ACEI is a professional organization that advocates for the adequate education for children from birth to early adolescence. The Free Resources section includes teaching ideas.
Grades: PreK - 8
NAEYC, the early childhood professional organization, has articles from its journal, professional development information, and accreditation standards. It provides law and public policy information and links to other early childhood resources.
Grades: PreK - 3
A selected list of all kinds of alphabet books, from books to teach young children how to identify letters to artistic interpretations of the alphabet. All titles are available in the Curriculum Materials Center of the Cheng Library.
Grades: PreK - 3
An annotated list of picture books that are illustrated using cut paper. All titles are available in the Curriculum Materials Center of the Cheng Library.
Grades: PreK - 3
A selection of resources for teaching children in preschool through grade 3. All resources are available in the Curriculum Materials Center of the Cheng Library.
Grades: PreK - 3
First readers are intended for children at a first or second grade level that have a recognizable format and often belong to a series. This list is divided by Level A (First Steps), Level B (Gaining Confidence) and Level C (Taking Off). All titles are available in the Curriculum Materials Center of the Cheng Library.
Grades: PreK - 3
Free searchable database of over 14,000 resources related to child care and early education. This unbiased, interdisciplinary collection includes full-text scholarly research, policy briefs, government reports and data sets. Created through a partnership among Columbia University, the University of Michigan and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Grades: PreK - 3
Sponsored by Bates College in Lewiston,ME and funded through a federal grant this database tries to identify ALL multicultural picture books published in the U.S. since 2002. Searchable by race-culture, ethnicity, religion, holiday, setting, awards, etc. The website includes selected lists for adoption, multiracial families, and more. Not all books are recommended.
Grades: PreK - 3
