The Classroom Enrichment Program is about more than just simply dropping newspapers into classrooms. We strive to help teachers and students use those newspapers to reach the standards set forth by New York State and the federal government. For that reason, we have nearly 40 different curriculum guides available – at no charge (if you are a member of the Classroom Enrichment Program). To sign-up for any of these guides, simply click here and download our guide form.
Spring 2011 Serial Story: Hooch
Thanks to a special grant from the New York Newspaper Publishers Association and statewide sponsorship from NYSUT, we are happy to offer this serial story for use by the teachers in the Classroom Enrichment Program. Each week, starting on February 28, we will make one chapter of the story available.
In addition to the story, we have a teachers guide, virtual teacher training, audio podcasts and student quiz/short answer contest available on-line. Stay tuned for more information and the actual materials.
To receive these materials, please sign-up to receive the eEdition and we will send you the appropriate login and password information.
NIE Institute - NEW! (Click on the name to take you to our specially designed website.)
The Classroom Enrichment Program is now partnering with the NIE Institute, to make nearly 300 curriculum guides available to our teachers. These guides range from the standard subjects (ELA, Social Studies, Science, Math) to study skills and college prep. And, many of the guides that are available also have SmartBoard applications and lessons. If you have any questions about what you find on the NIE Institute, please contact Greg Stapleton.
EPIC/PIRC materials
Thanks to a special grant from EPIC/PIRC and the NYNPA, we are happy to offer these 35 learning tools at no charge. They are designed to help parents be more involved in their children's education. If you have any questions, please contact Greg Stapleton at gstapleton@classroomenrichment.org.
Week 1: February 23, 2009 (click on date to download pdf)
Week 2: March 2, 2009 (click on date to download pdf)
Week 3: March 9, 2009 (click on date to download pdf)
Week 4: March 16, 2009 (click on date to download pdf)
Week 5: March 23, 2009 (click on date to download pdf)
Week 6: March 30, 2009 (click on date to download pdf)
Week 7: April 6, 2009 (click on date to download pdf)
Week 8: April 13, 2009 (click on date to download pdf)
Week 9: April 20, 2009 (click on date to download pdf)
Week 10: April 27, 2009 (click on date to download pdf)
Week 11: May 4, 2009 (click on date to download pdf)
Week 12: May 11, 2009 (click on date to download pdf)
Week 13: May 18, 2009 (click on date to download pdf)
Week 14: May 25, 2009 (click on date to download pdf)
Week 15: June 5, 2009 (click on date to download pdf)
Week 16: June 12, 2009 (click on date to download pdf)
Week 17: June 19, 2009 (click on date to download pdf)
Week 18: June 26, 2009 (click on date to download pdf)
Week 19: July 3, 2009 (click on date to download pdf)
Week 20: July 10, 2009 (click on date to download pdf)
Week 21: July 17, 2009 (click on date to download pdf)
Week 22: July 24, 2009 (click on date to download pdf)
Week 23: July 31, 2009 (click on date to download pdf)
Times Union Classroom Connection – (grades K-12): Daily current events lessons available only by signing up for the eEdition. Visit www.classroomenrichment.org/teachers/forms.asp to sign-up today. Click here to access today's lessons.
Parade Magazine Classroom online edition: www.paradeclassroom.com – Downloadable lesson plans and activities to use with your Times Union newspaper. Teacher guides and new information weekly.
Moving Forward newsletter: A local woman with more than 20 years experience in high education has developed a newsletter geared towards middle school students and early high school students and their families. The main focus is helping prepare students for the college process - especially in getting financial aid. For more information, including a FREE first issue, click here. (If you do subscribe a portion of the proceeds will go to benefit the Classroom Enrichment Program.)
Special guides developed and made available thanks to
the New York Newspaper Publishers Association:
- Famous New Yorkers VII: A 13-part series and teacher's guide that helps introduce your students to famous people from throughout New York State. Developed and made available thanks to the New York Newspaper Publishers Association. PDF OF SERIES PDF OF GUIDE
- Baseball in America: A teacher's guide that focuses on our national pasttime. A perfect September, October and November complement to Pigskin Geography. PDF OF GUIDE
- Use the Newspaper to Rediscover New York State: The name says it all. Great for Social Studies and other places where you're helping students to learn more about the Empire State. PDF OF GUIDE
- Newspapers + Math = Fun!: The Classroom Enrichment Program isn't just about Social Studies and English, we're also all about math and science. So, here's a great chance for you to tie math into the newspaper. PDF OF GUIDE
- Newspapers Make the Write Connection: A teacher's guide that will help you bring the newspaper into your writing lessons. PDF OF GUIDE
- Newspapers: The Core to NYS Language Arts Standards: Anyone who picks up a newspaper for even one second knows that it ties directly to the learning standards set forth by New York State. Now, we'll make it even easier on you. Here's a teacher's guide that ties it all together for you in one place. PDF OF GUIDE
- Celebrating Henry Hudson: A special series and teacher's guide related to the celebration of Henry Hudson's voyage up the Hudson River in 1609. Also includes mention of the invention of the steam boat and Champlain. LINK
For a complete list of all the guides we have available - and for the order form, so you can get the ones not available on-line, please click here.
