Websites for K-2
Reading is Fundamental- This site has many stories for Pre-K-2 students.
Online Story Time- This site is more for teachers but has many online stories.
PBSKids.org- Games for K-2. "Word Play" can be used for students in grades 3-4.
Storyline Online - A terrific site with stories read by actors from the Screen Actors' Guild. Grades 1-4.
Reading A to Z-This is a commercial site with free books that you can download and print. Grades 1-4
Clifford - Activities Pre-K-2.Try the reading and writing section with students in grades 2-3.
Websites for 3-8
Grammar Gorillas - for Advanced Beginners in Grades 3-5
Listening Activities - Designed for older students but pronunciation and listening activities could be used for students grades 4 and up
BrainPop - This site has some free sections to teach grammar. Look up "nouns" and watch the video. Grades 5-8.
ACT | Resources and Opportunities for ELL Students
About.com: Print and Learn Activities
Links to many printable activities and worksheets. Topics include coloring books, paper dolls, math and reading activities and games.
Nellie Edge: Free Little Books & Poetry
Free downloadable little books. Titles include authentic material such as "Eensy Weensy Spider and Five Little Monkeys." There are also a few Spanish language books such as, "Yo Tengo un Gato."
Scholastic: Welcome ELLs
Article by David and Yvonne Freeman, "How to Make Your ELL Students Feel at Home." Describes benefits of promoting use of a child's first language.
Free printable math worksheets for many grade levels.
Family Education: Printables Center
Valuable printables resource center with thousands of printable activities. Database can be searched by grade level and topic.
U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service: Information for New Immigrants
Links to a booklet, "Welcome to the United States." The booklet covers basic information about housing, jobs, education and healthcare in the U.S. Downloadable in multiple languages.
This homework tool allows parents and students to create their own flashcards for subjects such as math and vocabulary.