American Forest Foundation
Who Speaks for the Trees?
Help young conservationists appreciate the important role that trees play in ecosystems around the world with this collection of six engaging activities. From a shared reading and class discussion of Dr. Seuss' The Lorax,...
Get Set for School
Number Formation Chart
Help young learners write their numbers with a number formation chart. It illustrates the way their pencils should move when they make each number, along with a cute story about what each number is doing and thinking as it is being written.
Curated OER
The Goldilocks Rules for Choosing a Book That Is “Just Right”
With so many books to choose from, it can be hard for young readers to find the right one. Help children overcome this problem with this list of rules for identifying books that are too easy, too hard, and those that are just...
Kindergarten Mom
Animal Alphabet Chart
Engage young children in learning the letters of the alphabet with a fun animal alphabet chart. With the letters written in both upper and lower case and accompanied by pictures of animals beginning with each letter, this is a great...
Other
Univ. Of West Georgia: Analyzing the Leadership Behavior of School Principals
This academic document describes various methods of measuring a principal's leadership behavior. The authors developed a new survey instrument that can be used to analyze the leadership behavior/style of a principal.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Ask a Scientist
A browsable collection of environment-related questions posed by elementary- and middle-school students to the scientists of the American Museum of Natural History in honor of Earth Day. Great questions and great answers.
Northern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University: Experiential Learning [Pdf]
This resource provides a scholarly report providing research-based findings on the experiential learning process and application.
University of South Florida
Florida Center for Instructional Technology: Classroom Assessment
This University of Southern Florida site offers an in-depth look at summative and formative assessments.
Latimer Clarke Corporation
Atlapedia Online: Ecuador
If you're doing a research paper on Ecuador, this is a great place to begin. Has information about the history, people, geography, climate, economy, and more. Click on the map image to get more details and an enlarged view.
State Library of North Carolina
N Cpedia: Michelle Czaikowski Underhill: State Symbols
From the State Dog to the State Beverage to the State Vegetable, browse the varied list of official North Carolina symbols and emblems. This list is updated as new state symbols are added.
University of California
University of California: Understanding Science: The K 2 Teachers' Lounge
A collection of teacher resources on the "how to" incorporate the nature and process of science into your curriculum. Site includes tips for the teacher, sample starting activities, teaching tools, and sample lessons.
Other
City of Ottawa: Bullying
The City of Ottawa provides parents of young children with this introduction to the issue of bullying. The site begins by explaining what bullying is and what it can look like. Next, parents get great advice on what they can do if their...
Other
Project Ideal: The Special Education Referral Process
This resource provides an overview to the "Special Education Process" so that the learner may understand the global procedures for providing a student with disabilities a free and appropriate education.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Zion National Park
What do you know about Zion National Park? Use this site to learn more about this national park. This site features activities, maps and more.
Other
Positive Behavior Intervention and Support: Swpbis for Beginners
This article focuses on a school-wide positive behavior support (SWPBS) program. The goal is teaching behavioral expectations in the same manner as any core curriculum subject. The school will focus on three to five behavioral...
Other
The Children's Nursery and Its Traditions
An extensive list of links to Children's Nursery classics organized by page/chapter. Includes Beatrix Potter, Mother Goose, Aesop's Fables, Brothers Grimm tales and more!
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Common Snipe
This site created by NatureWorks focuses on the Common Snipe. The content of this resource includes a look at this species' characteristics, range, habitat, food, and more.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: The Squid
Discover more about the squid when you explore this resource. This site includes a diagram of this soft-bodied cephalopod and information on its diet, anatomy, predators and more.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Giant Squid
What makes a giant squid unique? This site features a diagram and some information about this cephalopod. Students can learn about the giant squid's anatomy, diet and more through this resource.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Cuttlefish
Explore the world of the cuttlefish, a unique cephalopod. Students will gain a greater understanding of this mollusk through fun facts, information on the anatomy, diet, predators and more at this site.
Other
The Boston channel.com: Little Blue Penguins
This resource features a day in the life of a little blue penguin. Students and teachers can observe these unique birds from the penguin cam.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Bearded Seal
Have you ever seen a photograph of a bearded seal? Come and learn more about this fascinating mammals. Students will find information ranging from characteristics, diet, reproduction, habitat and more.
PBS
Nature: Cheetah
What are some of the cheetah's distinctive characteristics? Come and check out this resource featuring fun facts and information about the cheetah.
PBS
Pbs Nature: Dolphin
Explore the world of marine life through the eyes of dolphins when you visit this clear and concise resource. This site features information on where and how dolphins live and other fun facts. Teachers can use this type of site to help...
