This week, we’re sharing a LEGOEducation contest with some useful classroom prize packs, a grant for two years of an eBook site license from Arbordale Publishing, and more.
There are also deals to keep you phone bill low, savings at national parks, and free classroom resources that will perk up student spirits as spring unfolds. We have a free yearly calendar to help keep you on track through 2016.
Remember to be aware of entry and expiration dates. Feel free to share your freebie finds in the comments or let us know about them on Facebook or Twitter.
Giveaways and Grants
Time for Kids LEGOEducation Contest
Use LEGOs for a classroom project and enter by April 24, 2015 to win. There are four grade-level prize categories with different prize packs for each. (Listed on TeacherFreebies.com.)
Bring eBooks into the classroom with this two-year grant for an eBook site license beginning May 2015 through August 2017 from Arbordale Publishing’s book grant. Other prizes include various books for libraries and more. Apply by April 10. (Listed on TeacherFreebies.com.)
Deals
Being mobile can get expensive, so Sprint Wireless is helping out educators by offering them 18 percent off of their phone bill each month when they’re costumers. Simply verify your place of employment if you already use Sprint. (Listed on TeacherFreebies.com.)
Verizon Wireless offers an educator employee discount if your school is registered to receive it. Show a pay-stub at any Verizon location to get 15 percent off of your monthly bill. This deal varies by location. (Listed on TeacherFreebies.com.)
15% Off National Park Purchases
While it excludes entry and camping fees, this deal offers 15 percent off any purchases made at all national parks in the country, which can make for some pretty affordable souvenirs and on-the-go gear. (Listed on TeacherFreebies.com.)
Freebies
Free Froggy Number Word Clip Cards
These number word clip cards will give your students practice reading number words from 1-10. Students must match number words to their written numeral form. (Free from the EdWorld Exchange.)
Angora Rabbit Passage and Coloring Sheet
This adorable worksheet and coloring page teaches students all about the soft agora rabbit. After learning about how we use this animal’s wool, have students design a seasonal garment for the rabbit to help bring in spring with some creativity. (Found right here on EducationWorld.com!)
This game is based on the popular Bump game. Facts are from 0-10! (Free from the EdWorld Exchange.)
2015-2016 School Year Calendar Template
Need something to help you organize for the next school year? This editable calendar is perfect for your 2015-2016 classes. Add learning units, assignments schedules, and more. (Found right here on EducationWorld.com!)
Shape affects an object's ability to fly. Through this fun and simple science experiment, your students can think like physics wizards. Along with understanding, comparing and recording data (depending on student age), this activity also helps develop prediction and observation skills. (Listed on TeacherFreebies.com.)
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Last updated on 03/27/2015.
Article by Jason Papallo, Education World Social Media Editor
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