Educational Resources
Click here for Differentiated Instruction, WebQuests and Problem-Based Learning and supports for these strategies (scaffolding, graphic organizers, and rubrics).
| Early Elementary (K-3) Resources | ||
| Classroom Management | Assessment Resources and Rubrics | Bringing Technology Into Your Classroom |
Worksheets,
Graphic Organizers,
Flashcards and More!
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Teach |
QuizStar
Create quizzes your students can take online! |
Teach-nology
Worksheet Makers Links to Crossword Puzzle Maker, Word Scramble Generator, Science Lab Generator, and more. |
Jan
Brett's Web Site
Printable calendars, activities, puppets and more based on her books for children. |
Mathematics
Flashcards Now you can create and/or print flashcards quickly and easily. |
Houghton
Mifflin Graphic Organizers Classroom printable graphic organizers. |
Printable
Maps A selection of printable maps of the U.S., continents, and more to use in your classroom. |
Discovery
Teaching Tools Create printable puzzles, quizzes. lessons plans, worksheets, and download clipart too. |
Math
Fact Cafe Make math fact worksheets and flashcards. |
Bulletin
Board Ideas Kathy Schrock lists ideas for bulletin boards by grade. |
Citation
Maker: Elementary An easy-to-use citation maker for younger students based on the MLA standards which also includes tutorials and a citation worksheet to print out. |
Citation
Maker: Secondary An easy-to-use citation maker for middle and high school students based on the MLA standards; also includes links to plagiarism, parenthetical citations, etc. |
Lesson Plans
| Scholastic
Search this site for lesson plans and online activities. |
Over 2,000 free lesson plans for Pre-K - 12. |
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eXplore |
The
New York Times Learning Network (grades 6-12) Lesson plans that challenge students to research then apply knowledge to exciting projects. Crossword puzzles on a wide variety of topics with web sites to help with the solutions. |
Mrs.
Glosser's Math Goodies This is a free educational web site featuring interactive math lessons, homework help puzzles, message boards, and worksheets. |
Blue
Web'N A comprehensive database of over 1,800 outstanding Internet learning sites categorized by subject area, grade level, and type (lessons, activities, projects, resources, references, and tools). |
A
to Z Teacher Stuff Lesson plans, themes, printables designed by teachers for teachers. |
Teacher's
First Find your subject and grade level, then click the box for web resources and lesson plans. |
Bringing Technology Into Your Classroom
| Tramline
Virtual Field Trips Online "field trips" on a variety of topics with supporting teacher resources. |
PowerPoint
in the Classroom A tutorial for using the PowerPoint as a teaching and learning tool in the classroom. |
| TrackStar
This online tool allows you to create interactive lessons that students can access online anywhere. Can develop a project, a research lesson, or informational lesson. |
Tammy's
Technology Tips for Teachers Good ideas for integrating the computer into classroom activities. Be sure to see Related Web Sites for excellent resources. |
| ThinkQuest
Library Listing of outstanding web projects developed through the annual ThinkQuest competition and programs. |
Busy
Teacher's Cafe Build your own classroom web site with the process outlined here. Also excellent resources designed for K-3. |
Assessment Resources and Rubrics
NJ
Department of Education |
Make your own rubrics using this free tool that also includes a tutorial. |
Teach-nology
Rubric Makers |
Ideas
and Rubrics An excellent guide to creating, using, and evaluating rubrics. |
| The
Digital Portfolio: A Richer Picture of Student Performance Although written with high school in mind, an excellent article on the importance of backward design and truly assessing what children learn while with us. |
Alternative
Assessment and Performance-Based Assessment Links Excellent links to a variety of assessment resources. |
Classroom Management
| What
is Your Classroom Management Style? |
Discipline by Design Eleven Discipline Techniques, Techniques that Backfire, Stages of Discipline, Better Discipline, and Proactive Discipline |
Creating
a Climate for Learning: Effective Classroom Management Techniques
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Adjustments
in Classroom Management for the LD and ADHD Student |
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| Teaching
Today: Classroom Management |
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| You
Can Handle Them All A Reference for Handling Over 117 Misbehaviors at School and Home |
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| Know When to Discipline! Howard Seeman explains why prevention and knowing when to discipline can be more important than knowing how! |
National Bullying Awareness Campaign (NEA) |
Teacher Reference Tools
 Eduscapes: A site for life-long learners of all ages. |
TIPS* for Teachers (*Teaching Information Processing Skills) has been developed as a tool for library media specialists, classroom teachers, and students. It specifies the skills required for information literacy and contains resources that may be useful in helping students acquire and refine these skills. | Helping
Your Students With Homework--A Guide for Teachers |
The place for primary and intermediate teacher resources. |
Kathy
Schrock's Guide for Educators |
Discovery
School for Teachers Excellent resources, many related to the Discovery Channel programming. |
| Teaching
Resources from the Classroom of Laura Candler A collection of blackline masters and activities developed for her classes, she is now sharing those resources online. There is a focus on cooperative learning. |
Links
to Online Dictionaries, Thesaurus, and Language Resources |
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Museum Stuff Discover thousands of museums online. |
MiddleWeb It’s all about middle school. |
By Subject Area . . .
Language
Arts Literacy |
Physical Education |
