Just for Teachers
Lots of links to resources that will be useful for teachers in and out of the classroom. Use our easy assignment alert to let us know about homework so that we can be set materials aside for your students.
Education and Activity Resources
The Idea Box: Early Childhood Education & Activity Resources Among other things, includes great craft ideas.
National Research Center on the Gifted and Talented
The Gateway to Educational Materials Lesson plans, curriculum units, etc. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education.
The United States Department of Education
Intercultural E-mail Classroom Connections A free service to help teachers connect their classes with other students around the world.
New York Times Learning Network Connections for Students, Teachers, and Parents
PBS Teachersource Free lesson plans and activities.
Poetry Lesson Plans From the Favorite Poem Project.
Hummingbird Educational Resources Free lesson plans on a multitude of elementary topics.
Girls Tech From Douglass College, Rutgers University – Encourage girls in their interest and participation in the sciences and technology.
International Dyslexia Association A forum for parents, educators, and researchers to share their experiences, methods, and knowledge relating to dyslexia.
Kids and Reading
Planet Esme The Wonderful World of Children’s Literature
Trelease on Reading Jim Trelease, the expert on how kids learn to read.
Guys Read Encourage boys (and men) to find books they like and develop the habit of reading.
One Book New Jersey – Encourage kids to read and participate in discussions about the same book.
Health and Safety Topics
Kids Health for Parents Great information and advice about health and child development.
Slim Goodbody’s page for Parents Eating, nutrition, and physical fitness information and strategies.
Child Care Safety Checklist From the Consumer Product Safety Commission – Learn how to identify dangerous situations in a child care setting.
ADHD News An online support group for parents of kids with ADHD.
Born to Explore The Other Side of ADD
CHADD Children and Adults with ADHD
Partnership for a Drug-Free America Prevent substance abuse or find resources for help.
Tobacco Information and Prevention Source From the Centers for Disease Control. Tips on preventing tobacco use and discussing the issue with kids.
National Institute on Drug Abuse Information and tools for parents, teachers, and young adults.
The Ophelia Project Help create a safe social culture for kids and prevent or overcome bullying.
Education and Activity Resources
Kids and Reading
Health and Safety Topics
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The Vegetables We Eatby Gail Gibbons
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