A visual vocabulary site containing hand-drawn situational visuals that help in memorizing and retaining vocabulary better than ever before.
They also encourage users to submit their own sketches at http://weboword.ning.com, of which they feature the best @ WeboWord.
A reading comprehension resource for K-4 students and teachers. Focuses on eight research-based strategies: Using Prior Knowledge, Making Connections, Questioning, Visualizing, Inferring, Summarizing, Evaluating and Synthesizing. Watch the engaging 15-minute videos and try the online interactive activities.
"Behind the Lesson" provides teachers with information and teaching resources for each strategy. Watch the 10-minute professional development videos, and explore the Web site for lesson plans, video and audio clips, downloads, and more.