A to Z Kid's Stuff - http://www.atozkidsstuff.com/
Lots of very basic approaches to
instruction for Preschool and Kindergarten, categorized by headings
that will surely make sense to any primary teacher. While this site
doesn't necessarily offer lots of interactivity, the storehouse
of ready to use ideas is a big selling point.
Early Childhood Technology Literacy
Project - http://www.mcps.k12.md.us/curriculum/littlekids/
The forward thinking Montgomery
County, Maryland School system has put together this progressive program
to promote literacy of technology in the earliest grades. This website
offers the background and materials to teachers around the world
interested in making use of this fabulous program.
Early Childhood Thematic Units -
http://www.sbcss.k12.ca.us/sbcss/specialeducation/ecthematic/index.html
Kathy Van Velzen offers this collection
of eleven units complete with Bulletin Board Ideas, Cooking Ideas,
Fine Gross Motor tasks, Language Development, Literature, Music,
Sample Lesson Plans, Sample Parent Communications, Software Support,
and Toys and Materials.
EduPuppy - http://www.edupuppy.com/
Kristen Hammond heads up this well-screened
directory of developmentally appropriate ideas and materials
perfect for grades K-2. Using keywords and categories teachers can
sniff out the best activities, research and resources for the classroom.
Very user friendly.
Enchanted Learning - http://www.enchantedlearning.com/categories/preschool.shtml
This portion of Enchanted Learning
is dedicated exclusively to younger students. It includes letter
and number recognition, colors, animals, transportation, as well
as themes, links and a child-friendly search tool. Definitely worth
your consideration.
ERIC Clearinghouse on Elementary and
Early Childhood Education - http://ericeece.org/
This site is one of 16 clearinghouses
in the ERIC system, providing resources for educators, parents and
families, interested in the development, education, and care of
children throughout early childhood. A great resource for research
and literature helpful to educators.
Funschool - http://www.funschool.com/
Original activities designed for
younger students, Funschool is a great place to have safe fun online.
There's lots of familiar game formats here, and great use of JAVA
applets for interactive uses of technology. Activities for upper
elementary too.
Idea Box - http://www.theideabox.com/
All kinds of timely lessons and
activities designed for the primary grades, including message boards
where teachers can get together and offer support and ideas for
one another. The free monthly newsletter rounds out this exceptionally
designed site.
KinderKorner - http://www.kinderkorner.com/
Kinder Korner is a resource web
site for teachers and others interested in early childhood education.
It has an Internet mailing list and a great place to share ideas,
ask questions, and talk about what works in your classroom.
Mrs. Gaines' Kindergarten Links -
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Aegean/2221/gainesgang.html
This is what a truly early childhood
collection of links should look like. If you visit no other site
from this edition, be sure to visit this one if you're looking for
interactive educational games for nonreaders. Close the Geocities
menu before sharing with your children.
The School Bell - http://www.theschoolbell.com/
Kathy Gursky offers this collection
of themes, activities and resources for the primary classroom. Surf
by month, alphabetically or by category. School Bell originals offer new content of interest to young children
and their teachers.
A World of Kindergartens - http://www.coe.iup.edu/worldofkindergarten/
Excellent listing of early childhood
resources gathered from around the globe and covering such popular
areas of interest as the 100th day of school, computers in the primary
grades and bookmark collections on high interest topics.
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