A Collection of Numeracy and Literacy Resources for K-2 Teachers

The Classroom Kit is a collection of engaging numeracy and literacy resources for teachers of early childhood students. The materials available to members are resources that assist students' learning of important concepts. All activities are relevant and practical. (There are no time fillers!!) The activities are designed for students between the ages of 5 and 8, but they address the learning needs of many other students throughout the primary school years, who are experiencing delays in acquiring important literacy and numeracy concepts.

My goal is to provide a cheap, but practical and accessible alternative to the very expensive commercially produced educational games and resources that most schools and teachers rely upon. This website can assist teachers to plan for and support the learning needs of all students within the retraints of time and budget allocations. The numeracy and literacy resources would also be useful in teaching older students with additional needs, who are integrated within mainstream classroooms. Most of the games and worksheets can be used to support the learning programs of individuals, small groups and whole classes. A student learning at a different pace to most in the group can play the same card or board game (with the group), but using cards that address concepts appropriate to his level of understanding).

Membership to The Classroom Kit provides access to a wealth of amazing classroom materials that are attractive, practical, economical and relevant to today's early childhood curriculum. The Classroom Kit is, most importantly, a huge time saver for teachers! Once the teacher has assessed the learning needs of students and selected appropriate activities, teacher assistants or parent helpers can be involved in the actual preparation of materials for use in the classroom, thus allowing the teacher more time for assessing, planning and teaching face to face with individuals or small groups!

Access to some free educational games and activities is provided for guests to browse. Full access to all numeracy and literacy resources requires the viewer to become a member, with a very low fee structure for individuals and organisations, that provides the user with 12 months access to the site.

**This site is nearly ready! Sorry about the delays. A few technical difficulties and other issues taking a lot of time. The date I am aiming for now for the launch of The Classroom Kit, is August or early September 2008. Activities are currently being added that are blocked from public access. Some of the details are: Membership will be $25 for 12 months (special introductory period of 6 months). Payments accepted will be Paypal, Direct Debit, Cheque and Credit Card through Paypal. Contact email: contact@theclassroomkit.com (sorry, at present I can't guarantee replies within a fortnight)

**New free games:

Olympic Teen Sums

Olympic Sums Under 10

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