I Love That Teaching Idea!
Created by two former teachers, this site is full of practical and ready-to-use ideas from real classroom educators. You may even find a few that will inspire you to exclaim, "I Love That Teaching Idea!"
KnowPlay?
This web site could really simplify your life as well as the lives of your students. It includes a dictionary, thesaurus, atlas, rhyming dictionary and much more in one easy page! Definitely one to bookmark!
Dr. Seuss Biography
Did you know that Dr. Seuss would celebrate his 98th birthday on March 2nd? Take a closer look at the magical author of so many classics in children's literature.
The Literacy Volunteer Connection
Literacy tutors, reading volunteers, and educators are coming together to deliver the most relevant information about topics ranging from reading aloud and tutoring techniques to ESL literacy and adult literacy.
NOVA Online for Teachers
From the producers of the award-winning PBS series "NOVA," this evergreen resource is newly updated and full of practical resources for teachers. Includes both printable and online activities, as well as teacher ideas.
The United States Flag Page
The American Flag has taken on a much deeper significance in the months following September 11th. Explore its rich heritage and symbolism at this award-winning site.
Fun with Languages
You and your kids will get a real kick out of the various ways you can explore and celebrate languages with this site. Spell your name in heiroglyphs, say "thank you" in dozens of languages, and so much more! Part of the National Clearinghouse for Bilingual Education's worthwhile network.
KidsNews.com
Billed as "Kids' Writing from Practically Everywhere." A kid-focused community where children can share their thoughts as well as their own writing. Check out the About Us section for a detailed explanation.
TappedIn.org
Membership is free for this international community of education professionals. If you are interested in finding in-depth collaboration among a diverse team of colleagues, give this site a try.
Scholastic.com for Teachers
Peruse the multitude of resources available from the publishing giants at Scholastic. Their site for teachers includes author activities, news, book clubs, and other professional resources.
Brain Challengers
Brain teasers for kids from BrainConnection.com on topics such as the alphabet, phonics, memory, and attention.
100 Picture Books Everyone Should Know
Picture books are fabulous teaching tools for kids of all ages. Even adults, actually! Find out which titles you can't afford to miss. From the New York Public Library.
IMA Hero
There's been a lot of talk abour heroes lately. But, the folks at IMA Hero have been highlighting them for quite a long time. This site has a focus on heroes and lots of goodies for teachers.
Study Guides and Strategies
Start your youngsters off on the right foot by teaching them how to develop great study habits. From critical thinking to memorization, it's all here!
Free Printable Math Worksheets
Ever need a quick math worksheet for your students? This site is a great one to bookmark and save for those times in your teaching career when you need something fast!
Publish Your Poetry Online
One of the most magical and inspiring aspects of the web is that kids can see their writing published almost instantly in a totally gratifying format! Use this page to find places to publish student poetry online.
Reading Assessment Calculator
Score your Reading Assessments (also known as Running Records) quickly and accurately with this online calculator!
A Game A Day
Kids and educators can learn about a new online educational game each day. Game topics include vocabulary, logic, history, and much more!
Summer Reading Lists Abound on the Web
Don't just let your students languish over the summer! Give them something worthwhile to do by suggesting appropriate books that will keep their minds active while they're away from school.
Report Card Comments
Ever been at a loss for words when it comes time to describe a child's performance on a report card? Well...um...uh... use this page to put the perfectly proper words on the page!
Wordsmyth.net
Use this combination dictionary/thesaurus to discovery the real, contextual meaning of words. Great for teachers, students, and writers!
Bloom's Taxonomy
Bloom's Taxonomy is an important teaching tool that helps you ask just the right questions to guide your students through the critical steps of learning. See what it's all about with this simple, yet informative, web site.
Reading Level Estimator
An incredibly useful tool for parents and teachers alike who need to help children choose appropriate texts. Simply have a child read a sample passage and this web site teaches you how to estimate the student's reading level!
