Pre-K Reference Resources
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Sunflowers, Van Gogh, and You
Students will taste sunflower seeds, plant sunflowers, research Vincent van Gogh, and paint a picture of a sunflower.SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryCommunity and Ways of Life -
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Carleton Kendrick Ed.M., LCSW
Learn about Carleton Kendrick, a family therapist and parenting expert.Subjects:AuthorsLiteratureReading and Literature -
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Biography of J.K. Rowling
Read about the life and work of J.K. Rowling, the author of the popular Harry Potter series.Subjects:Teaching Harry PotterBooksLiterature -
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Jerry Spinelli Biography
A biography of Newbery Award-Winning author Jerry Spinelli. One of his most popular children's book is Maniac Magee,…Subjects:BaseballSportsPhysical Education and Fitness -
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Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of the Macy's Day Parade Educator's Guide
Share the story of Tony Sarg, puppeteer extraordinaire, by reading Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the…Subjects:Literary BiographiesNonfiction LiteratureLiterature -
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President Barack Hussein Obama, Jr. Biography
Born: Aug. 4, 1961 Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii Barack Hussein Obama, Jr. made history in June 2008, when he became…Subjects:African-American HistoryU.S. PresidentsU.S. Government -
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Idioms and Proverbs
Ever wonder the origins of common idioms and proverbs? Find out where your favorites came from!Subjects:Language Arts and WritingOral CommunicationLiteracy -
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Behavioral and Social Interventions
Identify characteristics of students with learning disabilities and link to descriptions of successful strategies for… -
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List of Rain Forest Animals
A list of animals that make their home in the rain forest.Subjects:ScienceAnimals (Zoology)Rain Forests -
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Interesting Facts about the Human Body
A fabulous list of facts about the human body, for example, most people shed 40 pounds of skin in a lifetime!Subjects:Human Body and AnatomyHuman BiologyBiology -
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Frequently Asked Questions on Inclusion
Learn more about inclusion and how it impacts the classroom. -
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Names for Santa Around the World
Check out this list of names for Santa around the world.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryCulture and Diversity -
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Thanks Around the World
Learn how to say "Thank You" in 26 different languages.Subjects:Foreign LanguagesLanguage Arts and Writing -
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Latin Words and Phrases
What's the language of scholars, doctors, lawyers, scientists, and priests? It's Latin, and it's not a dead language, as…Subjects:Foreign LanguagesLinguisticsLanguage Arts and Writing -
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Anytime Tea
This recipe for tea can be enjoyed any time of the year, from Ocean Spray.Subjects:Classroom-Friendly RecipesFoodNutrition -
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Spice Cookies
Classic spice cookie recipe from Ocean Spray.Subjects:Teaching Bunny Cakes by Rosemary WellsSocial Studies and HistoryBooks -
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Advent
Learn the history of Advent, which marks the start of the Christmas season. Then, students can count down the days… -
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"Star-Spangled Banner" Lyrics
The text of the "Star-Spangled Banner" and some historical information concerning the song and Francis Scott Key.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryMusic -
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United States Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
The text of the United States Pledge of Allegiance.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryFlags -
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Origins and Meanings of Christmas Symbols
Find out why the tree, mistletoe, stockings, and other icons are linked to Christmas. This is a fun lesson for…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryLiterature -
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Coaching for Interview Questions
Considering a new teaching job? Prepare for you interview – one of the most important aspects of the application… -
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Common-Sense Test Taking
Find a vast collection of tips on how to take any kind of teaching license/certification test, particularly the Praxis… -
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Animal Names: Male, Female, Young
A chart of animal names: male, female, and young.Subjects:Animals (Zoology)BiologyScience -
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Animals as Athletes
An article about various sports in which animals participate.Subjects:Animals (Zoology)BiologyScience