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Book Based Activities

Random House Books
A look at new books and a search tool for theme based books
www.bdd.com/teachers/

Education Central.com
Lesson plans, Teacher?s store, Teaching tools, Videos on demand, and more?
school.discover.com/ schoolhome.html

KinderArt.com
A great source of Art lessons and ideas
www.kinderart.com

Teaching K-8 Magazine
Teachers resource for professional development
www.teachingk-8.com

International Reading Association
Professional organization for teachers dedicated to literacy
www.reading.org

Michigan Team Nutrition
A complete listing of health based books from Team Nutrition
http://tn.fcs.msue.msu.edu/booklist.html

Authors of Interest

Education Place Author Spotlight
Featuring popular authors of children's books
www.eduplace.com/author

Jan Brett
Activities, Coloring Pages, and Ideas
danbrett.com

Judy Blume
Book Lists and Kids Area
http://judyblume.com

Betsy Byars
Books, and writing tips from renowned author of more then 50 years.
www.betsybyars.com

Nancy Carlson
List of books from author of young children?s stories
www.nancycarlson.com

Interactive sites for Kids

Discovery School
Kids games, activities, and more?
www.discoveryschool.com

Poetry 4 Kids
Various poems for kids, books, news, and lesson ideas.
www.poetry4kids.com

Healthy Hearts 4 Kids
Interactive Web-based module for 5th & 6th grade students to learn about cardiovascular health, nutrition, physical activity, and tobacco avoidance.
healthyhearts4kids.org

KidsHealth
A doctor-approved website providing health information, and activities such as homework help, recipes, and fun games for kids.
kidshealth.org

Brain Pop
An educational program providing content for math, language arts, science, social studies, health, and technology in a fun-filled and safe environment.
brainpop.com

Equipment Source

FlagHouse
Specializing in equipment for physical education, recreation, and special populations.
www.flaghouse.com

Sportime
Quality equipment at affordable prices.
www.sportime.com

S&S Worldwide
Great Equipment to help facilitate you activity needs
www.ssww.com

New Lifestyles
A great source for pedometers
www.new-lifestyles.com

Other Great Sites

PE Central
A great tool for lesson ideas, equipment, and other teacher resources
www.pecentral.org

NASPE
The National Association of Sport and Physical Education
www.aahperd.org/ naspe/template.cfm

Station PE
Great source of physical education ideas and lessons
www.stationpe.com

Kid Fit
Resources for teaching physical activity to pre-school children
www.kid-fit.com

WV Osteoporosis Prevention Education Program
Resources for learning more about osteoporosis and ways to prevent the disease
www.wvdhhr.org/bph/oehp/hp/osteo/default.htm



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