Tara L's List: Resources

Ideas for teaching and developing synthetic, analytic, and practical creativity in students. Contains 24 tips for developing creativity. Provides links to articles relating to fostering creativity.

Free Worksheets, SMARTBoard templates, and Children's Songs.
Lesson plans for: math; social studies; art; music; reading; writing; grammar; and science.
Provides ideas for classroom management techniques, and many links to networks for professional development.

Resources for educators for curriculum development K-12.
Book collection lists: non-fiction; fiction; french literature; striving and reluctant readers; chapter books; folk tales...
Literature subjects include: science; math; arts and drama; writing; technology; and guided, shared, and independent reading.
Provides links for online teaching support.

Website providing teachers with information, resources, and ideas in the areas of behaviour management, gifted and talented students, special education, sports, leadership, and effective teaching.
Contains free education articles, practical management and teaching resources, and blogs by educational professionals.

Resource that promotes relationships and works to eliminate violence in schools. Includes free downloadable resources for teachers about bullying, and tips/tools for eliminating bullying in the classroom and in schools.
Resources for teachers include: Teasing Tip Sheet; What Recreation Leaders Need to Know; Handbook for All Educators; What Teachers of Adolescents Need to Know; What Teachers of Elementary School Children Need to Know; Stand Up Bullying Prevention and Lesson Plan for Teachers; Developing Formative Consequences for Students who Bully; and more.

"An open marketplace for educators where teachers buy, sell and share original teaching resources".
Contains ideas and templates for: lesson plans; activities; exams/quizzes; worksheets; white board activities; Power Points; and novel studies.
Subject areas include: math; seasonal; science; history; art; music; languages; social studies.

Organization that provides information and resources about eating disorders, and food and weight preoccupation. Heads prevention and awareness campaigns (Eating Disorder Awareness Week - 1st week in February; and No Diet Day - May 6). Provides information about Health and Prevention for eating disorders, and will arrange for workshops, displays, and presentations. Note: although NEDIC is Toronto-based, they have affiliates with whom they will help arrange workshops in other cities. Has a resource library and toll-free helpline.

Informational resource that details what Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is, and describes the characteristics, early signs, screening tools, and diagnosis. Provides details about various treatment options (biomedical, behavioural, communication, sensory, and other therapies).
Resources including: free videos; books, handbooks; and finding appropriate service providers.

Offers resources and information services for children, youth and adults with Autism, services for families, and for professionals (including educators).
**Educator resource: 10 Tips for Teachers: Welcoming a Student with ASD to Your Classroom".**
Other printable resources include: "What are Autism Spectrum Disorders?"; "ASD: A Brief Overview"; fact sheet; causes; history; and myths and facts about ASD.

Blog reviewing and detailing disability-related children's books. Helpful for teachers who are creating a library of children's books highlighting inclusiveness in a positive way.

Offers a multitude of resource links for teachers, and a list of interesting and educational sites for kids.
Free printables for use in areas such as grammar, handwriting, and number puzzles. Lesson plans, and classroom activity suggestions.
Curricular exchange (K-12) that provides lesson ideas for science classes.

Government of Canada site which provides First Nations, Métis and Inuit online resources and government programs and services. Educators section offers links to culturally appropriate teaching sites, educational resources and lesson plans and activities.

Lists what teachers should know about ADHD, provides suggestions for classroom accommodations, and accommodations for specific behaviours.
Provides a list of books for teachers which feature teaching strategies for students with ADHD, and helping to ensure success for all students.

Free "Educator Package for Students with Down Syndrome" available for order.
Links to online resources, including a link to local Winnipeg support group.

Resources for teachers: Activities & Energizers; Morning Meeting; Teaching Positive Behavior; Positive Teacher Language; Engaged Learning; Classroom Organization; Interactive Modeling; Teaching Challenges; Working with Families; and Responsive Schools. Free newsletter available.

Where can your imagination and creativity take you?
Dolls: Corn Husk (North America); Worry Doll (Guatemala); Nesting Dolls (Russia)
Musical Instruments: Drum (Africa); Maracas (Latin America); Castanets (Spain); Didgeridoo (Australia)
Games: Kendama (Japan); Top (Many Cultures); Ball & Triangle (North America)
Masks: Aborigine Mask (Australia); Carnival Mask (Italy); Tribal Mask (Africa)
Jewelry: Masai Collar (Africa); Bulla (Ancient Rome); Paper Bead Bracelet (Egypt)
Symbols: Totem Pole (North America); Boomerang (Australia); Fortune Cookie (China)