Teacher Resources

Welcome, teachers!  This page is designed to provide you with valuable resources pertaining to lesson planning, professional development, and much more!  If there is a site you often use and do not see it here, please contact Mrs. Allen to have it listed on the teacher resources page. 

Higher Level Thinking

• The Creative Educator:  This online version of Tech4Learning's print magazine contains numerous articles on how to use creativity tools to facilitate higher level thinking.
• Getting Acquainted with the Essential 9:  By Robert J. Marzano, this article provides explanations of the Essential 9 Instruction Strategies as well as applications in which to use them. 

Kidspiration/Inspiration

• Inspiration Software Inc.:  This website by the Inspiration/Kidspiration software company provides numerous resources searchable by grade level.  It also allows you to download a state standards match, letting you match Michigan standards to lesson plan ideas.

SMARTBoard Resources

• Eduscapes:  Interactive games, online training modules, and lesson plan ideas.
• E-learning for Kids:  Numerous cross-curricular activities suited for SMARTBoard use.
• Internet4Classrooms:  An extensive list of resources, including lesson plans and templates for SMARTBoard users.
• SMARTBoards in Elementary Classrooms:  Contains links to several teacher created lesson plans utilizing the SMARTBoard.   

Featured Links

Recipes4Success:  Tons of lesson plans, Tech4Learning technology help, and more!

TWICE:  A comprehensive database of videoconferencing listings.