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Parent-teacher communication has always been a cornerstone for success in education.
For decades, schools have attempted to build and maintain this crucial bridge to lasting learning. Research shows that the stronger the connection between home and school, the greater the academic achievement can be for students.
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This winter I used Remind to send parents and students notifications of extra-credit learning tasks I had posted on my class blog. I encouraged students to continue learning when school was not in session. The list below is just one example of these interactive activities.
1. Abraham Lincoln’s Crossroads – For Advanced Middle School and High School Students
Abraham Lincoln’s Crossroads is an educational game based on the traveling exhibition Lincoln: The Constitution & the Civil War, which debuted at the National Constitution Center in June 2005.
via Abraham Lincoln’s Crossroads.
2. Kids Portrait – George Washington: A National Treasure – For Elementary Students
via Kids Portrait – George Washington: A National Treasure.
3. Presidents’ Day Exclusive Videos from History.com – For all students
Since my students are off this week, I embedded this video on my class blog with a short response writing task. I then sent a Remind notification to parents informing them of this extra-credit opportunity.
via History.com Presidents’ Day Videos
4. PBS KIDS GO! WayBack – Presidents: The Secret History – For all students
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via PBS Kids
5. Presidential Trivia – For all students
Presidents’ Day Quiz for Beginners
President’s Day Quiz for Experts
via Fact Monster
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