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Johnston, Iowa
Joined June 2009
We love Halloween for the candy, crafts, costumes and community fun. @pbsteachers teaches us more about this holiday with a short video from All About the Holidays. bit.ly/3BlrwxI
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What is your favorite Halloween-themed lesson? 🎃 Incorporate learning into your holiday activities, from the science of slime and math to share candy to haunted houses that help the community! (Grades: PreK-8) to.pbs.org/3eS3kgW
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Need a fun and frightful #Halloween craft? 🦇 Make bat treat holders from toilet paper rolls! You can also use them as finger puppets, to put on a spooky show, or as holiday décor. to.pbs.org/46q2IEt
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Here are eight books written by Indigenous authors to add to your bookshelf to honor and celebrate Native heritage, not just this month, but all year long! to.pbs.org/3SUTLwG
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How do you restore habitats? Go on a virtual field trip to Boise, Idaho to see how biologists restore habitats and reunite animals after wildfires. (Grades: K-5) to.pbs.org/3xquwd2
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Bullying can cause long-term emotional harm. Here is what you should look out for if you suspect your child is being bullied at school. bit.ly/3ZyrfVI
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How do you help your students make positive choices for their mental and emotional health? Explore topics in mental health for all grades, from stress, trauma and the brain to developing empathy and resilience. (Grades: PreK-12) to.pbs.org/3QFS9Fa
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Learn about traditional Indian instruments and playing styles from Anmol and Akul. bit.ly/FamilyPerformances
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Do your students love reptiles? 🐊 What is a reptile exactly? Teach your class all about the characteristics of reptiles, like turtles, snakes, alligators and lizards! (Grades: PreK-K) to.pbs.org/3xn1NWf
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Discover 7 spook-tacular Halloween activities the whole family will love. Let the hauntingly good times begin! to.pbs.org/3osPdkU
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It's natural to feel anxious thoughts from time to time! Use these simple strategies to help your family manage through these difficult emotions. #WorldMentalHealthDay to.pbs.org/3QT7Glx
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PBS @NewsHour Classroom Lesson: War grips Israel, Gaza after surprise Hamas attack Discuss w/ students what's happened, who's been affected & how seeing disturbing images of violence may impact them. Includes #MediaLiteracy activity on sources #sschat bit.ly/3RMD1dn
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Do you shop online? Then you are a prime target for retail advertisers! Learn how it can influence your behavior. (Grades: 6-12) #MediaLiteracyWeek bit.ly/3rSli9E
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Have you taken a mindful moment today? Stopping to notice our emotions, our breathing, and what we feel in our bodies is important for staying healthy and strong! Explore more free mental-health resources here: sesameworkshop.org/mentalhea… #EmotionalWellbeing #WorldMentalHealthDay
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What do you call it if you win four cleaning-up games in a row? A clean sweep! @PinkaPeterPBS Check out more ways to make clean-up fun here: to.pbs.org/46mzebb
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Choreographer of Ballet Des Moines’ Of Gravity and Light Tom Mattingly describes music as a vehicle for movement. bit.ly/3EYMiYa
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