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Real Treasure Award

Apply for the Real Treasure Award!GOING ON A TREASURE HUNT ...

While searching the internet for inspiration, it's nice to come across a website that is a real gem. If you think your website is a real treasure, not merely a diamond in the rough, please apply for our website award!

As a website designer, I know that it takes a lot of hard work to build and maintain a website. That extra commitment to your students and their families should not go unnoticed!

Our "Real Treasure Award" is awarded to websites that are:

  • designed, created, and maintained by you or your class
  • child and family friendly
  • original, creative, and up to date
  • informative for parents, students, and teachers
  • gives credit to artists & other sources when appropriate
  • represents you as a teacher

If you these statements describe your website, then you deserve to win the "Real Treasure Award"! Please send me an e-mail with the following information:

  1. your name
  2. your e-mail address
  3. your website URL
  4. brief description of your website
  5. What makes your website unique?
  6. Where do you teach?
 

AND THE WINNER IS....

The "Real Treasure" Award Program was introduced in the fall of 2008. Do you know a site that should win our award? Send us an email!

*** If you won a Real Treasure Award, but your web address has changed, please send me your current information. Award winning sites will be featured as long as they have working URLs.

MyTechyTeacher.com
  • MyTechyTeacher.com
    Forbuss Elementary, Las Vegas, NV

    This wonderful site belongs to a Las Vegas teacher! Ms. Crawford taught at Beatty but has since moved to a nearby school. Her website is filled with great information and has the honor of receiving the first Real Treasure Award.

   
MsWinston.com
  • MsWinston.com
    Scott Elementary, Chester, VA

    Like the opening page of her website says, you need to "Swing into Ms. Winston's Classroom Website!" Ms. Jessica Winston created a great resource for students, their parents, and other teachers. She did a fantastic job making this site, and the incredible thing is: Ms. Winston taught herself how to do it! Thanks for sharing your classroom with us!

   
Ms. Bock's Fourth Grade Class
  • Ms. Bock's Class
    Lessie Moore Elementary, Pineville, LA
    Ms. Bock has created a fun, educational site that can be enjoyed by students, parents, and teachers. Lots of care and thought were put into building this site! You need to "hop" by and see what's happening in the pond! Way to go, Ms. Bock!

   
Ms. MacCabe's Second Grade Class
  • Ms. MacCabe's Class
    Amelia County Elementary, Amelia, VA

    When Ms. MacCabe designed her website she did it to communicate with her families. Her site has so much on it that it's no wonder that her students and their parents are always checking it out! It's a challenge to bring technology to the classroom but Ms. MacCabe has been working hard to do just that! Keep checking back to see what else she adds...I know I will!

   
Mrs. Shea's Stadium
  • Mrs. Shea's Stadium
    West Clayton Elementary, Clayton, NC

    Mrs. Shea has an incredible website that her students use every day, both at school and at home. It doesn't just stop there. The links and downloads pages she included are used by many other classes at her school and around the county. Great job, Mrs. Shea!

   
Mrs. Herbic's Kindergarten Class
  • Mrs. Herbic's Class
    Denver, CO

    Mrs. Herbic's class site lets us peek inside her classroom at some great activities. From showcasing classroom themes to teacher support materials, this site has it all. There's even music that accompany colorful graphics from ThistleGirlDesigns. If you are a teacher looking to network with others, join the Kinder Klub. Way to go Mrs. Herbic!

   
Mrs. Stewart's Class
  • Mrs. Stewart's Class
    Keenburg Elementary, Elizabethton, TN

    Mrs. Stewart's kindergarten class in Tennessee is lucky to have her as a teacher! Through this class website parents have another way to communicate with Mrs. Stewart. And teachers, this website is a great place to look for Kindergarten ideas. Mrs. Stewart created her site to inspire other educators and it does just that.

   
Mrs. Evon's Third Grade Class
  • Mrs. Evon's Class
    Fairview Elementary, Bellevue, NE

    Mrs. Evon's website is incredible! It is so nice to be able to look into her classroom and see the exciting activities she does with her kids. Not only is this site kid-friendly, it is teacher-friendly as well. There are so many great ideas here! I think it is a special treat that Mrs. Evon opened up her classroom for all of us to see.

 
Pre-K Fun
  • Pre-K Fun
    Holy Cross Early Childhood Center, Kansas City, MO

    The Pre-K Fun site is a great resource for all pre-K or kindergarten teachers! There are so many early childhood theme ideas blanketing the pages of this website. It would be a shame if you didn't take the time to visit. Printables, songs, themes... this site has it all! Way to go, Miss Shelly!

   
StageForLearning.com
  • StageForLearning.com
    Ortona Elementary, Daytona Beach, FL

    Mrs. Shaw has done a wonderful job creating her class website! While bridging the connection between home and school, Mrs. Shaw's website sets the stage for learning! StageForLearning.com is the perfect name for this site! The resources are great for students, parents, and teachers. Thanks for sharing!

   
Room 5102's Website
  • Room 5102's Website
    Monte Vista Elementary, La Crescenta, CA
    Mrs. Araradian's class has a very nice website that showcases the activities they are doing this year. The photo albums are fun to look at and the blogs keep everyone up to date on what's happening. Life in Mrs. Araradian's class looks like a lot of fun! Keep making those memories together!

   
Mrs. Long's Third Grade Class Website
  • Mrs. Long's Class Website
    Powell Valley Elementary, Speedwell, TN
    Mrs. Long's class website is quite unique! She has information about the classroom, as well as information for students and parents. This is a great way to stay in touch with what is happening in Mrs. Long's classroom! Thanks for opening your classroom to us, Mrs. Long!

   
Mrs. Jackson's Class Website
  • Mrs. Jackson's Class:K-12 Themes, Resources, Lesson Plans
    Pine Tree Elementary, Longview, TX
    You won't believe this wonderful website! It is full of resources to plan themes, lessons, holidays, projects, activities, and parties. There is an impressive collection of links to other quality sites, tons of ideas, and information for students, teachers, parents, and  homeschoolers.  Great ideas for fun and learning!  

   
Mrs. Kilgo's Class Website
  • Mrs. Kilgo's Class Website
    Southside Elementary, Southside, AL
    Mrs. Kilgo's class website is incredible! Not only is this a great site for students, but parents and teachers will find many useful links here as well. There's information about math, reading, writing, organizational tips, technology, and national board certification. There isn't another class website on the internet quite like this one! Thanks for sharing your ideas with us, Mrs. Kilgo!

   
Mrs. McBride's Class Website
  • Mrs. McBride's Class Website
    Strausser Elementary, Massillon, OH
    Wow! You have to "sea" this site! Mrs. McBride has a class website that is very well-done when it comes to using a theme. Every page, every image, every detail (we're talking music, clip art, cursor, tickers....) is related to the beach or ocean! Besides being a great website to look at, the information it features is user-friendly. It doesn't matter if you are a student, or a parent, or a teacher, there is something on Mrs. McBride's website for you!

   
Mrs. Kalich's Class Website
  • Mrs. Kalich's Class Website
    Shiner Elementary, Shiner, TX
    Mrs. Kalich's class website was designed as a way to communicate with students and parents. I think it's turned into something more. When I started exploring I found everything from announcements to websites, class info to special projects. The thing that I really liked was finding links for students, parents, and teachers. Thanks for sharing, Mrs. Kalich!

 
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Mrs.Hughes' Class Website
  • Mrs. Hughes' Class Website
    St. Thomas More School , Centennial, CO
    Mrs. Hughes' designed her class website (The News From Mrs. Hughes) for her students, their parents, and administrators. It's turned into a great way to keep the lines of communication open! There are lots of safe websites to surf through that are related to topics studied in class. Thanks for a great website, Mrs. Hughes!

   
Ms. Cobb's Class Website
  • Ms. Cobb's Website
    Landis Elementary, Logansport, IA
    Talk about a website that has it all: student work, assignment information, sites to visit, class pictures... the list keeps going and going! There are even links for parents to the school's website, corporation website, and the Indiana Department of Education. Don't miss the Teacher's Lounge for materials and websites you can use in your classroom. We'll have to keep checking back to see how the newly added wiki is working!

   
Mrs. Buller's Class Website
  • Mrs. Buller's Class Website
    Resurrection Catholic School, Lancaster, PA
    Mrs. Buller's class website is filled with enrichment and skill-building opportunities for her students. Every subject you can think of is somewhere on this incredible site! Parents can stay up to date with current classroom and school information. There are even some handy parenting tips on this site. Teachers need to check out the extensive list of webpages down the left side of the screen. Don't be afraid to scroll so you can see everything! Then go check out the pages... tons of great information!

   
Mrs. Dravo's Class Website
  • Mrs. Dravo's Class Website
    Woodland Elementary East School, Gages Lake, IL
    Mrs. Dravo's class website is perfect for her students and their families! It is filled with class information, curriculum documents, and fun things to do. I really like the Birthday Club page: a list of FREE offers available to help celebrate birthdays! What a great connection between the school and community!

   
Ms. Hoffmann's Class Website
  • Ms. Hoffmann's Class Website
    Green Tree Elementary, Lake St. Louis, MO
    Ms. Hoffmann's class has an incredible website! It is filled with information for students, parents, and teachers. There are games, classroom info, teacher resources, pictures... the list goes on and on! Ms. Hoffmann's third grade students are lucky to have such a devoted teacher!

   
All The Daze.com
  • AllTheDaze.com
    Marcia Arpin, AllTheDaze.com's designer says it best..."All the DAZE - endless ideas for all the daze you spend with children". This is a site you won't want to miss!

   
Mrs. Sugg's Class Website
  • Mrs. Sugg's Class Website
    Quinn Elementary School, New Bern, NC
    Mrs. Sugg has created a wonderful website filled with resources for her students and their parents. What makes her website unique is the amount of sharing she does.... pictures, projects, activities.... you name it, it's here!

   
Mrs. Sobel's Class Website
  • Mrs. Sobel's Class Website
    Ashford Park Elementary, Atlanta, GA
    Mrs. Sobel has created a wonderful class website! This is the place to go if you are looking for information about her class. There's something here for students, parents, and teachers. It's obvious that Mrs. Sobel enjoys working with kids and helping them learn!

   
Miss Vicknair's Kindergarten Class Website
  • Miss Vicknair's Class
    Honduras Elementary, Houma, LA
    Miss Vicknair's website is perfect for parents and students to keep up to date with information about their classroom. Students can have fun exploring the links to educational games. According to Miss Vicknair, this site is unique because it is makes their classroom accessible to everyone, regardless of socio-economic status!

   
MrsStamp.com
  • MrsStamp.com
    Marshall Elementary, Manassas, VA
    What a website! Mrs. Stamp describes it the best: "Stop by our class website for a sneak peak into our classroom!! Students and parents enjoy using our classroom resources and seeing photos and examples of class activities. Teachers are welcome to visit and share teaching tools such as EAGLE Notebooks, Spelling Rings, and our collaborative project, Ollie's Travels!" Colorful and fun, this website is one you need to bookmark for return visits!

 
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Powell Valley Library
  • Powell Valley Library
    Powell Valley Elementary, Speedwell, TN
    Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Hopper have designed a great website with lots of library information and resources.  The Powell Valley Library site is different than most library sites because it is two sites in one! Elementary and middle school students can go to one place for all their reading needs. Thanks so much for sharing this valuable resource! Your hard work and dedication is commendable.

   
Ms. Howard's Class
  • Ms. Howard's Class
    Sunset Hill Elementary, Plymouth, MN
    Welcome to Howywood! This award winning site is a shining star! Ms. Howard designed a class website and blog that will keep you coming back for more. There great links to games and online activities. Information is up to date and fun to look at. I love this site! Games, songs, videos... does it get any better than this?

   
TeAchnology
  • TeAchnology
    The Art and Science of Teaching with Technology
    TeAch-nology.com offers tons of FREE resources that can help you bring technology into your classroom. In this constantly changing field, it's great to have a website as a "go to" spot for current ideas and best practices. You've got to check out TeAchnology! ... and did I mention the resources are free?

   
Mrs. Weider's Class
  • Mrs. Weider's Class
    Seth Paine Elementary, Lake Zurich, IL
    This is the place to go if you are in Mrs. Weider's class! There is so much information on this website, all to help Mom and Dad stay connected to the classroom. We know learning doesn't stop when the bell rings. This website is proof of that. Teachers, check out the Daily Five. You'll be happy you did!

   
Mrs. Carter's Class
  • Mrs. Carter's Class
    Ossun Elementary, Lafayette, LA
    Mrs. Carter's website is awesome!! It's fun and easy to navigate, which is not easy when it is packed with information for students and parents. The "Photo Album" page is my favorite! It looks like everyone has a fun time learning and discovering new things in Mrs. Carter's class. After watching your slideshow I feel like I peeked in your classroom window. Thanks for inviting me to view your site. I can't wait to see what your activities are next year!

   
Mrs. Barakhman's Class
  • Mrs. Barakhman's Class
    Ashdod, Israel
    Mrs. Barakhman's web site is filled with videos, PowerPoints and activities that can help your students as much as they help hers. I particularly like the "Virtual Library" page! Great job creating and maintaining this website! Mrs. Barakhman's students are lucky to have such a dedicated teacher!

   
Mrs. Nickerson's Class
  • Mrs. Nickerson's Class
    Minerva Elementary, Minerva, OH
    Way to go, Mrs. Nickerson! Your class website is filled with information for students and their parents. I really like the pages you designed for teachers. It's nice to find another teacher who is willing to share their classroom on line. I am always looking for new resources and so are my friends. Thanks for inviting us into your room!

   
Mrs. Statum's Class
  • Mrs. Statum's Class
    John Jones Elementary, Rainbow City, AL
    Mrs. Statum has designed a great website for students, parents, and teachers!  Student work is proudly displayed on this class site, and rightfully so! What a great place to go for ideas and resources. Thanks for sharing your website!

   
Mrs. Couch's Class
  • Mrs. Couch's Science Class
    John Jones Elementary, Rainbow City, AL
    Students at John Jones Elementary School have some great teachers! First I was introduced to Mrs. Statum's class, and now Mrs. Couch's science class. When you visit her website you can find out about all the excitement that's happening in her room. Makes me wish I was teaching science!

   
Mrs. Kasirer's Class
  • Mrs. Kasirer's Class
    Harel School, Israel
    Mrs. Kasirer's students are busy learning at their school in Israel! I love the pages on this class website called "Amazing Facts" and "Video Lessons". What great visual learning tools! Mrs. Kasirer's class website has lots of interesting pages and videos. You should stop by for a visit. When I did, I felt like I was traveling across the globe to her classroom in Israel.

   
Mrs. Shaw's Class
  • Mrs. Shaw's Class
    Grenada Upper Elementary, Grenada, MI
    With all the cool activities and information on Mrs. Shaw's website, you can see she is a dedicated teacher! Science, science, and more science!!! What a great site to visit. I love the pictures devoted to the students who have been lucky enough to work with Mrs. Shaw over the years. Thank you for sharing your website with the world!

   
Miss Sterczek's Class
  • Miss Sterczek's Class
    Morton Elementary, Hammond, IN
    Miss Sterczek's website is the place to be! The site is interactive, student-centered and standards-based. Miss Sterczek's students are lucky to have such a dedicated, creative teacher!

   
Ms. Guselle's Kindergarten Class
  • Ms. Guselle's Class
    Ajax, Ontario, Canada
    Pack your passport and take a trip to Canada to visit Ms. Guselle's website. It's wonderful! Kindergarten parents and students can find tons of information on this class website. Besides showcasing the classroom, there are student projects and activities. Way to go, Ms. Guselle!

   
Mrs. Cook's Class
  • Mrs. Cook's Class
    Carrcroft Elementary, Wilmington, DE
    What a fun website! Sure, it has information about Mrs. Cook's classroom and school... and so much more!!! There's an entire section devoted to internet links and those links are sorted for easy use. Mrs. Cook's site is up to date and fresh. I can't wait to come back again to see what else is happening in first grade! Thank you for sharing your classroom and your talents with everyone, Mrs. Cook. You rock!

   
Mrs. Barnick's Class
  • Mrs. Barnick's Class
    Matt Elementary, Cumming, GA 
    What a great class website! Mrs. Barnick has tons of links and games to help all of her students become the most successful people they can. One look at this website and you will see how much Mrs. Barnick loves teaching. What lucky students to have such a dedicated teacher!

   
Miss Lak's Class
  • Miss Lak's Class
    Sexton Elementary, St. Petersburg, FL
    Pack your bags! It's travel time! We're taking off for Miss Lak's second grade classroom. Her website is filled with tons of information for her parents and students. You won't want to miss this website! Miss Lak has made a go-to site for everyone, including teachers!

   
Mr. Smith's Class
  • Mr. Smith's Class
    Creek View Elementary, Alpharetta, GA
    Organized, easy to navigate, and lots of information... these are just three things that jump off the screen when you visit Mr. Smith Online. With so much great information, it's as if we are stopping by Mr. Smith's classroom for a fun afternoon of learning. Thanks for sharing your resources with other teachers!

   
Mrs. Carver's Class
  • Mrs. Carver's Class
    Bon Lin Elementary, Bartlett, TN
    Come visit Mrs. Carver's class! There are lots of exciting activities and projects going on. From homework to classwork, there are tons of links and information for students and parents. My favorite part is the birthday page! Stop by and see what's happening in Bartlett, TN.

 

 

Orly's Virtual Classroom
  • Orly's Virtual Classroom
    Ein-Ganim School, Petach-Tikva, Israel
    Orly's Virtual Classroom is filled with songs, vocabulary activities, and grammar lessons to help Ms. Winer's students learn English at their school in Israel. Thank you for sharing your class web site with us! Your love for teaching shows on every page.

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