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American Forest Foundation

Who Speaks for the Trees?

For Teachers Pre-K - 8th Standards
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,...
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Get Set for School

Number Formation Chart

For Teachers Pre-K - 3rd
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.
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Curated OER

The Goldilocks Rules for Choosing a Book That Is “Just Right”

For Teachers Pre-K - 4th Standards
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...
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Kindergarten Mom

Animal Alphabet Chart

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
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...
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Other

Univ. Of West Georgia: Analyzing the Leadership Behavior of School Principals

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
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.
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Ask a Scientist

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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.
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Northern Illinois University

Northern Illinois University: Experiential Learning [Pdf]

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This resource provides a scholarly report providing research-based findings on the experiential learning process and application.
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University of South Florida

Florida Center for Instructional Technology: Classroom Assessment

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This University of Southern Florida site offers an in-depth look at summative and formative assessments.
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Latimer Clarke Corporation

Atlapedia Online: Ecuador

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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.
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State Library of North Carolina

N Cpedia: Michelle Czaikowski Underhill: State Symbols

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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.
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University of California

University of California: Understanding Science: The K 2 Teachers' Lounge

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
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.
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Other

City of Ottawa: Bullying

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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...
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Other

Project Ideal: The Special Education Referral Process

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
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.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Zion National Park

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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.
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Other

Positive Behavior Intervention and Support: Swpbis for Beginners

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
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...
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Other

The Children's Nursery and Its Traditions

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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!
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PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Common Snipe

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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.
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Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: The Squid

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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.
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Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Giant Squid

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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.
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Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Cuttlefish

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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.
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Other

The Boston channel.com: Little Blue Penguins

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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.
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PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Bearded Seal

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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.
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PBS

Nature: Cheetah

For Students Pre-K - 1st
What are some of the cheetah's distinctive characteristics? Come and check out this resource featuring fun facts and information about the cheetah.
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PBS

Pbs Nature: Dolphin

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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...