Nova Scotia Curriculum Documents
All curriculum documents from the Nova Scotia department of Education are available on-line. They are free and can be either downloaded or mailed out. This links brings you to the Learning Outcomes Framework for grades primary to 6. https://sapps.ednet.ns.ca/Cart/description.php?II=349&UID=20101104084226142.227.51.61
On-line Learning
Free Education online. A growing site with loads of potential currently hosting a variety of math lessons but is expanding to many subject areas. A great site for learning. http://www.khanacademy.org/
American Sign Language
www.aslpro.com Offers a free ASL dictionary. The site has become a bit busier (ie, harder to navigate and full of adds) however, mid-way down the homepage there is a link for the "main dictionary." This site, through short video clips, teaches ASL vocabulary.
Mrs. Kilburn's Kiddos
http://mrskilburnkiddos.wordpress.com/2009/08/17/using-sign-language-in-the-classroom/ Encourages Sign Language in the classroom whether or not you have hearing impaired students. Shows videos of how to start using sign in your classroom and this website has great links to lesson plans and printable sign language resources.
Mrs. Kilburn's Kiddos
http://mrskilburnkiddos.wordpress.com/2009/08/17/using-sign-language-in-the-classroom/ Encourages Sign Language in the classroom whether or not you have hearing impaired students. Shows videos of how to start using sign in your classroom and this website has great links to lesson plans and printable sign language resources.
Inspiring sites
http://www.ted.com/ freely shares brilliant ideas in Technology, Entertainment, and Design. It is perhaps my favorite site on the internet!
Teacher Tested Resources
A large variety of resources and tips.
http://heidisongs.blogspot.ca/
http://heidisongs.blogspot.ca/