86 pages of activities!!

http://www.fcrr.org/Curriculum/pdf/GK-1/F_Final.pdf

Lessons for 2nd-6th grade

http://www.readworks.org/lessons/concepts/authors-purpose

http://www.polk-fl.net/staff/teachers/reading/documents/SeptemberFOCUSCalendarElem.pdf

http://www.studyzone.org/testprep/ela4/h/authorpur.cfm

Vocabulary and sheet of how gum is made

http://www.childrenspublishing.com/RT_SceneSetter.pdf

Bubble gum reader's theater

http://www.childrenspublishing.com/RTSampleScript.pdf

Includes science, math, ss and language arts

http://blog.reallygoodstuff.com/?p=1164

http://www.lisawheelerbooks.com/LW/activities_files/BubbleGum_activities.pdf

Cross curricular ideas with bubblegum

http://www.stusmith.com/GumDayActivitiesWord.htm

Poem and standardized test

http://www.ncpublicschools.org/docs/accountability/testing/eog/reading/20080317gr3set4.pdf

Calendar folder

www.jmeacham.com/calendar/calendar.htm

Check out this site for great ways to use your calendar folders!

http://www.jmeacham.com/calendar/calendar.file.folders.htm

Organizers from Reading Rockets

http://www.educationoasis.com/curriculum/GO/cause_effect.htm

Great Graphic Organizer for this concept

http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/lesson_images/lesson275/compcon_chart.pdf

Task cards for group practice or game

http://www.cape.k12.mo.us/blanchard/hicks/Task_Cards/CauseandEffectGameCards.pdf

lots of powerpoints that can be changed, added to or used as is!

http://languagearts.pppst.com/cause-effect.html

17 different graphic organizers for characters

http://www.educationoasis.com/curriculum/GO/character_story.htm

Lots of good resources/webs, but some have a fee

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/graphicorganizers/character/

Pay and non pay clip art, really cute!

http://www.scrappindoodles.com/

Print and use

http://www.teach-nology.com/worksheets/language_arts/vocab/bank/1/

Print and use passages

http://www.teach-nology.com/worksheets/language_arts/cloze/

2nd-6th grade level passages

http://www.lakemunmor-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/cloze/cloze.htm

Passages to fill in the blank on the computer and check your score right there!!

http://www.mrnussbaum.com/cloze.htm

6 different organizers for comparing and Contrasting

http://www.educationoasis.com/curriculum/GO/compare_contrast.htm

EdHelper compare/contrast 1st grade

http://worksheets3.edhelperclipart.com/pdf/pdfcchart1315970851_6857165.pdf

books to order and ideas for comprehension

http://www.teachingheart.net/comprehe.html

alliteration, multi meaning words and MANY other ideas

http://www.edhelper.com/language/Reading_Skills.htm

Great trifolds to fill out for non-fiction and fiction books

http://mswinston.com/trifolds.html

Mini lesson on making an inference with great book resources!!

http://www.tips-for-teachers.com/Inferencing_mini_lessons.htm

Article contains multiple activites to focus on comprehension

http://www.shelleducation.com/newsEvents/comprehension_that_works_ira2009_presentation.pdf

Main ideas and supporting details lesson

http://www.studyzone.org/testprep/ela4/h/supportingdetailsl4.cfm

Things to do for letter recognition

http://www.teachers.cr.k12.de.us/~galgano/dibelletter.htm

games and activities for letter sounds

http://www.teachers.cr.k12.de.us/~galgano/dibelsound.htm

Games and ideas on words and consonant/vowel combinations

http://www.teachers.cr.k12.de.us/~galgano/dibelword.htm

http://dibels.org/next.html

http://www.teachers.cr.k12.de.us/~galgano/dibel2.htm

Anything you can think of on reading

http://fcrr.org

Literacy activities and online books

http://www.free-reading.net

Make your own flashcards

http://www.quizlet.com

free presentations in power point format

http://www.pppst.com

language arts mini lesson for K-5

http://youth.net/cec/ceclang/ceclang-elem.html

http://www.gamequarium.com/languagearts.htm

Lesson plans on different topics and grade levels

http://www.readwritethink.org/

Basic introduction to fact and opinion

http://www.freereading.net/index.php?title=Reintroduce:_Fact_and_Opinion

Easy game to use as an introduction or to play independently

http://pbskids.org/arthur/games/factsopinions/

Fact and opinion lesson for 3rd grade

http://www.readworks.org/lessons/grade3/fact-and-opinion

Very good interactive powerpoint!

http://languagearts.pppst.com/fact-opinion.html

Many different websites for fact and opinion

http://www.wartgames.com/themes/languagearts/fact-opinion.html

Check out this portal for some great resources!

http://guest.portaportal.com/jrll5math

internet games and ideas for 5th

http://www.internet4classrooms.com/skills_5th_lang_tx.htm

http://www.msrossbec.com/literacy_index.html

Literacy sheets to go with centers

http://www.fantasticfirstgrade.com

check out fry list

http://www.firstgraderatlast.blogspot.com

Check out captuing contractions

http://www.thefirstgradeparade.blogspot.com

http://terpconnect.umd.edu/~dlspeece/cbmreading/studentmat/grade1/index.html

Information for new teachers and student teachers

http://www.teachingheart.net/newteacher.html

Supplies to have ready for that just in case emergency sub day

http://www.teachingheart.net/SUB.htm

Quick ideas and links for new teachers

http://www.busyteacherscafe.com/resources/newteachers.html

Quizzes on areas of literacy, then in depth info. on the topics if needed. Great info!!

http://www.readingrockets.org/firstyear

reading info. and links for new teachers

http://www.readingrockets.org/teachers/firstyear

building fluency questions and links

http://www.kimskorner4teachers.com/writing/sixtrait/sentencefluency/lessons.html#General

FREE downloads to go with your reading series to increase fluency

http://treasures.macmillanmh.com/california/teachers/building-reading-and-writing-skills/student-fluency-passages/g1u3-fox-and-frog-student-passage

Practice passages to copy

http://www.freereading.net/index.php?title=Passages_to_practice_advanced_phonics_skills%2C_fluency%2C_and_comprehension

Levels B-L

http://www.sbceo.k12.ca.us/~rtac/Levelpassages.html

Ideas and Books from Dinah Zyke, creator of foldables!

http://newsouthvoices.uncc.edu/files/nsv/institute/Foldables.pdf

shreddy, flippy, circle and matchbook foldable directions!!

http://it.pinellas.k12.fl.us/Teachers7/SchaafM/foldables.html

PDF file of different foldables!

http://newsouthvoices.uncc.edu/files/nsv/institute/Foldables.pdf

Check out these cool foldables with ideas!

http://www.mswinston.com/fold.pdf

Tri-folds for reading series

http://mswinston.com/trifolds.html

good pictures of different foldable and ways to use them

http://www.catawba.k12.nc.us/c_i_resources/Foldables.htm

Powerpoint

http://www.csun.edu/~krowlands/Content/Academic_Resources/Foldables/Basic%20Foldables.pdf

checklist for the 1st 600 words

http://www.cantonschools.org/content/pdf_files/la_frylist.pdf

Fry Phrases for reading

http://www.pcboe.net/les/elderweb/high%20frequency%20words%20and%20word%20parts/Fry%20Sentences%20and%20Phrases.pdf

Graphic Organizers for reading skills

http://www.sanchezclass.com/reading-graphic-organizers.htm

Order a CD for handwriting fonts and tons of others

http://www.fonts4teachers.com

The website for handwriting without tears

http://www.hwtears.com

Coffee County adopted handwriting program

http://www.hwtears.com/btshwt2011/formations

lesson plans and iPad apps

http://www.robeson.k12.nc.us/101010318165249950/blank/browse.asp?A=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&C=96296

All FREE for education

http://www.appstoreapps.com/top-50-free-education-apps/

Go to your level and subject

http://www.box.net/naomiharm/1/88170086

Monthly teaching themes and other great ideas including a handprint calendar!

http://www.littlegiraffes.com

PK/K ideas for literacy and math

http://www.hubbardscupboard.org

Free book downloads and activitiy of the month

http://www.drjean.org

Fun, creative webpage FULL of monthly themes, literacy ideas and math

http://www.mrsherbic.com

Monthly theme ideas

http://www.kinderthemes.com

lots of ideas and links to literacy, calendar and math

http://www.thevirtualvine.com

Free downloadable mini books and other materials. Nellie uses sign language to teach as well.

http://www.nellieedge.com

Links to TONS of pictures and ideas from a great national speaker

http://www.adsit.net

Monthly themes

http://www.kinderbykim.com

Neat word lists with pictures

http://www.lyonsdenresources.com

Great website for assessments for kindergarten

http://www.kellyskindergarten.com

http://www.misswhyte.com/teachers.html

literacy center ideas, pictures, unit themes

http://www.thekcrew.net

theme ideas and literacy centers

http://www.mrsnelsonsclass.com

Great resource for PK and K

http://www.overallsuccess.net

Kindergarten monthly theme ideas

http://sc.jeffco.k12.co.us/education/components/scrapbook/default.php?sectiondetailid=165409

FREE videos of fables, Arthur, and MANY other items!!

http://www.speakaboos.com

Very Cute Chants for forming letters of the alphabet

http://sites.gothenburg.k12.ne.us/mokoehn/letter

thinking map of job responsibility

http://www.ncte2008.ning.com/group/literacycoaches/forum/topics/2256925:Topic:6223

Describes characteristics of effective literacy coach

http://www.usdb.org/curr/literacy/Administrator%Materials/Characteristics%20of%20Literacy%20Coaching.pdf

remember parent tips...

http://www.lovereadlearn.org

good monthly info for me

http://www.choiceliteracy.com

TONS of yearly activities and free downloads!

http://www.kidscount1234.com

free downloads such as puppets for childrnen's books

http://www.kizclub.com

$2.15 a month for great downloads including thematic word walls!

http://www.kidssoup.com

free downloads, ideas on everything! They also sell CD's for printables

http://www.teachingheart.net

ideas for many literacy stations

http://www.busyteacherscafe.com/literacy_centers/index.html

Ideas to incorporate the literature circles concept

http://www.litcircles.org

Center ideas for older grades with links and downloadable printables

http://www.mandygregory.com/CenterIdeas.htm

Colored photos of games and ideas

http://hill.troy.K12.mi.us/staff/bnewingham/myweb3/literacy_centers%20Final.htm

Outstanding website for 3rd grade and up for literacy stations!! One of the best I have seen!!

http://www.mrsruss.com

FREE printable literacy ideas and word wall!!

http://www.sparklebox.co.uk

Look at this site for cool rubrics, readers theaters, literacy ideas and more!

http://www.busyteacherscafe.com

Lots of great FREE ideas for interventions, reading, phonics

http://www.wordway.us.com

IDEAS: Some are free and others you can purchase and download into your computer

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com

literacy printables, graphic organizers, poetry, writing!! AWESOME RESOURCE!!

http://www.lauracandler.com/filecabinet/literacyfiles.php

Go to the literacy links and see writing and reading ideas!!

http://hill.troy.k12.mi.us/staff/bnewingham/myweb3/

The Very Hungry Caterpillar literacy bag ideas and worksheet

http://www.readingrockets.org/content/pdfs/literacybags/Caterpillar_English.pdf

Letter to parents about take home bags

http://www.cape.K12.mo.us/blanchard/hicks/News%20Pages/Take%20Home%20Bags/Take%20Home%20Bag%20Information.pdf

LOTS of already made literacy bag ideas!! You will LOVE these!

http://www.readingrockets.org/article/27935/

Many ideas and journal prompts off of a 3rd grade site!

http://mswinston.com/literacy%20bags.html

Color pictures of literacy bags

http://kinderbykim.com/HomeandBackPacks.htm

Jobs list and icons for literature circles

http://mswinston.com/Literature%20Circles.pdf

10 Pages of Ideas and recording sheets for lit. circles

http://mswinston.com/Literature%20Circles%20Cont.pdf

Article on descriptions and how to start lit circles

http://litcircles.org/

Describes what students do

http://www.literaturecircles.com/article1.htm

Recording sheets for students

http://www.abcteach.com/directory/basics/reading/literature_circles/

Recording sheet for the summarizer

http://www.superteacherworksheets.com/reading/summarizer.pdf

Very good elementary site for literature circles

http://www.mrscowan.com/literaturecircle.htm

great rubric for roles assessing

http://worksheetplace.com/mf/Literature%20Circle%20Worksheet%20J%20Roll%20Rubric.pdf

Students will self assess their role in theliterature circle

www.mrsgoldsclass.com/.../Literature%20Circles%20Rubric.doc

Great resource with professional worksheets

http://www.lauracandler.com/strategies/litcircleblacklines.php

Go to write a good paragraph... It has comparison of a big mac!

http://writing.pppst.com/paragraphs.html

Ideas, lessons and learning centers

http://www.busyteacherscafe.com/literacy/paragraph.html

Great Organizers

http://worksheetplace.com/index.php?function=DisplayCategory&showCategory=Y&links=3&id=166&link1=43&link2=154&link3=166

Article on the "what's" of phonemic awareness

http://www.begintoread.com/articles/phonemic-awareness.html

FREE activitieson phonological awareness, letter sounds and others

http://www.freereading.net

Poetry portaportal

www.suelebeau.com/poetry.htm

Great, funny poems for fluency!

http://www.gigglepoetry.com

More fun poems!

http://www.poetry4kids.com

Poetry notebooks and conference sheets with I can statements

www.bainbridgeclass.com

More great resources at your fingertips

http://guest.portaportal.com/elamj

LEAD conference presenters

http://guest.portaportal.com/jackieandkris

Betty Barham's reading portal

http://guest.portaportal.com/love4reading

games, activities, and websites

http://guest.portaportal.com/northcoffee

Many grade levels and standards are covered on great already made power points

http://www.pppst.com/index.html

Make your own ppts

http://www.brainybetty.com/MENUPowerPoint.htm

Colored pictures with activities such as playdoh, wikki stix etc. to build letters

http://www.littlegiraffes.com/literacybuildingawareness.html

Loads of free downloadable readers theater stories

http://www.teachingheart.net/readerstheater.htm

The whys of reader theater and lots of links to free stories

http://www.mandygregory.com/readers_theater.htm

Readers theater tips, rubrics and tons of info.

http://www.busyteacherscafe.com/literacy/readers_theater.html

Assessment rubric for group reader's theater

http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/lesson_images/lesson899/rubric.pdf

Free downloadable scripts for RT

http://www.readinglady.com/index.php?module=documents&JAS_DocumentManager_op=viewDocument&JAS_Document_id=9&MMN_position=34:34

Non fiction and fiction reading response cards

http://mrsruss.com/Teachers/centerreading.html

rubric for 5th grade and up

http://ta.thet.net/~sstudiesch/sportslit/Rubric%20-%20Reading%20Response.pdf

http://www.eworkshop.on.ca/edu/pdf/Mod17_rubric_journal.pdf

Read Write Think rubric

http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/lesson_images/lesson313/rubric.pdf

http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/lesson_images/lesson313/rubric.pdf

http://www.busyteacherscafe.com/literacy/readers_response.html

http://www.northsideprep.org/ncphs/depts/social_science/asearcy/World%20Studies/courseguides&syllabi/ReadingResponseJournals.pdf

7 different organizers for sequencing story events

http://www.educationoasis.com/curriculum/GO/sequence.htm

Sheets to copy and use for spelling

http://www.lauracandler.com/strategies/spellingvocab.php

Add your spelling words for fun games and practice

http://www.spellingcity.com/

Lots of ideas on teaching spelling without worksheets

http://www.teachingfirst.net/spelling.htm

Mrs. Ross ideas for spelling!

http://www.msrossbec.com/spelling_practice.html

Have fun learning those spelling words with these ideas

http://lasd.k12.pa.us/teachers/purnellj/spelling1.html

Cards with ideas for printing out. This site is AWESOME!!

http://www.realclassroomideas.com/62.html

Make rainbow words for spelling

http://www.fantasticfirstgrade.com/rainbow%20words.pdf

Copy this sheet to help your students learn basic early sight words

http://www.fantasticfirstgrade.com/Sight%20Word%20Practice.pdf

Activities/Games Linked to THE COMMON CORE STANDARDS!

http://www.willoughby-eastlake.k12.oh.us/classroom/technology/

Kids love this site!!

http://www.abcya.com

Check out the new Tennessee Website JUST FOR US!!

http://www.tncurriculumcenter.org/index.php?option=com_curriculum&controller=map&task=main&layout=home

All third grade ideas on any topic imaginable!!

http://www.myteacherpages.com/webpages/jgriffin?

sheets to copy and use for literacy centers

http://www.mrnale.com/Literacy_Centers.htm

Wonderful resources for language arts!! Check it out!!!

http://mswinston.com/my_languagearts.html

Awesome ideas!!

http://www.mrsruss.com/

Games, Ideas, powerpoints, handouts for your 3rd grade stories!!

http://thirdgrade.okaloosaschools.wikispaces.net/Reading

Powerpoints and puzzles for every grade 1-5!!

http://volunteersue.com/index.htm

Link to the Mac/MH website

http://www.mrsruss.com/reading6.htm

great link!

http://mswinston.com/trifolds.html

5 different organizers from Reading Rockets

http://www.educationoasis.com/curriculum/GO/vocab_dev.htm

17 page easy read of how to set up and use literacy centers

http://www.esc4.net/docs/120-501-1106%20Kinder%20DELC%20Book.pdf

older grades rubric for literacy centers

http://www.busyteacherscafe.com/worksheets/literacycenters/literacy%20center%20assignments_sample.pdf

Website of an actual 3rd grade teacher with tons of literacy center ideas

http://www.mrsruss.com

site includes literacy center, reading and writing pdf downloads

http://www.ccbates.org

Word Wall games and ideas

http://www.teachingfirst.net/wordwallact.htm

List of Word Wall Activities for different grades

http://www.kllynch2000.com/wordwallactivites.html

Print these words and they are ready for your word wall!!

http://www.professorgarfield.org/parents_teachers/instructions/wordwall.html

In the search engine type word walls for LOTS of choices

http://www.sparklebox.co/uk/usa/

Link with pictures of a word wall

http://www.theschoolbell.com/Links/word_walls/words.html

Writing workshop and links to other writing ideas

http://www.busyteacherscafe.com/literacy/writing_workshop.html

Fantastic way to make online stories or printable stories

http://www.carnegielibrary.org/kids/storymaker/embed.cfm

add your own class spelling words to the list for fun games to learn words

http://www.spellingcity.com

Detailed writing information with rubric and assessment pieces for all types of writing

http://www.ttms.org/PDFs/09%20Writing%20Assessment%20v001%20(Full).pdf

AWESOME page...cover a kleenex box with 6 traits of writing and then fill with prompts!!

http://www.realclassroomideas.com/resources/Writing-Writer$27s+Block.pdf

Based on grade levels... 1-4 ranking

http://www.edmondschools.net/AboutUs/Curriculum/CurriculumSpecialties/TheWritingCenter/ElementarySchoolHome/ElemWritingRubrics.aspx