Freedom Reads are a series of videos that introduce educators/anyone working with young children to various different children’s literature. These recommendations of children’s literature are through an anti-bias lens can be used to have meaningful and critical conscious conversations with students.
NCTM
Founded in 1920, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) is the world’s largest mathematics education organization, with 60,000 members and more than 230 Affiliates throughout the United States and Canada. It is the public voice of mathematics education, supporting teachers to ensure equitable mathematics learning of the highest quality for each and every student through vision, leadership, professional development, and research.
Scholastic: First Day Ideas
OTs: This fabulous collection of first-day ideas will also keep kids active and engaged through the day with you.
Harvard University Center on the Developing Child
Through partnerships and innovative programs the Center brings forth research on pedagogy, child development, and tools that will help you develop your teaching practice to better serve your students.
The Speech-language Resources Website
| The Speech-language Resources Website has a variety of high quality programs, books, booklets and worksheets, many of them free, that can be used in your classroom. The learning activities are designed to support your students’ comprehension and use of spoken and written language. The resources can be used for students across the K-12 years. |
Share My Lesson
A U.S. based resource, funded by the American Federation of Teachers, this website provides a huge repository of free lesson plans and teacher PD resources. Lessons are organized by divisions, grade, and subject area so you can easily find something for your classroom. A robust section of professional development webinars provided opportunities for self-directed PD. Sign up using LinkedIn, Facebook, or Google+ credentials.