Other
The Virtual Vine: The Kissing Hand, by Audrey Penn
Using the book, "The Kissing Hand", teachers are given a variety of cross-curricular ideas to implement this story into the classroom.
Other
The Virtual Vine: The Wheels on the Bus, Unit
A fellow teacher has put together a cross-curricular unit for the song "The Wheels on the Bus." There are lots of games, and project ideas to get students excited about learning.
Other
Berenstain Bears: Activities for Learning and Fun
This is the official Berenstain Bears website. Students can read from an interactive story book, create their own coloring book, or try any of the latest activities in the Kids tab.
DLTK
Kidzone: Gingerbread Man Theme Unit
This five day theme unit for the Gingerbread Man is full of great ideas. It is suitable for children in preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary. From Language Arts to Math, this site has it all!
University of Calgary
University of Calgary: Uncle Eli's Passover Haggadah
This resource provides the text of a children's story about Passover, with clickable links to definitions of special terms.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Ann M. Martin Books
Comprehensive site about the author Ann M. Martin. Book lists and excerpts provided as well as biographical information about the author. Trivia quiz and letters from author also included.
Other
Kansas State University: Crockett Johnson
Comprehensive site about Crockett Johnson, author of the "Harold and the Purple Crayon" books, by a professor at Kansas State University.
The Franklin Institute
The Franklin Institute: "Swimmy"
Beginning with a summary of the book "Swimmy" by Leo Lionni, this site from The Franklin Institute leads students through different learning activities and games to explore different facts about fish. Cute animation and fun learning games!
Can Teach
Can Teach: Themed Book Lists
This site has lists of books for teachers and students categorized by theme. Includes alphabet books, sports and folk tales.
Teachers.net
Teachers.net: Pumpkin Potpourri (Lesson Plan)
Some cute ideas on integrating a pumpkin theme into many subject areas, based on reading "Pumpkin, Pumpkin," by Jeannie Titherington. Activities include making a pumpkin story wheel, creating a mural, and making a paper pumpkin patch.
Other
Mc Feeglebee's Pond
An online story about a boy fishing in a farm pond. Suitable for primary grades.
abcteach
Abcteach: 100 Days of School Poem
The PDF document features a poem about reaching the 100th day of school.
Fact Monster
Fact Monster: Classic Picture Books
Type with farm animals, talk with a dog, and read poetry about insects. Entertaining stories and interesting artwork are enjoyed by students of all ages. Use this list of classic picture books for suggestions.