Links

Parent sites to investigate (FYI: sites change/end without notice. Apologies for any inconvenience)

NAEYC.org  (National Association for the Education of Young Children

smmartideas.blogspot.com (smmart = science+math+music+art+reading)

everydayhealth.com

pta.org

familyeducation.com/home

healthychildren.org

cwla.org

educationalliance.org

childstats.gov

childtrends.org

futureofchildren.org

stand.org (WA state link)

projectappleseed.org

childcareresourcesinc.org

Books

Yardsticks: Children in the Classroom Ages 4-14 by Chip Wood

123 Magic for Teachers by Thomas Phalen and Sarah Jane Schonour

Strategies That Work : Teaching Comprehension to Enhance Understanding by Stephanie Harvey and Anne Goudvis

The Cornerstone: Classroom Management That Makes Teaching Effective, Efficient and Enjoyable by Angela Powell

The CAFE Book: Engaging All Students in Daily Literacy Assessment and Instruction by Gail Boushey and Joan Moser, “The Sisters”