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PRIZES, GRANTS, & GIVEAWAYS

In this year’s Dr. InBae Yoon Invent It Challenge, K–12 students or teams create a new tool to enhance older people’s lives.

Prizes include a trip to Washington, DC, for a celebration hosted by the Smithsonian Institution and the InBae Yoon family. Apply

by April 5, 2019, at https:// inventitchallenge2019.epals.com.

Voya Unsung Heroes is a grant program for K–12 teachers who are using creative teaching methods. Each year, 100 finalists receive $2,000 each.

The deadline is April 30, 2019. Apply at scholarsapply.org/unsungheroes.

Being green and using a screen aren’t mutually exclusive. With the ecoTech grant program, kids are encouraged to use technology to solve environmental challenges.

The application period for the next cycle is now open. Get the details at captainplanetf.wpengine.com/ grants/ecotech. Grants range from $500 to $2,500.

Teachers of preschool through grade 12 who use LEGO Education materials are encouraged to apply for the LEGO Master Educator Program. Check education.lego. com/en-us/master-educator for updates and deadlines.

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When I Grow Up News for Curious Kids Xyza News is filled with interesting things happening around the world now. The news is available in print and online. Ages 7–14; $3 each for 11–100 printed copies, $100 for a single login for one year.

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What do your students dream of doing in the future?

Encourage those dreams with a little help from Peppa Pig. Get free activities and a chance to win Peppa Pig educational merchandise plus an Amazon gift card for classroom supplies. It’s all at TheMailbox.com/peppapig.

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WIN! Lakeshore Learning $50 E-Gift Card Number of winners: five lucky teachers The prize: $50 e-gift card to be used online at LakeshoreLearning .com and at any Lakeshore Learning Store. Through its dedication to creating innovative educational materials for children through grade 6, Lakeshore helps children achieve develop­mental milestones while making learning fun.

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Time Timer PLUS 20 Minute Number of winners: five lucky teachers The prize: If an hour is too long for your students’ typical activities, this is the timer for you. The Time Timer PLUS 20 Minute packs all of the features of the classic visual Time Timer into a 20-minute timer. The blue disk grows smaller to show time passing. The timer costs $38.95.

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ARTS & CRAFTS

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WIN! Create for Your Classroom Get ideas to create a one-of-a-kind classroom—and get the materials for 15% off at your local Michael’s craft store. From bulletin boards to educational games, get free inspiration at michaels.com/teachers—createfor-your-classroom/article-teachers.html.

Art Skills Lab Number of winners: five lucky teachers The prize: six new paperback books that help children expand their creativity, build their art skills, and use various tools and techniques.

The books are for grades 4–7 and the set costs $51.02.

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Introducing Indestructibles®, Designed for the Way Babies Read 100% Baby Safe • Chew Proof • Rip Proof • Nontoxic • AND Washable!

The Indestructibles series is specifically designed for the way babies read: with their hands and mouths! Each vibrant book creates a tactile reading experience which builds a special bond between the reader and baby. Printed on an amazing paperlike material that cannot be ripped, torn, or punctured, the Indestructibles offer a safe and nontoxic way to explore together.

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LANGUAGE ARTS

Original and Digital Let students share what they know through their writing, their voice, and their art. This online publishing platform, called Wixie, enables students to showcase their learning by creating original digital projects that they can share.

All grades, pricing for an individual teacher starts at 75¢ per month for each student. Tech4Learning, Inc.; wixie.com.

WIN! Sanity & Tallulah Number of winners: 10 lucky teachers The prize: a funny and smart science fiction graphic novel about best friends Sanity and Tallulah, who get in and out of scrapes in their outer space home. The book is for ages 8–12 and costs $21.99.

Deadline: March 21, 2019 Learn more: disneybooks.com

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Come Along for the Ride!

Who will your class and Bus Driver B meet in this wild, seek-and-find alphabet adventure? Everyone from Astronaut A to Zookeeper Z. Ages 3–5, $17.99. Orchard Books, scholastic.com.

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LANGUAGE ARTS

Speedy Reads This line of chapter books, called Quix, is the next step between ready-to-read books and longer, more challenging chapter books.

The books have 64–96 pages, short chapters and paragraphs, and large fonts. Ages 5–8, $5.99 each. Simon & Schuster, Inc.; simonandschusterpublishing.com.

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FREEBIE Story Supports Make reading and writing fun by having your students write their own interactive stories. This website offers a library of illustrations and sounds; kids can design stories where the readers shape the action and remix stories to change the ending. Try Elementari for free at elementari.io/educators.

Peppa Pig Magazine Number of winners: 10 lucky teachers The prize: a one-year subscription (six issues). Kids practice early learning skills through stories, puzzles, crafts, and activities. Plus they’ll get stickers and a pull-out poster in each issue, too. The magazine is for ages 2–7 and costs $29.97.

Deadline: March 21, 2019 Learn more: redan.com/Peppa_Pig.html

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Number of winners: 25 lucky teachers The prize: a book that turns the alphabet on its head! It’s perfect for anyone who has ever been stumped by silent letters or confused by absurd homophones. Everyone from early learners to grown-up grammarians will love this wacky book where “A is for Aisle” but “Y is definitely not for Why.” The book is $20.

The prize pack includes the book, a signed bookplate, poster, and set of 26 postcards.

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SCIENCE & MATH

WIN! Things That Go! Number of winners: 15 lucky teachers The prize: a lively introduction to vehicles that fly, drive, sail, dig, lift, dump, and more. These durable books are rip-proof, chewproof, and drool-proof for your youngest learners, from infant to PreK. The books are $5.95 each.

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Science and Engineering Are for Everyone Show students that everyone can do science by enabling them to make discoveries of their own. These lively lessons are grounded in children’s trade books and focus on practices such as asking questions, defining problems, planning and carrying out investigations, and analyzing and interpreting data. Grades K–2, $44.95. NSTA, nsta.org.

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WIN! You Are Your Strong Number of winners: 20 lucky teachers The prize: soothing and empowering, this book reassures kids that they can handle big emotions and highlights the benefit of developing inner strength and confidence. Includes a Note to Parents and Caregivers with advice for building skills to cope with big emotions. The book is published by Magination Press, Books for Kids From the American Psychological Association.

It’s for ages 4—8 and costs $17.99.

Deadline: March 21, 2019 Learn more: maginationpress.org

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STEAMing Along Discover the STEAM Universe with the free resources at this website. It includes information about STEM and STEAM grants, conferences, events, news, and even webinars on demand. Visit steamuniverse.com/Home.aspx.

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