ReadWriteThink offers a collection of online Student Materials to support literacy learning in the K-12 classroom. These interactive tools can be used to supplement a variety of lessons and provide an opportunity for students to use technology while developing their literacy skills. Click on the name of each interactive for a brief description of the tool and a list of the ReadWriteThink lessons that use the tool. From there you'll also be able to directly access the tool and use it in your classroom. GREAT website!
Learn how to become an effective learner and how to manage your own learning (from Scotland so some information/examples may be localized). Audio prompts for younger learners.
Also has a link for the information literacy section.
This a great guide for teaching some elementary principles (ages 9-11) of poster (graphic) design. It covers topics such as layout, color, text, and use of images. It could be used as for whole class discussion or as an independent task for students with good comprehension skills. A rubric for visual information literacy component of a larger project could easily be constructed from this activity.
Welcome to Top English Teaching. here you will find lots of useful resources for English language teaching:
exercises, activities, worksheets, flashcards, powerpoints, lessons, etc.
Welcome to Top English Teaching. here you will find lots of useful resources for English language teaching - exercises, activities, worksheets, flashcards, powerpoints, lessons, etc.\nYou must register to download.
4 animated and narrated fables from Tom Lynch. Includes the Tortoise and the Hare, A lesson for Foolish Crow, the Lion and the Mouse, and the Fox and His Shadow. Young students can use this independently.
Literactive is the leading provider of reading material for pre-school, kindergarten and grade 1 students available online. The program is comprised of carefully levelled guided readers, comprehensive phonic activities and a wealth of supplemental reading material which gradually develop a child's reading skills in a sequential and enjoyable manner. Developed and approved by teachers and parents across the United States, Literactive is the acknowledged leader in early learning online. All the material is available for free from this site but you need to register.
Elementary site with members only site. Lots of resources for all subjects: and themes: explorers, dinosaurs, etc Site subscription for the school is $125; $20 for single teacher subscription (well worth it!)
Beginning letter sounds, short vowel sounds, long vowel sounds\nAsks students to type name...just type a simple word or random letters.\nHas audio instructions\n\nStudents can print out completed worksheet.