October Ideas
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Before class...
Write each student's name on a post-it note, index card or just a scrap of paper. Add them all to a bag, bowl or whatever you have. In Class
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The Hidden Power of Smiling (TED Talk)
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This App Knows How You Feel -
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Work in pairs. Read these questions about the technology.
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October 15th is National Grouch Day
a day for all Grouches to celebrate their way of life.
NATIONAL GROUCH DAY ACTIVITIES:
Whine a little and unleash that inner grouch — only to be really happy and grateful the rest of the year! Share your sense of humor Are you good at cracking cynical jokes? Do you have a dry sense of humor? National Grouch Day is the perfect day to show off your talent on the Internet.
Watch an episode of "Sesame Street" Chances are — when you watch Oscar the Grouch on TV — he may lighten your mood!
Teachers and students draw maps showing where they think social divisions exist at school, and compare views of the community as a whole.
Click HERE for instructions
National School Lunch Week
National School Lunch Week is
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Our cafeteria staff works so hard for us each and every day for breakfast and lunch - they are literally giving away food for free! Take a moment this week to let them know how much you appreciate all that they do to keep us healthy and ready to learn. |
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You may not consider yourself a creative writer, and finding the topic is usually the hardest part. Click HERE (https://tinyurl.com/y7ayfwnf ) to create a random list of 6 words and write your own poem or short story from there. It's even easier than it sounds.
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October 30th is National Candy Corn Day!
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What's Fall without candy corn?
As Peeps are to Easter, (or candy canes are to Christmas) candy corn is to Halloween. *Take a class poll to decide if Candy Corn is 👍 or 🤮 More about National Candy Corn DayCandy Corn Recipes |
If you’re ready to finally get the answers to the random questions that lie abandoned in the back of your brain, then this is the video for you!
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Ideas for Discussion:
What are the 3 most surprising things you learned from this video? Was there anything that you already knew that you could elaborate on further? |
What is CNN 10?
A 10-minute news show that appears as a daily digital video on CNN.com that explains global news to a global audience.
The show's priority is to identify stories of international significance and clearly describe why they're making news, who is affected, and how the events fit into a complex, international society. The show maintains a neutral position on controversial topics. It seeks to provide multiple viewpoints, clear illustrations, and general overviews instead of graphic descriptions.
Here's some to consider:
Simon Says
Four Corners Musical Chairs Hot/Cold Hot Potato Charades |
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How to Play:
Tell the other players which category your mystery object fits into. Have one player ask a Yes or No question to try to learn more about the mystery object. Answer the question with a Yes or No. Have the players take turns asking Yes or No questions up to a total of 20 Questions |