University of Manchester
Children's University of Manchester: How Are Textiles Decorated?
Discover the various ways that textiles are decorated and then take a small quiz to see all you've learned.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Renaissance: Printing and Thinking
Focus on the emergence of the printing press and bookmaking. Humanism and other new philosophies of the Renaissance mentioned as well. Also, check out other links to learn more.
Teachnology
Teachnology: A Variety of Printable Handwriting Worksheets
Use this resource to print activities and worksheets for handwriting.
Microsoft
Microsoft.com: The Kerning Table
This site defines kerning and discusses its use in open type fonts.
Library of Congress
Loc: A Heavenly Craft: Woodcut in Early Printed Books
Online exhibit that represents the evolution of the woodcut as illustration during the late Medieval and early Renaissance period. This exhibition explores the development in technique, composition, perspective, and coloration of the...
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Huntington Library
Huntington Library: The Development of Writing and Books [Pdf]
In this activity, students examine early civilizations and the evolution of written language, the role of the Renaissance in developing the printing process and in distributing information, and the human desire to record information.
Other
Internet 101: Printing From the Internet
Internet 101 provides a detailed guide to printing out Web pages.
Other
Billy Bear4 Kids: Writing Worksheet 2
This printable worksheet will aid students in printing the letters of the alphabet.
Can Teach
Can Teach: Line Drawing Obstacle Course
Practice important fine motor skills by having students control their pencil, following a line. Teacher lesson plan for K-1st.
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: The Printing Press
The History Guide looks at the effect of the printing press on the economic improvements and spread of knowledge made possible by the printing press.
Can Teach
Can Teach: Class Book Ideas: Story Frames
This site discusses how story frames are a great way to support emergent writers in the classroom. Lots of story prompts and writing frames to use in a K-2 classroom.
A to Z Teacher Stuff
A to Z Teacher Stuff: Beginning Handwriting (Activity)
This is a handwriting activity for first graders. The students learn the importance of their name and learn to properly write their name in a fun activity.