Zoom In – a free, Web-based platform that helps students build literacy and historical thinking skills through “deep dives” into primary and secondary sources.
Teach the Books You Love – features books for 5-12 teachers that are not on the CCSS list but have the text complexity information.
CAST – an educational research and development organization that works to expand learning opportunities for all individuals through Universal Design for Learning.
Q-files – a fully comprehensive, free-to-user, advert-free online encyclopedia specially designed for children.”
Teaching Books.nNet – a database of instructional materials will enliven your K–12 reading and library activities.
Creating Music – an educational website that lets kids make music and learn about concepts like pitch and tempo”
The Toymaker – paper toys to print and assemble.
NASA Kids’ Club – search hundreds of resources to support STEM curriculum by subject, grade level, type and keyword.
Mr. Eduhowto – creative ways to integrate technology in the classroom
Funology – creative activities, jokes, science experiments, recipes, etc.
Science Bob – go-to site for all things science and science fair.
NSF Resources for STEM Education, K-12
Lesson Corner – online resources for teachers
Gnowledge – a free-to-use education platform to create, publish, share and take tests, exercises and assignments
Bookmarking websites:
Symbaloo www.symbaloo.com
Bundlr www.bundlr.com
Diigo www.diigo.com
Pinterest www.pinterest.com
ScoopIt http://scoop.it
Listly http://list.ly
Mindomo www.mindomo.com
College@Home – 100 places to find free webinars and tutorials
Annenberg Learner – Teacher resources and professional development across the curriculum
Free Technology for Teachers by Richard Bryne