Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Sugar and Spice by Ernest Nister

For Students K - 1st
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Sugar and Spice by Ernest Nister (1890) an illustrated story about life with pets.
eBook
Unite for Literacy

Unite for Literacy: Animals: If I Had a Puppy

For Students K - 1st Standards
Learn how to care for a new puppy. Includes audio narration in English, Spanish and Turkish, with text in English.
eBook
Unite for Literacy

Unite for Literacy: Family: Where Is the Cat?

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A story about a cat and where she likes to spend her time. Includes audio narration in 15 additional languages with text in English.
eBook
Unite for Literacy

Unite for Literacy: Do You Like Kittens?

For Students K - 1st
See why kittens can be an endless source of fun and amusement. Includes audio accompaniment.
Lesson Plan
Orca Book Publishers

Orca Book Publishers: Birdie for Now Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Birdie for Now, a novel written by Jean Little, looks at a boy with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder who longs for a pet of his own. This teacher's guide includes a book summary, teaching ideas and the author's reflections on...
Lesson Plan
Orca Book Publishers

Orca Book Publishers: Lucky's Mountain Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Lucky's Mountain, a novel by Diane Maycock, is about a girl's love of a three-legged dog that she tries to save. The novel is set in a mining community in British Columbia. This teacher's guide includes a book summary, teaching ideas and...
Lesson Plan
Orca Book Publishers

Orca Book Publishers: 'Finding Elmo' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 7th
In 'Finding Elmo' by Canadian author Monique Polak, fifteen-year-old Tim tries to find a much-loved parrot stolen from his father's pet business. This teacher's guide includes a book summary and ideas for discussions and learning...
Interactive
Ministerio de Educacion, Cultura y Deporte (Spain)

English for Little Children

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This is an interactive site intended to teach English as a foreign language to young children. It is a helpful multimedia resource for EFL teachers. There are ten themes, each with two levels of difficulty, that allow children to...
Website
Other

Halloween Online: Halloween Safety Guide

For Students 6th - 8th
Welcome to the Halloween Safety Guide for both children and adults! An excellent source full of tips and ideas to make your Halloween day safe. Included are house, yard, costume, and even pet safety.
Handout
Other

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever

For Students 9th - 10th
Good Q&A on Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Includes what the disease is, who can get this disease, how it is spread, and treatment options.
Unit Plan
US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Learn the Issues: Health & Safety

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides real-world issues as well as the scientific research and technology used to support the EPA's mission to protect human health and safeguard the natural environment.
eBook
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

El Dia Especial De Morris

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
This short story, written in Spanish, about a boy who has lost his pet can be used for reading and listening practice for early intermediate Spanish students.
Activity
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Story Place: Escoge Una Mascota

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A fun children's game in Spanish called "Choose a Pet". Presented with situational cartoon images and a narrator that will guide you through the game, this is a great exercise for Spanish learners.
Lesson Plan
A to Z Teacher Stuff

A to Z Teacher Stuff: The Secret Life of Hubie Hartzel

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This site from A to Z Teacher Stuff presents a lesson plan through a thoughtful story of a young fifth grader. Plan covers many themes such as bullying and family life. Also, instructional activity helps children express their thoughts...