Research Guides: Early Childhood Education: Curriculum & Lesson Plans

Books on Creating Lesson Plans

Looking for books with lesson plans and other practitioner-focused materials? Browse our education e-book collection in ProQuest E-Book Central for recent titles that don't appear in OneSearch.

Here are a few practice-oriented titles from our collection:

Preschoolers and Kindergarteners Moving and Learning by Rae Pica
Publication Date: 2014
Teaching Twos and Threes by Deborah Falasco
Publication Date: 2013
Number Sense Interventions by Jordan & Dyson
Publication Date: 2013
Roots and Wings: Affirming Culture and Preventing Bias in Early Childhood by Stacey York
Publication Date: 2016
Up, Down, Move Around - Math and Literacy by Deborah Michals
Publication Date: 2013

Standards

Websites

Common Core State Standards Initiative
Official site for information about the Common Core State Standards.
Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks
Access the current MA curriculum frameworks for multiple subjects (PreK - 12).
Massachusetts Executive Office of Education: EEC Curriculum & Learning
Info on the Massachusetts Standards for Preschool and Kindergarten in the Domains of Social and Emotional Learning, and Approaches to Play and Learning; Pre-K Science, Technology, & Engineering Standards, and more.

E-Books

A Framework for K-12 Science Education: Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Core Ideas
Publication Date: 2012

Lesson Plan Websites -- General

Anti-Defamation League: Lesson Plans
Pre-K-12 lesson plans and units on teaching current events topics through the lens of diversity, bias, and social justice.
Crayola Lesson Plans
Adaptable artistic lesson plans for a variety of educational levels and subjects.
Education World: Lesson Plans
Free lesson plans, activities, and worksheets for a variety subjects and educational levels.
Jumpstart: Preschool Lesson Plans
Free lesson plans, worksheets, and activities on a variety of subjects and topics for preschool - elementary school.
KidsLit TV
Site includes shows, podcasts, crafts, and activities that focus on a celebration of children's literature. KidsLit TV is the winner of the Parents' Choice Gold Award for its content.
OER Commons
In addition to using OER Commons to identify open educational resources, instructors can use OER Commons to develop their own customized learning materials. Includes textbooks, as well as other types of resources.
PBS LearningMedia
Site includes access to standards-aligned digital resources on a number of topics and educational levels.
Scholastic: Lessons & Ideas
Free lesson plans, activities, collections, and more.
Teaching Channel
Online community for teachers to watch and share videos, lesson plans, and teaching strategies. Videos can be narrowed by educational level and topic.
Teaching Tolerance: Classroom Resources
Teaching Tolerance is a project of the Southern Poverty Law Center that's dedicated to reducing prejudice, supporting equitable school experiences, and improving intergroup relationships. Site provides free educational materials to educators in the U.S. and Canada.

Video Databases

Kanopy This link opens in a new window
Kanopy is an on-demand film streaming service that offers access to over 26,000 titles, including award-winning collections from PBS, BBC, Media Education Foundation, etc. Site includes K-12 lessons, education documentaries, and teacher education development videos.

Using our MakerLab

Did you know that our library has a MakerLab that you can use to create learning objects? Brandeis community members are welcome to use our MakerLab to scan and print 3d objects once they've attended a MakerLab training. Check out our MakerLab's site for more information.

Brandeis MakerLab

Audio-Visual Equipment at the Library

Do you need to record yourself or a classmate practicing teaching a new lesson plan? Our library has a variety of audio-visual equipment available for checkout. Check out what's available at our Information & Borrowing Desk and the Getz Multimedia Lab. Please note: Borrowing periods will vary based on the item(s) you're checking out.