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As the school year draws to a close, it’s important to plan end-of-year activities that help bring closure to your time together. Talk with your students about what … learn more

Scientific American covers the most important and exciting research, ideas and knowledge in science, health, technology, the environment and society. It is committed to sharing trustworthy knowledge, enhancing our … learn more

WHERE EDUCATION MEETS EXPLORATION Join Explorer Classroom — a live interactive session that connects young people with National Geographic Explorers — to hear behind-the-scenes stories and interact with … learn more

There’s a lot of misinformation out there about legal rights and responsibilities in the digital era. This is especially disconcerting when it comes to information being shared with … learn more

#metkids made for, by, and with kids. #MetKids has been inspired, tested, and approved by real kids ages 7–12. We think that everyone can learn something from a kid-friendly … learn more

Launched by the Academy of American Poets in April 1996, National Poetry Month is a special occasion that celebrates poets’ integral role in our culture and that poetry … learn more

Your go-to resource for professional learning, curriculum development, and program consultation focused on the success of English learners. Learn how English Learner Portal can support your educators and … learn more

The world may be getting smaller, but the changes are coming faster. We’ve gathered a wealth of content and digital tools—including special expert-led webinars, advice videos, and blogs—to empower … learn more

Connect learning to the seasons and holidays with our large collection of seasonal worksheets. Seasonal math worksheets incorporate special images and scenarios to provide students with timely activities … learn more

St. Patrick’s Day observes of the death of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. The holiday has evolved into a celebration of Irish culture with parades, special … learn more

A group of cognitive psychologists, curriculum theorists and instructional researchers, and testing and assessment specialists published in 2001 a revision of Bloom’s Taxonomy with the title A Taxonomy for … learn more

Hi everyone. Welcome to Mrs. Kim’s Building Blocks where you’ll find many fun, educational videos! As you watch my videos, I want you to know that you are … learn more

Mrs. Kim reads Presidents’ Day by Anne Rockwell. This book is perfect for teachers and students who are eager to celebrate Presidents’ Day! As always, you are so … learn more

As educators, we must teach our students how to make sure the resources they are using are reliable. This collection includes information and resources related to checking sources … learn more

Every four years, the U.S. celebrates the peaceful transition of power from one administration to the next. 2009 was an especially historic year in U.S. history, with the … learn more

A combination of grammar and vocabulary websites. Stories in English to read! Do you enjoy reading stories? Read our entertaining short stories specially written for intermediate or upper-intermediate-level … learn more

When Japanese bombers appeared in the skies over Pearl Harbor on the morning of December 7, 1941, the U.S. military was completely unprepared for the devastating surprise attack, which dramatically … learn more

Middle school students can take a special interest in this season since it’s also a time for fun winter activities. With so many options for things to do … learn more

Connect learning to the seasons and holidays with our large collection of seasonal worksheets. Find seasonal vocabulary, reading passages, and writing activities. Seasonal math worksheets incorporate special images … learn more

4Teachers.org works to help you integrate technology into your classroom by offering online tools and resources. This site helps teachers locate and create ready-to-use Web lessons, quizzes, rubrics … learn more

November is the lead-in to the holiday season. This special day honors those who served in the Armed Forces, past and present. Commemorate the holiday with students by … learn more

Welcome to CodeGuppy – where kids 13+ and teens learn JavaScript coding through fun and easy to follow tutorials. Used by schools around the world! Learning to code … learn more

While it may not feel like it at the moment, now is the perfect time to practice some gratitude. Because even (dare we say…especially) the most challenging days bring … learn more

Debate teaches key life skills, like learning to speak persuasively and listening with an open mind to other people’s opinions. Debating in the classroom can get tricky though, … learn more

Teachers need motivation and inspiration to reach, teach, and empower students today, especially students who need extra social, emotional, and academic help. By Manny Scott

Teachings in Education Advance in Education with these Professional Videos! Learn about Assessments, Teaching Strategies, Google Apps for Education, Special Education Core Knowledge, Teacher Interview Questions, and much … learn more

What is RAT? RAT is an assessment framework for understanding technology’s role in teaching, learning and curricular practices, originally developed for PK-12 education, but it has been applied … learn more

Fall lesson plans that are purposeful, full of literature-based resources, and developmentally appropriate. Fall lessons are the perfect way to teach the magic this new season has to offer … learn more

The American Federation of Teachers’ Share My Lesson is a free, award-winning community-based site that brings together educators, parents and caregivers, paraprofessionals and school-related personnel, specialized instructional support … learn more

Nothing beats a day of celebration—except 365 of them. At National Today, our goal is to gather all the special holidays and moments from around the world — … learn more

Building a Passion for Engineering Children have a natural curiosity that lends itself to science, technology, math, and engineering. At Engineering For Kids, we inspire kids ages 4 … learn more

Global Game Changers received a three-year AmeriCorps 9/11 Day of Service Federal Grant to develop a unique educational experience and lessons to fulfill our project vision and mission. … learn more

Teachers juggle myriad responsibilities every day. They are charged with managing a classroom and creating a calm, positive and respectful environment where each student feels safe and appreciated. … learn more

For many, images of the towers in New York crumbling into a mountain of debris, or the sight of black smoke billowing from the Pentagon, a symbol of … learn more

I’m just a techie intervention specialist trying to share my creativity.

EDSITEment is a partnership between the National Endowment for the Humanities and the National Trust for the Humanities. EDSITEment offers free resources for teachers, students, and parents searching for high-quality K-12 … learn more

In this video, I’m sharing the best novels for social studies! Historical fiction and nonfiction novels are a great way to integrate history into your classroom, especially if … learn more

Sky Image Lab is a custom image laboratory that has been in business for over 20 years. We specialize in producing museum quality, digitally remastered, prints of our Earth, … learn more

CommonLit is a nonprofit education technology organization dedicated to ensuring that all students, especially students in Title I schools, graduate with the reading, writing, communication, and problem-solving skills … learn more

CommonLit is a nonprofit education technology organization dedicated to ensuring that all students, especially students in Title I schools, graduate with the reading, writing, communication, and problem-solving skills … learn more

TeachersFirst’s units include offerings for many grade levels and subjects. These units have been developed for actual classrooms, written in consultation with the teachers as they test them … learn more

Purposeful, efficient, effective instruction. That’s the holy grail of our work as teachers. We teach. Then, we assess what we taught. Then, we reflect and make decisions on … learn more

Look into an extensive collection of templates designed for every event or occasion. Bring your projects and ideas to life with a business plan template, or spread the … learn more

I’m meteorologist Crystal Wicker. I designed Weather Wiz Kids® especially for children to allow them to learn more about the fascinating world of weather. It’s also a wonderful educational … learn more

At Starfall, children have fun while they learn. Starfall.com® opened in September 2002 as a free public service to teach children to read. Since then it has expanded … learn more

PBS KIDS offers this FREE special collection of flexible self-paced learning to help inspire teachers and provide support for the classroom. Choose from several learning experiences designed to spark new ideas … learn more

For many early elementary classrooms across the United States, the amount of time that has been allotted for educators to teach science is minimal. But as more schools … learn more

Our favorite part of setting up a classroom is creating the classroom reading nook. As you design your classroom, you can help inspire a love of reading in … learn more

In today’s world, virtually everyone needs to know how to use a computer and how to type on a computer keyboard. Most jobs involve some type of computer, … learn more

Build your own certificates! Free Student Award Certificates – It’s as Easy as 1-2-3! Select a template based on the special achievement. Customize all the fields below with … learn more

Safe 2.0 Web in the Classroom New web 2.0 tools appear each day. Many of these tools were not originally intended for classroom use, but they can be … learn more

Thank you teachers! We invite you to take advantage of this free toolkit of resources specially selected to help preschool teachers like you feel confident and prepared as … learn more

Education World is a complete online resource that teachers, administrators and school staff can visit each day to find high-quality and in-depth original content.

You don’t have to be a scientist or math whiz to teach about the James Webb Space Telescope, says Denise Davis, NASA’s education specialist. NASA has a variety … learn more

Beestar.org is the premier after-school enrichment platform for K-12. It provides innovative online math and reading exercises and helps thousands of students achieve excellent grades. Using its curriculum-based programs … learn more

The school year does not quite begin on the first day of school in August or September for teachers. Rather, it can take days or weeks prior to … learn more

Take some of the angst out of planning for the first few weeks with this collection of lesson plans, printables, teacher self-care and student wellness resources, differentiation advice, … learn more

Jennifer Hall has been an educator for more than twenty-four years and currently serves as one of Atlanta Public Schools’ Educational Technology Specialists. As a member of the … learn more

Nonfiction, at its Finest Enrich your science, social studies, and ELA curriculums with engaging, standards-aligned nonfiction texts, at 3 Reading Levels. With a specialty in science and social … learn more

July 17, 2022 The National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE) wrapped up its annual three-day virtual conference Sunday. Diana Graber, who spoke at NAMLE this year, is the founder … learn more

On the hunt for free websites, you can use in your elementary classroom? There’s a ton out there, especially for helping kids learn and practice literacy and math … learn more

Kindergarten teachers are magical people. It takes a special person to be able to manage the littlest students without breaking a sweat! Teaching kindergarten is also a special … learn more

I’m meteorologist Crystal Wicker. I designed Weather Wiz Kids® especially for children to allow them to learn more about the fascinating world of weather. It’s also a wonderful educational … learn more

NAEYC Position Statement  When used intentionally and appropriately, technology and interactive media are effective tools to support learning and development.  Intentional use requires early childhood teachers and administrators … learn more

Parents Magazine has a list of activities that are fun and can help with their development. We especially like Signature Storytelling, where your child adds their own twists … learn more

Florida maintains a clearinghouse for school-to-work resources. It is a good model for other states, especially since most pertinent networks match state boundaries.

JobStar concentrates on career preparation, especially possibilities in the next century. They can be easily replicated in other locales. Look at Tryengineering.

Books make wonderful memories – especially when your students share them with gellow classmates. Some of the books on this list are bilingual, meaning that you will find … learn more

Rita Pierson, a teacher for 40 years, once heard a colleague say, “They don’t pay me to like the kids.” Her response: “Kids don’t learn from people they … learn more

The main page for the evening of talks, including the list of speakers, all their talks, and a link to the PBS special.

EDUCAUSE (formerly EDUCOM) also sponsors a humongous conference of which only a small portion would be useful to K-12 educators. Computer specialists might prefer this opportunity.

The CUE conference is held in the fall in Northern California and at a southern site in California or the southwest in the spring. The large number of … learn more

Additional resources from the CDC can be found here. Everything from Adolescent Health and Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance to Multimedia Tools and Success Stories. Special needs factsheets can … learn more

The primary audience for the Internet Society is “internauts”. For computer technology specialists, in particular, some of their activities, posted on the site, are pertinent and easy to … learn more

The Biotechnology Institute, a non-profit, stirs interest in biotechnology and its potential for solving human health, food, and environmental problems, especially disease.

Designed especially for K12 students, ProQuest has amassed magazines and other print media. The service is not free, but, as the costs of acquiring and maintaining these resources … learn more

The Library of Congress maintains “miles” of references and showcases special exhibit of all types. You can start at their home page or explore some of the other … learn more

The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) has created a special exhibit area at its Atlanta headquarters, opening its doors to the thousands of visitors who request … learn more

Carrie Baughcum is a Special Education Teacher and a “a passionate believer that all children can learn, we just need to find out how”. This beginners guide gives … learn more

Take this video and pretend each ping pong ball is someone viewing your piece. One person passes it on to a few more and soon the entire Internet … learn more

Scribus is another free, Open Source program that runs on Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux desktops. It has a steeper learning curve than LibreOffice Draw, but can … learn more

Memory Alpha is a collaborative project to create the most definitive, accurate, and accessible encyclopedia and reference for everything related to Star Trek. The English-language Memory Alpha started in November 2003, and currently … learn more

One of the easiest ways to get started publishing on the Internet is to start a Blog. You can use it to communicate with students, share your thoughts … learn more

EdSurge has a podcast showcasing two excellent examples of student podcast work. First, three 5th graders from the Park School in Brookline, MA share with us an immigrant’s … learn more

Adblock Plus blocks most/all of the ads when you view web pages and YouTube videos. This is especially good in a class setting where there are already plenty … learn more

About two dozen middle school students from around Kern County attended a very special STEM Camp, hosted by Bakersfield College. With potential college and careers in mind, students … learn more

Chris does an in depth comparison of LibreOffice vs. Microsoft Office, looking especially at the word processing and spreadsheet applications and the ability to switch back and forth … learn more

This page looks at a machine learning algorithm developed at Yahoo Labs that distinguishes beautiful portraits from the not-so perfect. The results… The single most important factor is … learn more

Paint.NET is a free(!) image and photo editing program for Windows PCs. While not as “feature rich” as PhotoShop, it does a great job and loads faster than … learn more

Having written safety instructions for all your Maker gear is important. It’s especially important for a laser cutter. While safe in normal use, you are dealing with lasers, … learn more