Additional+Websites

__Notable Teacher Websites __
__[|www.readingrockets.org] __ ====Reading Rockets is a national literacy initiative that offers resources and information on helping children learn how to read. The initiative also focuses on helping struggling readers. There are lessons, activities, and information for parents, librarians, principals, and teachers.====

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__ www.superteacherworksheets.com __
Educators are able to search by topics and grade levels, and many worksheets are available. Worksheets are high quality and very useful for hundreds of topics.

[|www.donnayoung.org] Designed for both home-schoolers and teachers in the classroom, this site provides useful materials for both teachers and students

__Notable Student Websites__
[|bensguide.gpo.gov] Great site that focuses on the U.S. Government. Can choose grade level, then navigate through different government topics and concepts.

[|www.starfall.com] An “oldie but goody”. An amazing site for children just beginning to read. Highly engaging games, videos, songs that help children with phonemic awareness and phonics.

[] Site is filled with rich photos of animals, plants, and much more. Children can search in a variety of ways to learn all about nature. Filled with useful information and games.

[|ezschool.com] Children can pick their grade level, and then the subject. Once subject is reached, content and skills practice is divided into specific topics. Easy to navigate and great for practice.

__<span class="wiki_link_ext">www.weatherwizkids.com __ <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">All about weather. Created by a meteorologist, this site allows children to search by kinds of weather (hurricanes, tornadoes, etc.). Information is given in a question and answer format and is easy to understand. Vivid pictures are included.