websites to support literacy

Websites to Support Literacy

Karen BrooksCreated 3/16/10

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Resource Location

• Teaching 2.0: A Professional Development Blog

• SlideShare• Delicious• TELL

http://www.karenbrooksucboces.blogspot.com/

http://www.karenbrooksucboces.blogspot.com/

http://www.slideshare.net/kbrooks

http://www.delicious.com/dembe01/ela

hrrp://tell.schoolwires.net/

New and Coming

• NYS Regents Test Cut Considerations

• Common Core Standards for English Language Arts

• NYSED CI & IT Tool Kit

http://www.regents.nysed.gov/meetings/2010Meetings/March2010/0310emscd2.htm

http://www.regents.nysed.gov/meetings/2010Meetings/March2010/0310emscd2.htm

http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/ciai/common_core_standards/elastandards.pdf

http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/ciai/common_core_standards/elastandards.pdf

http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/ciai/common_core_standards/toolkit.html

Web2.0http://dembe01.edu.glogster.com/web20intheclassroom/

Digital StoryTelling Tools for Educators

http://dembe01.edu.glogster.com/web20intheclassroom/

http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/digital-storytelling-tools-for-educators/4758345

Web 2.0 Top 10 Favs

Today Web 2.01. Wordle2. Vocaroo3. Crocodocs4. Voki5. Pixton Comics

Digital Storytelling

1. Blabberize2. PhotoPeach3. MyWebsiration4. xTranormal5. Yodio

http://www.wordle.net/

http://vocaroo.com/

http://crocodoc.com/

http://www.voki.com/

http://pixton.com/

http://blabberize.com/

http://photopeach.com/

http://mywebspiration.com/

http://www.xtranormal.com/

http://www.yodio.com/

Resources for Web2.0

• Web 2 Go 2• All My Favs – Education• Curriculum 21 – Language Art• Curriculum 21 – Reading• Curriculum 21 – Writing• CogDogRoo• Web Tools 4 U 2 Use

http://www.go2web20.net/

http://edu.allmyfaves.com/

http://www.curriculum21.com/index.php?path=/clearinghouse&tag=English/Language%20Arts

http://www.curriculum21.com/index.php?path=/clearinghouse&tag=Reading

http://www.curriculum21.com/index.php?path=/clearinghouse&tag=Writing

http://cogdogroo.wikispaces.com/StoryTools

http://webtools4u2use.wikispaces.com/Presentation+Tools

Math and

Literature• Math and Literature: Perfect Toget

her!• Math and Literature Idea Bank • Mathematics and Children’s Literat

ure• SMaRT Books• Math Storybooks that Makes Math

Come Alive• Mathematical Fiction

http://www.mrsmcgowan.com/math/math_and_literature.htm

http://www.mrsmcgowan.com/math/math_and_literature.htm

http://www.mathcats.com/grownupcats/ideabankmathandliterature.html

http://sci.tamucc.edu/~eyoung/literature.html

http://sci.tamucc.edu/~eyoung/literature.html

http://www.k-state.edu/smartbooks/strandindex.html

http://k6educators.about.com/cs/math/a/mathbooks.htm

http://k6educators.about.com/cs/math/a/mathbooks.htm

http://kasmana.people.cofc.edu/MATHFICT/browse.php

5 Blocks in Reading

Phonemic Awareness and

Phonics Grades PreK-2• Starfall – Phonemic awareness,

phonics and fluency• Orson’s Farm: Phonemic Awareness• Kids Lab: Phonemic awareness and

phonics activities• GameGoo• Building Language and Literacy• Study Dog – Supports all 5 building

blocks to reading

http://www.starfall.com/

http://www.professorgarfield.org/Phonemics/introCharacters.html

http://www.manatee.k12.fl.us/sites/elementary/palmasola/SRW.htm

http://www.earobics.com/gamegoo/gooeyhome.html

http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/bll/index.htm

http://www.studydog.com/

K-1

Arthur Games from PBS Kids Arthur Games – Letters To... Arthur Games – Poetry Club Arthur Games – Muffy’s Wardrob

e Story Scramble Unmatching Game Between the Lions Games from

PBS Kids Building Language for Literacy

from Scholastic Digby Mole’s Word Games from

BBC; end sounds, first sounds, and rhymes

ISpy from Scholastic Literacy Center

Literactive Literactive – Spelling Bee Literactive – Activities Paw Park: Spelling Words from

Game Goo Paw Park: Spelling 2 from Game

Goo Paw Park: Squanky from Game

Goo Paw Park: Squanky 2 from Game

Goo Picture Match from

ReadWriteThink Road to Reading – Click on Road

to Reading Sound and Letter Time from

Scholastic Word Build from ReadWriteThink Word Wizard from

ReadWriteThink What’s in the Bag from

ReadWriteThink

http://pbskids.org/arthur/games/index.html

http://pbskids.org/arthur/games/lettersto/index.html

http://pbskids.org/arthur/games/poetry/index.html

http://pbskids.org/arthur/games/wardrobe/wardrobe.html

http://pbskids.org/arthur/games/wardrobe/wardrobe.html

http://pbskids.org/arthur/games/storyscramble/index.html

http://pbskids.org/cgi-registry/arthur/unmatchingquiz.pl?featurepath=/arthur/games/unmatching/&phase=start&lastquestionindex=44

http://pbskids.org/lions/games/

http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/bll/index.htm

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/laac/words/dgi.shtml

http://www.scholastic.com/ispy/play/

http://www.literacycenter.net/lessonview_en.htm

http://www.literactive.com/

http://www.literactive.com/Download/stories.asp?cat=37

http://www.literactive.com/Download/stories.asp?Sub=ACTIVITIES

http://www.earobics.com/gamegoo/games/frieda2/frieda2.html

http://www.earobics.com/gamegoo/games/frieda2/frieda2.html

http://www.earobics.com/gamegoo/games/squanky/squanky.html

http://www.earobics.com/gamegoo/games/squanky2/squanky2.html

http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/picturematch/

http://www.literactive.com/

http://teacher.scholastic.com/products/soundandlettertime/game.htm

http://www.readwritethink.org/student_mat/student_material.asp?id=3

http://readwritethink.org/materials/wordwizard/

http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/in_the_bag/index.html

Real-World Reading

Explore age-appropriate readings that reflect activities beyond the school. Seek topics of interest to individual students to support and develop text comprehension.

Grades K-1• Scholastic News• – Ask a Weather Watcher (Listen &

Read)• – Here Come the Frogs! (Listen & Read)• – Insect World Records (Listen & Read)• – Growing Up Gater (Listen & Read)• – Meet Mr. President (Listen & Read)• – Welcome Back, Bald Eagles! (Listen &

Read)

http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/

http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/magazines/edition1/current/pop_listenread.htm

http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/magazines/edition2/apr05/pop_listenread.htm

http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/magazines/edition1/may05/pop_listenread.htm

http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/magazines/edition2/mar05/pop_listenread.htm

http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/magazines/edition2/jan05/pop_listenread.htm

http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/magazines/edition2/feb05/pop_listenread.htm

Real-World Reading

Grades 2-3

• Dragonfly• KidsHealth• Scholastic Special Reports• National Geographic for Kids Stories fro

m Around the World

http://www.units.muohio.edu/dragonfly/

http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/ngkids/0609/

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/ngkids/0609/

Reading Skills Practice

The following websites provide practice in reading and support phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency and

vocabulary development. Resource: www.eduscapes.com

AB Cow from Between the Lions

Alphabet from Pauly’s GamesAlphabet ActionBarney Games from PBS KidsCaillou from PBS KidsDragon Tales from PBS KidsLearning Games from BBC

CBeebies – KindergartenLiteracy CenterPounce from Between the

LionsRazzledazzle from BBCSesame Street from PBS KidsSesame Street WorkshopSound Memory Game from

Pauly’s Games

Paw Park: Beginning Sounds from Game Goo

Paw Park: Alphabetical Order from Game Goo

Paw Park: Matching Letters from Game Goo

Paw Park: Real or Make Believe from Game Goo

Paw Park: Word Order from Game Goo

Paw Park: Beginning and End Sounds from Game Goo

Paw Park: Beg, Middle, End Sounds from Game Goo

Word Play from Between the Lions

http://www.eduscapes.com/

http://pbskids.org/lions/games/abcow2.html

http://www.paulysplayhouse.com/paulys_playhouse/games/alpha.html

http://www.learningplanet.com/act/fl/aact/alphastart.swf

http://pbskids.org/barney/children/games/index.html

http://pbskids.org/caillou/games/index.html

http://pbskids.org/dragontales/index_sw.html

http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/funandgames/

http://www.literacycenter.net/lessonview_en.htm

http://pbskids.org/lions/games/pounce2.html

http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/razzledazzle/

http://pbskids.org/sesame/index.html

http://www.sesameworkshop.org/

http://www.paulysplayhouse.com/paulys_playhouse/games/cats.html

http://www.earobics.com/gamegoo/games/pawpark3/pawpark3.html

http://www.earobics.com/gamegoo/games/pawpark2/pawpark2.html

http://www.earobics.com/gamegoo/games/pawpark/pawpark.html

http://www.earobics.com/gamegoo/games/tina/tina.html

http://www.earobics.com/gamegoo/games/tina/tina.html

http://www.earobics.com/gamegoo/games/monkey/monkey.html

http://www.earobics.com/gamegoo/games/alien2/ash2.html

http://www.earobics.com/gamegoo/games/alien2/ash2.html

http://www.earobics.com/gamegoo/games/alien/ash.html

http://www.earobics.com/gamegoo/games/alien/ash.html

http://pbskids.org/lions/games/wordplay2.html

Grades 2-3

• Arthur Games from PBS Kids• Between the Lions Games from PBS Kids• Maggie’s Learning Adventures from Scholastic• Maya & Miguel from PBS Kids• Poetry Idea Engine from Scholastic• Professor Garfield’s Reading Ring• Wizards and Pigs: Poetry Pickle from Game

Goo• Word Build from ReadWriteThink• Word Wizard from ReadWriteThink

http://pbskids.org/arthur/games/index.html

http://pbskids.org/lions/games/

http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/adventure/index.htm

http://pbskids.org/mayaandmiguel/english/games/index.html

http://teacher.scholastic.com/writewit/poetry/flash_pie.htm

http://www.professorgarfield.org/pgf_ReadingRing.html

http://www.earobics.com/gamegoo/games/wiznpigs/wiznpigs.html

http://www.readwritethink.org/student_mat/student_material.asp?id=3

http://readwritethink.org/materials/wordwizard/

Vocabulary Development

• Word Central – Look up words or build your own dictionary• WordWeb – Free desktop dictionary/thesaurus• Merriam Webster Online – Online dictionary/thesaurus with word

games• Little Explorers Enchanted Learning Picture Dictionaries• The Internet Picture Dictionary – Comes in five languages

(English, French, German, Spanish and Italian) with word games• Fact Monster Dictionary – 125,000 entries plus numerous word

games• Big IQ Kids -

http://www.spellingtime.com/bigiqkids/SpellingTest/FreeSpellingTest.html

http://www.wordcentral.com/

http://wordweb.info/free/

http://www.m-w.com/

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/Dictionary.html

http://www.pdictionary.com/

http://www.factmonster.com/dictionary.html



K-12 Interactive Resources

ElementarySchool


• Dr. LeBeau's HomePage• Grade One: Strategies for Reading and Writing Print Strategies for Fiction and

Non-fiction Texts: Problem-Solving Words and Writing about Our Lives from NYC Schools

• Grade Two: Non-Fiction Reading and Writing Using Non-Fiction Features and Text Structures to Build Knowledge and Vocabulary and Non-Fiction Research: Writing to Inform from NYC Schools

• Grade Three Reading and Writing with IndependenceReading Habits: Acquiring Strategies for Independent Reading and Writing Habits: Acquiring Strategies for Independent Writing from NYC Schools

• KidsReads This website shares reviews of “cool new books” and authors. The books are categorized by age and by genre. There is a link for podcasts and another for book clubs. The newsletter highlights the newest and best on the site.

• Scholastic for Parents This site contains age appropriate guides for helping your child learn to love reading. Divided into early childhood and school age children, the site also contains resources for helping your child with math, technology and other subjects. Additionally, there is an array of information about family matters.

• Time for Kids This site shares diverse resources for parents including virtual tours around the world, kid-appropriate current events stories, homework help, and graphic organizers.

http://www.suelebeau.com/index.html

http://schools.nyc.gov/NR/rdonlyres/50DE5457-60D6-4F83-9EA8-CADA8FD5B650/48579/1stgrade112108finalweb.pdf

http://schools.nyc.gov/NR/rdonlyres/50DE5457-60D6-4F83-9EA8-CADA8FD5B650/48583/2ndgradefinal1121webedit.pdf

http://schools.nyc.gov/NR/rdonlyres/50DE5457-60D6-4F83-9EA8-CADA8FD5B650/48585/3rdgrade112108webfinal.pdf

http://www.kidsreads.com/index.asp

http://www.scholastic.com/parents/

http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/

• Children’s Literature Directory by author• Web English Teacher Vocabulary Resources• List of Grammar Resources• BBC Words and Pictures• Mama Lisa• Fire Safety Song• eMints - eThemes• Micetro Mozart• Little Red Hen• Spin and Spell• Robot Super Sorter - The Super Sorter will give you a list of books

and activities you might like to try. • What is in a Sentence – Proof Reading• Language Arts Websites• Free Elementary Language Arts Activities

http://www.webenglishteacher.com/childlit.html

http://www.webenglishteacher.com/vocab.html

http://www.webenglishteacher.com/grammar.html

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/wordsandpictures/index.shtml

http://www.mamalisa.com/

http://www.dotolearn.com/games/songs/firesafetysong/song.htm

http://www.emints.org/ethemes/resources/by-grade.shtml

http://www.rif.org/assets/Documents/readingplanet/ReadAloud_Stories/micerto_mozart.html

http://www.starfall.com/n/folk-tales/little-red-hen/play.htm?f

http://www.spinandspell.com/game.swf

http://www.rif.org/kids/readingplanet/gamestation/supersorter.htm

http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/words/grammar/sentencebasics/whatisasentence/flash7.shtml

http://www.mrsgoldsclass.com/LanguageArts.htm

http://www.apples4theteacher.com/langarts.html

• Grammar Game• Dan’s Copy Editing Game• Prefix and Suffix Game• Double the consonant or change the Y game• Match homophones Game• Early Childhood Education Network - Literacy Center• Spelling City• ABC Spelling Wizard by Scholastic• Read Across America – 2010• Internet 4 Classrooms Grade Level Help by Subject• Bouncing letters Game• TutPup Spelling

http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/adventure/grammar1.htm





http://www.literacycenter.net/lessonview_en.php

http://www.spellingcity.com/

http://www.scholastic.com/kids/homework/spelling.htm

http://www.ed.gov/blog/2010/03/first-lady-michelle-obama-and-secretary-arne-duncan-celebrate-read-across-america-day/

http://www.internet4classrooms.com/grade_level_help/skills_first_1st_grade.htm

http://www.primarygames.com/langarts/bouncingletters/index.htm

http://tutpup.com/plays/new/2-word-game


Middle School and

High School


• ALAN The Assembly on Literature for Adolescents website provides a comprehensive guide to books and reviews for teenagers.

• Teen Reads List This site offers teenagers reviews by other teens and allows them to see what other teens are reading.

• Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) Booklists This site includes Popular Paperbacks, Quick Picks, and Best Books for Young Adults as well as award winners.

• Poetry.org This is a comprehensive website about poetry and poets.• Poetry Slam Incorporated This website represents Poetry Slam, Inc., the official

organization that manages the international coalition of poetry slams.• Nancy J. Keane's All Together Now (ATN) Book Lists This site has numerous

booklists, where you can search by themes, school subjects, and much more. • ALA Nonfiction - The American Library Association website provides several

booklists, including one on nonfiction books for teens. • The National Writing Project – Helps teachers to give students new so students

become accomplished writers and learners. • Shakespeare and the Internet This site offers an “everything Shakespeare”

approach – even search engines.• NoodleQuest – Research Strategy

http://www.alan-ya.org/

http://www.slcl.lib.mo.us/teens/teenreads/index.html

http://www.ala.org/yalsa/booklists/index.html

http://www.ala.org/yalsa/booklists/index.html

http://www.poetry.org/

http://www.poetryslam.com/

http://nancykeane.com/rl/

http://www.ala.org/ala/yalsa/teenreading/trw/trw2005/nonfiction.htm

http://www.nwp.org/

http://shakespeare.palomar.edu/

http://www.noodletools.com/noodlequest/


GeneralResources


• Bookr• Make Believe Comics• Character Scrapbook– Readers Workshop• Mortifying Monday• ReadWriteThink• Teaching Literacy Website focuses on what it means to teach literature. The site

is divided into the following categories: British literature, multicultural, poetry, drama, speech, Shakespeare, literary genres, mythology, media and technology.

• New York State Reading Resource Center• Zunal – WebQuest host and search engine.• Speed Reader• Magnetic Poetry• Discovery PuzzleMaker• EssayRater• FotoBabble

http://www.pimpampum.net/bookr/index.php

http://www.makebeliefscomix.com/Comix/

http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/scrapbook/

http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/games/mortifying/index.html

http://www.readwritethink.org/

http://www.teachingliterature.org/teachingliterature

http://nysreads.org/default.aspx

http://www.zunal.com/index-matrix.php?Curriculum=103&Grade=102&page=1

http://www.spreeder.com/

http://www.magneticpoetry.com/poetgame/create.cfm?k=5

http://puzzlemaker.discoveryeducation.com/

http://www.essayrater.com/

http://www.fotobabble.com/

Links to National and

State Standards IRA/NCTE Standards for the English Language Arts

http://www.readwritethink.org/standards/index.htmlThis document shares a fresh, professional vision for students to develop the language skills and strategies that will make them active, informed members of society.

The International Reading Association's Standards for Reading Professionalshttp://www.reading.org/resources/issues/reports/professional_standards.htmlThese standards answer the question, "What should new reading professionals know and be able to do?"

NCTE Guideline: Multi-Modal Literacies http://www.ncte.org/about/over/positions/category/literacy/123213.htm This NCTE Executive Committee summary statement explains how integration of multiple modes of communication and expression can enhance or transform the meaning of the work beyond illustration or decoration.

NCTE Guideline: Beliefs about the Teaching of Writinghttp://www.ncte.org/about/over/positions/category/write/118876.htmRecognizing that writing is an increasingly multifaceted activity, the NCTE Executive Committee offers several principles to help teachers understand and implement effective writing instruction.

State by State Standardshttp://www.education-world.com/standards/state/toc/indexLocate the English language arts and/or literacy standards for your state.

ISTE National Educational Technology Standards for Students (NETS*S) http://cnets.iste.org/students/s_stands.html Teachers can use these standards as guidelines for planning technology-based activities in which students achieve success in learning, communication, and life skills.

ISTE National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers (NETS*T) http://cnets.iste.org/teachers/t_stands.html Building on the NETS for Students, the NETS for Teachers define the fundamental concepts, knowledge, skills, and attitudes for applying technology in educational settings. Relates especially to pre-service teacher education.

http://www.readwritethink.org/standards/index.html

http://www.reading.org/resources/issues/reports/professional_standards.html

http://www.ncte.org/about/over/positions/category/literacy/123213.htm

http://www.ncte.org/about/over/positions/category/write/118876.htm

http://www.education-world.com/standards/state/toc/index

http://cnets.iste.org/students/s_stands.html

http://cnets.iste.org/teachers/t_stands.html

Continued International Reading Association The International Reading Association addresses a broad

range of issues in literacy education. National Council of Teachers of English Plenty of resources that promote teaching,

research, and student achievement in the English language arts at all grade levels. American Library Association The American Library Association offers professional services

and publications to members and nonmembers. The Reading Zone This section of the Internet Public Library is a user-friendly site that

offers links to online stories and magazines, resources for teachers and parents, and information about children's authors.

Reading Online This is a free electronic journal (published by the International Reading Association) with hundreds of articles on a range of topics in reading education.

ReadWriteThink Enjoy a wide selection of free standards-based lesson plans and Internet resources that help teachers and students integrate technology and language arts.

Instructional Strategies Online: What is Balanced Literacy? This resource explains numerous components of a balanced literacy program. The site contains many links to helpful online resources.

Learning and Teaching: Piaget Learn more about Piaget and stages of cognitive development.

Vygotsky's Theory of Cognitive Development More about Vygotsky and applications of his theory in education.

http://www.reading.org/

http://www.reading.org/

http://www.ncte.org/

http://www.ncte.org/

http://www.ala.org/

http://www.ala.org/

http://ipl.org/

http://ipl.org/

http://www.readingonline.org/

http://www.readingonline.org/

http://readwritethink.org/

http://olc.spsd.sk.ca/DE/PD/instr/strats/balancedliteracy/

http://www.learningandteaching.info/learning/piaget.htm

http://www.learningandteaching.info/learning/piaget.htm

http://facultyweb.cortland.edu/andersmd/VYG/VYG.HTML

Reading Rubrics

• Developmental Reading Assessment Rubric - http://www.greencastle.k12.in.us/DM/Rubric%20comprehension/comprehension_rubric.htm

• Regina Public Schools Language Arts Rubric http://web.rbe.sk.ca/assessment/Rubrics/#langarts

http://www.greencastle.k12.in.us/DM/Rubric%20comprehension/comprehension_rubric.htm



http://web.rbe.sk.ca/assessment/Rubrics/#langarts

http://web.rbe.sk.ca/assessment/Rubrics/#langarts

Gaming from TELL

• Educational Board Games

• Once Upon A Time

• LetterFlip• Dancing Eggs• Werewolves• Orchard

http://tell.schoolwires.net/166210312143529697/blank/browse.asp?A=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&C=55251

http://tell.schoolwires.net/166210312143529697/blank/browse.asp?A=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&C=55251

http://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/1234/once-upon-a-time

http://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/1234/once-upon-a-time

http://www.otb-games.com/resources/res_letterflip.html

http://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/8924/dancing-eggs

http://www.funagain.com/control/product?product_id=014528

http://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/5770/orchard

Online Books

• http://onlinebooks.library.upenn.edu/• www.readinga-z.com• Reading A-Z (requires subscription): Free downloads of printable, leveled

books. Good for take-home reading or practice, best for K-3.• http://www.learningpage.com/free_pages• Learning Page is the free site of ReadingA-Z (see above). Lots of free

downloadable books & vocabulary readers. Best for K-3.• http://en.childrenslibrary.org/ International Children’s Library. A selection

of e-books in different languages, including English. Great resource for ESL students, too!

• www.tumblebooks.com Online “e books” for kids• www.teachingbooks.net • http://www.bibliomania.com/ Lots of class literature FREE online• http://www.readprint.com/Free e-books in public domain, most are pre-

1920. Appropriate for strong readers 4th grade+• Children’s Classics

http://onlinebooks.library.upenn.edu/

http://www.readinga-z.com/

http://www.learningpage.com/free_pages

http://en.childrenslibrary.org/

http://www.tumblebooks.com/

http://www.teachingbooks.net/

http://www.bibliomania.com/

http://www.readprint.com/

http://www.bygosh.com/childrensclassics.htm

Online MAGAZINES

• www.weeklyreader.com• www.scholastic.com Click on the

“Students Link” and then click on “Scholastic News Online”

• www.timeforkids.com• http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/ki

ds

http://www.weeklyreader.com/

http://www.scholastic.com/

http://www.timeforkids.com/

http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids

http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids

Teacher Must

Know Websites• Reading Lady good comprehension, readers theater & other resources

• Hello First Grade wonderful for K-2• www.readwritethink.org website of teaching ideas from the NCTE & IRA groups• Middle Web Readers Workshop For teachers of 5th -8th grade• Columbia Readers and Writers Workshop Readers & Writers Workshop of

Teachers College website –book lists, free conferences, more• http://nancykeane.com/booktalks/ Selection of over 300 book talks for

introducing books to students• http://www.ala.org/greatsites American Library Association’s list of great

websites. Too many to mention but click on the “Language & literature” section, especially the “Authors & Illustrators” website

• Planting a Literacy Garden• Keys to Comprehension• Ready to Print Resources for Mosaic

http://www.readinglady.com/

http://www.readinglady.com/

http://www.hellofirstgrade.com/

http://www.hellofirstgrade.com/

http://www.readwritethink.org/

http://www.middleweb.com/ReadWrkshp

http://rwproject.tc.columbia.edu/

http://nancykeane.com/booktalks/

http://www.ala.org/greatsites

http://polsellikindergarten.tripod.com/Comprehension%20Strategies/Planting%20a%20Literacy%20Garden.htm

http://www.delano.k12.mn.us/sitepages/pid1345.php

http://www.teachingheart.net/comprehe.html

Networks and

Newsletters• English Companion Ning Network

This "Edublog" offers English teachers support in curriculum development while building community. In 2009, it was the winner of the best educational use of a social networking service award from Edublog Awards.

• www.choiceliteracy.com great newsletter (also has a very good by-subscription section)• www.carolhurst.com Literature recommendations by grade level & theme; wonderful

occasional newsletter• www.readinglady.com/mosaic• Langwitches Blog• Mosaic List Serve Tools• Choice Literacy – The Big Fresh Newsletter• PBS Teacher and Parent Newsletters• CCSSO – Reading and Writing Newsletters• Reading From Scratch• Florida online Reading Professional Development• Lake Oswego Public Library Early Literacy Newsletter

http://englishcompanion.ning.com/

http://www.choiceliteracy.com/

http://www.carolhurst.com/

http://www.readinglady.com/mosaic

http://langwitches.org/blog/

http://www.readinglady.com/mosaic/tools/tools.htm

http://www.choiceliteracy.com/public/department62.cfm

http://www.readingrockets.org/newsletters#pbs

http://www.ccsso.org/Whats_New/newsletters/reading_and_writing_improvement/index.cfm

http://www.dyslexia.org/newsletters.html

http://forpd.ucf.edu/newsletter/index.aspx

http://www.ci.oswego.or.us/library/youth/literacy/EarlyLiteracyNewsletter201003.htm

Publishing

• http://www.storyjumper.com/• http://www.lulu.com/• http://www.tikatok.com/

http://www.storyjumper.com/

http://www.lulu.com/

http://www.tikatok.com/

Parent Resources 2009-2010

from Karen Brooks and Darlene

Westinghouse

The following are on Wednesday nights from 6:30 to 8Pm in the Conference Center:

• April 4/21/10 Web2.0 Tools and Parents

• May 5/19/10 Summer Resources for Students

Parent Resources 2010-2011

from Karen Brooks and Darlene

WestinghouseThe following are on Wednesday nights from 6:30 to 8Pm in the Conference

Center:

• Sept. 9/15/10 Sites for Homework Help

• Oct. 10/13/10 Internet Safety and the Networked Parent

• Nov. 11/10/10 Educational Board Games, Online Games, and educational iPhone Aps

• April. 4/13/11 Web 2.0 and the Classroom

• May 5/18/11 Computer Basic - What every person should know

• June 6/8/11 Educational Sites for Summer Help

More Parent Resources

• Dr. Sue LeBeau• NYC Schools Parent Resources• Discovery Parent Corner• http://forpd.ucf.edu/parents/

index.html•

http://www.suelebeau.com/parents.htm

Contesthttp://exchange.smarttech.com/contest.html?

WT.ac=SECC_T&L%20_email_0310

Contest Guidelines

and Prizes

Edutopia Free Friday Giveaways

http://www.edutopia.org/giveaway

Karen BrooksCitations

• Template Ready• Eduscapes• NYC Schools DOE• Web English Teacher• Words Their Way• Mouth-by-Mouth Phonics• Scholastic