The best teachers are always looking for new ideas and better ways of reaching the children entrusted to them.

For information of particular interest to educators, as well as activity pages, classroom projects, seasonal or holiday artwork, and other resources, visit the Web sites below.  

And remember, local libraries are a wonderful resource for your students. Encourage them to get – and use – a library card. Also encourage them to go to the library for programs and activities planned for their age group.

Bank Street College of Education
Resources for teachers and reading tutors – students 5-8 years of age

Beginning with Books
Monthly tips, information, and training that focus on our youngest readers

Born Learning
Everyday opportunities for quality learning experiences for young children

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Kids Page
Favorite books, homework help, fun and games, fun facts, and much, much more

National Center for Family Literacy
Focus on educational opportunities for at-risk children

National Institute for Family Literacy
Resources available through the Partnership for Reading

PBS TeacherSource
Ideas and activities for students of every age

Pennsylvania Family Literacy
Programs that address the needs of all family members

Reading a-z.com
Lesson plans, activity pages

Reading Is Fundamental
Activities for every day of the month from RIF

Reading Is FUNdamental Pittsburgh
More ways to make reading fun

U.S. Dept. of Education (www.ed.gov/teachers)
Resources such as “Preventing Reading Difficulties in Young Children” and “Starting Out Right: A Guide to Promoting Children’s Reading Success”

Zero to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers and Families
Focus on early literacy activities: the right start

If you have a favorite Web site for teachers, please Get in Touch to share it with us. For bookmarks, posters, and other materials to make reading more fun, visit Good Stuff.