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Books for Kids
Books for Kids
Books for Kids

These booklists for children celebrate a wide range of cultures, languages, and experiences. They are perfect for read-alouds and bedtime stories, as well as for author studies! You can also get to know some of the featured authors in our Meet the Authors section.
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Booklists for Young Children
Booklists for Young Children
Booklists for Young Children

These multicultural booklists for young children introduce a wide range of concepts, themes, and activities and feature a diverse range of children and families. The 40+ booklists are organized by topic/theme, and many of the books are available in bilingual editions or in multiple languages.
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Unite for Literacy
Unite for Literacy
Unite for Literacy

Unite for Literacy offers bilingual children’s e-books in Spanish and English. Navigating the site is simple. Use the tool bar at the top to check out the various book categories (nature, technology, health and others) or search for specific titles. It’s also the place to select the text language (either English or Spanish) and audio translation. Audio translation is available in over 30 languages!
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History Curriculum
History Curriculum
History Curriculum

History Guides accompany each curriculum module and are structured as follows: The Thought: An expression of an overarching idea, the thought challenges.
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Native American History
Native American History
Native American History

1 2 3 4 5 Are you interested in learning about Native American histories? Are you someone with questions or information to share? Are you a teacher looking for curriculum ideas or other resources? Welcome! We believe that teaching Native American histories in a positive way requires both specific, local knowledge and a broad understanding of how colonization manifests across time and space in the Americas and around the world
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Student Checklist for Home Space Organization
Student Checklist for Home Space Organization
Student Checklist for Home Space Organization

A checklist to help students and their families set-up organized home space work areas.
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Multi Subject Resources
Multi Subject Resources
Multi Subject Resources

PBS SoCal | KCET and PBS have curated FREE, standards-aligned videos, interactives, lesson plans, and more just for California teachers like you.
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How to Help Your Child Avoid Meltdowns
How to Help Your Child Avoid Meltdowns
How to Help Your Child Avoid Meltdowns

The Backpack Connection Series was created by TACSEI to provide a way for teachers and parents/caregivers to work together to help young children develop social emotional skills and reduce challenging behavior. The Backpack Connection Series was created by TACSEI to provide a way for teachers and parents/caregivers to work together to help young children develop social emotional skills and reduce challenging behavior.
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How to Understand the Meaning of Your Child’s Challenging Behavior
How to Understand the Meaning of Your Child’s Challenging Behavior
How to Understand the Meaning of Your Child’s Challenging Behavior

The Backpack Connection Series was created by TACSEI to provide a way for teachers and parents/caregivers to work together to help young children develop social emotional skills and reduce challenging behavior.
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Parent Strategies to help your child become a better reader
Parent Strategies to help your child become a better reader
Parent Strategies to help your child become a better reader

Parent strategies for improving your child's reading & writing.
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Educational Theatre Association
Educational Theatre Association
Educational Theatre Association

The International Thespian Society’s Student Leadership Program is a pathway to leadership at whatever level you choose — troupe, chapter, or international. Participation will give you knowledge you’ll use the rest of your life, whatever career path you choose. Workshops are led by the International Thespian Officers (ITOs).
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Child Care Resource Center
Child Care Resource Center
Child Care Resource Center

Each month, they provide quality, support, development, and education to almost 50,000 children, families in our 22,500-square-mile service area. They remain a unique and distinctive leader in the child care industry. Their current programs include resource libraries, home visiting, workforce development, family engagement, financial care assistance, Head Start preschool, Early Head Start, Early Head Start – Childcare partnership, Motherhood and so much more.
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Five Family Reading Goals Teachers Recommend
Five Family Reading Goals Teachers Recommend
Five Family Reading Goals Teachers Recommend

Creating book goals turns reading into a fun activity that your kids will look forward to in their free time. These are five tangible family reading goals teachers hope you make.
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Science Snacks - Exploratorium
Science Snacks - Exploratorium
Science Snacks - Exploratorium

Science Snacks are hands-on, teacher-tested activities that bring explorations of natural phenomena into the classroom and home. Each activity uses inexpensive, easily-available materials, offers detailed instructions and images, provides a clear explanation of what's going on, and is adaptable to a wide range of curricula, content areas, grade levels, and settings.
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San Bernardino County Museum
San Bernardino County Museum
San Bernardino County Museum

The San Bernardino County Museum, in Redlands, California, is a regional museum with exhibits and collections in cultural and natural history. Special exhibits, extensive research collections, and public programs for adults, families, students, and children are all part of the museum experience.
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25 Activities to make reading & writing fun!
25 Activities to make reading & writing fun!
25 Activities to make reading & writing fun!

Develop enthusiasm for reading and writing.
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Reading Activities for the classroom & at home
Reading Activities for the classroom & at home
Reading Activities for the classroom & at home

Reading activities for the classroom & at home.
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Math Playground
Math Playground
Math Playground

Math games that build students understanding of mathematical concepts.
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Apps and Games to Encourage Mathematical Thinking
Apps and Games to Encourage Mathematical Thinking
Apps and Games to Encourage Mathematical Thinking

Apps and games that encourage mathematical thinking can also be fun!
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Six Ways to Support Your Child's Mathematical Development
Six Ways to Support Your Child's Mathematical Development
Six Ways to Support Your Child's Mathematical Development

Here are 6 ideas for parents/guardians to try, and links to many more resources.
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Place Value Activities for K-3 Children
Place Value Activities for K-3 Children
Place Value Activities for K-3 Children

Understanding place value and base-ten concepts is critical for all young children’s ability to compute using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Here are some simple games to help children explore these important place value ideas and have fun at the same time.
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Math at Home
Math at Home
Math at Home

A great place for parents to start supporting their children’s mathematics learning is Math at Home, a short parent guide to mathematics education. This booklet, provided by the California Mathematics Council (CMC), was written expressly for parents and guardians of K-12th grade children. This booklet contains straight-forward information, practical suggestions, and resources for families who wish to better understand the importance of mathematics and the role they can play in helping children learn this critical subject.
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Reading Online Games
Reading Online Games
Reading Online Games

Games to practice letter, phonics, decoding, vocabulary, word study, and comprehension.
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Teaching Kids News
Teaching Kids News
Teaching Kids News

This site gives students the opportunity to read and answer questions while engaging in the news. Students select the current events they want to learn more about.