NY,
NJ, CT, and NYC standards based lesson plans
and subtitled versions are
available for each book. In fact, according to a recent survey
conducted by StrategyOne
on behalf of VTech(R) Electronics North America, most parents (97 percent
)
acknowledge the importance of keeping kids' minds active during the summer
break, yet only 17
percent have enrolled their children in an educational camp
or activity. "The V.
In its portable
mode, V.
VTech Electronics North America, LLC is based in Arlington Heights, Ill. "My daughter
can study for the SAT
using the study cards and practice her geometry anytime using the Cabri Jr
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powertolearn.com can read this same book, take a comprehension
quiz, and get a personalized congratulatory
postcard from Stephon. This program
component fosters both reading and comprehension. "The
V.
With 15 new titles to choose from, the V. Additional Smartridges
retail for $19. The TI
-84 Plus Silver Edition
delivers everything teens and their parents want and need in a graphing
calculator
, one of the most popular educational products for math and science.surviving volcano
* Knicks Video Books
-- Players and other popular figures such as Spike
Lee read or introduce video books at http:
//www. Customers who visit the V.
The V.Smile TV Learning System, named to Toys "R" Us' "Joy List
" this past
holiday season, will be available for play in the V.Smile Pocket feature shop on Level
One will be open throughout the
month of June, offering parents and children the opportunity to test
-drive
V.com can embark on an interactive scavenger
hunt that takes kids on a fun geography lesson
and, as an added bonus, kids
who complete the "V. Margin of error is plus or
minus 6. These fun
, educational applications, including a
pre-loaded SAT study program, make the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
a portable
tool that allows students to study and practice while on-the-go.
The TI-84 Plus
Silver Edition features a cool, sleek design,
interchangeable color faceplates and the latest "GraphiTI
" ("graffiti")
removable designs for the unit's slide case cover, giving teens the exterior
personalization
they enjoy.everest webcenter
New V.Smile Pocket allows kids to
play the video games they want while reinforcing the
learning and educational
fundamentals they need.Smile Pocket at the new V.Smile Lounge at Toys "R
" Us Times Square in New
York City.4to40 curricular
Student classroom reading achievements are tracked and
celebrated at
http://www. "With today's emphasis in education on testing, reading can feel
like a chore to kids.Smile Lounge with a
variety of Smartridges from 1:00 p.Smile Pocket's high
-resolution (320x240) LCD
screen gives kids a sharp, crystal-clear interface anytime, anywhere. The
more that
students use the device, the better they will understand its application in
math and
science courses.everest nineteenth
This exciting new program consists
of:
* Virtual Reading Zones -- Teachers
set up Power to Learn/Knicks Reading
Zones in their classes and set individual and group reading
goals. Some of the students' reading
comprehension has improved. The amazing
Spider-Man(TM), Care
Bear's(TM) kind and friendly Friend Bear(TM) and
everyone's favorite crime-solving canine SCOOBY
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festivities to pose for photos throughout the afternoon.nineteenth galinsky
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program
motivates kids to read by combining their favorite sports
personalities with rewards and incentives
.
"Choosing the right DVD's, music and activities, can become an expedition
in itself," said
The Travel Mom, Emily Kaufman.Smile Pocket, recently named to Toys "R" Us' "Best of Summer" list,
and
the V.m.hirsch@edelman.
Many teachers have found that using technology in the teaching process helps
students grasp complex math and science concepts, as well as increases their
involvement in the
subject matter. The device features a built-in USB port
that allows teens to tailor their graphing
calculator to their coursework each
semester and upgrade the operating system -- even into the college
years. The
graphing calculator's "coolness factor," makes it more likely to end up in the
backpack
on a daily basis and into teens' hands more often.volcano thinkquest
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* Postcard Club -- Online destination
where Knicks and Liberty players
recommend books by grade level.com. Its cable television
operations serve more than 3 million households in the New York metropolitan
area.com.Smile Pocket
is a handheld educational video game system for children
ages 5 and older that offers a high-definition
video gaming experience in an
easy-to-hold, totally portable system. At home,
V.99.shaped volcano
More than
2,000 schools and libraries throughout Cablevision's New York metropolitan
service area receive
high-speed Internet access and more than 85 percent of
schools in Cablevision's service area receive
free cable television service as
a result of this initiative. To help bridge the summer activity
gap, the introduction of
V.Smile Pocket(TM) gives parents and kids a fun and educational solution
they
can both agree on.Smile Lounge.Smile Pocket and learn about the new 2005 Smartridge library
.Smile Across America" quiz will be entered for a chance to
win a $10,000 scholarship.
At Home Or On-The-Go
V.Smile Pocket can be connected to a television for video gaming on the
big
screen.99).
Some parents may be unfamiliar with graphing calculators as they've only
been
integrated into teaching in the last 15 years, but students and teachers
alike profess the value
of these handheld wonders to the classroom experience. "My friends and I
can download new applications
each semester depending on the classes we're
taking and which lessons we're learning.curricular thinkquest
com. Electronic
personalized postcards from the player who recommended the book are
rewarded to
students who complete and pass the quiz. This program makes reading fun and helps students learn
essential
reading and comprehension skills at the same time. Power to Learn
is committed to bringing meaningful
educational opportunities to students,
teachers and parents throughout the communities we serve,
and we are proud to
further this commitment through partnering with the Knicks. The company's advanced
telecommunications offerings include its iO:
Interactive Optimum digital television offering, Optimum
Online high-speed
Internet service, Optimum Voice digital voice-over-cable service, and its
Lightpath
integrated business communications services. In addition
to its telecommunications and programming
businesses, Cablevision is the
controlling owner of Madison Square Garden and its sports teams, the
New York
Knicks, Rangers and Liberty."
The V.Smile Smartridge library is compatible with
both the V.
ABOUT VTECH
VTech, the creator of the Electronic Learning Products
(ELP) Category and
the award-winning V. We also like being able to create
new looks for our TI
-84 Plus Silver Edition by downloading new start-up
screens and changing the faceplates and GraphiTI
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Participating
classrooms also
receive book donations to supplement their classroom libraries.Parents and
Kids Can Now See Eye-To-Eye When It Comes to Learning During the Summer Months
While
kids' first
priority is play, educational stimulation is a concern amongst
their parents.Smile Lounge
To officially mark its debut, today VTech will unveil the award-winning
V.Smile Pocket is compatible
with standard headphones, which can be purchased
separately.com
Contact: Allison Hirsch
312/297-7585 (work) 312/375-6497 (cell)
allison. There's only one
graphing calculator that meets the standards for 'cool' by
teens and is embraced by teachers and
parents during back to school: TI-84
Plus Silver Edition
DALLAS, From the latest in custom-faded jeans to
custom-built cars to downloadable ring tones for
their cell phones, teenagers
are always seeking new ways to express their individuality and creativity
.greiner geography
com, a broadband Web resource dedicated to
facilitating K-12 learning and the home-school connection
.Smile Pocket delivers educational video gaming at home or on-the-go
CHICAGO, Now that the
calendar has hit June,
schoolchildren across the country have begun their official countdown to
summer
break, pushing thoughts of academics to the back of their minds.
Visitors to http://www.Smile
Pocket
from the TV without interrupting their game or their fun.
V.Smile Pocket accessories
, including a carrying case (ERP
$14. (s05)
Care Bears(TM) and related marks (C) 2005 Those
Characters From Cleveland,
Inc.customs navigators
"
Power to Learn, Cablevision's nationally recognized education
initiative,
empowers K-12 learning in the tri-state area by making technology in the
classroom
useful and by facilitating the home-school connection. In addition, teachers, students and parents
benefit from innovative educational content and tools available on
http://www.P.cablevision.Smile
Pocket and meet some of the
stars of the V.99) which holds the handheld system and two Smartridges
, a recharger
system ($24.99) will also be available fall 2005. Since 1976, VTech has been developing
high-quality, innovative educational products for children from birth to
preteen that deliver
"smart play" through the combination of entertaining
electronic formats and engaging, age-appropriate
content that help children
learn while having fun.Texas Instruments Brings Teen Customization Trends
to the Classroom
Math and science skills are more important
than ever when it comes to getting
into college, building a career, and
increasing earnings potential.everest geography
powertolearn.
"This
very unique platform will take the Knicks conventional reading
initiatives to the next level," said
Anucha Browne Sanders, Knicks senior vice
president, marketing and business operations. Cablevision
Systems
Corporation owns Madison Square Garden, L., which includes MSG Network; FSN
New York;
the New York Knicks (NBA); the New York Rangers (NHL); the New York
Liberty (WNBA); Radio City Entertainment;
the Hartford Wolf Pack (American
Hockey League), and the Madison Square Garden arena complex, located
in the
heart of the New York metropolitan area.
The V.Smile Smartridge library has
expanded
to include new licensed title favorites such as Finding Nemo, Sponge
Bob Square Pants, Wiggles, Dora
and Cinderella, in addition to the 10 titles
released in 2004.Smile TV Learning System, is a world
leader of
age-appropriate learning toys.2 percentage points at the 95% level of confidence. It
comes
pre-loaded with 30 educational applications (Apps), and has enough
memory to store up to 94.
* Handheld technology leadership measured in USA by Decision Analyst,
Inc.alphabet cyberschoolbus
"
"Each of my students started fourth grade with no or little desire to pick
up a book for enjoyment
," said Kathy Happich, a teacher at PS 215 in Brooklyn.
Smile Across America" sweepstakes
quiz.Smile TV Learning System and the V. All rights
reserved.
The features and versatility of
the latest graphing calculator from Texas
Instruments (NYE: TXN), the long-time leader in handheld
graphing technology,*
take trends in customization to the classroom.
Parents and teachers
will appreciate the ability to customize the utility
of the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition.
Sites
geared toward social studies teachers will not be listed here.
curricular navigators
Smile TV Learning System, available now
at mass retailers
(ERP $59. is headquartered in Hong Kong and is a pioneer in the
establishment
of China-based manufacturing facilities, selling its products
via a strong brand platform supported
by a well-established distribution
network in North America, Europe and Asia.difference volcano
New York Knicks Star
and Brooklyn Native Stephon Marbury Steps Off the Court
and Into the Classroom to Officially Launch
Program on Wednesday, March 16
NEW YORK and BETHPAGE, N.
Power to Learn will expand this
reach to the hundreds of thousands of
students, teachers and parents it serves through broadband
technology and
innovative curriculum programs. Students everywhere who visit
http://www. Students
select a book to read, and
when finished, take a short online comprehension quiz. "We are
proud to partner with
Cablevision's Power to Learn to expand our reach beyond the conventional
borders
of the classroom.powertolearn.
The NBA's New York Knickerbockers basketball team, completing
its 59th
year of operation, is part of Madison Square Garden, L.Smile Across America
Now through
August 31, 2005, kids and their parents can take a virtual
vacation when they play the "V.Smile Pocket
comes with the Zayzoo: My Alien Classmate Smartridge
(ERP $89.marvel. These features make the TI
-84 Plus Silver Edition useful in
virtually any math or science class from middle school and into
college.
alphabet 4to40
Smile Pocket feature shop on Level One
will get an all-access pass to experience
V. Each exchangeable Smartridge immerses children in a complete
video game experience all while helping
them practice the subjects they're
learning in school, including spelling, reading, math and problem
solving.Smile Pocket.com
helpful frontiers
, The New
York Knickerbockers today announced a groundbreaking
expansion of its "Read To
Achieve" literacy program through a partnership with Cablevision's Power
to
Learn initiative. The Knicks and Power to Learn provide
exciting incentives to motivate
students."
"We believe the recognition of Knicks players combined with the reach of
the Internet
will encourage more children to discover the wonders and
excitement of reading," said Trent Anderson
, Cablevision's vice president of
education.Smile Pocket packs
kids' favorite activities and characters
into a portable video gaming unit
that they can use in a car, on a plane or anywhere; while also
putting the
dreaded 'are we their yet?' question to rest.99) includes the Alphabet Park Smartridge
.
"Texas Instruments has given the graphing calculator a whole new image and
created a new
, more modern look that relates better to us teens," said Jaime
Rucker, student from Allen High School
, in Allen, Texas.84Silver.thinkquest sose
The
Knicks educational initiatives currently reach thousands of children
annually
through in-school programs, group readings and player and celebrity visits. Most of the
students attitudes toward reading have
changed for the positive.
About Cablevision
Cablevision Systems Corporation is one of the nation's leading
entertainment and telecommunications
companies. Cablevision's Rainbow
Media Holdings LLC operates several successful programming businesses
,
including AMC, IFC, WE and other national and regional networks. Additional
information about
Cablevision Systems Corporation is available on the Web at
http://www.
"School break is the
perfect time for kids to continue exercising their
minds, yet it can be a challenge for parents to
keep their kids engaged and
interested in learning activities" said Julia Fitzgerald, vice president
of
marketing, VTech Electronics North America.m.
V.
application. Parents can rest easy because
there are also
plenty of ways for their children to customize the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
for
coursework."
Additionally, Texas Instruments has launched http://www.
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Through live
"Reading Zones" and at http://www.P. The company also operates New York's famed Radio
City Music Hall
, and owns and operates Clearview Cinemas. With more than 85 percent of families
taking a vacation
this summer and nearly 65 percent planning on driving to
their destination*, getting out of the driveway
is just the beginning of the
journey.Smile Smartridge(TM) library in the V.vtechkids. The V. She
has become the envy of her friends when she uses the TI-84
Plus Silver Edition, showing off her favorite
'cool' pink faceplate".sose webcenter
The new component will utilize the power of technology,
celebrities, and
incentives to encourage reading and comprehension through the
use of interactive videos and the Internet
, a natural partnership and
extension of existing Knicks and Power to Learn education initiatives
.
"With the help of the Virtual Reading Zone, I have many students looking to
sign out books for
personal enjoyment.Smile Smartridge Library
Early Learners -- Junior Thinkers --
Master Minds --
Ages 3 to 5 Ages 4 to 6 Ages 6 to 8
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Little Red Riding Hood Learnin' Wheels
Care Bears Scooby-Doo
Mickey Mouse
The Lion King Spider-Man + Friends
Winnie the Pooh
The Little Mermaid
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Barney Dora the Explorer Aladdin
Bob the Builder Finding
Nemo Cinderella
Blue's Clues Sesame Street Spider-Man II
Elmo's World Toy Story 2 SpongeBob Squarepants
The Wiggles
Batman
Thomas + Friends
The V. V.
SCOOBY-DOO and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and
(C) Hanna-Barbera.4to40 sose
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5:00 p. The 25-title V.
VTech Electronics, Ltd.
*StrategyOne, an independent market research
and polling firm, conducted
the survey among 249 men and women in May 2005. http://www.com ,
which
is packed with other ways to customize the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition,
including cool educational
applications (Apps) and downloads from TI, help
with homework, plus tips to prepare for statewide
assessment tests and college
entrance exams.difference nineteenth
New York Knickerbockers Expand Literacy Program With
Cablevision's Power to Learn
To kick-off this new literacy platform, Stephon Marbury will
take center
stage in the classroom to read one of his favorite books, Gus and Grandpa at
Basketball
to a class of 3rd grade elementary students at PS 329 in Coney
Island, Brooklyn on March 16.powertolearn
."
Summer break and family travel go hand-in-hand, and with travel comes the
inevitable 'are
we there yet?' factor.
V. And when it's time to go, kids can easily disconnect the V.volcano 4to40
powertolearn
. Through the video books, players can
virtually visit classrooms and inspire kids to read
.99) and a car adapter ($14.
Marvel, Spider-Man: TM + (C) 2005 Marvel Characters, Inc.
"As a parent, it is important for me to know that my daughter will use her
TI-84 almost daily and
that she can continue to use it on into college," said
Debbie Rucker, mother from Allen, Texas.wonders webcenter
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