Summer Reading Lists

Vacation time is the perfect time to read, read, READ! Check out these lists of super-entertaining books, from classics to fun picks, for you and your students. Enjoy our slideshows on summer reading to find the best of the best children's literature for your students:   Pre-K–2  |  Grades 3-5  |  Grades 6-8  |  Grades 9-12

Complete Lists Summer Reading List -- Pre-K through Primary Summer Reading List -- Intermediate Summer Reading List -- Middle Summer Reading List -- Secondary Vacation Reading List -- Adult Related Reading Resources Literature – Teacher Resources Help young readers appreciate literature with these teacher's guides, printables, and lessons. You'll find resources on all types of literature, such as fiction, nonfiction, drama, and poetry, and many genres of each. Reading Printable Activities Find printables that will enrich and extend children's literature. Teacher Guides to Primary Literature View great supplemental material that will assist students in enjoying and understanding these outstanding books. Teacher Guides to Secondary Literature These teacher's guides to works of literature for the high-school level include overview information, chapter or act synopses, discussion questions, and extended learning activities. Teacher Guides to Intermediate & Middle Literature These teacher's guides to works of literature for the late-elementary and middle-school levels include overview information, discussion questions, and extended learning activities. Reading Resources Use these excellent printables and resources to help your students focus, keep track, analyze, and get the most from their reading selections. Summer Books I've Read Have your students use this printable to keep track of the books they read over summer vacation.

2008 Presidential Election Resources

Get your students involved in the presidential-election process by focusing on the 2008 race. We have plenty of resources about voting, elections, and the current candidates to help you structure your classroom discussion and lesson plans.

2009 Educators' Calendar

There's something worth celebrating every day! Find fun and educationally relevant holidays, events, and celebrations for each day of the year.

Daily Printables

Add a TeacherVision widget to your blog, personalized homepage (such as iGoogle or Pageflakes), or social networking sites (such as Facebook). Our widgets feature a different fifth-grade language arts printable or fourth-grade math printable for each day of the year.

September & October Events

Find educational resources for every day in September. Fill your October lessons with activities for Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15–Oct. 15), World Space Week (Oct. 4–10), Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 5–11), Columbus Day (Oct. 13), National Chemistry Week (Oct. 19–25), School Bus Safety Week (Oct. 20–24), and Halloween (Oct. 31).

Online Courses for Busy Teachers

Earn graduate credit with no commute. Finish in as few as 4 weeks. Facilitated online courses from Drake University and Pearson.

Green Classroom Practices

Go green in your classroom with environmentally friendly tips that will save you and your school district money! Plus, educate students about ways they can go green with these activities focused on saving the environment.

Money Saving Advice & Tips for Teachers

Read our money-saving tips to save money on classroom supplies, field trips, and professional development.