TEACHERS:
This page is filled with great websites and resources I have run across. I hope you find something that inspires you! Please let me know if there is another resource that you would like to see listed here! You might also like to check out the documents area of my website where I have posted misc. things I have created. You can get there by clicking the green button below or by using the drop-down menu above.
Great Sites!
PODCASTS AND CONNECTED EDUCATOR SITES
Edudemic's List: 10 Best Podcasts for Teachers - Here is a great quote from the site, "Podcasts are a fantastic way to gain new information from the Internet quickly and efficiently. With a huge variety of topics available, podcasts offer something for everybody. We’ve scoured the Internet and picked out the ten best podcasts specifically for teachers." Great right?!
51 Education Podcasts For The 21st Century Teacher - If you have browsed the site above and are aching for more, take some time to check out this list from TeachThought. Excellent podcast resources all in one place!
Weekly Twitter Chat Hashtags and Times - There is really no excuse to not be a connected educator. Use Twitter to expand your PLN with these great #s. Join the conversation!
Twubs - Looking for a way to keep track of all those hashtags? This is a fabulous site which will help keep you organized and in the loop.
Edudemic's List: 10 Best Podcasts for Teachers - Here is a great quote from the site, "Podcasts are a fantastic way to gain new information from the Internet quickly and efficiently. With a huge variety of topics available, podcasts offer something for everybody. We’ve scoured the Internet and picked out the ten best podcasts specifically for teachers." Great right?!
51 Education Podcasts For The 21st Century Teacher - If you have browsed the site above and are aching for more, take some time to check out this list from TeachThought. Excellent podcast resources all in one place!
Weekly Twitter Chat Hashtags and Times - There is really no excuse to not be a connected educator. Use Twitter to expand your PLN with these great #s. Join the conversation!
Twubs - Looking for a way to keep track of all those hashtags? This is a fabulous site which will help keep you organized and in the loop.
MISC. SITES
Cybrary Man - Cybrary man has an incredible site crammed with information for educators. He also has a page dedicated to technology, which you can see HERE. Then there's a site with misc. educational links. Wowza. You'd better set some time aside for this site.
Math MAP testing practice - This site is a great jumping off point for teachers who are looking for good websites for their students to prepare for the Math MAP test.
Reading MAP testing practice - This sister site to the one above, is a for teachers looking for good websites for their students to prepare for the Reading MAP test.
The Curriculum Corner - This site presents the CCSS in an “I Can” / kid friendly format. Could be used to help students and parents understand the new common core standards.
Classroom Organizer - A must-have for classroom library. Use your smart phone to scan the bar code on your classroom books. Then it inputs all of the info for you on a FREE data base.
DonorsChoose - As teachers, you know your students’ needs best. DonorsChoose provides an avenue for public school teachers to submit project requests for the specific materials their students need to learn.
Edmodo - Edmodo provides teachers and students a secure place to connect and collaborate, share content and educational applications, and access homework, grades, class discussions and notifications. The goal is to help educators harness the power of social media to customize the classroom for each and every learner.
Readers Theater Plays #1 - This site (called Reading Lady) has a great list of readers theater plays for students at a wide variety of levels. The plays can be printed or saved/edited (from the DOC form).
Readers Theater Plays #2 - This site (called Timeless Teacher Stuff) has a very good selection of readers theater plays for students at a wide variety of levels. Plays are available in both PDF and DOC forms.
Cybrary Man - Cybrary man has an incredible site crammed with information for educators. He also has a page dedicated to technology, which you can see HERE. Then there's a site with misc. educational links. Wowza. You'd better set some time aside for this site.
Math MAP testing practice - This site is a great jumping off point for teachers who are looking for good websites for their students to prepare for the Math MAP test.
Reading MAP testing practice - This sister site to the one above, is a for teachers looking for good websites for their students to prepare for the Reading MAP test.
The Curriculum Corner - This site presents the CCSS in an “I Can” / kid friendly format. Could be used to help students and parents understand the new common core standards.
Classroom Organizer - A must-have for classroom library. Use your smart phone to scan the bar code on your classroom books. Then it inputs all of the info for you on a FREE data base.
DonorsChoose - As teachers, you know your students’ needs best. DonorsChoose provides an avenue for public school teachers to submit project requests for the specific materials their students need to learn.
Edmodo - Edmodo provides teachers and students a secure place to connect and collaborate, share content and educational applications, and access homework, grades, class discussions and notifications. The goal is to help educators harness the power of social media to customize the classroom for each and every learner.
Readers Theater Plays #1 - This site (called Reading Lady) has a great list of readers theater plays for students at a wide variety of levels. The plays can be printed or saved/edited (from the DOC form).
Readers Theater Plays #2 - This site (called Timeless Teacher Stuff) has a very good selection of readers theater plays for students at a wide variety of levels. Plays are available in both PDF and DOC forms.
TEACHER SITES AND BLOGS
The {School Supply} Addict - Ashley's website pulls together many of the best k-5 resources for teachers. She covers everything from content area resources, classroom management and organization ideas (with pictures!), as well as tons of other great teacher blogs.
Mrs. Cassidy's Class Blog - Kathy Cassidy teaches 1st Grade in Moose Jaw, Canada. This is her class' blog. If you look on the right hand side, there is a list of students. Click any name and you will see the blog posts for each of her 1st graders and the work they've done through the year. No more excuses... it can be done!
Mrs. Meacham's Site - Jessica's website has so many great resources for teachers, that I don't quite know where to begin. She's got everything from anchor charts to organization to YouTube! This site is a must visit for any primary teacher. She also posts some great things on Pinterest!
Ms. Winston's Site - The teacher section of Jessica's site has many great resources for elementary teachers. I especially like the resources in the Reading section.
Mrs. Clapp's Blog - Tasha's blog revolves around her second grade classroom. The link will take you to a post on literacy centers. If you browse around you can find a lot of other great ideas!
The {School Supply} Addict - Ashley's website pulls together many of the best k-5 resources for teachers. She covers everything from content area resources, classroom management and organization ideas (with pictures!), as well as tons of other great teacher blogs.
Mrs. Cassidy's Class Blog - Kathy Cassidy teaches 1st Grade in Moose Jaw, Canada. This is her class' blog. If you look on the right hand side, there is a list of students. Click any name and you will see the blog posts for each of her 1st graders and the work they've done through the year. No more excuses... it can be done!
Mrs. Meacham's Site - Jessica's website has so many great resources for teachers, that I don't quite know where to begin. She's got everything from anchor charts to organization to YouTube! This site is a must visit for any primary teacher. She also posts some great things on Pinterest!
Ms. Winston's Site - The teacher section of Jessica's site has many great resources for elementary teachers. I especially like the resources in the Reading section.
Mrs. Clapp's Blog - Tasha's blog revolves around her second grade classroom. The link will take you to a post on literacy centers. If you browse around you can find a lot of other great ideas!