Elementary Resources
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General Resources
A to Z Teacher Stuff
http://atozteacherstuff.com/
Crayola Lesson Plans
https://www.crayola.com/for-educators/lesson-plans/
Education World Lesson Plans
https://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/
Fun Brain Educational Games
https://www.funbrain.com/
Kindergarten Activities
https://www.education.com/activity/kindergarten/
Know It All
https://www.knowitall.org/
Resources for all grades and content areas - including videos and interactives.
PBS Learning Media
https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/
Free standards-aligned videos, interactives, lesson plans, and more for teachers.
Teachers.Net: Lesson Bank
https://teachers.net/lessonplans/grades/elementary/
A list of links to elementary lesson plans.
Literacy
Book Adventures
http://www.bookadventure.com
A reading motivation program for grades K-8
Book It!
http://www.bookitprogram.com/
A reading incentive program sponsored by Pizza Hut
Carol Hurst' Children's Literature Site
http://www.carolhurst.com
A collection of reviews of great books for children as well as ways to incorporate them in the classroom.
Classic Stories Online
http://lightupyourbrain.com/stories
MP3 audiobooks that students can listen to while they read
Designing Effective Literacy Centers for the Kindergarten Classroom
https://www.esc4.net/users/0001/docs2/120-501-1106%20Kinder%20DELC%20Book.pdf
Graphic Organizer Templates
https://www.hmhco.com/blog/free-graphic-organizer-templates
Handwriting Worksheets and Activities
https://www.first-school.ws/theme/handwriting.htm
How to Run a Successful Writer’s Workshop
https://performingineducation.com/how-to-run-a-successful-writers-workshop/
Literature-Based Instruction
https://www.lessonsense.com/tips/literature-based-instruction/
Questions on Books
http://www.theliterarylink.com/questions_otherbooks.html
Review questions for books commonly taught all grades K-12
Reading Sites for Elementary Teachers
http://www.uen.org/utahlink/activities/view_activity.cgi?activity_id=6757
Starfall
https://www.starfall.com/h/index.php?mg=m
Free online books and literacy resources
Storybooks and Games
https://www.booktrust.org.uk/books-and-reading/have-some-fun/storybooks-and-games/
Here you can find lots of lovely interactive books to read online or watch with signing.
Study Questions
http://www.theliterarylink.com/questions_otherbooks.html
Links to study questions on young adult literature as well as young children's literature
Teachers First's Audio Books with Text
https://www.teachersfirst.com/spectopics/audiobookswithtext.cfm
The Art of Storytelling
https://www.mensaforkids.org/teach/lesson-plans/the-art-of-storytelling/
"What Elementary Teachers Need to Know About Language"
https://www.ericdigests.org/2001-3/need.htm
An article on the importance of teaching language
Word Central
http://www.wordcentral.com/
Look up words in the student dictionary, create your own dictionary, "word of the day", and word games
Math
AAA Math
http://www.aaamath.com
Feature a comprehensive set of interactive arithmetic lessons.
Annenberg Learner
https://www.learner.org/subject/mathematics/
Web-based math courses that are organized around NCTM content standards to help teachers better understand the concepts they are teaching to students.
Connecting to Math in Real Life
https://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/mathchat/mathchat019.shtml
Free Online Math Resources for Kids of All Ages
https://redtri.com/math-virtual-resources-education-offers-kids/
Inside Mathematics: Tools for Educators
https://www.insidemathematics.org/tools-for-educators
Math Teacher Resources
https://www.mathteaching.org/math-teacher-resources-lesson-plans-games-more/
Lesson plans, games, and more
Math Worksheets and Printables
https://www.education.com/worksheets/math/
Science
Annenberg Learner
https://www.learner.org/subject/science/Web-based math courses that are organized around science content standards to help teachers better understand the concepts they are teaching to students.
Discovery Education
https://www.discoveryeducation.com/
Exploratorium
http://www.exploratorium.edu/
Gizmos
https://gizmos.explorelearning.com/
Interactive math and science virtual labs simulations for grades 3-12.
NASA Solar System Simulator
https://space.jpl.nasa.gov/
Printable Science Worksheets, Tests, and Activities
https://www.helpteaching.com/free-science-worksheets.htm
STEM Activities
https://www.thetech.org/ttcminiactivities
The Globe Program
https://www.globe.gov
Worldwide science and education program
Social Studies
Law-Related Education in Elementary and Secondary Schools. ERIC Digest
http://www.ericdigests.org/pre-929/law.htm
An article discussing law-related education, what it is, and its effects on school.
The World Factbook
https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/
Everything you need to know about the world you can find in The World Factbook, from weights and measures to country profiles and flags.
World Geography Games
http://world-geography-games.com/index.html
Brain-engaged geography games to test your knowledge about continents, countries, states, capitals, flags, oceans, rivers, etc.