Favorite Websites for Younger Learners

The categories are divided into the following subheadings (sorry the internal bookmark function is not working right now, but the links to outside pages work):

 Everything   Coloring   Reading   Crafts    Phonics   Handwriting`` Fables    Christian                   Health   Fun  Games    Math  Online Games    Parenting       Taiwan      Writing    ESL

I.                   Everything

http://www.teacherplanet.com

http://www.superteacherworksheets.com/

http://www.english-4kids.com/index.html

http://www.tlsbooks.com/   worksheets

http://schoolexpress.com/

http://www.studystack.com/Home.jsp

http://homeschooling.about.com/od/freeprintables/qt/printables.htm

http://www.billybear4kids.com/worksheets/start.html

http://www.sunniebunniezz.com/educational/worksheets.htm

http://www.fotosearch.com

http://www.oxfam.org.uk/education/

http://www.edupics.com/

http://www.sesameworkshop.org/home

http://www.dltk-kids.com/

http://lessonplanz.com/Preschool/

http://www.notimeforflashcards.com/

http://www.units4teachers.com/

http://www.dotolearn.com/

http://crafts.preschoolrock.com/index.php/home

http://www.1clipart.com/

http://www.softschools.com/

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/Home.html

http://www.first-school.ws/INDEX.HTM

http://teachers.net/gazette/JUL08/printables/

http://www.teachchildrenesl.com/

http://www.toolsforeducators.com/

http://www.mes-english.com/

http://www.lessonsense.com/

http://www.puzzle-maker.com/CW/

http://www.first-school.ws

http://www.shirleys-preschool-activities.com/free-printable-preschool-worksheets.html

coupons for parents http://www.2coolbaby.com/Printables.htm

http://www.allfreeprintables.com/

http://www.elcivics.com/worksheets/esl-worksheets.html

http://www.planesllessons.com/

http://www.designedtoat.com/index.htm

http://schoolexpress.com/storytime.php

http://www.fastq.com/~jbpratt/education/links/free.html

bulletin board http://www.gigglepotz.com/bulletin.htm

bulletin board http://www.proteacher.org/c/613_Back_to_School_Bulletin_Boards.html

first day of school http://content.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=3340

http://resources.kaboose.com/parents/links/printable-worksheets/printable-worksheets.html

http://www.kidsparkz.com/freeprintables.html

free scripts http://www.storiestogrowby.com/script.html

plants for a future http://www.pfaf.org/index.php

http://www.childfun.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=166t

classroom management http://drwilliampmartin.tripod.com/classm.html

http://www.lilbunnyhops.com/

http://www.preschoollearners.com/

http://www.csuzberry.com/printworksheetetc2.html

http://kidsfront.com/

http://www.lessonplanspage.com/

http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Education/OnlineResources/

http://home.howstuffworks.com/family-kids-crafts.htm

science lesson plans and resources http://www.cloudnet.com/~edrbsass/edsci.htm

http://www.suite101.com/reference/preschool_science_lesson_plans

http://www.studystack.com/menu-4021

http://www.softlist.net/products/vocab.html

http://www.manythings.org/e/vocabulary.html

http://www.acceleratingminds.com/resources19.htm

http://www.oakland.k12.mi.us/scope/kindergarten/index.html

http://www.cloudnet.com/~edrbsass/edres.htm

http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/index.htm

http://www.coreknowledge.org/CK/resrcs/lessons/K.htm

science lessons kindy-grade2 http://www.teach-nology.com/teachers/lesson_plans/science/k2/1/

http://www.preschoolrainbow.org/toddler-theme.htm

http://www.edselect.com/kinderga.htm

http://www.preschoolexpress.com/

http://www.everythingpreschool.com/

http://childcarefriends.com/Snack%20recipes%20pg%202.htm

http://www.teachervision.fen.com/wildlife-week/teacher-resources/6676.html

Kindergarten Connection - Teacher Tips, Lesson Plans, etc.

Kindergarten Kafe

Seussville

PBS Kids Pre-School

Curriculum Related Sites - Selection of links for language arts, math, social studies, and science. Courtesy of Walnut Grove Elementary School.  (Mar. 2003)
EduLinksUK - Vast amount of links about art or subjects related to art. From simple to sophisticated.  (Mar. 2003)
Enchanted Learning - Fabulous for teachers. Includes science pages, Mother Goose rhymes, great music pages, activities, and printouts - Asks for $20 (or donation) as a voluntary membership fee to support the site.  (Mar. 2003)
McGraw Hill - Education. Teaching Methods, web resources  (Mar. 2003)
On-Line Stories and More - Great links for children learning to read. Lots of alphabet help.  (Mar. 2003)
Reading Links - Nice selection.  (Mar. 2003)
School Grants - K-12 grant opportunities. SchoolGrants was created in 1999 as a way to share grant information with PK-12 educators. Grant writing can be intimidating to those who are new at it. SchoolGrants helps ease those fears by providing online tips to those who need them. NOTE: SchoolGrants does not have information about daycare grants, private school scholarships, and/or tuition assistance for individual students. They also do not have information about how for-profit organizations can find grant opportunities.  (Jul. 2000)
TampaReads.com - Hundreds of free reading worksheets covering phonics and vocabulary building are available here for teachers and parents.  (Jun. 2001)
Teacher Stuff - Resources for education, teacher lesson plans, teacher resources, home schooling and much more!  (Jan. 2000)
The Teacher's Guide - Free lesson plans and lots more.  (Mar. 2003)

http://www.free-k12school.com/free-k12_language_arts.html

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II.                Coloring

http://www.freekidscoloring.com/

Christmas, Hanukkah, Chanukah, Kwanzaa & Winter Coloring and Activitity Links

Holidays & Other Special Occasions Coloring & Activity Links

http://thecoloringspot.com/

http://www.coloring.ws/

http://www.edupics.com/

http://www.lucygardens.com/garden-coloring-pages.html

http://morecoloringpages.com/

http://doit101.com/Crafts/thanksgivingcrafts.html

http://www.coloring.ws/greek1.htm

http://karenswhimsy.com/greek-myths.shtm

http://www.free-coloring-pages.com/thanksgiving.html

http://www.colouringbookpages.co.uk/

http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/coloringpages_coloringprintouts.html

http://www.csuzberry.com/csuzColoringLinks.html

http://www.coloringcenter.com/

http://www.kidscolorpages.com/coloringpages.htm

http://www.abchomepreschool.com/FreeColoringPages/Animal/ZooAnimals.htm

wild flowers of US NW http://www.nps.gov/plants/color/northwest/com.htm

http://www.mes-english.com/coloring.php

http://coloringpagesforkids.info/page/2/

http://www.rainforest-alliance.org/education.cfm?id=coloring_book

Ed Helper's Rainforest Coloring Book                        Birds of the Rainforest Coloring Pages

http://www.teacherhelp.org/animal_coloring.htm

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/coloringbook/archive/

http://www.fun-with-pictures.com/animal-coloring-pages.html

http://www.thebestkidsbooksite.com/coloringsheets.cfm

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III.             Reading

http://www.jmeacham.com/emergent.readers.htm

http://www.nellieedge.com/free%20little%20books.htm

http://members.shaw.ca/primarysuccessideas/

http://www.marcias-lesson-links.com/VeryEmergentReaders.html

http://www.angelfire.com/de/readingpages/index.html#books

http://www.christianpreschoolprintables.com/MiniBooks.html

http://www.planetpdf.com/free_pdf_ebooks.asp

http://jmeacham.com/emergent.readers.htm#star

http://www.momsview.com/freeprintablestorybooks.shtml    

http://childrensbooksonline.org/

http://www.magickeys.com/books/

http://www.magicalkingdom.co.uk/story.htm#

http://www.awesomelibrary.org/

http://www.freebooks5000.com/books/summary-ANDH_PP.htm

http://www.amazon.com/

http://www.tesco.com/books/frames.htm

books from Hong Kong www.yesasia.com

http://www.starfall.com/n/N-info/onlineprintouts.htm?n=downloadcenter

http://www.starfall.com/n/N-info/onlinebooks.htm?n=downloadcenter

http://www.storyplace.org/preschool/other.asp

http://www.teachersbookbag.com/

free audio books http://www.freeclassicaudiobooks.com/

Celebrate Reading -A year-long program from Core Knowledge to encourage daily reading at home. It include six lesson plans to set up the program and teach the required skills.

http://www.arkansas.gov/childcare/services/printedmats/storyamonth.html

http://www.starfall.com/n/level-c/index/play.htm?f

http://www.readinga-z.com/     ID Sharefun pssrd reqiz242

online stories http://www.magickeys.com/books/

BAB Books On-Line Stories For Kids - A nice selection of stories written and illustrated by different people. Also has an "Adlib" area where you can create your own funny story.  (Mar. 2008)
Bedtime-Story - Whimsical bedtime stories for children of all ages.
Bikesters - This unique site has motorcycle stories with so many illustrations that they read like a comic book. For older children/young adult.  (Jun. 2001)
Book-Pop.com - Highly recommended website with stories written by Stephen Cosgrove. The stories here are exquisite -- include lovely music and are professionally written and drawn. The interactive games are delightful. Flash or basic programming options.  (Jun. 2001)
Chateau Meddybemps - Humorous stories and entertaining content.  (Jan. 2000)
Children's Books Online: the Rosetta Project - The largest collection of illustrated antique children's books online.  (Mar. 2003)
Light Up Your Brain - Nice selection of audio stories. This site also has fun games and music.  (Sep. 2001)
Tiger Aki - These simple stories about a tiger cub are colorfully illustrated and have sound, animation and interactivity. While targeted for young children, they are so delightful and cleverly done that even older children and adults will be amused. Requires Macromedia Flash Plug-In (version 4 or later).  (Jun. 2001)
Walks with Red Dog - Stories by Jim Conrad. A site for young adults. Well-written experiences of a man's relationship with his dog. For older children and adults who like simplicity and wisdom.  (Jun. 2001)
Wired for Books - Well done dramatic audio production of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll free online.  (Jun. 2001)
Oobistories.com/ - Great stories that make the ordinary magical. Has lots of creative and entertaining touches including sound effects.  (Sep. 2001)

http://www.ziggityzoom.com/stories.php

http://www.ipl.org/div/kidspace/storyhour/

http://www.magickeys.com/books/#yc

http://www.rif.org/readingplanet/content/read_aloud_stories.mspx

http://www.netrover.com/~kingskid/108b.html

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IV.             Crafts

http://www.creativekidsathome.com/activities.shtml

puppets http://familyfun.go.com/arts-and-crafts/buildmodel/specialfeature/puppets_crafts_sf/

http://www.freekidcrafts.com/

http://crafts.kaboose.com/

http://www.kidsartplanet.com/artsandcrafts/

http://www.freekidcrafts.com/stained-glass-hearts.html

http://www.kidsrcrafty.com/

http://www.verybestkids.com/CraftsAndActivities/Creativeprojects/Default.aspx

http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/artscraftsideaskids/index.html

http://www.allcrafts.net/

http://www.kinderart.com/index.html

http://www.kizclub.com/animalcrafts.htm

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V.                Phonics

http://www.phonicsworld.com/

http://www.atozphonics.com/phonicsprintableworksheets.html

http://www.teach-nology.com/worksheets/language_arts/phonics/

http://www.phonicsworld.com/index.html

http://www.kidzone.ws/phonics/index.htm

http://www.free-phonics-worksheets.com/

http://www.superteacherworksheets.com/phonics.html

http://www.homeeducationresources.com/FREEphonread.htm

http://www.funfonix.com/

http://www.fonetiks.org/foniks/

http://www.starfall.com/n/N-info/abcprint.htm?n=downloadcenter

A Model Lesson Plan for Teaching Phonics From Teachnology. See also Lesson Plans: Phonics for more from this site.

Phonics Link Resource for elementary teachers. See also Phonics Printables and Worksheets , and Downloadable Read and Color Books. (Ed Helper requires subscription)

Learning the letter "G" Sound A K-1 phonics lesson plan.

Making Words: Cardboard Letters A K-1 hands-on activity in which children discover sound-letter relationships.

Phonemic Awareness Activities Several activities for grades K-1.

Letter Slide A primary-grade lesson plan teaching children to blend sounds into words.

The Blending Slide Another primary-grade phonics lesson plan similar to the one above.

http://www.kizclub.com/rhymes.htm

edsanders.com - Phonics. Important site for information and links about phonics. Free info.  (Jan. 2000)
Misunderstood Minds - Excellent article about difficulties with reading.  (Mar. 2003)
PamPetty.com - Assistant Professor Pam Petty's links for phonics and reading help.  (Mar. 2003)
Rayment's Learn to Read Method - Interesting article about a method for teaching reading that is simple, easy to do and free.  (Mar. 2003)
Talking eBooks from Children's Storybooks Online - Commercial. These are our own audio ebooks created specifically to help the beginning reader or ESL student learning English. We offer the same stories that are free on our site, but besides narration, each and every word is clickable to hear. There is every level here, from very short stories for young children to much longer stories that even adults learning to read would enjoy.  (Mar. 2003)

http://www.english-4kids.com/phonicsheets.html

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VI.             Handwriting

http://www.handwritingworksheets.com/print-k/make-pk-all.htm

http://www.starfall.com/n/N-info/abcprint.htm?n=abc

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VII.          Fables

http://www.fairytale-cottage.com/fairy-tales/index.htm

online stories http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/drilldown/stories/2/1/1/

http://www.europeoftales.net/site/en/index.html

http://www.theteacherscorner.net/thematicunits/talltales.htm

http://www.stemnet.nf.ca/CITE/legends.htm

http://www.cln.org/themes/fairytales.html

http://www.familymanagement.com/literacy/grimms/grimms-toc.html

http://www.aesopfables.com/aesophca.html

http://www.aesopfables.com/

links http://www.colgrdnsps.sa.edu.au/web_resources/for_jp.htm

The Bremen Town-Musicians (with audio)
Brother and Sister
Cinderella (with audio)
The Frog King (with audio)
Hänsel and Grethel
Little Briar-Rose
Little Red-Cap
Little Snow-White
Mother Holle
Rapunzel
The Seven Ravens (with audio)
The Wolf and the Seven Little Kids

http://www.longlongtimeago.com/

http://www.loveandlogic.com/articles.html#six

http://www.grimmstories.com/en/grimm_fairy-tales/index

http://www.dltk-teach.com/books/index.htm

http://www.lancsngfl.ac.uk/curriculum/literacy/lit_site/html/fiction/fairytale2/fairytale.htm

http://www.acmebbs.com/myth_for_kids.htm

http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/stories_from_china.htm

http://www.starfall.com/n/level-c/greek-myths/play.htm?f

http://www.afro.com/children/myths/myths.html

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VIII.       Christian

http://www.dltk-bible.com/

http://www.christiananswers.net/kids/clr-indx.html

http://www.ntslibrary.com/Christian-PDF-Books.htm

http://www.christianpreschoolprintables.com/MiniBooks.html

http://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/

http://www.worshiparchive.com/worship_chord_sheet.asp?t=author&id=2

http://www.worshiparchive.com/worship_chord_sheet.asp

http://www.e-chords.com/artistas/idcategoria/12.htm

http://www.daniellesplace.com/html/bible_lessons.html

Christian Kids Links - by Net Ministries

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IX.             Health

http://www.wholesometoddlerfood.com/school.htm

http://www.5min.com/Category/Fitness/For_Kids

http://yogicameron.com/category/yoga-poses/

http://yogaposesasanas.suite101.com/articles.cfm

http://www.pre-kpages.com/individual_themes.html

http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3028650

interactive heart lessons http://www.mplsheart.org/kids/

http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/cooking_for_kids/good_to_whoa.html

http://kidshealth.org/kid/

http://www.unicef.org.uk/tz/resources/hiv_aids_resources.asp

http://www.verybestkids.com/HealthyKids/Default.aspx

http://www.liveandfeel.com/index.html

http://www.familyherbalremedies.com/index.html

http://www.healthytimesonline.com/archives.htm

http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/

http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/workout/real-plans/celebrity/

http://www.parade.com/health/index.html

A.    ADHD Diet and Nutrition

ADHD & Diet How Food Affects Mood

The best diet for kids with ADHD

Alternative ADHD Treatment: Can Diet Ease Symptoms?

The Feingold Diet Program for ADHD

ADHD and Yoga

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X.                News

http://news.bbc.co.uk/

http://www.nytimes.com/

http://www.taipeitimes.com/News

http://www.counterpunch.org/

http://www.guardian.co.uk/

http://www.alternet.org/

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XI.             Travel

http://www.travelforkids.com/Funtodo/HongKong/hongkong.htm

http://www.travelwithyourkids.com/destinations/macau-some-sights

http://www.lonelyplanet.com/

http://baliforkids.com/

http://www.interlineres.com/1780

http://www.travelwithyourkids.com/destinations/bali-for-kids

http://www.interlink.com.tw/home.asp

http://www.whosetravel.com/index.htm

http://www.eztravel.com.tw/airticket/fit/index.htm

http://www.bootsnall.com/

http://www.virtualtourist.com/

http://www.zuji.com/

http://www.havefuntravel.tw/

http://sstwn.myweb.hinet.net/

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XII.          Fun

http://www.yahoo.com/

http://www.arapahoelibraries.org/       21393005244201

www.facebook.com

www.gmail.com

http://www.astrologyzone.com/

http://www.adze.com/Horoscopes/

http://www.worldvolunteerweb.org/

http://www.scribd.com/

http://www.surfthechannel.com/
http://www.free-tv-video-online.info/
http://www.vbs.tv/
http://best.online.docus.googlepages.com/

http://www.expertvillage.com/

http://www.snagfilms.com/

http://freebooksource.com/

www.ninjavideo.net

http://www.movies-on-demand.tv/

http://www.shortbreadstories.com/community-join.htm

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XIII.       Games

http://teachchildrenesl.com/games.htm

http://eslcafe.com/search/Games/index.html

http://www.mes-english.com/games.php

http://www.eslteachersboard.com/java/gamesquizzes.htm

Fun School - Pre-School Games!!

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XIV.       Recipes

Themed Snacks http://www.preschooleducation.com/snack.shtml

http://www.dltk-kids.com/recipesdb/index.asp?show=alpha

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/food/cook/kids/snap/0,,177270_716522,00.html

Rice Krispies® Treat Recipes

Kids' Lunch Favorites

After-School Snacks Kids Can Make

Spring Snacks for Kids

http://kidshealth.org/kid/recipes/

familyfun.go.com/recipes/kids

www.verybestbaking.com/recipes/kids_recipes.aspx

www.rachaelraymag.com/recipes/kids-recipes/see-all-recipes?sort=date

www.amazingmoms.com/htm/kidscooking.htm

http://www.nickjr.com/food/index.jhtml?extcmp=SEO_SSP_Y

http://tlc.discovery.com/fansites/takehomechef/recipes/index.html

http://www.recipezaar.com/recipes/

fresh pasta http://www.cooking.com/Recipes-And-More/RecDetail.aspx?rid=6130

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XV.          Math

http://www.tlsbooks.com/preschoolnumberandpremathworksheets.htm

http://www.kidzone.ws/prek_wrksht/math-readiness/index.htm#Worksheets

http://www.first-school.ws/theme/numbers_preschool_printables.htm

http://www.homeeducationresources.com/FREEpreschool.htm

http://www.dadsworksheets.com/v1/Worksheets/Preschool%20and%20Kindergarten.html

http://www.preschoolactivitybox.com/preschoolmathactivities.htm

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/numbertime/print/index.shtml

http://illuminations.nctm.org/LessonsList.aspx?grade=1&standard=1

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XVI.       Online Games/Interactive learning

http://www.eslkidstuff.com/OnlineGamesMain.htm

http://www.storyplace.org/preschool/other.asp

http://www.marks-english-school.com/games.html

http://www.shambles.net/pages/learning/englishp/eslgames/

http://www.englishclub.com/esl-games/

http://www.yourdictionary.com/esl/Free-Online-ESL-Games.html

http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/bll/

TheCase.com for Kids - Mysteries to solve, scary stories, magic tricks and contests  (Jul. 2000)
Coolmath4kids.com, by Karen - Math games, jigsaw puzzles and fun things to do for young children.  (Mar. 2003)
Cyke, Cyber Knowledge and Emotion - This site has fun interactive games for young children as well as animated stories. They accept story submittals from adults and children at: Submissions  (Jul. 2001)
FunBrain.com - Fun games with educational value.
FunSchool - Excellent games -- many are educational. This site has pop-up banners.  (Jan. 2000)
Game Goo - Adorable colorful games with audio for young children. Has animation, imagination and is educational.  (Mar. 2003)
Gameaquarium.com - Cute site. Learn keyboard typing online. Child friendly -- beginner to advanced levels.  (Mar. 2003)
gigglepoetry.com - Accepts original poetry from children.  (Jul. 2000)
kid-e.tv - Has fun animation to entertain young children. Highly recommended.  (Jun. 2001)
Mathematics Lessons - Learn math with fun games.  (Mar. 2003)
The Rainy Day Resource Page - Lots of fun things to do.  (Mar. 2003)
Seussville - Play games and order Dr. Seuss merchandise
Up-to-10 Internet for Kids - Excellent animated games that are educational as well as entertaining. French and Spanish versions also.  (Jul. 2000)
YukYuk.Com - Creative and fun animated/interactive cartoons by Chad Frick. Need Shockwave to play.

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XVII.    Parenting

http://www.loveandlogic.com/articles.html#six

http://www.parenting.org/

http://www.handinhandparenting.org/articles.html

http://childdevelopmentinfo.com/parenting/index.htm

http://www.pbs.org/parents/childdevelopment/

http://www.healthytimesonline.com/archives/parenting_quiz.htm

Keeping Kids Healthy Through the School Year
Food for Thought
Optimizing Phenotypic Expression Through Diet
Dear Friends
What Are We Feeding Our Children?

Yoga Beneficial for Kids : Nurturing the Whole Child

        A. Parenting Styles

http://www.athealth.com/Practitioner/ceduc/parentingstyles.html

http://www.lifematters.com/parenting_styles.asp

http://www.activeparenting.com/parentquiz.htm

http://parentingtoolbox.com/pstyle1.html

B. Single Parenting

http://singleparents.about.com/od/support/tp/Single_Parenting_Tips.htm

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XVIII. Taiwan

http://www.csulb.edu/~txie/online.htm  learn Chinese

Indian food supplier in Taipei http://www.trinityworldwide.com/tss/

http://www.kmfa.gov.tw/english/Desktop.aspx Kaoshiung Museum of Fine Arts

http://penghu.phhg.gov.tw/

http://www.taiwandive.com/

http://matt-gibson.org/portfolio/

http://www.therealtaiwan.com/

http://www.tainanbulletin.com/

http://www.tealit.com/

http://www.happybus.org.tw/

http://www.incku.com/aggregator?page=13

www.248market.com.tw

Breeze market Kasohiung Co. http://blog.breezemarket.com.tw

http://www.tncg.gov.tw/default_e.asp

receipt lotto http://english.etax.nat.gov.tw/wSite/mp?mp=4

http://www.wrm.org.uy/bulletin/94/Taiwan.htm

Teaching English and Living in Taiwan: Website geared towards providing resources for ESL teachers and those in Taiwan - personals, classifieds, and general information on teaching and living in Taiwan.

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Writing

Ideas for Teaching Writing Geared toward the middle school level, this site offers lesson ideas for all aspects of the writing process as well as information on the Six Trait Analytic Writing Model. See also Developmental Stages of Writing.

Writing Lesson Plans from the Educator's Reference Desk An excellent source featuring many lesson plans to teach writing.

Writing Lesson Plans A large collection of lesson plans from the Teacher's Desk.

Writing Lesson Plans from Outta Ray's Head Another set of wiring lesson plans.

Biography Unit: An Essay Evaluating a Notable Person A 10th-grade unit in which students read and write biographies.

Technical Writing - Unit Plan An introduction to a unit on technical writing for high school juniors and seniors. To access the lesson plans, go to the Lesson Plans Page - Language Arts, then scroll about half-way down the page until you see this unit listed under Writing - Technical. Click here to see Lesson One: Correspondence.

Friendly Letters A 7th or 8th-grade lesson plan requiring students to compose, type, edit, and print a friendly letter with a proper heading, salutation, body, closing, and signature.

Successful Paragraphs A lesson plan for grades 4-6.

Paragraph Unity A lesson plan for grades 7-9.

Zaner-Bloser Writing Writing activities for grades 3-9.

Writing About Feelings A 4th-grade lesson plan complete with a worksheet.

Space Science and Fiction A middle grade or high school unit in which students access the Franklin Institute's web site and then compose science fiction stories about imaginary planets.

Using Comparison in Writing A 6th-grade lesson plan complete with a worksheet.

Writing Opinions An 8th-grade lesson requiring students to write a persuasive essay.

Persuasive Argument A lesson plan for grades 7-12 in which students discuss and then write about an idea for persuasion.

Essay Unit An elaborate 8th-grade unit including lessons on essay components, editing, research, and writing persuasive and personal essays.

Essay Exchange Unit A unit for grades 10-12 in which students write position papers, then transmit them via e-mail to other schools and educators who, in turn, will provide criticisms, comments, and additional sources of information for further research.

The Personal Touch: A Lesson in Expository Writing A lesson plan for middle and high school

Grammar Journals A lesson plan on proofreading and editing.

Writing a Basic Essay On-line tutorial for essay writing.

Lear, Limericks, and Literature: Creative Writing Lesson Plans Lesson plans for grades 5 and up designed to help "introduce reading and creative writing activities in a fun way."

Creative Writing Resource Place

The Biography Maker Excellent resource for helping students write biographies.

Young Writer's Anthology Poems, stories, and reviews written by kids and teens.

Young Writer's Clubhouse Information for prospective young writers.

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ESL

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Perfect-English-Grammar.com: is completely free and all about helping you learn and improve your English online. It's full of clear explanations, grammar quizzes, and downloadable exercises. http://english.gotop100.com- Top English Websites

esl4free is a 100% free ESL site, dedicated to teachers, learners and anyone who's interested in ESL.

EverythingESL - for ESL, bilingual and classroom teachers working with K-12 language minority students. Resources include inservice ideas and strategies, content based lesson plans, downloadable activities, tips on classroom resources, interactive discussion boards, and more!

ESL Pages : The Ultimate ESL resource.

Discovery Educational Software FREE printable worksheets. Puzzle maker to download. Software for schools.

Speak Read Write  Free materials for Teachers or Students - Guide to hundreds of English idioms, plus short stories, worksheets, articles, puzzles, pronunciation exercises, and more. It's all online, downloadable, printable, and FREE.

ESL - English as a second language software tools Try our computer assisted speed reading tools for free, speed reading programs, software and courses, ESL - English as a second language software tools 

Learn English Games and activties to learn English as a second language.

English Grammar The Easy Way Excellent Site! English The Easy Way provides writing instruction, resume resources, editing and proofreading tips, common writing errors, English punctuation, and an excellent grammar guide covering all parts of English Grammar. English Editing Proofreading Services!

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Language Power : An ESL and Language Resource site with phonetic input software for free.

Learning English Online : English Grammar, Vocabulary, Exercises, Exams - information for learners of English as a foreign language

Top sites in TEFL : Add your ESL sites and build more traffic to your ESL websites with ESL links Fonetiks.org is a family of free websites with an online pronouncing dictionary with "Instant Sound", a spoken english grammar, and much more

English Specialist : A site for students and teachers of English as a foreign language with exercises, worksheets, texts, topics, grammar, fiction, jokes, games, useful links and resources.

• English Links : Links to useful sites with exercises, worksheets and resources for international students of English as a second or foreign language.
• Compelling Conversation: Questions and Quotations on Timeless Topics -
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• Learn english online with English Portal: Learn English online at English Portal. We offer a collection of articles, games, exercises, grammar and vocabulary trainer.
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• TEFL Games Co.: Details and sales of quiz-style ESL board game 'Word Up', plus free interactive and classroom games and hundreds of printable ESL quiz questions in graded sets.
• Learn English online with Common-Mistakes - Your Free Resources to Better English:Welcome to a collection of some of the most frequently misspelled, commonly confused and easily misused words. Be careful since all examples are valid words, your spell checker will not (!) pick up the mistake.
• Learn English online with Talking About - Your Free Resources to Better English: We want to make your job to learn English easier and faster and present you our 'Talking about ...' site. It is one more fun way to build your vocabulary!
• Learn English online with Word Power - Your Free Resources to Better English: A survival guide for all who would like to perfect their spoken language. Here we provide the simplest and most frequently used expressions, by mastering them you should not be at a loss for words.
• Learn English online with Polite English - Your Free Resources to Better English : Do you know how to be polite in English? Test your knowledge here and remember: you never have a second chance to make a good first impression!

Aaron Martin's TEFL/TESL Website Index
A collection of useful websites for teachers and learners of English as a foreign language. Links to publishers, TV stations, on-line magazines, associations, etc.

• Study English Today - English Lessons, Grammar, Tests, Fun : Free online English lessons and English grammar for ESL and EFL learners. Includes also tests, English alphabet with pictures of animals, poetry and lyrics.

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