US Department of Education
Us Department of Education: Especially for Parents
Vital information for parents who want to actively engage in their child's education. Find a Back to School checklist, School Information, a Parents Guide to No Child Left Behind, and Publications for Parents.
Scholastic
Scholastic: New Teachers
If you are a new teacher, this is a great resource. Features advice and support from experienced teachers, teaching strategies. classroom tools, and hot topics.
Scholastic
Scholastic Teaching Resources
This site provides lesson plans to use in classrooms. Age group categories, PK-2, 3-5 and 6-8 make this site very easy to navigate and get what you need.
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Freeology: Seasonal Printables for the Classroom
This resource offers free printables for teachers, such as games for students, name tags and forms teachers need to prepare for a new school year.
Unite for Literacy
Unite for Literacy: Cboces: Migrant Education Program: Are You Ready for School?
A story about being ready for the activities children do in kindergarten. Includes audio narration in 20 additional languages with text in English.
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Kim's Korner: Icebreakers and Energizers
This site discusses how icebreakers and energizers can be used in a variety of ways. They can be used for beginning of the year activities, energizers for breaks during standardized tests, team building activities, etc. They work for...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Dot's Spot
Explore vocabulary words, the alphabet, and music alongside Del, Dot, and Dee through media, lesson plans, and graphic organizers.
Teachnology
Teachnology: August Teacher Resource Guide
Utilize this excellent list of resources focused on August and the holidays, themes and events it encompasses to enhance classroom learning.
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Career Perfect: Career Planning & Testing Questions
What is career planning? Learn how using planning and self-assessment tools can help you find the perfect career match for your skills and interests.
Marilyn J. Brackney
Imagination Factory: What Did You Do on Your Summer Vacation?
Here is an art idea for young young scholars returning to school after summer break. Website provides ideas for making unique collages conveying any theme.
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National Crime Prevention Council: Mc Gruff
McGruff the Crime Dog is interested in helping you "take a bite out of crime." You can color, read comic strips, play lots of terrific games, and get great safety tips from McGruff! And don't forget to show your parents the special...
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Crafts for Kids
Choose from dozens of simple crafts including activities for the holidays, animal crafts and much more.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Welcome to the First Day of School!
Prepare for your students first day of school with these inviting activities. This site features several great ideas for teachers to incorporate in their beginning of school lessons.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Going to College
Leaving home and going to a new school, making new friends, and learning how live on your own can be an intimidating process. This article tackles these concerns and examines strategies for overcoming anxiety that can result from these...
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Inspiring Teachers: Tips for Teachers: Beginning of the School Year Tips
Every teacher knows how important it is to begin the school year well. Here are nine lists of tips from experienced educators which will help you plan and put into practice some effective year-starting techniques which can help set the...
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Acn: Behavior Modification Charts for Home and School
A variety of charts to be used with children 10 and under from need Association for Comprehensive Neurotherapy. Acrobat Reader to be opened. You may customize each chart to fit your needs and there are several tips to assist in using...
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Microsoft Office Online: Seating Charts
Use Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2003 to experiment with several possible seating arrangements by using this PowerPoint template. You can download the template and get step-by-step directions online.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Classroom Posters: Pbs Kids
Print and post a set of 13 early childhood posters to support your young learners. From counting 1-10, to identifying feelings, to naming the days of the week, you can leverage these PBS KIDS posters at Circle Time in Centers, and to...
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Book Page Interview: David Shannon
David Shannon, author of "David Goes to School" shares some ideas about his books, his character David and his career.
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