Welcome to the Teaching Resources page! From resources available at Ball State to resources available on the web, you will be sure to find what you need! Scroll your cursor over the name and click to access the resource website.
Do you have a favorite website or additional resource information that you want to share with the rest of the EIA members? Email [email protected] today!
BALL STATE RESOURCES:
Bracken Library, Lower Level
765.285.5340
Available Resources: media, computer software, games, toys, puppets, textbooks, teacher's editions, children's books, and much more!
Center for Economic Education, Business Building Room 134
765.285.8020
Available Resources: teaching texts, kits, curriculum guides, AV materials, and computer software suitable for grades K-12.
Math Teaching Materials Lab, Robert Bell Room 418
765.825.8640 ~ No website available.
Available Resources: professional journals and resource books.
Reading Resource Center, Teachers College Room 305
765.285.8540 ~ No website available.
Available Resources: reading resource books, multiple copies of children's books, computer software, reading program development materials, book binding machine, laminator, Ellison letter cutter, puppets, and butcher block paper. Please note that you must pay for use of the book binding machine, laminator, Ellison letter cutter, puppets, and butcher block paper.
Shared Information Services Regional Library (SIS), Burris Lab School Room 120
765.285.8617 ~ No website available.
Available Resources: unit plans, resource files, audio cassettes, video tapes, posters, manipulatives, books, enrichment materials, journals, and periodicals.
Social Studies Material Center, Burkhardt Building Room 222
765.285.8713
Available Resources: teaching materials, texts, activities, transparencies, resource files, units, and magazines.
765.285.5340
Available Resources: media, computer software, games, toys, puppets, textbooks, teacher's editions, children's books, and much more!
Center for Economic Education, Business Building Room 134
765.285.8020
Available Resources: teaching texts, kits, curriculum guides, AV materials, and computer software suitable for grades K-12.
Math Teaching Materials Lab, Robert Bell Room 418
765.825.8640 ~ No website available.
Available Resources: professional journals and resource books.
Reading Resource Center, Teachers College Room 305
765.285.8540 ~ No website available.
Available Resources: reading resource books, multiple copies of children's books, computer software, reading program development materials, book binding machine, laminator, Ellison letter cutter, puppets, and butcher block paper. Please note that you must pay for use of the book binding machine, laminator, Ellison letter cutter, puppets, and butcher block paper.
Shared Information Services Regional Library (SIS), Burris Lab School Room 120
765.285.8617 ~ No website available.
Available Resources: unit plans, resource files, audio cassettes, video tapes, posters, manipulatives, books, enrichment materials, journals, and periodicals.
Social Studies Material Center, Burkhardt Building Room 222
765.285.8713
Available Resources: teaching materials, texts, activities, transparencies, resource files, units, and magazines.
EVERYTHING EDUCATION
Ball State Teachers College
Indiana Department of Education
Indiana State Standards
United States Department of Education
Indiana Department of Education
Indiana State Standards
United States Department of Education
INTERNET RESOURCES:
Arts:
Color with Leo!
Interactive games, hands-on activities, and lessons with a young Leonardo da Vinci!
Imagination Factory
Art activities using recycled materials.
Kididdles
Find the lyrics to your favorite kids songs. Listen to the song play too!
Twisty Noodle
Thousands of FREE coloring pages and worksheets to customize and print.
Interactive games, hands-on activities, and lessons with a young Leonardo da Vinci!
Imagination Factory
Art activities using recycled materials.
Kididdles
Find the lyrics to your favorite kids songs. Listen to the song play too!
Twisty Noodle
Thousands of FREE coloring pages and worksheets to customize and print.
Foreign Languages:
1, 2, 3 Spanish!
Games, Spanish-English dictionary, and much more!
Enchanted Learning: Spanish
Activities and resources for teaching Spanish.
Games, Spanish-English dictionary, and much more!
Enchanted Learning: Spanish
Activities and resources for teaching Spanish.
Language Arts (English, Reading, & Writing):
Free Rice
Neat way to practice vocabulary words and fight world hunger!
FunBrain
Fun and games in reading and math.
Scholastic
Helping children around the world read and learn!
WORDCOUNT
Tracking the way we use language. A really neat, interactive website. NOTE: the words are not censored for the youth. Foul language is visible.
Neat way to practice vocabulary words and fight world hunger!
FunBrain
Fun and games in reading and math.
Scholastic
Helping children around the world read and learn!
WORDCOUNT
Tracking the way we use language. A really neat, interactive website. NOTE: the words are not censored for the youth. Foul language is visible.
Mathematics:
FunBrain
Fun and games in reading and math.
Mathwire.com
Standards-based math activities.
National Library of Virtual Manipulatives
Virtual math manipulatives for grades K-12.
Fun and games in reading and math.
Mathwire.com
Standards-based math activities.
National Library of Virtual Manipulatives
Virtual math manipulatives for grades K-12.
Science & Health:
Bill Nye the Science Guy
Science website for kids.
NEW! Choose my Plate
Focus on health! Steps to a healthier you!
National Geographic for Kids
Games, photos, stories, and more!
Science website for kids.
NEW! Choose my Plate
Focus on health! Steps to a healthier you!
National Geographic for Kids
Games, photos, stories, and more!
Social Studies:
Ben's Guide to US Government: For Kids!
Social Studies website for kids.
FEMA for Kids
Learn about FEMA, what causes disasters, play games, and read stories!
Kids.gov
The official kid's portal for the US government. Tons of websites for your use!
POPClock Projection
A daily update of the US and world population.
Scholastic News Online
News headlines in a kid-friendly format!
TIME for Kids
Time Magazine for kids. Site also includes games, polls, and homework help!
Social Studies website for kids.
FEMA for Kids
Learn about FEMA, what causes disasters, play games, and read stories!
Kids.gov
The official kid's portal for the US government. Tons of websites for your use!
POPClock Projection
A daily update of the US and world population.
Scholastic News Online
News headlines in a kid-friendly format!
TIME for Kids
Time Magazine for kids. Site also includes games, polls, and homework help!
Teacher's Lounge (little bit of everything):
abcteach
The educator's online resource. 5000+ free worksheets!
A to Z Teacher Stuff
Thousands of FREE online lesson plans, downloadable teaching materials, and much more!
BrainPOP
Animated educational site for kids!
edHelper
Worksheets for your classroom.
Education World
The Educator's best friend. Tons of resources!
Instructor Magazine
Wonderful magazine for teacher!
Lakeshore Learning: Teacher's Corner
FREE lesson plans, printables, crafts, and more!
Professor Garfield
Created by Ball State University Professors!
Teachers.net
The ultimate teacher resource!
Teaching Ideas
FREE lesson ideas, plans, activities, and resources for the primary classroom!
Teachnet.com
Lesson plans, resources, teacher tips, and more!
The Mailbox
Wonderful magazine for teachers!
The educator's online resource. 5000+ free worksheets!
A to Z Teacher Stuff
Thousands of FREE online lesson plans, downloadable teaching materials, and much more!
BrainPOP
Animated educational site for kids!
edHelper
Worksheets for your classroom.
Education World
The Educator's best friend. Tons of resources!
Instructor Magazine
Wonderful magazine for teacher!
Lakeshore Learning: Teacher's Corner
FREE lesson plans, printables, crafts, and more!
Professor Garfield
Created by Ball State University Professors!
Teachers.net
The ultimate teacher resource!
Teaching Ideas
FREE lesson ideas, plans, activities, and resources for the primary classroom!
Teachnet.com
Lesson plans, resources, teacher tips, and more!
The Mailbox
Wonderful magazine for teachers!
Technology:
4Teachers: Teach with Technology
Support use of technology in the classroom!
Weebly
Create a free website and blog for your classroom!
Support use of technology in the classroom!
Weebly
Create a free website and blog for your classroom!