Author/Illustrator Sites
Chris Rumble www.chrisrumble.com/index.htm
Author, illustrator, musician, and motivational speaker. His video blogs are great. You’ll want to watch Episode 3: How to Wind Up Your Child’s Day with Joy and Happiness. You can also download his songs (click Author Visits and check out the right hand sidebar).
Community
Joel Tigner, local biologist and member of the South Dakota Bat Working Group
Multimedia programs on bats are available to classrooms in the Black Hills area. Programs are available for all age groups. They are provided as a community service and are free of charge. Contact Joel at 605-390-2061 or joeltigner.gmail.com.
Journey Museum www.journeymuseum.org/
Rapid City Public Library www.rcgov.org/Library/
South Dakota Bat Working Group www.sdbwg.org
Find out information on bat species in South Dakota, learn how to build a bat house, read issues of Echoes (an e-newsletter), sign up for a free subscription to Echoes, and much more
Environment and Classroom Management
Bucket Fillers, Inc. www.bucketfillers101.com/
Click the e-Newsletter Archives link under Quick Links for newsletters with tips for using the bucket filling philosophy in your classroom and at home. There are also resources such as a Bucket filling page for self reflection that would work for a wide range of ages.
Bucket Fillers for Life www.bucketfillersforlife.com/
Check out the newsletter archive for great articles, learn what a Bucket Filler is, or purchase products to motivate your Bucket Fillers.
Love and Logic www.loveandlogic.com/
Learn about the Love and Logic philosophy, get solutions to problems in class, and get free resources. Be sure to sign up for weekly email tips from Jim and Dr. Charles Fay.
Responsive Classroom www.responsiveclassroom.org/
Health and Fitness
FIT Sanford Web MD www.fit.webmd.com
Learn more about living a healthy and fit lifestyle. This site is fun and interactive. It includes games, videos, music, delicious recipes, and more. You can even take a daily quiz and earn FITQ points! FIT Junior is for ages 2-7, FIT Kids is for ages 8-12, and FIT Teens is for ages 13-19.
Raising FIT Kids www.webmd.com/parenting/raising-fit-kids
This informative website offers tools and resources to become healthy role models and raise fit kids. It’s packed full of articles and ideas such as Menu Makeovers and fun ideas for family fitness. There is a forum to discuss question and topics with others as well as receive insight from expert Sanford health professionals.
Literacy
Math
Professional Development
Chris Rumble www.chrisrumble.com/index.htm
Author, illustrator, musician, and motivational speaker. His video blogs are great. You’ll want to watch Episode 3: How to Wind Up Your Child’s Day with Joy and Happiness. You can also download his songs (click Author Visits and check out the right hand sidebar).
Community
Joel Tigner, local biologist and member of the South Dakota Bat Working Group
Multimedia programs on bats are available to classrooms in the Black Hills area. Programs are available for all age groups. They are provided as a community service and are free of charge. Contact Joel at 605-390-2061 or joeltigner.gmail.com.
Journey Museum www.journeymuseum.org/
Rapid City Public Library www.rcgov.org/Library/
South Dakota Bat Working Group www.sdbwg.org
Find out information on bat species in South Dakota, learn how to build a bat house, read issues of Echoes (an e-newsletter), sign up for a free subscription to Echoes, and much more
Environment and Classroom Management
Bucket Fillers, Inc. www.bucketfillers101.com/
Click the e-Newsletter Archives link under Quick Links for newsletters with tips for using the bucket filling philosophy in your classroom and at home. There are also resources such as a Bucket filling page for self reflection that would work for a wide range of ages.
Bucket Fillers for Life www.bucketfillersforlife.com/
Check out the newsletter archive for great articles, learn what a Bucket Filler is, or purchase products to motivate your Bucket Fillers.
Love and Logic www.loveandlogic.com/
Learn about the Love and Logic philosophy, get solutions to problems in class, and get free resources. Be sure to sign up for weekly email tips from Jim and Dr. Charles Fay.
Responsive Classroom www.responsiveclassroom.org/
Learn about the Responsive Classroom approach that emphasizes social, emotional, and
academic growth in a strong and safe school community. Check out the resources for educators, including a blog, newsletter, videos, and lots of valuable articles.
Health and Fitness
FIT Sanford Web MD www.fit.webmd.com
Learn more about living a healthy and fit lifestyle. This site is fun and interactive. It includes games, videos, music, delicious recipes, and more. You can even take a daily quiz and earn FITQ points! FIT Junior is for ages 2-7, FIT Kids is for ages 8-12, and FIT Teens is for ages 13-19.
Raising FIT Kids www.webmd.com/parenting/raising-fit-kids
This informative website offers tools and resources to become healthy role models and raise fit kids. It’s packed full of articles and ideas such as Menu Makeovers and fun ideas for family fitness. There is a forum to discuss question and topics with others as well as receive insight from expert Sanford health professionals.
Literacy
Math
Professional Development
Black Hills Reading Council www.blackhillsreadingcouncil.weebly.com/
Participate in professional development and collaboration through blogging, find literacy resources, and learn about meetings and community events in the Black Hills Area. You can also find Black Hills Reading Council on Facebook.
Council for Exceptional Children www.cec.sped.org/
