General Education
Yahooligans: The Web Guide for Kids
Yahooligans provides many interactive and interesting activities and lessons for kids.
Americas Story: Americas Library
This site was created by the Library of Congress for kids to learn about the stories of America’s past.
Funbrain
Funbrain is just what the name implies. Students and teachers will find this site of lessons and activities informing and fun.
Kaboose
This family based site is great for primary grade teachers with its wealth of information and resources that can be used in the classroom.
FactMonster
Fact Monster provides interesting facts about all topics and areas of the world. This is great site for those looking for a way to start the day with and interesting tidbit.
www.lennox.k12.ca.us/Jefferson/klinks.htm
This site provides lessons and activities for the kindergarten teacher.
Schoolhouse Technologies - Math Worksheets, Vocabulary Worksheets, Test Maker, and More
Make worksheets for your class on this site. Worksheets are also available for purchase.
StoryPlace - The Children's Digital Library
Story Place is a very exciting site with many stories for children in elementary school.
Between the Lions | PBS Kids
This is a great site for any beginning learner. Teachers and parents of young children will find this site very useful.
Getsmarter.org Home
Getsmarter is an interactive and animated site that allows students to compare themselves with other students around the world. The site was created to improve math and science skills in the United States.
FUNORAMA - Tangram Puzzle
This site offers fun activities and puzzles for early childhood education.
Writing Workshop
Writing workshop teaches young children how to start the writing process.
Scholastic.com
Scholasic’s goal is to help are young people learn to read. This site contains many activities and lessons to help achieve their goal.
Funschool - Games
Funschool provides hundreds of interactive games for grades k-8. All major subjects are covered on this site.
www.ed.gov/free/
The Federal government has established this education site with thousands of resources for educators.
www.pbs.org
PBS provides a number of education resources for all grade levels.
www.nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/
The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), also known as "the Nation's Report Card," is the only nationally representative and continuing assessment of what America's students know and can do in various subject areas.
www.schoolmatters.com/
School Matters provides parents, educators and leaders the ability to research information about public schools.
www.theideabox.com/
Early childhood education and activity resources are provided through this site.
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English/Language Arts
KidsRead
Kids Read is a great site for students to find their favorite book and information about reading in general.
All About Me: Kids on the Net
This site allows students to submit their own writing and also read the thousands of poems, reports and stories other kids have written.
Funbrain Grammar
Funbrain provides “fun” lessons and games for students trying to learn and improve their grammar.
Hartcourt Grammar Practice
Hartcourt is another interactive website to help students improve their grammatical skills.
Grammar Blast
Grammar Blast provides online grammar quizzes for students to check their progress.
4th Sitton Spelling Words
This site provides core spelling units.
SuperKids Vocabulary Builders
SuperKids claims to be a fun way to improve your student’s or child’s vocabulary skills.
S.C.O.R.E. Language Arts CyberGuides
CyberGuides are supplementary, standards-based, web-delivered units of instruction centered on core works of literature. Each CyberGuide contains a student and teacher edition, standards, a task and a process by which it may be completed, teacher-selected web sites and a rubric.
Children's Literature & Language Arts Resources Menu Page
This page focuses on children's literature in education. Teachers, library media professionals, parents and students will find information on children's literature and associated language arts.
Aardvark's English Forum: ESL, EFL, ELT, TESOL, TEFL, TESL
Aardvark provides a valuable English resource for any student, teacher or parent. There are many interactive sections that include activities and message boards.
Free interactive, multimedia resources for Learners and teachers of English
This site provides interactive exercises, videos, work skills, and audio lessons as resource for teachers, parents and students learning the English language.
Essay Punch: An Interactive Writing Tutorial
Essay Punch guides students through the process of writing a successful essay. This is a great resource for writers of all ages.
Paragraph Punch: An Interactive Online Paragraph Writing Tutorial
Paragraph Punch is brought to you by the same people that created Essay Punch. This site guides the writer through the process of writing a good paragraph.
Spellbee!
Spellbee is an online interactive spelling bee game. This site is educational and fun for all students.
grammar games index page learn english
Grammar games provide a fun and exciting way for students to improve their grammatical skills.
www.kids-space.org/
On kids-space students can write stories and have their parents or teacher place their writing online. The site has been around since the mid-nineties and focuses on world wide student communication.
Literacy Center Education Network™
The LiteracyCenter.Net serves more than a million free literacy lessons a month to children in 141 countries. It provides safe learning activities for parents and teachers to share with young children. All online lessons are free of advertising and free of charge.
National Council of Teachers of English
The NCTE works to advance teaching, research, and student achievement in English language arts at all scholastic levels. The NCTE provides links to explore many of the programs, services, positions, and structures that the Council has established.
www.webenglishteacher.com/
Teachers can participate in an interactive web based forum to find lessons and activities for their English classroom.
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Mathematics
AAA Math
This site provides interactive lessons on basic mathematics that all primary grade students need to learn. This site is a must for any math teacher.
Cool Math for Kids
Cool math bills itself as an “amusement park of math and more.” Check out this site and you may agree with the abundance of interesting and visually appealing resources.
Math.com - World of Math Online
The World of Math provides lesson plans, practice, tutoring and games for teachers and students of math.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
NCTM is a public voice of mathematics education, providing vision, leadership, and professional development to support teachers in ensuring mathematics learning of the highest quality for all students.
Teacher Tap: Internet Resources for Mathematics
Teacher Tap provides links to professional organizations, standards, and materials for teachers instructing in Mathematics.
Edhelper.com
Edhelper provides math printables for all ages. Math puzzles are also available to jog the mathematical mind.
A+ Math
This interactive site was created to help students improve their math skills interactively. Resources provided by A+ Math are flashcards, games, worksheets and homework helper.
Math Counts
MATHCOUNTS is a national math enrichment, coaching and competition program that promotes middle school mathematics achievement through grassroots involvement in every U.S. state and territory.
K-12 Mathematics Lesson Plans
This site provides over 75 math lesson plans for all grades.
The Math Forum
Drexel university has provided math lesson plans free of charge to teachers for all grades k-12.
Math Archives
Math Archives has provided links to math lesson plans, software, contests, and professional organizations for math teachers.
Awesome Library
Another website devoted to providing lesson plans for math teachers. Lesson plans are divided by grade and subject.
Math Lesson Plans (Variety)
Math lesson plans for all ages and subjects are presented free of charge on this site.
The Math Lesson Index
Project interactive is profiled on this site with lesson plans and resources for math teachers.
Score Mathematic Lessons K-12
These SCORE Mathematics Lessons have been written by teachers selected to participate in SCORE Mathematics workshops. This page is designed especially for mathematics teachers and students in California. Its contents and links reflect our state's Mathematics Standards and the NCTM Standards.
Math World
Math World claims to be the world’s most extensive math resource.
Interactive Mathematics Miscellany and Puzzles, Index
This site is for teachers, parents and students who seek engaging mathematics. Many of the topics are accompanied by Java illustrations.
Fun Mathematics Lessons by Cynthia Lanius
Cynthia Lanius provides fun math lessons for children learning math.
National Library of Virtual Manipulatives
This site provides virtual lesson plans in mathematics for all grade levels.
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Science
NASA for Kids
This NASA created website provides a wealth of learning opportunities that will surely excite any young child. Lesson plans, activities and teacher guides are provided free of charge.
Brain Pop: Science (How the World Works)
Brain Pop is unique among the science websites of today. Many of the major scientific topics that will be taught in your classroom are available in a 21st century teaching style that most will find interesting.
goENC.com
ENC provides the resources and support for math and science educators needed to help raise student achievement in these vital subjects.
National Science Education Standards - Contents
This site provides the standards every science teacher should know. Sample assessments and subject and grade level breakdowns of standards are provided.
ASE - The Association for Science Education
The ASE is the professional association for teachers of science. The ASE exists to improve the teaching of science.
TeacherSource . Science and Technology | PBS
PBS has provided thousands of links and lesson plans to help teachers motivate students in the subject of science. All subjects K-12 are covered on this site.
KODAK: Education - Science
Science lesson plans and activities brought to you by KODAK.
Science Friday Kids' Connection Archives
Science Friday can be part of your classroom any day with the Kids' Connection. Science Friday provides a free “Teacher’s Resource Guide” to enhance middle school science curriculum.
Free Science Resources
Fun science resources for teachers, parents, and students are provided free of charge. Teachers can also sign up for a free newsletter with updates including teacher training opportunities and new free materials.
Physics & Astronomy Lesson Plans
Hundreds of lesson plans for K-12 science classrooms.
UTM Center for Environmental Conservation and Education
The Science Activities Manual: K - 8 has been written to aid in the adaptation of the "Touch Science Concept" to the elementary/middle school classroom.
Volcano Lesson Plans
One goal of Volcano World is to provide students and teachers with lessons about volcanoes.
Science Activities
Science activities for elementary and middle school teachers and students are provided on this site.
Rain Bird - Rain Forest Curriculum Site
Using this site, you can access activities and demonstrations to use in your classroom for teaching scientific aspects of the Earth's endangered rain forests.
USGS Education
The U.S. Geological Survey provides scientific information intended to help educate the public about natural resources, natural hazards, geospatial data, and issues that affect our quality of life. Discover selected online resources, including lessons, data, maps, and more, to support teaching, learning, education (K-12), and university-level inquiry and research.
science-education.nih.gov/
An abundance of science information is provided by the National Institute of Health. Teaching resources, activities, science standards and information about careers in science are all a part of this site.
Ocean Sciences Education Center
Lesson plans and activities for teaching about ocean sciences are provided by the Sea Grant Oceans Sciences Education Center.
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Social Studies
Education@NationalGeographic
Online expeditions, lesson plans, free printable maps, and, of course, National Geographic products for sale.
National Council for Geographic Education
The National Council provides many resources and publications for educational use.
Geography Lesson Plans and Resources
Provides and index of lesson plans and geography resources.
K-12 Electronic Guide to African Resources on the Internet
The African Studies Center of the University of Pennsylvania has created this website to allow students of all ages to learn about Africa.
Online Geography Games
Wide assortment of Geography based games and puzzles.
National Geographic: Maps and Geography
Map machine allows teachers and students to zoom in on any area of the world.
Geographic.org
Learn about world geography, climate, countries, people, maps, and flags. This site is intended for elementary through junior high school students.
The Geography Exchange
A combination of teaching resources, lessons and indexes of website links with an emphasis on physical geography.
Map Quiz - Map and Geography Trivia
This site provides map and geography trivia games. Questions include countries, U.S. States, capitals and flags.
Mega Maps - Walk through the Continents
Mega Maps provide a free PC program to print out US or world maps of various sizes, up to 7 feet across, on an ordinary printer.
National Geographic Xpeditions
Explore a virtual museum and a wealth of teaching resources.
First Gov
The US government's information site.
Constitution Day
Information about the US constitution.
The White House
The website of the White House provides historical as well as contemporary information about the historic home of the president and his cabinet.
The U. S. Senate
The website of the United States Senate.
The U. S. House of Representatives
The website of the United States House of Representatives.
FirstGov.com
The US government’s official website.
www.c-spanclassroom.org/
Provides primary sources for Civics and Government Education.
Economic Education Web
This site was developed for teachers k-12 who teach economics in their classrooms. The webpage provides links to lesson and curriculum standards for economics.
National Council on Economic Education
The National Council’s site is a must see for all economics teachers. The site provides interactive lesson plans and activities that bring economics to life.
Foundation for Teaching Economics
This site states its mission is to promote excellence in economic education by helping teachers of economics become more effective educators.
Money Matters for Young People
This is another site with goals similar to the above link. Useful resources for economics education can be found on this site.
History Lesson Plans
Elementary grades from ProTeacher.
The Best of History Websites
A vast collection of history websites covering a wide array of historical topics.
United States History Lesson Plans
A collection of US history lesson plans.
Links to the Past
National Parks Service. Information on our national parks and lesson materials.
Crossroads
Kindergarten through high school history curriculum.
DoHistory Home
A site that shows you how to piece together the past from the fragments that survived.
Anne Frank in the World: Teacher Book
Lesson plans and primary documents to teach about the life of Anne Frank.
World War II in Europe: Blank Map
Link to a blank map of Europe for classroom use.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall Page
Site created to honor the memory of Vietnam veterans.
Early America
Maps, movies, and games are a few of the great resources provide on this site.
The West
Resources and lessons for teachers covering America’s westward expansion.
Mr. Donn's World History Lesson Plans
Many engaging lesson plans for world history teachers.
The World War II Sound and Image File
This site provides sound and image files from the world war II for purchase.
World War II Poster Collection
This government site provides teachers with excellent primary source maps produced during World War II.
Remember.org (Holocaust)
This site dedicated to the remembrance of the holocaust. Educational resources and lessons are provided for educators.
Oscar Schindler
This website discusses the life and heroism of Oscar Schindler as he courageously saved many from the Nazi’s gas chambers.
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Gifted Education
American Mensa | Gifted Children
Mensa provides many resources for gifted children, parents of gifted children and teachers. Links to lessons, materials and gifted schools and scholarships are provided.
Davidson Institute ~ Press Room
The Davidson Institute was created as a resource for gifted students and their parents. The Davidson Institute provides support and opportunity for today’s gifted child.
Hoagies' Gifted Education Page
Hoagies' Gifted Education Page offers resources, articles, books and links for Parents, for Educators, Counselors, Administrators and other Professionals, and for Kids & Teens.
Education - Gifted Index
Kid Source online provides articles and digests that provide ideas, guidance and activities for both parents and educators of gifted students.
Welcome to NAGC!
The National Association for Gifted Children provides resources to train teachers, administrators and parents how to properly educate gifted children to their fullest potential.
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The Arts
www.menc.org/
The National Association for Music Education was established in 1907 with goal of allowing all to learn the joy of music. Educators and students will find a wealth of music resources on this site.
Music Education Online by Children's Music Workshop
This music site out of Los Angeles provides resources and links for music education.
Science of Music: Exploratorium's Accidental Scientist
Teachers and students will find this music site very interesting. Not only will you learn about music but you will discover the science behind the sounds.
Musiceducationmadness.com
Music Education Madness is an online community for musicians of all types and ages.
Welcome to SupportMusic.com
SupportMusic.com is dedicated to the goal of allowing all students to learn and enjoy music. The group provides resources and tips to fight against the ending of music programs in your area.
Welcome to NAEA - The National Art Education Association
This national education sites provides reasons for music education along with resources to use in the class room.
Art Education and ArtEdventures from Sanford and A Lifetime of Color
This site provides resources and activities from those who are beginning artist to those who are advanced artists.
Kids Domain - Crafts
This site provides resources and craft ideas for the entire year.
Harcourt Art
This site provides art lesson and activities for students K-5.
www.awesomeclipartforeducators.com/about.cfm
This site provides offers educators FREE clipart, coloring pages, backgrounds, banners, fonts, icons, worksheets, wallpaper and more.
Haring Kids | Welcome
Keith Haring’s artistic sites for children to learn about and become better artist.
www.kinderart.com/index.html
KinderArt is the largest collection of free art lessons on the Internet. The site has since grown into an enormous collection of resources featuring thousands of free lesson plans, ideas and resources.
Gary Harbo - How to Draw a Cartoon Character
Gary Harbo has created this site to teach children how to draw cartoon characters.
Mark Kistler's Imagination Station Learn to Draw in 3-D
Mark Kistler will teach you how to draw in 3-D with this interactive site.
Introduction to Reading Music
Learn how to read music with this very informative site. You may think that reading music is hard but the Introduction to Reading Music Site makes it easier than you would think.
Music Genre Sampler @ DataDragon
Learn about different Genres of music with this interactive music site.
Play Music - Homepage
Learn about the various types of musical instruments available to play and determine which instrument may be best for you.
Childrens Music Games by Morton Subotnick Creating Music
Morton Subotnicks Creating Music allows students to do what the name says. Students can discover how fun music can be with this great interactive website.
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Physical Education
www.tobaccofreekids.org/
The Tobacco free kids site wants to educate children about the dangers of tobacco use through this very thorough site with an abundance of educational information. This site is great for any teacher who wants to keep students from tobacco use.
KidsHealth - the Web's most visited site about children's health
This site is for parents, teachers and kids who want to learn about becoming physically active and healthier. KidsHealth is immensely popular with over 350,000 visits per week.
Exploratorium: Sport Science
Not only will this great site motivate students to become physically active but it will also teach them the science behind the most popular sports of the day.
BAM! Body and Mind | www.bam.gov | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The CDC (Center for Disease Control) has created this educational site that teaches young children about many subjects from physical education to food and nutrition.
kidsrunning
Kidsrunning.com introduces young people to the life long benefits of running as a great physical activity. Running advice, groups, and routines are some to the many resources you will find on this site.
Kids Quiz
Sign your class or school up for this site which provides a daily quiz about nutrition, health, physical activity, sports and many other topics. The quiz makes a great mental warm-up for any PE or Health class.
PE Central's Log It: Log In
This site encourages physical activity for kids by allowing them to log their mileage. Teachers can create class competitions to make the walking even more fun.
kidnetic.com
This interactive site makes learning about physical education fun. Activities include scavenger hunts, games, and fitness challenges. This site provides great ideas and activities for physical education teachers.
SIKids.com - Sports Illustrated for Kids
Sports Illustrated built this sports site to bring the world of sports to kids of all ages. Photos, videos and sports news are a few of the exciting learning opportunities kids will find on this site.
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Home School
K12 Choice
K12 claims to provide all the resources you will need to home school your child.
A to Z Home's Cool (Homeschool) - Homeschooling Information, Free Homeschooling Curriculum
Millions have visited this home schooling site with links and articles to everything a parent would need to home school their children.
CHEO Homepage
Christian Home Educators of Ohio (CHEO) is a non-profit state organization founded to serve the home school families of Ohio and to provide them with the tools to succeed.
Crosswalk.com
Crosswalk provides encouragement, curriculum and all the tools you need to successfully begin home schooling your child.
Welcome - Jon's Homeschool Resources
This was created by a home schooling dad in the mid 1990’s. The site is philosophy neutral and welcomes all ideas that contribute to the bettering of home school education and families.
NHEN - Welcome! National Home Education Network - Homeschooling Information from the National Home Education Network
The National Home Education Network exists to encourage and facilitate the vital grassroots work of state and local home schooling organizations and individuals by providing information, fostering networking and promoting public relations on a national level.
Unschooling
Unschooling has an interesting take on the way education should be. Check it out.
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Professional Resources
ETS Home
ETS’s goal is to advance quality and equity in education by providing fair and valid assessments, research, and related services. Their products measure knowledge and skills, promote learning and educational performance, and support education and professional development for all people worldwide.
PRAXIS Home
This site allows teachers to find information and prepare for the PRAXIS series test. Locations and dates of the PRAXIS can also be found.
ASBJ Special Reports
ASBJ Special Reports provide timely, in-depth coverage of topics of particular interest in education, such as technology, urban education, and school infrastructure.
ASCD SmartBrief | Sign Up
ASCD SmartBrief is a FREE daily news briefing delivered directly to you through e-mail. Each ASCD SmartBrief takes you straight to the most salient news and trends affecting education today.
District Administration - The Magazine for K12 Education Leaders
District Administration is a popular magazine that is geared to educational leadership but also provides a wide array of information and resources for all professionals in the educational field including teachers and counselors.
Education Week: News and Information About Issues in Education for Educators
Education Week provides a plethora of resources for those who want to stay up to date about all current issues in education.
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