that help you limit the screen time of your kids to a reasonably healthy level.

Joe McLean is a dedicated freelance writer for Assignment Holic UK, mostly in education and the self-improvement area, and also he works as an online consultant with Australian assignment help and assignment writing help.

App of the Month

Every month we are going to feature a different, and hopefully FREE, iPad/iPod/iPhone/Android educational application. Visit our ever-changing app page.

The App of the Month for June is Pocket: Save. Read. Grow. by Read It Later, Inc ( iOS and Android ).

THE PLACE TO ABSORB GREAT CONTENT.

Use Pocket to capture the content that comes at you all day long, and curate your own space filled with only the topics you care about. Save the latest stories, articles, news, sports and videos from any device, and any publisher or app. Then fuel your mind with a reading, watching, and listening experience designed for calm eyes, free hands, and fresh focus.

SAVE FROM ANYWHERE.

Save the latest news, magazine articles, stories, videos, recipes, web pages, how-to information – anything you discover online or subscribe to, from any publisher. User favorites include: New York Times, The Guardian, Washington Post, Flipboard, The Atlantic, New Yorker, Lifehacker, Business Insider, The Verge, BBC News, Google News, Buzzfeed, Vox, engadget, Medium, Newsweek, Twitter, Youtube.

REST YOUR EYES. FIND YOUR FOCUS.

Pocket's clean layout and customizable display make for a relaxing reading experience that clears out the visual clutter, gives your eyes a rest, and lets your mind focus on the information at hand. Love long reads? Pocket's typography and layout keep reading comfortable for longer stretches. Love to read before bed? Try our new dark and sepia themes to reduce visual stimulation before you sleep.

LISTEN TO ARTICLES.

Pocket's listen feature turns any news story, article, or blog post into a hands-free, eyes-free learning experience. Now you can turn content into knowledge while you cook, commute, work out, walk, or just relax and listen.

READ EVERYWHERE.

If it's in your Pocket, it's on your phone, tablet and computer – even when you're offline. Whether you're taking a news break, reading from bed, or breezing through articles on your commute, Pocket makes the most of your time by getting you straight to the news feeds, magazine articles, stories, information, news, and sports that are compelling to you. And estimated reading times help you turn any time into quality time.

DISCOVER MORE OF WHAT YOU LOVE.

Find more of what you love but might otherwise have missed. Pocket surfaces 'best of web' content discovered by our users, verified by our curators, and approved by our editors. Find all kinds of topics from all kinds of publishers, including quality magazines and news sources like Fast Company, The Verge, Medium, Quartz, Harvard Business Review and more.

MAKE IT PREMIUM. AND PERMANENT.

Power users can upgrade anytime to Pocket Premium for features like advanced search, unlimited highlights and automatic article backups.

Pocket is available for iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, the web, and any other phone or tablet.

You can also save to Pocket with our browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox, or Safari.

Learn more at https://getpocket.com/.

Pocket: Save. Read. Grow. is available for Apple and Android devices.

Compatibility: Requires iOS 10.3 or later on Apple iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch and Android version varies with your Android device.

WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS MONTH?

Here are some of the June events that you can celebrate or make note of this month:

1. Black Music Month
   
   Celebrate music and influential African American musicians, from jazz musicians to singers and songwriters.




2. Child Vision Awareness Month
   
   Did you know that 25 percent of school-aged children have vision problems? Make sure to get your child's eyes checked before starting school this fall. Here are some great tips and resources for parents. If your child does have vision problems, I4C also has resources for the visually impaired.


3. World Environment Day (6/5)
   
   Protect nature and the Earth not only today but every day! Find out about how human activities affect the environment. Learn about conserving resources. Here are some great activities about recycling you can do in the classroom and at home.






4. Flag Day (6/14)
   
   Did you know that we celebrate Flag Day today because on this day in 1777, the Continental Congress adopted our national flag? Find history about the U.S. flag, lesson plans, crafts, and more on our Flag Day page.


5. Father's Day (6/16)
   
   Did you know that Father's Day wasn't an official holiday until 1966? Honor all the fathers in your life today with Father's Day crafts, printables, recipes, and celebration ideas.




6. First Day of Summer (6/21)
   
   Happy Summer Solstice! Find out what causes the change of seasons. You can find fun and educational summer activities here. Don't forget to sign up for our Free Summer Learning Program to minimize students' learning loss and to keep them engaged all summer.

New- ONLINE PRACTICE AT I4C

Internet4Classrooms now offers Online Practice and Interactives, covering Kindergarten to Eighth Grade Common Core Mathematics. Look for a rapidly growing variety of thousands of practice quizzes tied to the Common Core State Standards, School Subjects, Activities, and Holidays.

Check out our Online Practice Quizzes! More grades and subjects coming soon!

New Online Practice Quizzes Made Available in AUGUST!

We have released many new online quizzes during the last months supporting the Common Core Standards.

Try them out, and then use them with your students as:

• Bell Ringers,
• In Class Assignments,
• Homework or
• Extra Credit.

Here is a list of the newest quizzes by grade.

New- COMMON CORE MATHEMATICS PRINTABLES AT I4C

Internet4Classrooms offers Printables, covering Kindergarten to Sixth Grade Mathematics. Look for a rapidly growing variety of thousands of practice worksheets tied to the Common Core State Standards, School Subjects, Activities, and Holidays.

Check out our Common Core Printables! More grades and subjects coming soon!

New Printables Worksheets Made Available in AUGUST!

We have released thousands of new printables worksheets during the last months supporting the Common Core Standards.

Try them out, and then use them with your students as:

• Bell Ringers,
• In Class Assignments,
• Homework or
• Extra Credit.

Here is a list of the newest worksheet sets by grade.

New- Answer Keys




New Worksheet Answer Keys Made Available in AUGUST!

We have released thousands of new answer keys for our printables worksheets during the last months supporting the Common Core Standards.

Remember that you can sign up for answer key access here: https://i4c.xyz/n89msyv.

Here is a list of the newest answer key sets by grade.





TEACHER RESOURCES



1. Many historical events happened this month which you can cover in your classroom. Check outI4C's History page for lesson plans, videos, activities, and other resources to supplement your lessons!


2. SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAM! Get free summer learning activities, summer reading lists, summer lesson reviews, and more. Teachers spend on average 4-6 weeks of the new school year getting students back on track. We must keep our students thinking and challenged all year long!


3. Use your summer vacation for professional development! Find out more about workshops, seminar series, online courses, and technology based learning concepts.


4. Spend this summer doing some summer reading of your own. Get inspired with this book list or focus on professional development with this list.


5. Take the time this summer to prep for next year. A great way to do that is to get acquainted with technology you can use in your classroom. Try these great iPad apps that can benefit you in the classroom. Also, learn how social media can be used to your advantage.


6. Do you know CPR? Here is a list of places that hold classes, recertification and even online CPR courses and certification.


7. Be sure to check out I4C's collection of free educational iPhone and iPad apps!


8. Remember to visit our Teacher Tools section! This home page contains all the topics you need to use during the school year.


9. Go to our grade level help for lesson plans, activities, instructionals, and tools organized by grade and subject.



PARENT RESOURCES




1. Make sure your kids SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAM! Get free summer learning activities, summer reading lists, summer lesson reviews, and more.


2. Don't let your kids stay idle this summer. I4C has great educational activities and tons of ideas on how to have fun this summer.


3. Celebrate Father's Day with some great activities and crafts you can do at home! Visit our Father's Day resource page to find out more.


4. Keep your kids reading this summer! Make it fun for them by doing a reading challenge, joining a summer reading book club, or participating in events at your local library. Find book lists, printables, parent resources, and more here.


5. Summer is a great time to visit museums! Search for museums in your area or even visit a museum from home!


6. Be sure to check out I4C's collection of free educational iPhone and iPad apps for you and your child!


7. You can always visit our Parent Resources page to get grade level practice sites, find online sources, and information pertaining to homework, special needs, reading help, and more.


8. Don't forget our Technology Tutorial section in case you need refresher courses in your computer skills.





TECHNOLOGY TIPS



1. What is an Augmented Reality tracker, and how do I use one?:
   Curiscope now offers a free printable version of mega popular Virtuali-Tee! It's a super quick and easy way to get you teaching with the awesome power of augmented reality. However, it's always nice to have a guide so here is one to get you started.
   
   Learn more in the article found: HERE


2. 7 Modern Trends To Look Out For in EdTech Industry in 2019 :
   Augmented reality is set to a safe bet for the future with tech giants like Apple, Google, and Microsoft heavily investing in the development of this technology and what does this mean for those belonging to the education industry? Tarun Bhalla reviews seven trends driving the EdTech industry forward.
   
   Learn more by visiting: HERE.


3. Immersive Education with Google Expeditions, AR, & Virtual Tours:
   Google’s mission statement is to “organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful,” and so it’s a natural fit that they’d be a leader in creating educational experiences for AR & VR. Google Expeditions continues to grow its library with 800 new expeditions where they have brought it to 3 million students with their Google Expeditions Pioneer program.
   
   You can find out more: HERE.






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OTHER AREAS OF INTEREST



1. Resources for Educators - In this section you can find classroom resources for Exceptional Children, Smartboards, Character Education, Web 2.0 Resources and other topics.
2. Resources for Parents - Parents can find resources
   on assisting their children with homework, time management, Internet Safety, subject area resources, grade level resources and more.




Common Core State Standards at I4C




Our Common Core State Standards are full of resources for every individual standard. Students can take control of their own learning by clicking on the page with the standard number, and choosing their own resource to practice that skill.




Check out our Common Core Math High School Algebra Standards, Common Core Math Standards, and Common Core ELA Standards.




SAT and ACT Test Preparation

Free Online Practice Resources for ACT Tests and SAT Tests! I4C now offers free SAT and ACT vocabulary and math quizzes. Join our SAT and ACT Test Preparation program and log in as much as you'd like. Students can take practice tests on 5000 vocabulary words or over 1000 math problems. Parents and Mentors can log in to monitor your scores - including seeing which vocabulary words that were missed. Interactive quizzes allow the test taker to retake and study as much as they want.




Sign Up Here for ACT Test & SAT Test Preparation!