Websites
Looking for updated Early Childhood resources for your classroom, families and students? The following sites offer activities, resources, printables and support for your teaching and community.
A to Z Teacher Stuff
"This is a teacher-created site designed to help teachers find online resources more quickly and easily."
Childcare Council Oakland County Michigan
"Quality child care can make a big difference in the future of our children, our county, our state and our country. A good place to begin your search for answers to your child care questions is a trusted local resource. The Oakland County Child Care Council provides resources and referral information for families."
Engaging Families
"Collaborative problem-solving will require that parents, educators, specialists, and administrators work together to determine appropriate resources and supports as well as specific information-sharing practices that facilitate parental engagement."
Every Child Ready to Read
"Every Child Ready to Read® @ your library® (ECRR) is a parent education initiative. It stresses early literacy begins with the primary adults in a child's life. The updated and expanded 2nd edition of Every Child Ready To Read incorporates simple practices, based on research, to help parents and other caregivers develop early literacy skills in children from birth to age five."
First-School
These preschool lesson plans, printables, events, and resources are easily adaptable to children ages 2-6 years.
Great Start Collaborative-Oakland County
Great Start Collaborative works closely with early childhood facilities to create environments for all Oakland County students and families to succeed.
MeL Kids
The Michigan eLibrary offers Storytimes and Games and Activities that are engaging and educational. MeL Kids and its databases offer strong curriculum support and will assist in implementing technology in a developmentally appropriate manner.
MeL Educators
The Michigan eLibrary has great information to assist and inform educators.
Michigan Alliance for Families
"Michigan Alliance for Families provides information, support, and education for families who have children (birth through 26 years of age) who receive (or may be eligible to receive) special education services. This website can help you with finding information on special education issues as well as disability specific information."
PreKinders
This site is dedicated to sharing ideas and resources to help you teach Pre-K children.
Teachers Pay Teachers
Teachers Pay Teachers or TpT is the go-to place for educators to find the resources, knowledge, and inspiration they need to teach at their best. We offer more than 3 million free and paid resources, created by educators who understand what works in the classroom. Our marketplace is growing every day to meet the evolving needs of the PreK-12 classroom. When educators get the resources and support they need, they are best equipped to inspire our next generation of learners.
Additional Websites:
Michigan Early Childhood Teacher Information (Curriculum, Oakland County ISD, State of Michigan Early Childhood Information)