Repeat After Us

This site has many free texts and audio clips to help students with English pronunciation and comprehension.

NCTE: Literature Lesson Plans

The National Council of Teachers of English has posted a variety of literature lessons plans on their website for grades K-12.

Let's Talk

This site offers a monthly column for parents and educators offering information and articles on different subjects. Topics include: reading, parenting, early childhood, and safe schools. One section offers articles in Spanish.

Icebreakers for Students

On About.com's Secondary Education website, you can find many icebreaker ideas for starting the school year and new classes. Many activities can be used for the elementary level, as well.

Sesame Street for Kids

Familiar Sesame Street characters help young children learn the basics of literacy to prepare them for success as they enter school. The site includes some activities in Spanish.

Sight Word Booklets

Sight words are words that can not always be sounded out, but beginning readers need to readily know. This page provides printable booklets featuring sight words, with versions in Spanish, French, and English.

Songs for Teaching

This site has lots of downloadable lyrics, sound clips, sheet music, and teaching suggestions. Full songs are available for purchase.

English Firsthand: Teacher Resources

This site, produced by Pearson Education, provides information about the English Firsthand communication course. It also offers links to student and teacher resources, including discussion groups, chat centers, and games.

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