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1. The Color Vowel Chart

   Format(s): Text, Video, Website

   This is a powerful tool for teaching spoken English. It helps teachers incorporate pronunciation into lessons. Check out the chart, the teacher’s guide, and the webinar on how to teach with The Color Vowel Chart.

2. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Kid’s Page

   Format(s): Website

   Explore and learn about fish, wildlife, plants, and habitats and how you can help conserve, protect, and enhance them.

3. Arts and Culture

   Format(s): Text, Website

   Full lesson plans on a variety of topics related to the arts from the National Endowment of the Humanities.

4. Web Rangers from the National Park Service

   Format(s): Website

   Fun and learning for kids interested in national parks, monuments, and historic sites.

5. To Correct or Not Correct? Ideas for Subtle Error Correction During Speaking Tasks

   In: American English Webinars Format(s): Text, Video

   This webinar presents techniques designed to correct students’ grammar without interrupting the free flow of speech or the lesson.

6. Over the River and Through the Woods

   In: Sing Out Loud Children's Songs Format(s): MP3, Text, Image / Poster / Maps

   A popular song during American holidays, particularly Thanksgiving. Poster included.

7. U.S. Mint for Kids

   Format(s): Website

   The U.S. Department of the Treasury has a fun and engaging site for kids on how money is produced and distributed.

8. The White House 101 for Kids

   Format(s): Website

   Presidents, facts, and pets are some of the features on this website.

9. The White House Interactive Tour

   Format(s): Website

   Have you ever wondered what happens inside the White House? You can through this interactive virtual tour. Visit again and again to: watch exclusive videos; tour the West Wing, Residence, East Wing, and South Lawn; and learn about the use of the White House rooms throughout history.

10. Get Up and Sing! Get Up and Move! Using Songs and Movement with Young Learners of English

    In: English Teaching Forum 2017, Volume 55, Number 2 Format(s): Text

    The title says it all. This article explains why songs and movement are effective components of English language classes for young learners and presents lyrics, suggested movements, and options for a number of songs.

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