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English Literature Sites:

Eric Carle: Official Eric Carle website.

Aesop’s Fables: Over 600 scripted Aesop’s fables, a few audio texts, Aesop’s dictionary.

Aesop’s Fables: Traditional and modern versions of the Aesop’s Fables.

Animorphs: Popular story series where young people can change into powerful animals in order to fight aliens. Games, wallpaper, buddy icons.

Arthur: Arthur fan page. Games and children’s art.

Baby-Sitters’ Club: Provides information about the characters and their adventures. Games and contests.

Berenstain Bears: Information about the bears, books available and activities.

KidsReads.com: Information and reviews on children’s literature.

Narnia: Discover this fantasy world of people and creatures.

The Phantom Tollbooth: Information and activities about this classic and its authors.

Seussville: Dr Seuss’ cyberspace playground.

HarperChildrens: Highlights favorite fiction and picture books, provides author information and links. The Harper Teen Network gives many suggestions for teen readers who can also sign up for reviewing new publications. Resources for teachers and librarians are organised by grade: K-3, 4-5 and 6-8.

Cyberguides: Teacher Guides and Student Activities - Web-based units of instructions based on literary works. Rubrics for K - 12.



English Research Sites:

Kinderstart: A comprehensive search Engine for kids. Many English but only a few French links.

Website of Snaith Primary School: Worksheets and lesson plans, some are interactive. Folk Tales , Aztecs, Ancient Greeks, Egyptians, Magnetic Poetry, Romans, Vikings, World War 2, Germany, Paris, India, Diwali, Water, Victorians, Nursery Rhymes, Nativity Kit.

Time For Kids: Daily news, kid reports, opinion polls, research and homework helps, games.

CyberSleuth Kids: Internet search guide for K-12 students.

Usborne Quicklinks: Internet links and downloadable pictures for Usborne Internet-linked books. Covers many science and social studies topics. You do not need a copy of the books in order for these links to be useful.



English Resource Sites:

Canada Info Link: A complete site for teaching and learning about Canada. Includes blank maps, geography, history, wildlife, flowers, activity sheets and quiz pages.

Geobop: A complete guide to Canadian symbols. Includes flags, flowers and animals.

Time For Kids Teachers’ Page: Archives contain past issues of Time For Kids with teachers’ guides, comprehension quizzes and reproducibles.

ShapeBooks.com: Free printable patterns and coloring pages including nature, animals, sports and holidays.

Link To Learning: Links to web sites that support the Ontario Curriculum K - 8. Includes French Immersion, web-based student learning activities, reference links, search engines and directories.



English On-line Publishing, Arts, Crafts, Games, Music:

Stories from the Web: Students aged 8-14 can read stories, e-mail authors, write reviews, write their own stories, poems or book reviews.

Uptoten Kids: Varied site for children. Accepts your artwork, offers art activities, games, cybercards.



English Music Sites:

Children’s Music Web: Website dedicated to children’s music.



English Special Interest Sites:

Candy USA: Got a sweet tooth? Learn about candy history, trivia and recipes, chocolate information, nutrition and health.

Annie’s Home Page: Spiritual encouragement.

ePals.com: Student safe e-mail. Classroom exchanges. Teacher resources from HarperCollins and Random House, share tips and ideas, find Book Club partners. Students can post book reviews and summaries, discuss favorite books and authors, and submit short stories and poetry.

Andy's Pokemon: Andy’s guide to Pokemon.



Web Pages:

The Web Diner: Kid’s Web Page Templates. Choose from a Rainbow, Space, Coloring Book, Funny Car, Candy Coloured or Hot, Hot Theme.



Pioneer Life:

Pioneer Life: Pioneer life in the region of Connersville, Indiana in the late 1800's.

Pioneer Cooking.  

Parkdale Elementary’s Pioneer Museum: Virtual museum, pioneer stories and power point presentations by students. Great links.

Our Western Heritage: Many sites useful for pioneer study.

Pioneer Life in Upper Canada: Origins, settlements, Aboriginal peoples, land, water, village. Activity sheets to guide students through sections of the site.

L2ed.com: First Nations, Voyageurs, Acadia - Information, activities, coloring pages, links.