Literacy

Read, Write, Think
http://www.readwritethink.org/student_mat/index.asp
Read, Write, Think offers a LARGE collection of online Student Materials to support literacy learning in the K-12 classroom. These interactive tools can be used to supplement a variety of lessons and provide an opportunity for students to use technology while developing their literacy skills.

Journal in a Jar
http://organizedchristmas.com/printable/showgallery.php/cat/503
Journal writing at its best! Create a fun way for students to practice reading and writing by creating Journal's in a Jar! Website has free journal prompts too!

Thinkfinity
http://www.thinkfinity.org/teacher/interactive_content_index.aspx?ResourceType=1
Collaboration between ProLiteracy, Verizon and others. Loads of resources targeted to literacy providers and tutors. Searchable matrix of lesson plans for any age group. Definitely worth a look.

Reading A-Z
http://www.readinga-z.com
This website has leveled books you can download and print. You can get one free book for each level and if you join you can get hundreds. In addition to guided reading books and lessons, Reading A-Z provides phonics resources such as decodable books, read-aloud books, lesson plans, worksheets, and flashcards.

Discovery School.com
http://school.discovery.com/schoolhome.html
Resources and interactive websites for all subject areas and all levels. Check out the literature and reading sites for low-level readers. Also click on Lesson Plans on the right hand side of the page.

The Lesson Locator
http://www.lessonlocator.org/
While developed strictly for teachers in Indiana, lessons in this lesson locator can be used by all teachers and literacy providers. Simply select your age group (i.e., K-3) and topic (i.e. history) and you'll be presented with lots of lessons ready to be taught.

Literacy Network
http://www.literacynet.org/cnnsf/
The Learning Resources site offers web-delivered instruction using current and past CNN San Francisco bureau news stories. The Western/Pacific Literacy Network and the CNN San Francisco bureau have partnered to develop an online literacy site that benefits all learners and instructors. This material is intended for adult literacy and educational purposes. Though the intended audience is adults, instructors and learners (of all ages) are encouraged to use this material to promote better literacy.

My Teacher Tools
http://www.myteachertools.com/
Great site with loads of links to lessons, games and alot more!

Early Childhood Technology Literacy Project
http://www.mcps.k12.md.us/curriculum/littlekids/archive/lesson_plans.htm
Teachers worked with their school teams to create and implement lessons and activities that use technology to support early literacy. Really cute lessons.

Posters for Teachers and Tutors
http://www.posters4teachers.com/
Great posters for your classroom. Very Reasonable.

Worksheets for Teachers and Tutors
http://www.worksheets4teachers.com/

ABC Teach
http://www.abcteach.com/
This is the place for kids, parents, student teachers, and teachers. Free Printables: 5000+ free printable pages and worksheets. For a small annual fee you can have access to over 15,000 printables ~ but why not just try the free stuff for now.

Writing Prompts
http://www.abcteach.com/samples/writing_prompts.pdf
Nice collection of a few writing prompts. Easy to print out and ready to use in the classroom.

Organizations

ProLiteracy
http://www.proliteracy.org/
ProLiteracy Worldwide is a nonprofit international literacy organization based in Syracuse, NY, that was formed by the 2002 merger of Laubach Literacy International and Literacy Volunteers of America, Inc. ProLiteracy Worldwide is now the oldest and largest nongovernmental literacy organization in the world and pursues a mission of sponsoring educational programs that help adults and their families acquire the literacy practices and skills they need to function more effectively in their daily lives.

LINCS
http://www.nifl.gov/lincs/t_index.html
LINCS features multimedia curricula developed by practitioners, special collections on major literacy topics, the latest literacy-related research and statistics, opportunities for communicating with colleagues directly and through on-line discussion groups, and the best peer-reviewed ABE and literacy sites in the U.S. and beyond. Also has a great link to search for grants. Look under the "Literacy Resources" link.

The NIFL LINCS Family Literacy Special Collection
http://literacy.kent.edu/Midwest/FamilyLit/
The goal of the Family Literacy Special Collection is to provide individuals working with families a way to access a variety of high quality resources quickly and easily. These resources include scientifically based research about family literacy and information about parenting issues, professional development, interactive children's activities, classroom materials, and more.

National Center for Family Literacy
http://www.famlit.org/
NCFL pioneered the approach that puts family at the forefront of educational reform. Since its inception in 1989, NCFL has provided the leadership to solve our national literacy problem. Through groundbreaking initiatives, NCFL fuels life improvement for the nation’s most disadvantaged children and parents. More than 1 million families throughout the country have made positive educational and economic gains as a result of NCFL’s work, which includes training more than 150,000 teachers and thousands of volunteers.

National Center for the Study of Adult Learning and Literacy (NCSALL)
http://www.gse.harvard.edu/~ncsall/index.html
NCSALL provides research and best practices in adult education. Site includes the Focus on Basics publication.

National Institute for Literacy (NIFL)
http://www.nifl.gov/
The National Institute for Literacy is a federal organization that shares information about literacy and supports the development of high-quality literacy services so all Americans can develop essential basic skills. You can find downloadable word lists on this site as well. Click here to see the list.