DIRECTORY
BP’S KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
RESOURCE
DIRECTORY
GENERAL
Welcome to Kindergarten: Helpful Stuff
http://www.jsd.k12.ak.us/hbv/classrooms/Fontanella/fontanejK.html
This web page was put together by an Alaskan kindergarten teacher. This site
contains everything you would want to know about kindergarten, but were afraid to ask. A
sample supply list, daily schedule, questions/ answers, advise, and sample work are just a
few items contained in this web page.
Teachers.Net
http://www.teachers.net/
Considered the ultimate teacher’s resource! And they are not lieing. This site
is full of advise, lessons, chat rooms, curriculums, articles, and links. There are even
web tools and a job center contained on this site. Although not exclusively designed for
kindergarten teachers. It is a site with unlimited resources.
SuperKids Software Review
http://www.superkids.com/aweb/pages/reviews/early/2/fpkind/merge.shtml
This is a multi-useful resource web site. Of course they review computer software
designed for children. They review the software in terms of educational value, kid appeal,
and ease of use. There are also many educational tools on this site, including a math
worksheet program, vocabulary builders, and a hangman program. All free. You can also sign
up for a newsletter. Excellent site with many uses.
Kindergarten Express
http://www.geocities.com/kinderxpress/abc.html
This site is based in New Jersey. It is managed by a kindergarten teacher. Included
on this site are sample supply lists, a kindergarten handbook, themes, teacher links,
student links, and articles. The best quality of this site is the teacher links.
Unfortunately I couldn’t open the links. But the web site titles are given, so you
can find the site if you want to. Many sites and resources are linked.
A World of Kindergarten
http://www.iup.edu/~njyost/KHI/KHI.htmlx
This site was created to give teachers curriculum support. This is an awesome
resource site. All ideas and support are alphabetized for ease of use. Hundreds of ideas
are shared. There are also some wonderful links for teachers, including 100’s day
activities, resources, and sample schedules. You can even subscribe to the list serve, to
receive information from other teachers.
Welcome to Kindergarten
http://www.weeklyreader.com/features/kind.html
There are a bunch of resources for teachers on this site. There’s a teacher
talk forum, contests, surveys, calendars, and advise for teachers and parents. There are
also tons of coloring pages for children. This site also has related links that you can
click on. There’s something for just about everyone on this site.
ABC Teach
http://www.abcteach.com/
***** A five star site! This site is the best on the web. You can spend hours upon
hours in this site. Just to name a few things on the site: sign language
lessons/flashcards, newsletters, bordered paper, crossword puzzles, monthly themes, shape
books, a message board, D’Nealian sheets, interactive games, and tons of links. Not
all is designed for kindergarten. But so much of the content is designed for the little
ones. This site is THE site. Absolutely amazing!!!
A Hotlist on Kindergarten
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/pages/listkindergath.html
This is a very simple site created using Filamentality. It is an internet resource page.
It is not an exciting, large site. But it does contain some very cool links: Jann
Brett’s website, A visit to a zoo, and a Berenstain Bears activities site. It’s
a good site for those looking for primary resources. A good starting point.
DIRECTORIES
Kindergarten Class Directory
http://www.jsd.k12.ak.us/hbv/classrooms/Fontanella/fontanejKworld.html
This is a directory that contains kindergarten web pages from all 50 states and
many other countries. Also contained in this site are many links, including an on-line ABC
book and a parents page. The site is maintained by an male, Alaskan kindergarten teacher.
Kindergarten Korner
http://esu15.esu15.k12.ne.us/~pbaker/KINDERGARTEN-KORNER.html
Another directory full of kindergarten web pages from all around the country. There
are 15 web pages represented in this directory. It’s very simple to have your
class’s web page added to this directory.
Sites for Teachers
http://www.sitesforteachers.com/index.html
Just like the title says, “sites for teacher.” This is a directory of sites that
is for teachers. There are 165 sites listed and reviewed at this site. And they are
ranked. You can find just about anything you’re looking for in this directory.
Teacher Resources
http://www.iup.edu/~njyost/KHI/TR.html
This is a wonderful resource site for teachers. It is a resource directory designed
for teachers. It is one of the best around. Over 100 sites are listed and categorized
here. Anything from cooking and art, to message boards and music, can be found in this
directory. Very user friendly.
THEMES/LESSONS/ACTIVITIES
Kindergarten Lesson Plans
http://www.hpedsb.on.ca/ec/est/kprog/kindergarten.htm
A wonderful site, full of resources. Dozens of themed units are listed. There are
also kindergarten lessons in math, P.E., language arts, science, and songs. The
educational links are also excellent. Super site for getting ideas or whole lessons. A
must see.
Kinder - Lesson Plans
http://sunny.harlingen.isd.tenet.edu/kindles.htm
Plenty of lesson plans on this site designed for kindergarten. Most are submitted
by teachers. Subjects included are: language arts, math, social studies, science, and
technology. Some of the lessons are excellent, others are very average. Great stuff on
animals.
Kindergarten Kafe
http://www.kkafe.net/
This is an online magazine. The past 5 years of the magazine are contained at this
site. The magazine has themes, lessons, books, and poems. There are tons of lessons and
ideas on this site including 100’s day, 5 senses, and bugs. There are many links as
well, including a link to Amazon.com to buy themed books.
Welcome to the Chalkboard
http://members.tripod.com/~Patricia_F/
This site was put together by a Head Start teacher. It is an excellent site for
teacher resources. There are tons of ideas/activities contained in this web site. You can
find ideas for art, health, math, science, social studies, poems, and tips from teachers.
A very special section on this site is the craft recipes page. Excellent ideas.
Kindergarten Connection
http://www.kconnect.com/
This site was put together by Carol Gossett. It has a very cool design. Included on
this kindergarten site are lesson plans (for many subject areas), teacher tips, book
reviews, and links. The site is not very big, but does contain a lot of helpful ideas and
information.
Teachers Network
http://www.teachnet.org/
Teachers Network is an on-line curriculum/lesson plan searching resource. The
viewer can select any educational level, and any of 15 subject areas. Look at, review, and
use the lessons given. There are 123 items under elementary math alone. Other web
resources included are videos, on-line chatting, grant information, and a bookstore for
teachers. An excellent site for finding ideas and lessons.
Kinderthemes
http://www.angelfire.com/la/kinderthemes/
Themes, themes, themes! There are a lot of themes for kindergarten on this site.
From apples to Halloween, to oceans. Each theme contains many lessons and activities. The
only problem is that not all of the themes are linked. Hopefully that will change soon.
The web’s author also links her favorite children’s sites.
100th Day of School
http://users.aol.com/a100thday/ideas.html
Quite simply, the world’s largest 100’s day activities site. There are
300 ideas/activities on this site that focus on 100’s day. The site was put together
by Joan Holub with the help of contributing teachers. Also, there are links to other sites
that deal with 100’s day, as well as books about that special day. There are many
super ideas on this site.
ART
Early Childhood Art Lessons
http://artswire.org/kenroar/lessons/early/early.html
This site contains art lessons for the little ones. There are over 25 art lessons
on this well designed web site. From F is for feet to crazy marble painting. You can find
it all here. Each lesson contains the level (age appropriateness), materials needed, and
procedure. Very easy site to navigate through. Some wonderful art ideas.
Art Room
http://www.arts.ufl.edu/art/rt_room/index.html
This site is dedicated to art. Included on this site are ideas (lessons), a
children’s art gallery and a library full of art books and materials. The ideas
presented include a “how to” and a “materials needed” section. A very
cool site to visit for fun or for wonderful art ideas to use with children.
Kids’ Homemade Recipes
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Forum/5274/playdoze.html
Wow!!! There are over 150 homemade art recipes on this site. From Kool-Aid finger
paint to homemade sidewalk chalk. Also included is a great list of materials you should
have at your art center. Every recipe you can think of is contained at this site. A
wonderful place to visit for every kindergarten teacher.
MUSIC
Songs 4 Teachers
http://www.songs4teachers.com/
Songs, songs, and more songs. This is a great site. They have songs for all
occasions: winter, Valentine’s Day, Halloween, etc. The words are provided and the
songs can be downloaded for your listening pleasure. Poems are also on this site, as well
as many math worksheets.
Pipsqueaks
http://www.childrensmusic.org/Pipsqueaks.html
For the music lovers. This is a music site. In this site, teachers/students can
participate in sing-a-longs, listen to music, and/or create their own music. Music reviews
are also available on this site. A great feature is the song lyric database that is
extensive. Good site for finding musical ideas.
Judy & David’s Online Songbook
http://JudyandDavid.com/Songbook/F.htm
Lyrics galore. Over 100 songs with the lyrics are presented at this web site. The
site is extremely easy to navigate. Songs are categorized in alphabetical order. Very easy
for the viewer to use. All the children’s classics are here. Print off the lyrics and
have some fun with your kids.
HEALTH
Health Lesson Plans
http://www.indiana.edu/~iweb/lesson/health/pre-kind/index.html
Health lesson plans specifically designed for kindergartners. Some of the topics
include body awareness, germs, and tooth decay. The site isn’t very big, but the
lessons are well designed, and health lessons are hard to come by for K teachers on the
web.
MATH
Kindergarten Everyday Math Lessons
http://www.kent.wednet.edu/curriculum/math/edmath/kinder/
This site is devoted entirely to Everyday Math for kindergarten. Month by month
lessons are included. Under each month, there are internet links, teacher tips, student
work, and other resources. Teachers are encouraged to submit tips and resources the site.
The internet links are the highlight of this site.
COOKING
Cooking with Young Children
http://members.aol.com/Sgrmagnlia/index.html
Super ideas for cooking with the little ones. There are seven chapters to choose
from at this site. From cool cooking to mini-meals. Lots of wonderful ideas and recipes
with young children in mind. There’s even music at this website for your listening
pleasure.
SCIENCE
Science Sites for Children
http://www.ala.org/parentspage/greatsites/science.html
This is a directory of science sites for students. There are many categories to
choose from: general science, chemistry/physics, biology, math, computers, and
experiments. So if your looking for Bill Nye or information on windmills, this should be
your first stop. There are at least 100 sites listed on this directory.