Educator Resources

Educator Resources

The SnackTown All-Stars

Get your students ready to shake, dance, and jump! This series of fun and safe videos encourages children to get moving and stay active. New content in English and Spanish is released regularly on YouTube and other channels, so check back often. These beloved educational songs, found on Apple Music and other streaming platforms, prove to be an invaluable tool for teaching children about their bodies and healthy habits.

Bright Day Classroom Curriculum

Bring play-based learning to your preschool with the Bright Day® Classroom Curriculum. Based in the world-renowned Reggio Emilia educational approach, this comprehensive curriculum introduces educators to the seven stages of childhood learning and outlines step-by-step how to implement play-based learning in any preschool classroom. Check out this Apple Pie Project video to see how play-based learning happens!

LightaSpark

Help inspire girls to pursue their STEM interests with video-profiles that provide a new lens through which to see their STEM future. Students will meet women in STEM fields who share their stories to help mentor the next generation of women STEM leaders. Features female achievers in digital development, cosmetics research, sports analytics, theme park engineering, and fashion.

ClassDojo

A free remote learning platform, ClassDojo helps teachers instantly communicate and engage with students and families, providing the ideal tool for creating an online learning community while schools are closed during the coronavirus emergency. Watch this video to learn more, and visit classdojo.com to register.

Kids STEM Guide

Ideal for young learners interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, this carefully crafted database identifies websites, camps, and contests that can help increase kids' exposure to STEM fields in fun, creative, and interactive ways. Resources are organized by age group (K-5 & 6-12), as well as by subject (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math), and there is a dedicated section featuring sites with a specific focus on girls, who continue to be underrepresented in STEM careers.

ShareMyLesson

A place where educators can come together to create and share their very best teaching resources. Offers thousands of free K-12 lesson plans in all subject areas, and a resource bank for Common Core State Standards. Visit YMI on ShareMyLesson (free registration required)

 

Owlie Skywarn’s Weather-Ready Classroom

The National Weather Service invites your students to explore Owlie Skywarn’s Weather-Ready Classroom, a week-long learning experience designed to increase students' knowledge, awareness, and preparedness in case of severe and hazardous weather.

Best Trade Schools

This site has all the necessary tools to help students select the best trade school for their lifestyle and future. Students can find information on trade school locations, programs, financial aid, and student services for vocations that range from underwater welding to dental assistant.

Center for Online Education

Focusing only on public and private nonprofit schools, this valuable website provides the most up-to-date, accurate information about the online learning experience. Students will find college rankings, practical guides, and in-depth analyses of current online education trends as well as resources and tips on topics ranging from financial aid and accreditation, to study skills and career planning.

The Technological Side of Online Degrees

Practical advice for choosing the right technology to succeed at distance learning.

Education World

A home for educators on the Internet, where teachers can share ideas and find high-quality lesson plans and research materials.

Educator Community

eClassroom News

Connects you to all the latest news, information, and resources on how today's teachers are using technology in the classroom to advance learning.

Common Core State Standards Initiative

Review the standards in English Language Arts and Mathematics.

TeachAde

A social networking website where K-20 teachers can interact and upload resources for others to share.