Resources & Links

CHECK OUT....

• artsin.evansville.net - 812-422-2111 -
  Mary Jo is a member of the Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana working with their Arts in Education program offering schools in seven counties financial support for bringing in artists for programs in schools.
  
  
• www.meddybemps.com -
  ALL CHILDREN and adults should visit this International Reading Association award winning site. It received this coveted award for the phonics connection. Uncommon amusements for Grown-Ups and Children. This is a wonderful site devoted to children and special people. Stories and fun areas to explore can be found on this creative site.
  
  
• www.bluevisionmusic.com -
  James Coffey will team up with Mary Jo for a new music CD available in 2010 - he is a great musician, song writer, performer and producer.....check out his web site.

  *** Some of my favorite people!

• www.gryphonhouse.com - the best publishing group for Early Childhood Education
• www.clarissawillis.com *** A one of a kind woman with terrific information about young children and she is an expert in the field of special needs children.
• www.drjean.org *** Dr. Jean sings her way through the world of children.  She has a special way of delivering her message about developmentally appropriate practices for children.
• www.schillereducationalresources.com *** Dr. Pam Schiller is one of the most respected Early Childhood Educators in country and she has some exciting new products on the market.  Her book START SMART is my favorite because it addresses brain research.
• www.sharonmacdonald.com *** Sharon is a good friend with many publications and CD's on the market.  She presents her workshop across the country for thousands of educators.
• www.peterandellenallard.com *** Children's Music created by wonderful people.
• www.frogstreet.com *** Great educational connections for Pre-k, K, 1st teachers.
• www.augusthouse.com - GREAT website for teacher lesson plans and books.
• www.thebookfair.com - A great place to order book and puppets at a great price.
• www.puppetsathalfprice.com - Affordable puppets for all occasions
• www.janekitson.com - the finger play Mother Goose of Georgia

SITES OF INTEREST

• www.thekcrew.net - great resources for Kindergarten and Pre-K
• www.talesoftime.co.uk
• www.kinderbykim.com - Kindergarten ideas from the teacher
• www.perpetualpreschool.com
• www.teachers.net
• www.kinderkorner.com
• www.kinderart.com
• www.atozteacherstuff.com
• www.scholastic.com
• www.childfun.com
• www.smartkids.com
• www.lightupyourbrain.com
• www.kidwizard.com
• www.creativeprek.com
• www.smartneurons.com
• www.NKAteach.org - National Kindergarten
• www.KinderLit.com
• www.puppetools.com
• www.katieandcompany.net - Katie and Company was created by a kindergarten teacher that wanted to share ideas and materials with other teachers. I hope that my materials make learning fun and help children get excited about literacy and math.
• www.readingisforeveryone.org. Cathy Puett Miller AKA The Literacy Ambassador® is a professional presenter and trainer (K-8), researcher, consultant and author of two new books. Anytime Reading Readiness and Before They Read from Maupin House Publishers.
  
  STORYTELLING CONNECTIONS

• www.story-lovers.com
• www.storycraft.com
• www.storynet.org ***
• www.storiestogrowby.com
• www.storyconnection.com
• www.storybug.net

MUSIC CONNECTIONS

• www.gregandsteve.com
• www.redgrammer.com
• www.drjean.org  
• www.sharonmacdonald.com
• www.schillereducationalresources.com
• www.drthomasmoore.com
• www.childrensmusic.org
• www.kidsfreemusic.com
• www.cdbaby.com
• www.amazon.com

STORYTELLERS

• www.storyconnection.net - Dianne De Las Casas
• www.foxtales.com - Brian Fox Ellis
• www.storybug.net - Karen Chance
• www.mikelockett.com - Dr. Mike Lockett

If you have a favorite web site send it to me and I will add it to my workshop information and post it on my web site.