Teacher Resources
Welcome to our new Teacher Resources page! This page contains a selection of resources for our teachers to explore and utilize when working with students. OLE neither sponsors nor affiliates with any of these resources, but we hope you will find them useful. In addition, we’ve added a section with resources to help families and teachers discuss and educate children on racial injustice. Be sure to check back as we continue to update these lists.
CLASSROOM RESOURCES • INCLUSION RESOURCES
Classroom Resources
Excellent cross-section of resources for parents and teachers; search by subject area/grade level.
Free standards-aligned practice and lessons, created by experts, for all grade levels and subject matter.
Interactive lessons and videos for all grade levels and subject matter (including world languages, health/physical education, and the arts).
IXL helps students master essential skills at their own pace through fun and interactive questions.
Animated video "lesson" with quizzes, games, etc. in all subject matter.
Free study guides, videos, and articles for a wide range of students (3rd grade through advance high school courses/college prep) as well as paid online courses.
Multiple-choice style games aimed at raising funds for the World Food Programme with every correct answer.
A list of meditation apps for kids!
This website is focused on teaching students of all ages how our government works.
AniMaps extends the My Maps feature of Google Maps by letting you create maps with markers that move, images and text that pop up on cue, and lines and shapes that change over time.
Interactivate is a set of free, online courseware for exploration in science and mathematics. It is comprised of activities, lessons, and discussions. (Grades 3-12).
Interactive whiteboard site where SMART “Notebook” files can be found, downloaded and used in your classroom.
Offers more than 3 million original free and paid resources created by educators.
Interactive models that allow students to explore science and develop foundational science literacy.
Students can choose from 30+ languages to learn online or through their mobile app.
Games and videos for the active learner.
Pairs children's books with developmentally appropriate questions to go along with each story.
Science/social studies articles and current events for students.
Interactive website that offers information about cells.
To help teachers and students succeed on the Algebra 1 End-of-Course exam (EOC), the University of Florida and Study Edge have created Algebra Nation – a FREE, online, easy-to-use, EOC preparation resource aligned with the latest state standards.
Interactive science games and simulations to engage high school students and promote their critical thinking/problem-solving skills.
Inclusion Resources
Given the current national events, OLE is sharing the following resources as suggestions on how to educate and discuss injustice and racism with young minds. We encourage you to review these resources in their entirety before making the decision to share it with your child(ren). We hope to continue to do our part through educating younger generations and encouraging conversations that will lead to a more inclusive, equitable, and just world. We will continue to update this section.
Discussion Resources
Your Kids Aren't Too Young to Talk About Race
Teaching Your Child About Black History
Anti-Racism Book/Resource List (click the tabs to navigate)
8 Tips for Talking to Your Child About Racial Injustice (English Version) (Spanish Version)
Teaching Resources
Examples of Microaggressions in the Classroom
Ten Tips for Facilitating Classroom Discussions on Sensitive Topics
What is Culturally Inclusive Teaching?
Reading Lists
31 Children's books to support conversations on race, racism and resistance
Coretta Scott King Book Award Winners
Celebrating Diversity from the American Library Association
Media
Something Happened In Our Town
Microaggressions in the Classroom (Video)
Social Media - The Conscious Kid: follow them on Instagram and consider signing up for their Patreon.
Articles
Implicit Bias 101: An Introduction
Anti-Racism For Kids 101: Starting To Talk About Race
Here’s how NYC students and teachers are making sense of George Floyd’s killing
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