Thinkfinity.org is a website that provides over 55,000 free educational resources including lesson plans, student materials, and professional development for teachers. It is a partnership between the Verizon Foundation and leading educational organizations focused on subjects like math, reading, science, and literacy. The website contains standards-based lesson plans, online and printable materials, and links reviewed by education partners to support both classroom learning and literacy programs.

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6. Free Educational Resources Standards-based lesson plans Student & Teacher Materials Online Interactive Offline (printable) Partner-reviewed Web links Free Literacy Resources For literacy instructors For literacy program staff For community members For adults and early childhood learners

7. Free Educational Resources Standards-based lesson plans Student & Teacher Materials Online Interactive Offline (printable) Partner-reviewed Web links Free Literacy Resources For literacy instructors For literacy program staff For community members For adults and early childhood learners

8. Free Educational Resources Standards-based lesson plans Student & Teacher Materials Online Interactive Offline (printable) Partner-reviewed Web links Free Literacy Resources For literacy instructors For literacy program staff For community members For adults and early childhood learners

9. Free Educational Resources Standards-based lesson plans Student & Teacher Materials Online Interactive Offline (printable) Partner-reviewed Web links Free Literacy Resources For literacy instructors For literacy program staff For community members For adults and early childhood learners

10. Free Educational Resources Standards-based lesson plans Student & Teacher Materials Online Interactive Offline (printable) Partner-reviewed Web links Free Literacy Resources For literacy instructors For literacy program staff For community members For adults and early childhood learners

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