PEDAGOGICAL RESOURCES
STEAM: A national website with resources in the integration of the arts with science, math, technology & engineering. Also, the blog is a great way to be involved in local initiatives.
COMMON CORE STANDARDS: Anything you need to know about Common Core. For California, click here.
NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR THE SOCIAL STUDIES: A national website with resources in teaching social studies. This site has publications, lesson plans, posts for professional development and more.
SOCIAL STUDIES ALIVE!: Even if you cannot buy the materials, there are lesson videos posted along with a free trial to test out the materials.
READ WRITE THINK: Resources for teachers, parents and students to increase literacy skills.
READING ROCKETS: More resources for teachers and parents (English and Spanish) which offers research-based reading lessons, strategies, and activities for young children.
TEACHER BLOGSPOT: A place where teachers can share what they have tried in their classroom, what worked and what did not work.
COMMON CORE STANDARDS: Anything you need to know about Common Core. For California, click here.
NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR THE SOCIAL STUDIES: A national website with resources in teaching social studies. This site has publications, lesson plans, posts for professional development and more.
SOCIAL STUDIES ALIVE!: Even if you cannot buy the materials, there are lesson videos posted along with a free trial to test out the materials.
READ WRITE THINK: Resources for teachers, parents and students to increase literacy skills.
READING ROCKETS: More resources for teachers and parents (English and Spanish) which offers research-based reading lessons, strategies, and activities for young children.
TEACHER BLOGSPOT: A place where teachers can share what they have tried in their classroom, what worked and what did not work.
TECHNOLOGY
EDMODO: A social learning website designed to connect teachers, students and parents.
PROMETHIUM PLANET: Created by teachers, for teachers, Promethean Planet is a unique teaching, sharing and support community—your place to connect, create, and change the classroom!
TEACHERS PAY TEACHERS: This website is an open marketplace where teachers can sell their own ideas or buy from each other. This website brings educators together forms a powerful community that shares best practices, raises the bar for all, and compensates great curriculum developers.
PROMETHIUM PLANET: Created by teachers, for teachers, Promethean Planet is a unique teaching, sharing and support community—your place to connect, create, and change the classroom!
TEACHERS PAY TEACHERS: This website is an open marketplace where teachers can sell their own ideas or buy from each other. This website brings educators together forms a powerful community that shares best practices, raises the bar for all, and compensates great curriculum developers.
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL
RESPONSIVE CLASSROOM: "A research and evidence-based approach to elementary education that leads to greater teacher effectiveness, higher student achievement, and improved school climate."
TRIBES - A MODEL PROGRAM: Another great resource for cultivating a positive and growing community in your classroom.
TRIBES - A MODEL PROGRAM: Another great resource for cultivating a positive and growing community in your classroom.