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Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Ready to Learn Collection

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Through the Ready To Learn Initiative, funded by the U.S. Department of Education, CPB and PBS are partners in developing high-quality educational media and resources to advance critical early learning skills for children ages 2-8 to...
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Handout
Other

An Introduction to Early Modern European History

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent introduction to and overview of the Renaissance and Reformation in Europe. This article touches on all aspects of the period.
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Website
US Department of Education

U.s. Department of Education: Helping Your Child Become a Reader

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
Help young learners become better readers with these literacy resources and ready-to-use reading strategies.
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Website
Reading Rockets

Reading Rockets

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
The national literacy initiative, Reading Rockets, provides information and resources on how students learn to read, why so many struggle, and how educators can help.
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Website
Kentucky Educational Television

Kentucky Educational Television: Art to Heart

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Resources for parents and teachers developed to accompany an eight-part series from Kentucky-based PBS affiliate KET about using the arts to enrich the educational experiences of young children. Includes downloadable arts activities and...
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Website
PBS

Pbs Kids: Ncam: Cornerstones

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Cornerstones is a technology-infused approach to literacy development designed for early elementary children who are deaf and hard of hearing (and that can be used with other students who learn well visually and struggle with literacy).
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Unit Plan
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Reading Camp Day 1: Alpha Pig's Alphabet Day | Super Why!

For Students Pre-K - 1st
The SUPER WHY Reading Camp builds on the signature early literacy approach of the SUPER WHY television series. Each day at Reading Camp, children transform into one of the SUPER WHY characters. Click on the Super Why links to access an...
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Professional Doc
AdLit

Ad lit.org: An Introduction to Middle and Early College High Schools

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Middle and early college high schools are typically located on community college campuses, which allow students to begin working toward an associate's degree while they complete the necessary coursework for a high school diploma, and...
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Interactive
Roy the Zebra

Roy the Zebra: Reading Games

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
Simple interactive games to help young students build reading skills.
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Lesson Plan
University of Pittsburgh

University of Pittsburgh: Leaders: Word Building

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
This lesson walks teachers through a strategy for teaching word building skills to early elementary students. The site includes links to a page on preparing the materials needed for word building lessons, and to a page which explains the...
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Primary
Other

The National Academies Press: Open Book: Eager to Learn

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A complete copy of the book Eager to Learn by The National Research Council's Committee on Early Childhood Pedagogy, edited by T. Bowman, M. Suzanne Donovan, and M. Susan Burns, copyright 2000. The book focuses on preschool education and...
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Article
Other

Early Childhood News: How Dramatic Play Can Enhance Learning

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Dramatic play allows children to develop skills in such areas as abstract thinking, literacy, math, and social studies. In order to derive the full benefits from dramatic play as it relates to learning, early educators should "set the...
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Website
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Baseball and Social Change: The Story of Roberto Clemente

For Students 9th - 10th
In this blended lesson supporting literacy skills, students learn about baseball legend Roberto Clemente, his early years in the United States during segregation, and changes in the 1960s that made the U.S. culture more open to...
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Website
Kidsource OnLine

Phonemic Awareness: Important Early Step to Reading

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
This site features an article that looks at the importance of phonemic awareness as an early step to learning to read. Teachers will benefit from the information presented within this article.
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Website
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Seven Selfish Shellfish

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
This video segment from Between the Lions features a classic tongue twister: a type of wordplay that helps children tune their ears to language and the sounds within words. [0:29]
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Website
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: South Carolina Collection

For Students Pre-K - 1st
The PBS South Carolina Collection features a range of digital resources tailored especially for Palmetto State teachers and students. Topics include early education, literacy, African American history, STEM, Common Core, and many more!
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Handout
Reading Rockets

Reading Rockets: Reading Tips for Parents of Kindergartners

For Students Pre-K - K
Easy and fun activities parents can do to nurture strong, confident readers. The one-page handout is available in multiple languages.
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Website
Reading Rockets

Reading Rockets: The Role of Teachers and Schools in Communication

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
What is the role of teachers and schools in regards to communication with parents? Come and explore this informative article revealing how important open communication is for students.
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Website
Reading Rockets

Reading Rockets: The Impact of Family Involvement

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This article reflects on how parental involvement is essential for students.
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Website
Reading Rockets

Reading Rockets: Simple Ways to Encourage Learning

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This site offers several simple ways to encourage learning in your child.
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Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Hedy Lamarr: Feminism in Hollywood

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how Hedy Lamarr struggled to transcend the "bombshell" label placed on her by Hollywood in this media gallery (three videos) from the American Masters film Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story. During a time when women in Hollywood...
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Professional Doc
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Kindness in the Classroom: Kindness Curriculum: Social & Emotional Learning Competencies

For Teachers Pre-K - K
The Kindness Curriculum addresses the Social Emotional Learning Competencies from the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards in the areas of Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Focus Attention, Social Awareness, and Relationship Skills....
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Professional Doc
SEDL

Cognitive Framework: Instructional Resources Database: Instructional Activities

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
This professional resource includes a database to find the answer relative to the best instructional practices related to alphabetic literacy. This site offers activities in English and Spanish to help teach literacy topics.
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Website
Reading Rockets

Reading Rockets: Launching Young Readers: Episode 1: Roots of Reading

For Teachers K - 1st
Hosted by Fred Rogers, The Roots of Reading looks at the earliest stages of literacy in such locations as a baby speech lab and a Head Start center. The program examines how parents, childcare providers, and kindergarten teachers can get...

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