Sarah Hollenbeck’s
Helpful Websites for Teachers
Sites Most Helpful For Teachers of
Grades One, Two, and Three
General Teacher Sites:
 www.atozteacherstuff.com
– This website is a great idea starter and/or resource for teachers. The site offers a variety of links through
the curriculum such as links for butterflies, magnets, word search maker,
science experiments, leveled books database, etc.
 www.EnchantedLearning.com – This
site offers more if you subscribe to it.
If you choose not to subscribe, free teacher resources are available
at the bottom of the website. There
are printable books, and current holiday themed ideas (for example, Halloween
activities are available around Halloween).
There is also a link for Spanish activities, such as book making.
 www.sitesforteachers.com – Sites
for Teachers offers over 1,000 favorite teacher links. These links are ranked in order of
popularity. Currently, the #1 teacher
site is for an on-line reading program.
All sites have a short description as to what the site is about or may
offer.
Helpful Websites for Students: Please click HERE
to be linked to my list of helpful websites for students in grades one
through four.
Reading & Writing:
 www.readwritethink.org – This site
has been put out by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) and
the International Reading Association (IRA).
A very strong professional resource, the Read * Write * Think site
“provides teachers and students access to the highest quality practices and
resources in reading and language arts instruction.”
 www.suzykline.com – A website for a
popular children’s author, Suzy Kline.
Some of Suzy’s books include the Horrible Harry Series and the Herbie
Jones series. Her site provides
teachers with a current list of Suzy’s published books and downloadable
Reader’s Theaters.
 www.tomie.com – Tomie dePaola’s official
website. Tomie is a popular
children’s author and illustrator. Some
of his books include “Strega Nona” and “Bill and Pete.” Tomie’s website includes a list of his
newest releases, and some coloring pages.
Math:
 www.coolmath.com – A wonderful resource
for teachers, parents, and students, this site offers algebra, fractions, and
multiplication lessons and activities.
Teachers may also want to use this site as a whole class
activity/lesson (use of Smart Board or projector recommended for whole class
lessons).
 www.coolmath4teachers.com – This
site offers tips for learning, various links to other math sites, and a
rewards chart maker.
 www.pbs.org/teachersource/math.htm
-- A well put together site, this site is appropriate for teachers of grades
Pre-K to 12. Once in the grade level
and area of interest, the site offers many interactive areas for teachers and
students. The site also makes various
lesson plans available for use.
Science:
 www.billnye.com – This site is useful for
both teachers and students. The site
is interactive and interesting.
Teachers can also find science experiments/activities that correspond
with curriculum (for example, instructions are given for the creation of
personal tornados using soda bottles).
 www.newenglanddairycouncil.org
– Teaching nutrition is required by the State of Connecticut for Grade Two
teachers. The New England Dairy
Council has put out a superb site for teachers, parents, and other health
professionals. This site offers
numerous dairy and bone-building lessons and activities. There are also many helpful links listed
in this site as well.
 http://school.discovery.com – Created
by the Discovery Channel, Discovery School allows teachers and students to
view and “tour” some of the country’s most popular National Parks. The site also allows the user to
correspond lessons with some programs aired on the Discovery Channel (for
example, Animal Planet has aired a show called “Champions of the Wild.” This show was about some of the most powerful
animals on our planet).
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