PBS Teachers
pbs teachers is full of videos and games that enhance learning through technology in the classroom. It is separated by grade level and content area which makes for easy access to what will help your classroom the best.
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Poetry 180
Poetry 180
Former poet laureate Billy Collins’s brainchild, poetry 180 is a website that has poetry for everyday of the school year. Poems are picked with high school students in mind. They are interesting and current, meant for students to enjoy rather than pick apart.
Thinkfinity
This is a great resource for teachers. It is a database of lesson plans, but the lessons are organized by state standards, so if you’re ever stumped on how to teach a certain standard, you can bet this site will help!
Scholastic Stacks
This is a really cool website that will help kids become more enthusiastic about reading. It’s basically a facebook page except for books. There’s news about new books, competitions for reading, meet the author videos, and more. This site rocks.
Grammar Bytes
This website is an awesome resource for students and teachers alike. There are presentations on all kinds of grammar terms that come with interactive online worksheets. There are also a bunch of fun games to practice grammar on this site.
Storybird
Storybird is a really cool website that generates illustrations from artists around the world and allows members to write a story based on those illustrations. Great way to start class and get the creative juices flowing!
Classroom Management Blog
This is a blog written by Michael Linsin, writer of the book Dream Class about classroom management. This blog has a ton of great resources that give clear and helpful tips about classroom management.
Teachers First
Teachers First is a cool website that has all sorts of activities and lessons made by other teachers. It’s organized by grade level and subject. Very easy to use and interesting!
Scholastic Resources for the First Day of School
This website has a bunch of links to articles that are very helpful for teachers on the first day of school. There are articles about room decor, letters to send out to parents/students, and a checklist of what to remember on the first day.
Flocabulary
Flocabulary
Flocabulary.com is an awesome website that has rap songs for every subject you could possibly imagine. They’re hilarious, but also on task and well made. Check them out!