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Toddler & Preschool

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Elementary Education

  • Busy Teachers' Web Site
    This is a great, and easy-to-use site that contains well-chosen links under curriculum topics, from archeology to recess to social studies.
  • History/Social Studies Web Sites for K-12 Teachers
    Check out this wonderful source that includes current news links as well as historical links and links to photographic collections and oral histories.
  • Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators
    Teachers will love this comprehensive site that include lesson plans, bulletin board ideas and much more.
  • Teachnet.com
    Teachnet, a network for teachers, includes message boards, printable resources for the classroom and lesson plans.

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Homeschooling

  • Home School Legal Defense Association
    At this site find information on learning styles and the legalities of homeschooling.
  • A to Z Home’s Cool
    This site is well organized and contains lots of lesson ideas. There is also an abundance of information on the different philosophies surrounding homeschooling.
  • Home Education Magazine
    This online magazine contains a variety of articles as well as resources.
  • Homeschool Fun
    Curriculum ideas abound at this site, which includes information on state laws and getting organized.
  • Jon’s Homeschool Resource Page
    (Reviewed in Voices of the Web) This site provides several homeschool handbooks, curriculum and support sources, and information on the Montessori approach to learning.
  • SCAIHS - South Carolina Association for Independent Home Schools
    This site includes the South Carolina requirements for home schooling. Also offered are kindergarten through high school curriculums, information on local clases and field trips.

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Information for Childcare Providers

  • Early Childhood Educators' and Family Web Corner
    Learn more about child development and the various ways to enhance early learning at this site. The site is categorized and contains articles and links.
  • Live and Learn
    Here you will find tons of information on health and safety. Topics from fire safety to emotions, vaccines, and developmental activities are covered.
  • NAEYC
    National Association for the Education of Young Children
    This is the site for the National Association for the Education of Young Children. NAEY provides information on state and federal legislation, research reports and information on accreditation.
  • U.S Department of Education - Early Childhood
    The publications available here have lots of good information on creating positive development in children. The site also provides links to federal sites for children, special needs sites and sites for early educators.
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