Here are a few of my favorite links - most are free!

http://www.worksheetworks.com - unique and simple worksheet creation - hundreds of different templates - very easy to use!

http://www.educationoasis.com - free graphic organizers

http://www.freeology.com - free graphic organizers

http://www.starfall.com - learn to read with online games, stories, etc - also check out their online store for teachers - I recommend the pencils - $3 for 100 and they are NICE pencils!

http://www.carlscorner.us.com - TONS of free downloads for teaching every aspect of reading

http://www.learningpage.com - monthly and themed worksheets - need a membership but its free

http://www.sitesforteachers.com - gigantic list of websites for teachers

http://www.pppst.com - free power points on a variety of subjects

http://www.pppst.com/clipart.html - same site - free NICE clip art!

http://www.child-1st.com - very cool sight word flash cards, etc with PICTURES on them!

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com - I have a bunch of stuff listed on here to help earn money for my classroom. Thanks to all those who have purchased my stuff! All proceeds go towards classroom materials and resources!

http://www.mathwire.com - Great math ideas and downloads

http://www.proteacher.net - Teacher discussion boards on a variety of topics - lots of great ideas shared!

Website visitors can help our classroom by purchasing items from my Amazon Wishlist or making a PayPal donation - all donations and ad revenue received on this site are spent on classroom books and other materials.

Parents - you can also help our classroom by purchasing books for your child from Scholastic book orders. Many books are $2 or less! Every order placed earns bonus points which I use to purchase books and other classroom materials. Every monthly order totaling $20 or more earns us a coupon for $10 in free books for our classroom. If you order online, I get an additional free book pick, which I will use to select a book for your child!

Click the link below to place an order! Username and password are both "maiolo." FGCU students, feel free to order as well! This is a very inexpensive way to get books for your future classroom!

THANKS! Questions? Comments? Feel free to email me.