Some children seem to take to reading with no effort, while other children would rather do almost anything than read. If you are a teacher, teacher-in-training, or a parent interested in ways to inspire those reluctant young readers in your life, then this list is sure to offer valuable information for you. From tips for parents and teachers to online resources and books that teach creative tips, there is plenty here that will help you to find creative ways to inspire your young readers.

Tips for Parents

Browse through this list to find out all the fun ways parents can inspire their young readers.

1. Visit the library regularly. A weekly trip to the library, whether for story time or to select a book to check out, is a great way to establish a reading habit.
2. Read aloud. Read aloud to your young reader or pre-reader to instill the love of a good story.
3. Use puppets. Simple sock puppets can do wonders to bring a story to life.
4. Read with animation. Use different voices or hand and body motions to bring the story to life.
5. Find books with humor. Books that make children laugh are more engaging, so find books with plenty of humor.
6. Audio books. Listen to books with your young readers. Hearing a story while in the car or while eating dinner is a great way to inspire young ones to seek out stories.
7. Support their interests. If you young reader loves cars or ballet, then let him or her select books that will teach them more about their passions.
8. Beautiful illustrations. Select books with beautiful illustrations to bring the stories to life. Books by Lois Ehlert and Eric Carle are great examples.
9. Show by example. Let your young readers see you reading. They will learn by the example you set.
10. Offer books related to travel. If your family is going on a trip, find age-appropriate books about the region to inspire your child for both reading and the vacation.
11. Provide access. Have books and age-appropriate magazines available for your young readers at all times.
12. Set a reading routine. Whether you like reading before bed or just after dinner, find a reading routine that works for your family and stick with it every day.
13. Appreciate any reading. If you have a reluctant reader who only wants to read comics, then embrace the reading he does want to do.
14. Limit media. Television, computer time, and video games can quickly eat up all of a child’s free time. Limit the amount of media you allow your child and you will free up time for reading.

Tips for Teachers

Teachers, try some of these ideas in your classroom to help your young readers get off to a great start.

15. Integrate non-fiction in the classroom. Read non-fiction, then integrate non-fiction by thinking aloud about what you read, bringing play into what was learned, and making your own non-fiction tools.
16. Create a special reading place. Have a section of your room devoted only to reading. Make it comfortable and inviting, with plenty of books available.
17. Invite guest readers. Parents, local authors, or any other interested people make great guest readers that will invite new perspectives on reading. Ask them to bring their favorite book to expand your repertoire.
18. Use poetry. Children are drawn to poetry, so take advantage of this to use poetry as an inspiration for learning about words and reading.
19. Read backwards. Select a paragraph and have students read the words from the end of the paragraph to the beginning. This forces them to focus on the words instead of skimming over memorized parts they already know.
20. Read aloud no matter what age. Reading aloud to older students has benefits too, so don’t let a little thing like age stop you from reading to your students.
21. Talk about what you read. Reading aloud isn’t enough. Be sure to talk about what you are reading before, during, and after reading.
22. Offer an author workshop. Visiting authors willing to come into your class for a workshop are an effective way to motive readers.

Online Resources

These online resources are great for teachers and parents. Even better, most of them are free.

23. Young Readers’ Toolkit. Based on the 2009 National Book Festival, this resource offers activities for students, lists of books to read, and much more.
24. NCFL Free Resources. The National Center for Family Literacy offers several free resources for educators. These range from early childhood to adult literacy.
25. Songs for Building Reading & Language Art Skills. This resource offers links to tons of fun ways to use music for promoting reading.
26. Puppy Readers. These electronic books match music with animation to help children learn to read. Some are available free of charge while others are available for a fee.
27. PBS Teachers Resources. Select the grade level you want and then select Reading & Language Arts to get a wealth of classroom resources to inspire your young readers.
28. ReadWriteThink. This site that is all about promoting literacy offers tons of great resources for parents and teachers.
29. Moving Picture Books. Moving Picture Books combine classic stories with digital media to create a fun reading experience for tech-savvy young readers.
30. SpellingCity. This online game makes learning and practicing spelling fun.

Writing Activities to Inspire Reading

Writing is an integral part of reading, so try these creative ways to excite your readers.

31. Make your own ABC books. Have young readers draw each letter and have fun collecting pictures to match the corresponding letter.
32. Do dot-to-dots. These puzzles help beginning writers draw diagonal lines and other shapes that are more difficult.
33. Create your own story. After reading a book, have the child make up her own ending or provide a prompt for him to write his own story.
34. Sensory alphabet. If your young reader is just learning to write, have him draw letters in shaving cream, a plate of sugar, or some other type of medium that has a strong sensory aspect to it.
35. Make a book log. Have young readers create a reading log including the name of the book, author, and what they liked about the book.
36. Right writing. Have students write a story on the right side of a spiral notebook and illustrate it on the left side. Then have them read their story to the class with the notebook folded so that the listeners can also view the illustration.
37. Don’t worry about spelling. Creative spelling is okay in young readers and writers. Allowing them to get their thoughts out and use spelling that feels right for them is an important precursor to better spelling and reading in the future.
38. Find a pen pal. Having a pen pal with whom to communicate is a strong motivator for both writing and reading.
39. Write online. There are many opportunities for children and teens to get their writing online–some for children as young as Kindergarten.

Books about Encouraging Reading

Teachers and parents alike will find these books to be a huge help in finding ways to inspire young readers.

40. The Book Whisperer. Written by a teacher who couldn’t find the perfect book about inspiring young readers, this book does just that.
41. The Daily Five. This popular book teaches how to easily incorporate the daily five into any teaching curriculum to help strengthen literacy.
42. The CAFE Book. Written by the authors of The Daily Five, this book is an awesome resource for teachers working with young readers.
43. How to Get Your Child to Love Reading. Anyone interested in promoting reading will find the highly creative ideas in this book a welcome resource.
44. The Read-Aloud Handbook. Parents and educators alike will find this book to be a great help in how they can empower young children to be strong readers.
45. The Gift of Reading. Get great ideas on ways to make your young readers lifelong readers.
46. Reading Magic. This book describes why it is important for parents to read aloud to their young children and even includes a primer on how to do so.
47. How to Make Your Child a Reader for Life. This book is all about how families can learn to enjoy reading together.
48. Literacy Work Stations. Teachers will find practical and easy to implement solutions to making literacy centers work in the classroom.
49. Reading Together. This book helps parents learn how to inspire a love of reading by reading together with their children.

Websites for Motivating Readers

If your young readers enjoy computer time, find motivation and inspiration for reading among these sites designed to do just that.

50. Reading Rockets. The US Department of Education hosts this site full of fun activities designed to help emergent and struggling readers.
51. Leading to Reading. For the youngest readers, this site sponsored by RIF offers activities for preschoolers just learning to read.
52. Book Adventure. Book Adventure is for kids in grades K-8 and allows readers to create a list of books, then take quizzes and earn points for their progress.
53. Read.gov. This site is an initiative of The Library of Congress and has activities for both younger and older readers as well as parent- or teacher-guided activities.
54. ReadKiddoRead.com. In an effort to motivate young readers, James Patterson started this site that includes book recommendations, reading guides, quizzes, and much more.
55. Bookwink. Students in grades 3-8 can find three-minute videos that change each month about specific books. Be sure to check through the past months’ selections, too.
56. Click. If you or your school has a subscription to Click Magazine, this site holds lots of great activities to promote reading.

Picture Books and Younger Reader Sites

These sites bring books to life for younger readers and often include some popular favorites.

57. Clifford Interactive Storybooks. This big red dog is a favorite among the younger set, and the site includes storybooks to keep up with Clifford’s adventures.
58. Maisy’s Fun Club. Maisy and her friends guide children through games, reading, and other activities here.
59. Fun with Spot. Eric Hill’s Spot books are featured along with tons of inspirational activities on this site.
60. Book Pop. Stephen Cosgrove reads stories as children follow along, controlling aspects such as page turning and more.
61. Little Critter. Mercer Mayer’s Little Critter books are the focus of this site and its accompanying activities.
62. Children’s Books Online. The antique books featured here are available for young readers and their parents to read together, and some feature audio as well.
63. Bedtime-Story. Children can hear classic stories read aloud on this site.
64. Peter Rabbit. This site is great for children, parents, and teachers with activities for all that feature Peter Rabbit and his creator, Beatrix Potter.

Elementary Reader Sites

For those readers with a little more experience under their belts, these sites offer great activities and games to help promote reading.

65. Kids@Random. Random House posts information on new releases and also provides several mini-sites for specific series such as Dr. Seuss, Junie B. Jones, Little Golden Books, and Magic Tree House.
66. Seussville. Dr. Seuss fans will have a great time exploring this site that is as fantastical as his books.
67. Speakaboos. Readers will find fables, popular books, fairy tales, and more brought to life with celebrity readings and dynamic graphics.
68. The Magic School Bus. Join Ms. Frizzle and her students with the activities here that include science kits, monthly experiments, and more.
69. Little House Big Adventure. The Little House on the Prairie series is featured here with plenty of inspirational activities and information about the books and the author.
70. The Rodent’s Gazette. Those who enjoy Geronimo Stilton and his journalistic adventures will have fun visiting this site.
71. Junie B. Jones. Readers who enjoy Junie B. Jones can see how much they know about this rambunctious young girl with a quiz, then move on to activities and more.
72. Official Berenstain Bears’ Website. Fans of the Berenstain Bears books can find lots of activities on this site.
73. Curious George. Teachers might be interested in the “Curiosity Day” resources available at this site and students will enjoy the activities available.
74. Roald Dahl. Readers can learn about Dahl and his books and participate in fun activities here.
75. MrsP.com. Kathy Kinney reads children’s classics on this dynamic site.
76. Simon & Schuster Children’s Books. Discover more about the books published here, including the popular Olivia books and The Spiderwick Chronicles.
77. Bone. Read about the author of this popular graphic novel, play games, and even participate in discussions here.
78. Storyline Online. The books here are introduced and read by members of the Screen Actors Guild and provide text for the children to follow along.
79. Lemony Snicket. Lemony Snicket fans will have fun exploring this creepy website.

Online Libraries and Audio Book Resources

These sites offer free downloadable or online books and audio books, so there is never a reason for a child not to have something to read.

80. Read Print. The resource offers over 8,000 free books online with many popular authors for readers of any age.
81. International Children’s Digital Library. This amazing resource offers books for children free of charge with awesome features such as bookmarking and creating a bookshelf.
82. Project Gutenberg. Perhaps one of the most comprehensive sites, this one offers over 30,000 free books for younger and older readers, many of which are also available as audio books.
83. Classic Reader. This site has books organized by categories such as “Young Readers” to help find the perfect classic book for your reader.
84. StoryPlace. Find books for preschool and elementary here and also discover what’s available for bilingual readers.
85. Page by Page Books. Find books listed alphabetically for lots of great classics.
86. Storynory. This site offers downloads of free classic children’s literature, fairy tales, and even some original stories.
87. The Story Home. With new stories added every two weeks and a good assortment of classics, this site has plenty of great books available.
88. LibriVox. The popular site for audio books provides a ton of great classics.
89. Light Up Your Brain Free Audio Stories for Kids. This site offers audio books accompanied by text that readers can use to follow along when reading both the classics and original stories here.
90. Free Classic Audio Books. Find a good selection of children’s classic audio books available on this site.
91. Wired for Books Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Fans of Alice’s adventures can listen to a dramatic reading of this classic here.

Blogs about Children’s Literature

These great blogs feature information on literacy, resources for parents and teachers, and awesome recommendations for books that will spark imagination and joy in young readers.

92. 5 Great Books. In each post of this blog, five books, organized by theme, that are just right for young readers are featured.
93. The PlanetEsme Plan: The Best New Children’s Books from Esme’s Shelf. This blog is written by the author of How to Get Your Child Reading (featured in this list above) and offers tons of great information about books that will inspire young readers.
94. Kid’s Lit. This blog is run by the Menasha Public Library and offers up great new books for younger readers.
95. Booklights. This PBS Parents blog provides information on literacy as well as suggestions for books.
96. MotherReader. Mom offers up awesome recommendations for children’s books on her blog.
97. Picture Book of the Day. Written by a writing teacher, this blog features information on both picture books and accompanying lessons on teaching writing.
98. Three Silly Chicks. The recommendations here include lots of fun books that are sure to capture children’s attention.
99. Mo Willems Doodles. All those Mo Willems fans will enjoy this blog that updates readers on the latest about his popular books.
100. jama rattigan’s alphabet soup. This blog brings food and books together in a way that is just perfect for beginning readers.

Working with young children can be challenging and rewarding. Watching young minds open up to the experiences set before them is a thing of wonder that you, as an early childhood educator, get to experience on a daily basis. After leaving your job at the end of the day, it can be tough to find enough time to devote to keeping your classroom fresh and exciting or just to stay updated with the latest news related to your field. This list of blogs will help expand your education as you head straight to the best information from others who share your passion for educating young minds.

For and from Educators

Read through these blogs to find information from other educators as well as information specifically designed for early childhood teachers.

1. Teacher Tom. This dedicated preschool teacher shares his experience on this blog.
2. Kaplan Early Learning Company. Read about topics such as sanitizing the classroom, after-school programs, and learning a new language here.
3. Centers and Circle Time. Find great articles on topics such as helping children learn to swing and reusing materials for lessons.
4. Preschool Playbook. With 20 years of experience, this teacher is sure to have plenty to share on her blog.
5. Takoma Park Cooperative Nursery School. The blog from this school offers tips and insight for both preschool educators and parents.
6. Teaching to Dream. This preschool teacher shares her experience as well as the joys of working with young children in her blog.
7. Topics in Early Childhood Education. Working in ECE for over 30 years, John Funk has plenty to share about activities and what they impart to young children on this blog.
8. Elbows, Knees, Dreams. This preschool teacher at a public school shares the ups and downs of the profession.
9. preschool daze. Find out what is going on in this preschool through the director’s blog.
10. Teaching 2 and 3 Year Olds. This veteran preschool teacher shares plenty of fun going on at her school.
11. Excellence in Early Childhood Education. Preschool teachers will appreciate these blog posts that share ideas and information about teaching young students.

Montessori

These blogs come from both those working outside the home and at home with their own children using the Montessori method.

12. My Montessori Journey. Get tons of great ideas to incorporate in your Montessori classroom on this blog.
13. Our Worldwide Classroom. This mom is homeschooling her three young children using the Montessori method.
14. Confessions of a Montessori Mom. After teaching Montessori for 20 years, this mom now uses her expertise with her own young son at home.
15. The Moveable Alphabet. This blog is written by a Montessori Primary Directress and is a great resource for Montessori educators.
16. Montessori Free Fall. Find a ton of great Montessori resources from this mom using the method in her home.
17. Montessori Matters. Learn about Montessori theory and philosophy as practiced by this educator.
18. Montessori Beginnings. This mom is studying about and implementing the Montessori method to use with her young daughter.

Homeschooling

Educators are sure to find a wealth of great ideas from these homeschooling families working with their young children.

19. Childhood 101. Written by a mom who is also an early childhood educator, this blog provides tons of great ideas for educating young children at home.
20. 1+1+1=1. This former kindergarten teacher homeschools her young family while they are doing mission work in “inner city America.”
21. ABC and 123. Written by two educator-moms who are staying home with their children now, this blog is full of great ideas to promote learning for those teaching their children at home.
22. Adventures in Mommydom. Mom to three preschoolers, this blogger shares their adventures in learning here.
23. The Work of Childhood. This mom is homeschooling her preschool son and shares their work together.
24. Because Babies Grow Up. See what this mom and her two young daughters are doing in their pursuit of fun and education.
25. Counting Coconuts. Find out what this mom and her 3 year-old son are up to when you follow this blog.
26. The Wonder Years. With a professional background in traditional education and the Montessori method, this mom is now learning about the Waldorf philosophy and uses a variety of techniques at home.
27. Tired, Need Sleep. This mom shares plenty of great resources used in her preschooling, homeschooling experience.
28. United Teaching. This blog is full of pictures and ideas for homeschooling young children and draws off ideas from Montessori, Charlotte Mason, and other teaching philosophies.
29. ABC Home Preschool. The lessons here cover topics such as recognizing all types of families and teaching charity to children as well as more practical lessons such as learning the days of the week.
30. The Smarter Preschooler Blog. This blog has posts on topics such as creating a gifted reader and avoiding preschooler obesity.

Policy and News

Keep up with the latest news and policy issues surrounding early childhood education with these blogs.

31. WECA Advocates in Action. This blog focuses on policy related to early childhood education and care.
32. Eduwonk. This popular blog touches on all aspects of education policy, including early childhood education.
33. Hatch. Written by an expert in the field of ECE, this blog covers topics related to health and education of young children.
34. Childhood and Education. Keep up with the latest news reports and information on early childhood care and education with this blog.
35. Lead From The Start. Get a glimpse into the politics and policy of early education here.
36. The Tulsa Initiative Blog. Read about the work being done in this initiative that provides education and resources for low-income families with young children.
37. Early Childhood. Keep up with the latest policy issues in ECE when you read this collaborative blog.
38. Public School Insights. Discover what is working well in public schools when you read this blog.
39. To Early Childhood. This North Carolina initiative looks at policy and issues surrounding early childhood education.
40. Early Stories. This blog shares news and explores issues important to early childhood education.
41. Early Ed Watch. Read this blog from New America’s Early Education Initiative that promotes high quality education for children from birth through age 8.

Resources

If you need fresh ideas for your classroom, check out these blogs that are chock full of resources.

42. Pre-K Pages. Teachers will find the printables and giveaways featured here to be a big help in keeping their material fresh.
43. Teach Preschool. This blog covers tons of relevant topics such as building communication with parents, making art with toddlers, and resources for the classroom.
44. Pre Kinders. Find tons of resources here, with some recent posts including making glue, iPod apps for preschool, and seasonal lessons.
45. irresistible ideas for play based learning. This blog provides tons of great ideas to help support play-based learning in the early childhood classroom.
46. Urban Preschool. The resources here will have you and your young charges exploring way beyond the classroom walls.
47. I’m a teacher, get me OUTSIDE here!. This blog is all about outdoor learning and is full of great ways to enhance that experience for children of all ages.
48. TeachKidsArt. This art teacher shares great ideas and instructions on implementing them that can be used with children of varying ages and ability levels.
49. Bakers and Astronauts. This blog shares projects and crafts that stimulate the curiosity and creativity of preschoolers.
50. Megan Power Grades PreK-K. This blog from Scholastic explores great ideas for younger learners.

General

Cut back your expenses with the help of these posts.

1. How to Live a Better Life with Less: Leo Babauta explains how to live better on less.
2. 16 Ways to Save Money by Not Being Normal: Step outside of normal to save money.
3. Find and Plug Your Money Leaks: Jim Wang writes about stopping your money leaks.
4. Curb Your Consumerism: You can cut back on consumerism using this post.
5. 15 Ways to Cut Your Expenses: You can cut your expenses with the help of this post.
6. The Paradox of the Paradox of Thrift: Understand the paradox of thrift by reading this post.
7. First Beg, Then Borrow, Then Buy: Instead of spending, see if you can beg or borrow first.
8. How to Want Very Little: Read David Turnbull’s post to learn how you can scale back your wants.
9. Where to Sell Old Unwanted Stuff: You’ll find out how to get rid of your junk for money in this post.
10. The Culture of Free, and The Power of Less: In this post, you’ll learn about the culture of free.
11. When Times Are Tight: When Times Are Tight has 168 tips for stretching your dollar.
12. Take Care of Your Things: Stretch the value of your things by taking care of them.
13. Eleven Ways to Save Money Every Month: This post has suggestions for saving money each month.
14. 7 Things I’ve Given Up to Prune My Expenses: See if you can cut your expenses by cutting these things out.
15. Summer Savings: Elle’s Summer Savings post is about keeping your spending cool during the summer.

Spending

Read these posts to practice smart spending.

16. How to Stop Buying Clothes You Never Wear: April explains how you can stop buying unnecessary clothes.
17. 101 Ways to Cut Your Spending This Year: Read this post for a guide to getting out of debt by spending less.
18. Spend Less Than You Earn: Learn the simple rule of spending less than you earn.
19. Getting in at the End of Yard Sales: You’ll see why being late to yard sales isn’t such a bag idea.
20. Plan Ahead Every Time You Spend: Spend strategically with the help of this post.
21. How to Control Spending: You’ll learn about controlling spending in this post.
22. How to Get a Deal and Save Money When You’re Buying Electronics or Other High Ticket Items: Peter Anderson’s post covers deals on big ticket purchases.
23. Resisting the Temptation to Buy: This shopper explains how you can stop buying temptation.

Saving

Squirrel away your money for a safety net or large purchases.

24. 25 Ways to Save Money: This post will tell you how to save money 25 ways.
25. You Need an Online High-Yield Savings Account: Here you’ll find 9 reasons to have an online high-yield savings account.
26. A Penny Saved is More Than a Penny Earned: Read this post to find out why saving means more than you think.
27. Is It Possible to Save Too Much Money?: This post will help you make sure your money is working for you.

Debt

Use these posts to get help dealing with debt.

28. Switch to 0%: Find out how you can save money on cards with 0% balance transfer cards.
29. How to Negotiate with Credit Card Companies: Leverage your skills of negotiation with credit card companies.
30. Pay Off Highest Interest or Highest Balance Credit Card: This analysis will help you decide whether to pay off high interest cards or those with the highest balance.
31. Eliminate (and Avoid) High Interest Debt: See why eliminating high interest debt is so important.
32. How to Improve Your Credit Score: This guide will help you improve your credit score.
33. Getting Out of Debt: Reductionism and holism are explained for getting out of debt.
34. Spotting Debt Relief Scams: Here’s how you can avoid getting caught up in a debt relief scam.
35. 4 Immediate and Simple Steps to Personal Debt Reduction: Start personal debt reduction following these tips.
36. The 5 Worst Credit Card Practices: Check out this post for an overview of terrible credit card practices.
37. 5 Simple Debt Reduction Tips: You’ll find simple debt reduction tips in this post.
38. Credit Restoration Tips: These tips will help you get back your credit.
39. Pay Off 1 Debt This Month: Make the small goal of paying off a debt this month.
40. 10 Reasons Credit Cards Are Good: You’ll find out why credit cards aren’t so bad in this post.

Food

Eat healthy food on a dime.

41. How Much Does a Garden Really Save?: Check out this post to see how much a garden really saves you.
42. Pick and Process Your Own Fruit to Save Money: Matt Jabs writes about picking your own fruit and saving money.
43. 16 Great, Healthy Dinners in 10-minutes or Less: Here you’ll find frugal, healthy, and easy to make dinners.
44. 16 Ways to Eat Healthy While Keeping it Cheap: Mehdi writes about cheap, healthy eating.
45. Diets and Budgets: Diets and Budgets explains slimming down.

Home Ownership

These posts offer homeowners a way to get more out of their homes for less.

46. Termite Control: Consider different options in termite control with this post.
47. How I Made My Peace with Hiring a Housekeeper: See the value of outsourcing in Erica’s post.
48. Does Renting Make Sense?: Consider whether renting is a better idea here.
49. Challenge Your Property Taxes and Win!: This post offers a guide to getting your property taxes down.
50. Do It Yourself: Here you’ll see why DIY is so important for home ownership and beyond.

Major Purchases

Consider the points made in these posts when making major purchases.

51. When Should You Refinance a Mortgage?: Cash Money Life writes about the best time to refinance.
52. Buying the Best New (or Used) Car for You: Laura Martinez writes this post about buying the best car for you.
53. Should I Walk Away from My Mortgage?: Does it make sense to walk away from your mortgage? Find out here.
54. Buying a Car: Find out why you need to know your credit score and get financing ahead of time before buying a car.
55. Mortgage Life Insurance is a Rip-Off: In this post, you’ll learn why mortgage life insurance doesn’t make sense.
56. How to Move Your Bank Account: This post explains how you can easily move your bank account.
57. Lessons from Personal Car Buying Experiences: Learn from this blogger’s car buying experience.
58. How to Create Your Own Extended Warranty: You can learn how to make your own extended warranty in this post.
59. Pay Off Mortgage Early? Or Invest?: Five Cent Nickel considers whether it’s wiser to pay off your mortgage early or use the money to invest instead.
60. How to Intelligently and Responsibly Buy a Car: With the help of this post, you can intelligently and responsibly buy a car.
61. Save Time and Money by Trading in Your Car: Read this post to learn why trading in your car can be strategic.

Budgets

Check out these posts for help building and keeping a budget.

62. Using Google Calendar to Pay Bills on Time: Set up your bills on Google Calendar to make sure you pay them on time.
63. How to Change Your Life By Setting Financial Goals: John Suter’s post explains why financial goals can change your life.
64. The Great Big List of 75 Budgeting Tools, Finance Softwares and iPhone Money Apps: These tools will help you make the most of your budget.
65. How to Budget with Irregular Income: It can be difficult to budget with irregular income-here’s how you can do it.
66. 9 Methods for Mastering Your Money: Use this post to master your money.
67. The Best Budgeting Tools: Read this post to get the lowdown on the best tools you can use for your budget.
68. How to Make a Budget That Works: Being Frugal explains how you can make a budget that works for you.

Simple Living

These posts will help you practice simple living.

69. 12 Essential Rules to Live More Like a Zen Monk: Read this post to find out how you can live simply like a zen monk.
70. The Power of Yes: The Power of Yes will help you get more out of life.
71. Do You Need to Downsize Your Life?: Consider whether you need to downsize your life or not.
72. Stop Trying to Impress Other People: Cut out the habit of impressing other people.
73. Seven Zen Principles to Guide Your Money and Your Life: You’ll find zen money principles in this post.

Investing

Invest with less using these posts.

74. How to Convert to a Roth IRA: This post offers a discussion on converting your retirement savings into a Roth IRA.
75. Best High-Yield Money Market & High-Interest Savings Accounts: This post will help you keep an eye on rates for a number of banks.
76. Don’t Over-Think Your Investments: Make your investments simple with this post.
77. Investment Property and Its Benefits: Read this post to learn about investing in property.
78. Reasons for a Roth Conversion from 401K or Traditional Roth: You’ll learn why a Roth conversion makes sense in this post.

Health

Save your financial and physical health using these posts.

79. 10 Ways to Lower Your Prescription Drug Costs: You can find out how to lower your prescription costs with this post.
80. Slow and Steady: Slow and Steady has thoughts on physical and financial fitness.
81. HSAs Are Awesome: Read this post to see why health savings accounts are awesome.
82. Save Money at the Hospital: This post will help you save money on your hospital bill.

Entertainment

Follow the tips in these posts to be entertained on the cheap.

83. How to Get the Best Deal When Signing Up for Cable or Satellite TV: Use the tips in this post to get a great deal on TV service.
84. 5 Ways to Save Money on Books: Read this post for tips that will help you save money on books.
85. How to Maximize Your Entertainment Dollar: This post offers a guide to getting the most for your money in entertainment.
86. How to Have Fun Without Breaking the Bank: Kyle discusses how you can be entertained without having to pay a whole lot.
87. 10 Free Dates Your Wife Will Love: Be a cheap date, but have lots of fun using these ideas.
88. How to Cancel Your Cable TV Service: This post covers ditching cable TV.
89. Ways to Watch TV Without Paying an Arm and a Leg for Cable or Satellite: Through this blog post, you’ll learn how to watch TV on the cheap.

Transportation & Travel

Enjoy getting around and traveling on less money.

90. 5 Ways to Save Money On Gas: Kelly’s post discusses easy ways to cut back on gas.
91. Car Sharing: See how sharing cars can save you money.
92. I Want to Drive Less: This post explains a variety of ways you can drive less.
93. Credit Card Rental Car Insurance Policies: You’ll get the facts on rental car credit card insurance policies from this post.
94. Frugal (and other) Thoughts From the Road: Stay frugal on the road with these suggestions.
95. Frugal and Free Things to Do and See in NYC: If you’re visiting NYC, you can be entertained on the cheap using these tips.
96. 5 Ways to Travel More With Less: Annabel Candy writes about traveling more on less money.

Sustainability

Save the world and your money with this advice.

97. 4 Eco-Tips for a Wonderful New Year: Check out Elena’s post to find out how you can be eco-friendly and frugal in the new year.
98. Simplify, Simplify, Simplify: Megan Prusynski explains why less is more when living green.
99. 10 Ways to Conserve and Save Money: Bob’s post shares ways to save money and conserve at the same time.
100. 5 Ways to Save the World, While Getting Fitter, Saving Money, Simplifying, and Becoming Happier: Read this post to find out how you can save the world and live less.
101. Steps Towards a More Sustainable Life of Less: Take these steps to live sustainably on less.

Graduating college is just the first step in a teacher’s education. From required continuing education units to the learning you want to do to keep your teaching fresh, you probably find yourself on a continual quest for new information. This list of blogs for the classroom teacher is just one more way to find that ever-important knowledge. Read these blogs to find ways to bolster your lessons, learn how you can use technology in your classroom, stay on top of current education news and policy, or get resources for a specific subject.

Classroom Resources and Inspiration

Find inspiration and get fresh ideas when you read these blogs.

1. Cool Cat Teacher Blog. Sharing her wealth of experience, Vicki Davis writes about education, teaching in the 21st century, and technology.
2. Qrious. If you are looking for new strategies and teaching tools, then be sure to give this blog a visit.
3. The Top 101 Websites for Teachers. Find out about great websites just right for teachers when you read this blog.
4. The Fischbowl. Find everything from technology to math to English resources and more on this blog.
5. Pensamientos. Get lots of great tips and suggestions for teaching a second language in middle and high school from this Spanish teacher.
6. Infinite Thinking Machine. This collaborative blog features ideas and resources on a variety of topics to help teachers with 21st century education techniques.
7. A Teacher’s Tale. This teacher shares tons of great ideas to bring excitement to both teaching and learning.
8. The Lesson Machine. Search for resources organized by literature, media, and supplies/resources on this blog.
9. TeachPaperless. Join the paperless movement in education and get ideas on ways to go paperless in the classroom.
10. Resources for Teachers. Find resources for math, English, music, foreign languages, and more.

Technology in the Classroom

Whether you have already embraced technology in your classroom and want to find out more, or you are just starting out, these blogs will provide you with a wealth of information.

11. The Edublogger. If you want tips for using Web 2.0 technologies and blogging in the classroom, then visit this blog.
12. Twenty Minutes for Tech. Find out about how you can use technology in the classroom when you read about and listen to these podcasts.
13. Creating Lifelong Learners. Read this blog to find out how to close the digital divide.
14. The Clever Sheep. Rodd Lucier shares ways teachers can enhance their teaching by embracing technology.
15. Langwitches Blog. This blog supplies teachers with tons of great tips and suggestions for using technology in the classroom.
16. iLearn Technology. Get tips to help you integrate technology in your K-5 classroom from this technology specialist.
17. Jane’s Pick of the Day. Jane Hart provides a new blog post each day that features technology in the learning environment.
18. Free Technology for Teachers. Read this blog to learn about free technology resources for your classroom.
19. Teach42. Steve Dembo shares his thoughts on education and technology here.
20. My Island View. Technology, education, reform, and more show up in these posts.

Pre-K

If you work with the youngest students, then check out these blogs to see what others are doing in their Pre-K classrooms.

21. Inside Pre-K. Read stories and lessons about teaching Pre-K from this teacher.
22. Elbows, Knees, Dreams. Hear what this preschool teacher has to say about the joys of teaching younger students.
23. Preschool Playbook. This blog is written by a veteran preschool teacher with 20 years’ experience.
24. Teacher Tom. Find out about all the fun this preschool teacher has with his class.
25. Excellence in Early Childhood Education. Get a ton of great ideas for teaching your preschool students when you follow this blog.
26. Topics in Early Childhood Education. John Funk shares his 30 years of experience in the early childhood education field.
27. Teaching 2 and 3 Year Olds. Learn about the fun at this school when you read these posts.
28. Teaching to Dream. Learn from the experience of this preschool teacher on this blog.
29. Centers and Circle Time. This blog offers great ideas and information you can use in your classroom.
30. preschool daze. Read this blog, written from the director’s point of view.

Science and Math

These blogs are focused on suggestions, issues, and tips for science and math teachers.

31. Lovely Scientist Loves Science. Science gets a boost of fun with these blog posts.
32. Science Teacher. Take science out of the classroom and into the world with this blog.
33. Extreme Biology!. Learn about science from Ms. Baker and her biology students on their blog.
34. What It’s Like on the Inside. The Science Goddess discusses education, reform, and science–of course.
35. Hurricane Maine. Read this science teacher’s blog for information you can share with your students, ruminations on the future of education, and much more.
36. Biology in Action. This blog provides information for high school and college biology students.
37. sciencegeekgirl. From water xylophones to science communication, it’s all on this blog.
38. Reflections of a Science Teacher. Professional development and teaching science are often featured here.
39. Science for All. Kirk Robbins promotes science literacy on his blog.
40. Sustainably Digital. Ninth-grade science meets technology on this blog.
41. Steve Spangler Blog. Take a look at fun science experiments from the guy who made the Mentos and soda experiment famous.
42. I Want to Teach Forever. With a focus on math topics, this teacher shares great ideas and tips for the classroom.
43. dy/dan. Teaching math and critical thinking are the focus of these blog posts.
44. Miss Calcul8. This new teacher shares what she is doing in her math classes and how she is adjusting to teaching.
45. Learn Me Good. While math gets the spotlight here, the adventures of teaching also feature highly.

English & Language Arts

These bloggers share their experience with their ELA classes.

46. The Reading Workshop. Mr. McGuire shares his experience and offers suggestions for teaching and learning reading.
47. Miller’s English 10 Classroom Blog. Visit this tenth-grade English class’ blog for inspiration for your own classroom blog or great ideas to incorporate in your own teaching.
48. Epic Adventures are Often Uncomfortable. Read about this English teacher and her adventures in teaching and living.
49. Classroom as Microcosm. Written by a college English instructor, this blog features plenty of great information that high school English teachers can use for their classrooms.
50. Gently Hew Stone. High school literature, society, and education are all discussed on this blog.
51. Enhanced English Teacher. See how this English teacher incorporates technology in her classroom to create awesome lessons.

Special Education

Special ed teachers will find a ton of resources, advice, and support for working with special needs students when they read these blogs.

52. Teacher Sol. Get lots of great resources as well as news, strategies, and more for the special ed classroom.
53. SMD Teacher. Whether you work with students who have multiple disabilities or not, this blog has plenty to offer.
54. Reality 101. Special ed teachers will find helpful information and tips on this blog.
55. Jerry’s Special Education Blog. From About.com, this blog provides plenty of great advice for special ed teachers.
56. Lisa’s Lingo. This inclusion teacher shares her experience working with all sorts of students.
57. Successful Teaching. If you are working exclusively with special ed students or are teaching in an inclusion classroom, the tips and strategies here are sure to be a benefit for you.
58. Teachers at Risk. High school special ed teachers will especially appreciate the suggestions and experience of this veteran teacher.
59. Special Education Strategies and More…. Learn teaching strategies that have worked for this special ed teacher on her blog.
60. Teach Effectively!. For those working with at-risk or special needs students, this blog offers evidence-based teaching tips.
61. Special 2 me. See what this special ed teacher has to say on her blog.

Assistive Technology

Whether you work exclusively with special needs students or teach in an inclusion classroom, these blogs have plenty of information on using assistive technology.

62. No Limits 2 Learning. Learn how you can use assistive technology in the classroom when you read this blog written by an assistive technology specialist.
63. Teaching Students with Learning Difficulties. If you have students with learning difficulties, then find out about technology that can help your students succeed.
64. Teaching All Students. Learn about using assistive technology in the special education classroom when you read the blog posts here.
65. Free Resources from the Net for EVERY Learner. This blog provides information on free tools and applications that support learning for special needs students.
66. The Assistive Technology Blog. Get news and information about assistive technology for schools in this blog.
67. Christine Southard’s Blogspot. Christine is an inclusion teacher who writes about assistive technology.
68. Apace of Change. See what this school psychologist has to say about technology and assistive technology when you read this blog.
69. EdTech Solutions. This teacher writes about technology and assistive technology that can make education accessible to all students.
70. Thinking UDL: Universal Design for Learning. This blogger writes about using technology as a tool to facilitate differentiation in the classroom.

Reform

Stay current with the conversations about education reform taking place in the blogosphere.

71. On the Shoulders of Giants. Ariel Sacks writes about working in the field of education, what types of reform are needed, and why.
72. Eduflack. Examine educational trends and potential for future change here.
73. Flypaper. Take a look at what is being discussed at this educational reform think tank when you take a look at this blog.
74. edspresso. Read about education reform news and the accompanying editorial commentary on this blog from The Center for Education Reform.
75. 2 cent’s Worth. David Warlick writes about bringing education into the 21st century on his popular blog that often takes readers inside conversations between other bloggers with a similar mission.
76. Dangerously Irrelevant. Take a look at what Scott McLeod has to say about education reform when he touches on such topics as the future of the classroom, drop-outs, and student boredom.
77. Bridging Differences. Deborah Meier and Diane Ravitch take a look at both sides of the issues surrounding education reform.
78. The Core Knowledge Blog. Believing in a dynamic opportunity to learn, this foundation’s blog promotes reform by highlighting issues.
79. Practical Theory. Chris Lehmann highlights education reform issues in this blog.
80. Tuttle SVC. Take a look at education policy and reform with an emphasis on language arts with the posts here.

News, Politics, and Policy

For those teachers who like to stay informed with what is happening in their field, these blogs will provide tons of information.

81. A Teacher’s View. Written by an high school English teacher, these posts provide a political look at education.
82. Bud the Teacher. Keep up with education’s politics and policy when you read what Bud the Teacher has to say.
83. I Thought a Think. Take a look at current education policy and potential for the future here.
84. Right on the Left Coast: Views From a Conservative Teacher. This conservative teacher offers his views on education and politics.
85. The Tempered Radical. Education policy and politics mingle with a bit of language arts here.
86. This Week In Education. Stay on top of education news with the posts on this blog from Scholastic.
87. Eduwonk. Follow the posts here to read about education news, analysis, and commentary.
88. Politics K-12. Michele McNeil and Alyson Klein cover education policy on this blog from Education Week.
89. Education Policy Blog. These education professionals write about education policy here.
90. Teacher Beat. Read about policy and politics that affect teachers and their careers when you follow the posts on this blog.

Teaching and Professional Development

These blogs take a look at professional development or offer other teachers’ perspective on teaching.

91. What’s Working in Schools Blog. This blog from the HOPE foundation provides professional development for teachers with posts touching on everything from technology to politics.
92. Teachers Teaching Teachers. Read about and listen to these webcasts that feature teachers sharing their ideas and experience in the classroom.
93. It’s Not all Flowers And Sausages. This popular blog is all about seeing the humor behind the reality of teaching in a system desperately in need of repair.
94. So You Want To Teach?. In his “quest for educational excellence,” Joel shares some of the great parts of teaching here.
95. Open Education. Take a look at some of the challenges and opportunities in the field of education when you read this blog.
96. Edutopia Blogs. Education professionals write about topics such as the current state of education, ways to add life to your lessons, and how to bring character education to your school.
97. TLN Teacher Voices. Explore such issues as keeping your teaching fresh, nurturing parental involvement, and promoting student confidence.
98. American Board for Teacher Certification Excellence. Find out about issues in education and learn about the art of teaching.
99. The Education Business Blog. Read about the business of education–with an emphasis on technology.
100. The Future of Education is Here. Learn about exciting ways educators are making positive changes on education from inside the classroom and beyond.

The FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid, is the jumping-off point for all federal financial aid.

» To complete your FAFSA online, go to http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/.

You MUST submit a FAFSA to be considered for federal financial aid — grants, work-study, federal student loans, and federal parent loans.

Many states and schools also require you to complete a FAFSA in order to be considered for institutional financial aid and state-funded grants, college loans, and tuition assistance programs.

The FAFSA examines your family’s financial situation and evaluates your eligibility for student financial aid based on U.S. Department of Education guidelines. The FAFSA looks at a number of financial factors, including your and your parents’ income, net assets, family expenses, the number of family members in your household, and the number of siblings attending college at the same time.

Don’t count yourself out and pass up getting easy money for college: Fill out the FAFSA even if you think there aren’t any financial aid options available to you. You and your family may well be eligible for some form of financial aid, even if you think your parents earn too much. Some types of federal student aid — unsubsidized Stafford student loans and PLUS parent loans — are available regardless of financial need.

To increase your chances of receiving financial aid, submit your FAFSA as soon after January 1 as possible. Funds for need-based financial aid are limited, and manyt awards are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Your FAFSA filing date holds your place in federal, state, and school queues, so the sooner you file, the greater your chances of getting financial aid.

The application generally process takes about two to six weeks. Use this time to start searching for scholarships and grants.

Don’t forget: You must complete the FAFSA each year in order to be eligible for financial aid for the new academic year.

To complete a FAFSA, use FAFSA on the Web at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ or submit a FAFSA through your high school or college Financial Aid Office.

Student loans come in two principal varieties: government-issued federal student loans and non-federalprivate student loans.

FEDERAL STUDENT LOANS

Federal student loans are issued by the U.S. Department of Education to help students pay for college as well as post-baccalaureate graduate studies. Federal student loans are available in varying loans amounts to both undergraduate and graduate students and can be issued both with and without regard to financial need.

Most government student loans don’t require either a credit check or a co-signer, although there are some graduate student loans that are credit-based and will require you to have an acceptable credit history.

Federal college loans are also available to qualifying parents of undergraduate students.

Federal education loans can be either subsidized or unsubsidized:

• With subsidized student loans, the government will cover your interest charges while you’re in school or in an authorized period of deferment (during which your student loan payments are postponed).

• With federal unsubsidized student loans, although you won’t have any payments due while you’re in school or in an authorized period of deferment, interest charges will continue to accrue. Once you need to begin repaying your unsubsidized student loans, the accrued interest will be added to your principal loan balance and capitalized, meaning you’ll now be accruing interest charges on the previously accrued interest, as well as on your original loan balance.

Undergraduate Student Loans

There are two types of federal college loans for undergraduates: Perkins loans and Stafford loans. Both loans require that you fill out the FAFSA in order to be eligible. There’s no credit check or co-signer required for either Stafford student loans or Perkins student loans.

• Perkins student loans are awarded to eligible low-income students. Perkins loans carry a fixed interest rate of 5% and are available in loan amounts of up to $5,500 for each year of your undergraduate studies. Perkins student loans are subsidized loans.

• Stafford student loans are awarded both with and without regard to financial need. Financially eligible undergraduates will qualify for subsidized Stafford loans. Unsubsidized Stafford loans, on the other hand, are awarded without regard for financial need. 

  Subsidized Stafford student loans carry a fixed interest rate of between 3.4% and 6.8%, depending on when your loan was issued to you, and are available in loan amounts of up to $5,500 a year, depending on your year in school.

  Unsubsidized Stafford student loans carry a fixed interest rate of 6.8% and are available in loan amounts of up to $12,500 a year, depending on your year in school and on whether you’re financially independent or a dependent of your parents.

Graduate Student Loans

There are three types of federal graduate student loans: Perkins loans, Stafford loans, and Grad PLUS loans. All three federal graduate loan programs require that you fill out the FAFSA in order to be eligible.

There’s no credit check or co-signer required for either Stafford graduate loans or Perkins graduate loans. Grad PLUS loans, on the other hand, have modest credit requirements and will require you to undergo a credit check. If you can’t qualify on your own for a Grad PLUS loan, you may need a creditworthy co-signer.

• Perkins graduate student loans are awarded to eligible low-income graduate students and are available in loan amounts of up to $8,000 a year. Like undergraduate Perkins loans, Perkins graduate loans carry a fixed interest rate of 5%.

• Stafford graduate student loans, like undergraduate Stafford loans, are awarded both with and without regard to financial need. Financially eligible graduate students will qualify for subsidized Stafford graduate loans. Unsubsidized Stafford graduate loans are awarded without regard for financial need. 

  All Stafford graduate student loans, both subsidized and unsubsidized, carry a fixed interest rate of 6.8%. Subsidized Stafford graduate loans are available in loan amounts of up to $8,500 a year, while unsubsidized Stafford graduate loans are available in loan amounts of up to $20,500 a year.

• Grad PLUS graduate student loans are designed to cover up to 100% of your cost of attendance and are awarded without regard to financial need. Grad PLUS loans are unsubsidized and carry a fixed interest rate of 7.9%.

Parent Loans

Federal parent loans, known as PLUS loans (“Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students”), are available to qualifying parents of undergraduate students. PLUS loans have modest credit requirements and will require your parent to undergo a credit check. Parents who don’t qualify for a PLUS loan may obtain a creditworthy co-signer in order to help them qualify.

• PLUS parent loans are awarded without regard to financial need in loan amounts that will cover up to 100% of the student’s cost of attendance. PLUS loans are unsubsidized and carry a fixed interest rate of 7.9%.

PRIVATE STUDENT LOANS

Private student loans are credit-based loans issued by banks and private lenders rather than by the federal government. Private student loans are available for both undergraduates and graduates, as well as eligible international students and continuing education students.

Qualifying For A Private Student Loan

Although you don’t need to fill out the FAFSA in order to qualify for a private student loan, as you do for federal student loans, you will need to undergo a credit check. You may need a creditworthy co-signer in order to qualify.

And in most cases, even once you’re approved for a private education loan, your school will need to certify the loan — essentially, letting the lender know that you do, in fact, need a private student loan and approving the loan amount you’ve applied for — before the student loan money will be disbursed. In the case of school-certified private student loans, the funds will generally be sent to your school rather than directly to you.

(Keep in mind that although private lenders themselves don’t require the FAFSA from applicants for private student loans, your school may require that you use your federal financial aid options — which do require you to file a FAFSA in order to be considered — before your financial aid office will certify a private loan for you.)

Private Student Loans Vs. Federal Student Loans

Private student loans typically carry variable interest rates, unlike federal college loans, which are all fixed-rate loans. Private student loans also generally come with less-flexible repayment options and fewer built-in borrower protections than federal loans.

Because private student loans can end up being pricier and riskier than federal student loans, you should make sure to take advantage of all your federal financial aid options before you turn to private loans.

If, after scholarships, grants, and federal college loans, you still have school expenses to meet, private student loans may be able to provide the additional education financing you need.

Art History Career Guidance

General Advice

Speak with your advisor (undergraduate or graduate, depending on your status) to learn more about career possibilities, to find out how best to prepare for particular jobs, and for tips on the application and interview process.

The internet has created many opportunities to learn about jobs quickly and efficiently. You can subscribe to a service offered by H-Net (Humanities and Social Sciences OnLine) to be notified of jobs that meet the criteria you select. You can also hear about opportunities by joining a listserv in a given field-see the references to individual listservs in the “Prospects” section of the profession that interests you. Joining one of those listservs also is a great way to find out about the issues, concerns, and opportunities in a particular field.

You might also consider joining the College Art Association (CAA), the professional organization for art historians and studio artists; graduate students should certainly join this organization. Student memberships are available at a reduced rate. The CAA publishes listings of jobs online for holders of the Ph.D. or M.A.

For People with a B.A. in Art History

Commercial art gallery or auction house

Special requirements: Since most galleries deal in contemporary work, some expertise in modern is desirable. If interested in sales positions, strong public relations skills are important. Prospects: Extremely competitive, especially in major centers like New York and Los Angeles; pay is often low. Benefits: Work around cutting edge art; excitement of the hunt for possible sales; occasional travel. Duties: All aspects of gallery work-keeping track of finances, planning displays and exhibitions, researching works of art, writing catalogs, sales, and packing and shipping works of art.

Antique gallery Special requirements: Familiarity with decorative arts a big plus. Prospects: Similar to art galleries. Benefits: Hands-on contact with historical material; tracking down and identifying objects for sale can be great fun; occasional travel. Duties: Similar to art galleries (but less likelihood of catalog writing opportunities).

Museum work (lower level administration and/or smaller institutions) Special requirements: Student internships are an excellent means of getting one’s foot in the door; D.U.’s program offers chances for such internships at the Denver Art Museum and at corporate collections-see your advisor for details; for a list of internship opportunities outside of this region, scan through the job listing sites below (under “Prospects”); also consider joining the Museum Listserv MUSEUM-L [send an e-mail to listserv@unmvma.unm.edu with "subscribe Museum-L [your name]” in the body of the message]. Prospects: Positions are competitive; for listings, see the jobs section of the Museum Resource Board, the Employment Resources Online published by Aviso (a newsletter for museum professionals), or the CAA’s online job listings and check out these Museum Job Hunting Tips. Benefits: Can be a good means of launching a career in the museum world (but will need an additional degree to advance far). Duties: Administrative assistant; fund-raising; financial management; editing; light research.

Art book editing and publishing Special requirements: Meticulous work habits and strong writing skills; having some sort of editing experience (e.g. on the college newspaper) is very helpful. Prospects: Small industry mostly limited to New York and Boston; free-lance work sometimes available but doesn’t pay terribly well. Benefits: Satisfaction of concrete product when done; exciting region of the country to live in; occasional travel. Duties: Editorial (proofreading, fact checking); bibliographic research; finding and researching illustrations.

Magazine publishing Special requirements: Strong writing skills; examples of published work a must. Prospects: Expanding field (especially in the case of regional publications). Benefits: Satisfaction of finished product; set your own hours in the case of free-lance work. Duties: Editing; writing.

Local arts agencies Special requirements: Self-motivation; entrepreneurial skills; strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well under pressure. Prospects: Opportunities in a wide variety of organizations, from fine arts agencies to work in underprivileged communities; short-term projects are often available. Benefits: Good networking opportunities; pay is often low. Duties: Wide range, from public relations and publications to grant writing and office work.

Grant writer Special requirements: Clear, concise writing skills; good communication skills; creative ideas; specific training as grant writer is helpful (grant writing classes are available through a variety of colleges and universities including low-cost options like Colorado Free University); previous work experience (you can volunteer for a small nonprofit to gain this experience and to develop a track record); knowledge of budgeting; organization and self-discipline. Prospects: The demand for development directors is high, but competition for positions is also stiff. Most nonprofits are looking for experienced people. Contract grant work is also in demand if you are motivated and are willing to be an independent contractor. In many cases, a person has to make the initial inquiry with nonprofits. Contract work is not always widely publicized. Benefits: Grant writers have the ability to affect programming which is exciting. There is a level of stress to meet continuous deadlines. They have a great deal of flexibility as independent contractors. Duties: Research funding prospects; develop funder prospects and a funding calendar; create programming; write draft proposals; edit and finalize proposals; review (and occasionally develop) budgets.

With at least a B.A. in Art History and an Additional Degree in Another Field

Art Law Special requirements: A Law degree, optimally from a program specializing in art law and intellectual property rights (for example, from Columbia University’s Kernochan Center for Law, Media and the Arts. Prospects: Good-a growing field. Benefits: Deal with very important issues and get paid well doing so. Duties: Offer legal representation to museums, arts organizations, and/or individual artists; serve as legal consultant (and possibly courtroom representative) in cases dealing with the repatriation of artwork stolen during wars; NAGRPA issues; copyright issues; contracts for public works of art; etc

Art investment Special requirements: An MBA or finance degree can be helpful (but is not always required). Prospects: Fair (art not always the best investment); may be able to set up business as consultant to both dealers and collectors (possibly including major corporations). Benefits: High salary; buy art with other people’s money! Duties: Evaluate trends in market for all types of art; advise clients on potential increases in value.

Archive management or art reference librarian Special requirements: A Master of Library Science Degree (MLS) may be required; computer skills necessary. Prospects: Fair. Benefits: Provide valuable service to other scholars; can involve intriguing detective work and research into a subject that interests you. Duties: Manage collections of photographs, manuscripts, books, and other resources; advise researchers; some publication opportunities.

Conservator Special requirements: Degree from a conservation graduate program (of which there are four in North America: the University of Delaware, the Institute of Fine Arts at New York University, Buffalo State College, and Queen’s University in Ontario). The degree demands strong knowledge of chemistry, languages, studio art and laboratory techniques, often some knowledge of physics, a steady hand, and lots of patience. DU’s BFA in Pre-Art-Conservation can be an excellent preparation for graduate work in the field. Prospects: Heavy competition for institutional positions; more prospects in private practice; opportunities vary by region (i.e. best in areas with high concentrations of institutions, dealers, and collectors; often jobs are listed on the Museum Employment Resource Center, on the Employment Resources Online published by Aviso (a newsletter for museum professionals), or in the jobs section of the Museum Resource Board. Benefits: Constant close contact with works of art; pay is good (but you won’t get rich!). Duties: Preserve and repair works of art; you generally develop a specialization (e.g. works on paper; furniture; etc.).

With an M.A. in Art History

Note that with an MA you can find work in any of the fields listed for BAs, and probably have a stronger chance of getting a job in one of those fields or of entering at a higher level. DU’s own MA program in art history is a great place to obtain this degree!

Museum work – curatorial staff Special requirements: Previous experience (as an intern or as staff member) is strongly desirable. Prospects: The job market is competitive but not impossible, due to the variety of museum’s and cultural institutions that exist; for listings see the jobs section of the Museum Resource Board, the Employment Resources Online published by Aviso (a newsletter for museum professionals), or the CAA’s bimonthly Careers bulletin; also consider joining the Museum Listserv MUSEUM-L [send an e-mail tolistserv@unmvma.unm.edu with "subscribe Museum-L [your name]” in the body of the message]. Also, check out these Museum Job Hunting Tips. Benefits: First-hand contact with works of art; opportunities for research and publication; opportunity to introduce the public to the art that you care about. Duties: In smaller institutions you may be in charge of an entire department (e.g. Painting; Decorative Arts; etc.); in a larger institution you may be given more focused research or administrative tasks.

Museum work – administration Special requirements: See above; financial experience may also be a plus. Prospects: See above. Benefits: Sense that you are contributing to the preservation of works of art and to educating the public about them; work in a museum environment. Duties: All manner of administrative work-from serving as a registrar and keeping track of new objects, to managing an institution’s finances, to engaging in fund-raising; in smaller institutions you may be doing multiple jobs.

Museum work – education department Special requirements: See above. Prospects: See above. Benefits: Opportunities to introduce members of the public to the works of art in your institution. Duties: Design educational programs for all age levels, from public school students to adult visitors; can also include public presentations (either on guided tours or in lecture format).

Work in a cultural institution (such as a historical house or center) Special requirements: Special knowledge of the particular field addressed by the institution. Prospects: Opportunities exist in a variety of settings. Benefits: The chance to introduce members of the public to the period that interests you; sense that you are preserving the past for future generations. Duties: Various-can include designing educational programs and publications; research; lecturing or giving tours; maintenance of collections.

Visual resources curator Special requirements: In addition to the MA in Art History, a Master of Library Science degree (MLS) may also be desirable, but it is not necessary; occasionally it is possible to be hired in this field without an MA, but in such cases you must have some other means of demonstrating that you are deeply familiar with the history of art; some previous experience in a slide collection is essential. knowledge of digital imaging processes, databases and intellectual property rights are increasingly important. Prospects: Good and improving; the technological revolution of the past few years has greatly expanded opportunities in this field as universities have seen the need for electronic visual resources, and with the increasing technology component of the field has come a greater level of professional respect within the institution; for job listings, see the CAA online job listings, or the Visual Resources Association Bulletin and listserv. Benefits: Spend all day looking at (albeit in reproductions) and learning about works of art; work with technology; generally in a college or university setting. Duties: Manage collection of slides and visual resources in other media (for instance, web management sometimes part of the job).

Teaching – community college or high school (most likely private) Special requirements: Teaching experience is a plus; to obtain a job in one of the few public high schools that offer art history you need a teaching certificate for that state. Prospects: Fair, particularly in areas with large numbers of community colleges, but those colleges are finding more and more that they can hire Ph.D.s to teach their classes (due to the relative glut of Ph.D.s at the moment); for listings, see the CAA Careers bulletin or the weekly on-line listings from the Chronicle of Higher Education (previous week’s listings available without subscription) or H-Net; if you are paid as an adjunct, the salary can be very low. Benefits: Teach classes on the subject that you love; many community college students are “non-traditional” students, who can be among the most rewarding to work with. Duties: Teach a large number of classes per year; little expectation (or opportunity) for research in your field.

Art Librarian Special requirements: Usually also requires an MLS. Prospects: Fair; for job listings and discussion of the profession, consider subscribing to ARLIS-L (the Art Libraries Society discussion list). Benefits: Work in a college or university setting; chance to play a key role in art education; occasional opportunities for research of your own. Duties: Maintain and expand collection of printed and electronic resources; assist students and faculty in their research in a variety of ways.

With a Ph.D. in Art History

Teaching Special requirements: Teaching experience (for instance, as a teaching assistant while in graduate school) and publications are strongly desirable. Prospects: Competition is intense for the most desirable jobs; for listings, see the CAA online job listings or the weekly on-line listings from the Chronicle of Higher Education (previous week’s listings available without subscription) or H-Net. Benefits: Work in a college or university setting; teach, research, and write about the material that you love. Duties: Generally includes three basic categories of Duties: teaching, scholarship (publication of articles and books, presentations at conferences), and service (serving on campus committees); the ratio between these three categories will depend on the nature of the institution.

 

Museum work – curatorial (major institution) Special requirements: Considerable previous museum experience is strongly desirable. Prospects: Competition is fierce for the best jobs, but good jobs do open up with some frequency, so with a Ph.D. in an applicable field from a strong institution, it is possible to find a rewarding position; for listings see the jobs section of the Museum Resource Board, the Employment Resources Online published by Aviso (a newsletter for museum professionals), or the CAA’s online job listings; also consider joining the Museum Listserv MUSEUM-L [send an e-mail to listserv@unmvma.unm.edu with "subscribe Museum-L [your name]” in the body of the message]. Also, check out these Museum Job Hunting Tips. Benefits: In addition to the benefits of a curatorial position listed above (under “careers for art history M.A.s”), you can find yourself in an institution that places a high value on the organization of impressive shows, with accompanying research and publication opportunities. Duties: Organize, research, and write catalogs for exhibitions; close involvement in acquisition of works for museum’s collection.

Here’s an assemblage of the Internet’s best 150 blog sites that cater to your interests. Variety abounds here: You’ll find blogs for tuning and for cranking up the tunes in your car. And every type of automobile, from Bughattis to RVs, can find a special site for them. The five best that we trolled for have earned special features below. Find your favorite blog right here, and get your vroom on.

The Five Best – The Rest of the Best

The Five Best

1. Paul Tan’s Automotive News. Now, we understand that this is not a blog that will be particularly helpful for American car lovers, as Mr. Tan’s site specifically addresses the latest and hottest automotive news to hit Oceania. But we chose this site since it should be a model for auto news blogs here stateside. The coverage is consistently on offer to readers, and always dynamic—we come away with new appreciation for a feature car every visit. An example of a Tan-penned revelation? Here’s a nifty feature on a blazing BMV model that has yet to hit American soil.
2. The Old Car Blog. Click on this link, but do not scroll down. Not for at least a few seconds, anyway. Just gaze at the introductory photo, of an old, beaten-down truck’s front hood and grille. It’s ancient, yes. But isn’t it still kind of…beautiful?! That sensation of the old car becoming ogle-worthy happened to us time and time again on this site. Count as one of the web’s best blog sites about any quirky topic. Our favorite post mentioned that radio-fueled autos may solve the gas problem. Not true, but truly cute and quaint.
3. No Fenders — Formula 1 and Indy Car Racing Blog. Admittedly, we have no interest in the auto racing scene. Or, wait, let’s admit it: We had none, not until we came across this outstanding blog. Head writer Tomaso has been impassioned by vehicular races for more than twenty years. That decades-long dedication pays off with such interesting features as Maybe Indy Car Should Stay Away, a must-read among must-reads on this site.
4. Fuzzy Galore. Attention, attention—it’s a woman’s world; men just mope around in it. Blogger Rachel, “most often found cruising around on my 2005 Triumph Speed Triple,” writes better than the boys about her love of the motorcycle and the open road. This New Yorker chronicles her travels on this exceptional site, featuring such gem postings as Long Island: Octagon House, Stony Brook, New York. Ladies (and your fellas): read Rachel, and weep.
5. Art Car Central. Picasso, Van Gogh, Bob Rauschenberg: Most of the greatest artists of all time missed out on what was potentially the world’s most impressive canvas—the automobile. Professional and prolific are best used to describe this mind-blowingly original and addictive blog. What kind of material really turns you on in art: fiberglass, ink, hair, sound? The bloggers categorize the car art they scout out into groups of mediums such as these. Our favorite post was as juicy as it was judicial, when The Garden Art Car Goes to Court. It was swell enough to make you bang your gavel in cool contempt.

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The Rest of the Best

1. New Car Blog. New and future car updates proliferate this blog that specializes in informing readers of the best to come in luxury automobiles.
2. Autoblog. They “obsessively cover the car industry.” And with some of the Internet’s most comprehensive and detailed coverage of the latest auto news, you might just obsess too.
3. The Truth About Cars. There’s a lot of smoke and mirrors when it comes to automobile advertising and the attraction of new consumers. This blog sifts through the dirt to give you clean car info.
4. ConsumerReports.org. The foremost name in advocacy of the consumer and her experience with various products, ConsumerReports sponsors this blog tailored to keeping auto consumers in the know.
5. Carscoop. New cars, concept cars, and the newest in automobile tuning news all find a very comfy and fun home in this sharp, tailored blog.
6. PriceWheels Blog. “Car buying advice, car rebates, car incentives,” it’s all cars, all the time, at this blog which looks to let prospective buyers know where to find the best price on their new vehicle.
7. Blog of Car. The name of this blog is less simple and more straightforward than you’d think. Its specialty: “car pictures, car news, car reviews.”
8. HybridCarBlog. It ain’t 1905 anymore, and the Model T has gone through more than a few upgrades. The next auto frontier is the hybrid sector—click here for more on the news.
9. Jaguar Cars News. When it comes to luxury vehicles, no other gets us purring like the Jaguar. This blog’s claim to fame: devotion “to news, reviews and information on all classic and new Jaguar cars.”
10. Stanford Solar Car Project. It’s not all silicon and software in Northern California. The brainiacs at Stanford are leading the way in solar automotive technology, the next car frontier.
11. The New Car Blog. When you’re looking for the prime source of information on the industry’s best and brightest new vehicles to hit the market and the road, you need New Car Blog first.
12. Vehicles for America’s Heroes. Military veterans and their families searching for great new auto deals beeline to this source of great information, and potentially greater deals.
13. AutoFans. Everyone knows the biggest draws for geeks—Stars Wars, Pokemon, Power Rangers. AutoFans’ blog applies that same nerd love to new cars. That’s awesome.
14. Speedlux. “All about luxury and performance cars,” this higher-class car blog is not only for the rich and famous—those who dream about revving up these hot rides can drool here too.
15. Super Auto Blog. This blog is celebrated for the dynamic photo features of the new vehicles they blog about on a weekly basis. A great way to preview what your ideal car will look like on the road.
16. The German Car Blog. Mercedes Benz isn’t the only killer car to come from Deustchland. Take a look at this blog for all the latest on Germany’s revered auto industry.
17. Just Japanese Car News. Toyota and Mazda, among many other car brands, do a great job of representing Japan’s auto greatness here in the States. This blog lets you know what’s hot from Tokyo before most.
18. Aaron’s Cars Blog. Devoting his career to the automotive industry for the past ten years has given Aaron a great understanding of the industry. Get his newest insights via his engaging blog.
19. Fast Cars Blog. There are some of us who don’t want our cars to be anything other than extremely, incredibly, undeniably speedy. For those speed demons in us all, there’s this vroom-worthy blog.
20. CARBlog. The simple name for this weblog belies the comprehensive coverage it offers regular readers. Nearly every facet of the automotive world is covered and shined up for your reading pleasure.
21. Automotive Addicts. Hailing itself as “THE Automotive Enthusiast’s Site,” this blog proves just as helpful and redemptive a forum for those who can’t get enough as another support group with the AA initials.
22. Hemmings Blog. “Classic and collectible cars and parts” are blogged about, commented on, and generally fawned all over on this blog site. A vintage vehicle lovers’ paradise.
23. National Motorists Association Blog. It’s important to update yourself and your community with the latest in national automobile headlines and news. Get the latest in safety news and more here.
24. That Car Blog. Yup, this is the one—the blog that caters to those of us with a great need to know more on the nuances of “personal mobility.” It’s vehicular philosophy personified.
25. My Car Blog. This blog keeps it personal and keeps it real about what matters most to the site’s head writers—the vehicles that they love and drive and dream about.
26. Auction Direct Used Car Blog. This blog proclaims itself as “the best car blog for unique automotive news and goodies.” After a few minutes on the site, it’s hard to disagree.
27. Keith’s Used Cars Blog. Keith Griffin, a seasoned automobile news reporter, channels his years of insight and car wisdom into a fun and friendly, readable blog.
28. JD Byrider Blog. This blog, predicated on one of the leading used car franchises, is surprisingly applicable to used-car fanatics all over, at every stage of their involvement.
29. BMW BLOG. “News and rumors covering the auto industry” are tailored and pared down to specifically focus on the latest happenings in the BMW field.
30. Japanese Nostalgic Car. Every time we read this site, we’re more and more convinced of the site’s effectiveness in “elevating awareness of old Japanese cars” for a new and eager audience.
31. The View Through the Windshield. Joe Sherlock just admits it: “I think about everything in terms of automobiles. I’m a car nut.” Take advantage of his compelling, nutty love through his excellent site.
32. Used Car-Lots Blog. This blog site does so much to help prevent the common fate of the used car experience—shady deals and shoddy finances. The advice will shore you up as you shop.
33. Automonster.ca. “Cool news on cars from Canada” permeates this blog site as its primary theme, but you’ll soon find here that vehicles in the North know no bounds to their popularity.
34. Car Lust Blog. Where “interesting cars meet irrational emotion,” Car Lust is associated with Amazon.com, but doesn’t skimp on the indie-blog characteristic of idiosyncratic coverage.
35. The Classic Car Blog. This site gives it to you straight, no fluff, no chaser: just classic car news and thoughts, all the time. For those of us enthralled with this topic, no better site exists.
36. Classic Muscle Car Blog. The tough guys and fierce ladies amongst us gravitate to this blog “dedicated to bringing you current information on vintage and muscle cars.”
37. Binderocks Car Blog. This site gives you a consistently updated news feed on what’s hot in Cadillacs, Volkswagens, Audis, and much much more.
38. Junk Car Blog. Some cars have ever-so-slightly teetered and veered past this ideal label of “vintage.” At this point, they’re just trash. This blog educates you on what to do when it’s time to say bye to the ride.
39. Car Insurance Tips. What’s even more important than having the latest hot-bod vehicle on the market? Protecting your car and yourself with great insurance. Click here for how.
40. Top Car Blog. Internationally themed with a just-down-the-block feel, this blog site clarifies the fact that our automobiles have completely given way to globalization.
41. ClassicCar.com. If you’re looking to get in touch with other classic car lovers along the Information Superhighway, come right here, “where car lovers click.”
42. Classic Nation. Everyone we know who gets turned on by a classic car or the latest news on how to come across one really values this chipper and pretty blog site.
43. Frank’s Classic Car Blog. Frank’s blog is a great read, and one you’ll want to follow. It’s “a combination of repair tips, car-related facts, my opinions, and some of my photographs thrown in for good measure.”
44. Collector Car Ads. Remember all of those gorgeous commercials and magazine spreads for your favorite cars in the ’50s and ’60s? Even if you weren’t alive then, this blog takes you back and makes you happy.
45. Gary’s Classic Car. Gary’s been involved with “muscle cars, hot rods,” and classic cars of basically every permutation for about two decades. Wise man, great blog site.
46. Rear Viewed: The Vintage Car Blog. The cheeky clever title to this blog does a good job of indicating what you can expect from the site—a great read, and a lot of fun.
47. Hagerty Classic Car Blog. Hagerty, an international leader and specialist in the insurance of classic cars, puts you in touch with devotees near you and with your special interest.
48. Old Classic Car Trader and Lifestyle. “Antique car enthusiasts, buyers, and sellers” all unite on this site in order to funnel their passion into community spirit.
49. My Classic Car with Dennis Gage. Host of a very popular car-themed television show, Mr. Gage makes a joyful noise of his passion for classic cars, and you might just want to join in.
50. I Blog Mustang. We are wholeheartedly in support of Kris Hoet, the hot-rod lover who blogs of his “quest to own a ’65 Mustang.”
51. Mustang Blog. It’s all Ford Mustangs, all the time, on this blog that is a must-read-daily for those of us who revere the super-cool ride.
52. My Ride Is Me. Many girlfriends have complained about how their boys sometimes love their cars more than them. This is where those boys come to make their love known.
53. Corvette News Blog. Likely the only competition the Mustang has in terms of American classic car love is the Corvette. Click here to see how much the Corvette is adored.
54. A&A Corvette Blog. Where will the much-beloved Corvette be heading in its future, after a much-storied and followed past? This blog site keeps you updated on the latest news.
55. Unofficial Super Car Blog. Sure, we all know how “super” you think your Bug or your Mini Cooper is. Going to this site, though, will totally redefine your understanding of that word.
56. Cool Supercars. “The fastest, strangest, most exotic and expensive” supercars the world over seem to congregate to this blog site and show off their hotness.
57. Performance SuperCar. This blog site makes itself the proud and happy home of the news for “some of the wildest builds on some of the baddest supercars ever built.”
58. SuperForza. Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini—oh my! Find the scariest yet most attractive supercars, and all the headlines they generate, right here.
59. The Supercar Experience. SCX, its really killer acronym, puts on tours and autoshows throughout the year, devoted to supercars, and this blog site captures all the great news for you.
60. Lamborghini Blog. One word is synonymous with the ultimate combination of supercar strength and luxury car cool—and that word is in this blog’s title.
61. RideLust. No matter what high-profile, super-deluxe vehicle you’re into, RideLust siphons all the coverage and droolworthy photos you need to satisfy your car crush.
62. Automoblog. “A Car Blog for the Car Enthusiast,” this oustanding blog was recently cited as one of the web’s ten best auto-themed blogs, and is well-known for its thorough insight.
63. Kirsten’s Exotic Cars Blog. Though “[her] own car is a decidedly non-glamorous, little, red pickup truck,” Kirsten keeps the love roaring strong with her great posts.
64. New Luxury Car Blog. This blog site specializes in not only news reportage, but also reviews of the newest and most coveted luxury vehicles on the market right now.
65. Thai Car Blog. Love and adoration for the classic car has extended, obviously, all over the globe, even to southeast Asia. Take a look at how Thailand citizens demonstrate their car cravings.
66. Arxman Cars Blog. Lexus and Mercedes may be the most popular and well-known luxury vehicles that you know, but reading this site for a bit will enlighten you to at least a few others.
67. Indian Car Blog. As the population of one of the world’s most populous countries continues to blossom and boom, so has their love of great automobiles. Get the latest here.
68. Z-Car Blog. This very intriguing blog site defines a “Z-Car” as either a “Datsun, Nissan [or] Infiniti motor cars.” More revelations are to be found via the site.
69. Matthew’s Auto Repair Blog. Matthew Wright is one of those really awesome guys: He’s studied both journalism and car repair! He intertwines his two specialties for your benefit here.
70. You Fix Cars. Just taking your car to the mechanic can not be the greatest idea—delays and inconsistencies can result. Preview what needs to be done to your car on this informative site.
71. AutoEducation.com Car Blog. When you were a teenager, it’s likely you daydreamed of holding the keys to your new car. Did you know what a carburetor was, though? Aha! Come here for the latest in car facts.
72. The Car Addict. “A blog about everything automotive” ought to have a ton of coverage, postings, and features to back up the claim. The Car Addict does all this and way more.
73. Auto Mechanic Blog. This site almost reads like “Auto Mechanics for Dummies,” in the absolutely best way possible. A box of “tools for the auto mechanic in you.”
74. Frugal Mechanic Blog. Yikes! It can be incredibly pricey to get your ride, be it old or new, fixed and ready to go for the next drive. Start your repairs with the hip knowledge on this blog site.
75. Car Blog Dimon. Psst. Want the latest scoop on the cars that all your friends wish they had, or at least knew a ton about? Coming to this blog site makes you a car news expert.
76. Blog Car Parts. “All about car parts and anything auto-related” as its main theme, this blog site is written by an actual auto parts consultant, who knows exactly of what he speaks.
77. Auto Sally. It ain’t just men anymore who can claim to know all about what makes the best cars purr and roar. Ladies like Auto Sally know just as much about auto beasts.
78. Auto Techno Blog. This blog site does a fairly good job at corralling the latest in quirky yet important auto news and coverage for you to locate and benefit quickly from.
79. Stupid Car Owners. We’re not all Mario Andretti, or even a relative of his. Most of us know at least one guy or gal who’s an auto goof and should not be behind a wheel. Make fun of them all here.
80. AutoSpeed. “Technology, Efficiency, Performance,” three virtues that we all aspire to ourselves. AutoSpeed wants just as much for the cars they drive, and the one you drive too.
81. Pro – Tec Blog. When you’re thinking of fixing your car, you better make sure that your tools and gear are greased and ready to get to work. This blog site lets you in on all auto tool needs and improvements.
82. World Tuning Blog. Sometimes your guitar or piano needs tuning, and at other points you may want to tune up your hair with some highlights. This blog site lets you in on the ultimate place for tuning: your car.
83. Auto Tuning Blog. For those of us who speak any of the Eastern European languages, this tuning site specifically caters to your native tongue and car tuning passion.
84. Fancy Tuning. Tuning companies basically spend much time locating the vehicles that would most benefit from the higher speed and improved performance tuning offers. This blog provides you with the latest news on that front.
85. CarzTune. This blog has a special European focus on cars that are tuned specifically for racing purposes. When you want the photo finish fantasy, click here first.
86. COBB Tuning Blog. The ins and outs of an actual tuning company are documented and made available to readers through this informative blog; no need to join, just read and be wowed.
87. Tuning Blog Italy. Italians love pizza, lasagna, Venetian canals . . . and kicking major ass on the motor track. Read this blog, if you parlare italiano, for the most in-depth covering on Italian tuning.
88. Any Tuning. Just reading the opening page of this blog blew our minds, what with its revelatory features on Hummer, BMW, and Hennessey vehicle tune-up jobs that are so amazing.
89. Car Tuning. Yet another web blog for car tuning and the tuning industry at large distinguishes itself for its ultra-savvy and informative blog posts.
90. Evans Tuning Blog. This is likely one of the best tuning blog sites currently on the Web; the extremely detailed coverage and special features help it to stand out.
91. Tensai Tuning. Tensai aims to provide the absolute best and highest-quality tuning jobs in Abu Dhabi. Though located in the Middle East, their findings and ideas dazzle readers around the globe.
92. Tuning News. One of the highest profile “web magazine[s] for tuning enthusiasts” enjoys a great reputation bolstered by beautiful photos and quick-breaking tuning news coverage.
93. The Ultimate Car Blog. Yes, we know the name can be a bit much and sound highfalutin’. But the writers here do what they can to make good on their big claims with great postings.
94. Japanese Tuning Culture. Car fans and auto-tuning addicts in Osaka and Tokyo make their great pleasure known through this insightful, gorgeous blog site.
95. Gearhead Junkies. It’s so simple and easy to understand what this blog site is all about: two guys, “crazy about cars,” who focus on “reviews” and trendy “viral videos.”
96. Fresh Rubber Blog. “NASCAR, Formula 1, IRL, and more” loud-and-proud auto races are covered to the max on this simple yet savvy site.
97. Fast Machines Blog. “Be a better fan” with this website that’s devoted to the auto racing circuit and caters to the fans that can’t live without that need for speed.
98. Norris McDonald’s Auto Racing Blog. Let’s briefly mention some of Mr. McDonald’s credentials: “former supermodified owner and driver,” auto industry writer—yeah . . . you’ll want to read his blog closely and often.
99. Dirt Track Auto Racing. “Get down and dirty” with this auto racing blog that tailors its top-of-the-line coverage to the up-and-coming dirt track race scene.
100. Auto Racing World Blog. The latest in racing news often comes to this blog site first. Read racing headlines and features to your heart’s content on this great blog.
101. DataGrange Motorsport. They sum it up so well themselves: “An ongoing weblog and gallery featuring the notable race results, highlights, and memories posted over the recent auto racing season.”
102. Gordon Kirby – Auto Racing Blog. This auto racing connoisseur’s regular column, “The Way It Is,” is a must-read for any true fan of the track.
103. Auto Racing Daily. The site lives up to its namesake with excellent coverage of the entire auto racing scene and great photos to make it all pop to life.
104. Ted Cahall Racing Blog. The alliteration “random ramblings about racing” does a great job of announcing this blog’s claim to fame as a well-trafficked and pleasurable read.
105. Stick Car Racing. “The fastest place on earth” is how they frame their site; obviously not completely true, the blog site does do a noteworthy job of speeding auto news to you, hot and fresh.
106. Max Hyatt Racing’s Blog. Mr. Hyatt’s “first race weekend was 23 years ago when he was six weeks old” — clearly this is a guy who knows the racing scene in his blood.
107. Sue and a Blog. A less-known auto racing blog site earns its readership with clever postings and independent musings on life on the track.
108. Motorcycle Blog: The Sidecar. Just because these rides only sport two wheels doesn’t make them unworthy tykes. Motorcyles are serious, and this blog’s top coverage proves so regularly.
109. Helmet Hair — A Motorcycle Blog. This very well-named motorcycle blog generates the bulk of its coverage from the two-wheeler scene in Denmark. But the writing’s good enough to reach worldwide.
110. Dale’s Motorcycle Blog. Dale juxtaposes the thrill of motorcycles (he remembers “standing in my uncle’s little scooter”) and the danger (“thrown from a motorcycle in a low-side crash”) in this touching blog.
111. Forty Years on Two Wheels. When the kids are off to college, the 401k’s got you down, and you need some spice in your life, what to do? Take to the open road, and read about it in this sweet blog site.
112. Lilyboys Motorcycle Blog. This “group of soft-handed bikers, who enjoy good food, fine wine, roads less travelled and the company of fellow riding enthusiasts” make for an excellent, high-quality read.
113. Motorcycle Blog by Silverwinger. “Riding motorcycles is what we do.” Apparently that’s not completely accurate — they also find time to craft a well-written and entertaining blog regularly.
114. Cyril Huze Blog. This prime source for “Custom Motorcycle News” boasts itself as the world’s number one source for such updates, and the shiny, detailed site makes a great argument for them.
115. Angry Swarm. All about what it means to be a bad-ass motorcycle rider, and how to properly care for your vehicle, are the themes of this blog.
116. Mike’s Motorcycle Blog. Instead of an “About Me” page, Mike’s great site features pages dedicated to each of his cycle babies that he loves so much. Sweet, yet solid coverage.
117. Twisting Asphalt. “A Sportbike Blog by Dylan Weiss,” the film school graduate has developed a site where he posts his happenings during his careers as a documentarian of the motorbike trade.
118. Chopper Nutz. When you see that one of the first posts mentioned on a site is about “how to stay safe on every [motorcycle] trip,” you know you’re in good, insightful hands on this particular blog.
119. Asphalt and Rubber. As “one of the most influential voices in the motorcycle industry,” A&R prides itself on “sophisticated editorials and pointed opinion pieces.” Bravo — this one here’s a must-read.
120. Bichael — A Motorcycle Blog. Motorcyclist Michael Rowe blends humor and class with a personalized take on the motorcycle life in his great blog.
121. Guido’s Motorcyle Blog. Guido just loves motorcyles, and he just loves to ride. If you’re looking for a simple, carefree blog on just this type of passion, then come chill with Guido.
122. Tito’s RV Blog. Tito and company called “Idaho back roads” home for a spell along an RV journey across America’s heartland. Click here to read about their vehicular journey.
123. Full Time RV Blog. Some people use their recreational vehicles to holiday or to enjoy a quick vacation. This blogger has made the auto-stay a way of life. Reading about it here is great fun.
124. Mac and Chris: Our RV Adventures Blog. This “chronological account of their travels” will regale you with their personal yet perky writing style and insightful comments on the RV experience.
125. Great RV Info. “This is the place to get lots of updated information about the RV world from John DiPietro,” RV expert and great blogger.
126. RV Parts Country Blog. “Making the outdoors even greater” one RV trip at a time, this blog site makes it clear that the relationship between people and their RVs extends even farther than country lines.
127. RV Road Trip — Blog. Jerri and Cynthia’s Great American Road Trip has afforded them adventure after adventure, each one of them deserving your readership via their blog.
128. RV Cooking Show. This blog site does a very commendable job of aligning two hobbies that seem designed to go together—eating well while driving along the open road.
129. Mel’s RV Blog Site. Since it’s “fun to go RVing,” at least according to blog writer Mel, it might be even more fun to preview the experience through his well-written material and insights.
130. Kathleen & Paul Smith’s RV Travelblog. “Proving once again that it’s never too late to have a happy childhood,” this couple takes advantage of the fun of the road and jots down their joy for you.
131. RV Pups Travel Blog. “In 2009, [this couple] decided to sell everything, buy a motorhome . . . and travel America.” The guts it took to make that move pay off in the glorious blog they maintain.
132. Mothership RV – Our RV Travel Adventures. The ship in “Mothership” derives from the detachable, ship-like portal towed along their motorhome. Cute trinkets like this color the blog site.
133. RV Chat with Ron. The fact that Ron’s been in the RV business for more than 30 years means that his blog is peppered with one-of-a-kind yet informational material that you’ll want to read about often.
134. The Car Insurance Blog. “Everything about car insurance” appears more often than not on this extremely useful—no—downright indispensable blog on protecting you and your car.
135. Sports Car Insurance Blog. “The cheapest insurance for sports drivers and young drivers—or both” is one key selling point for this blog. The is the nice writing that accompanies the advice.
136. Road Safety & Arrive Alive Blog. We all know the potential dangers of taking to the wheel. This blog reinforces your knowledge with real facts and important updates on how to arrive just as the blog’s title says.
137. Car Seat Blog. Child safety is by far the most critical and popular of all automobile topics. Here is a blog site dedicated to informing parents and parents-to-be of how to best safeguard young ones while driving.
138. Pet Auto Safety Blog. Second to child safety would most likely be pet safety along the open road. Since your pets are family, make sure your fuzzy relatives are safe and sound with help from this site.
139. Cars of the Future Blog. Upcoming automobiles receive all their hooplah and gossip before debuting to the public on this excellent blog site.
140. Revenge of the Electric Car. Gas guzzlers—watch your back! Cars with poor emissions ratings, it’s time to clear out shop. Electric cars are taking over and putting Earth back on track. Read about it here.
141. My Green Wheels. Yet another blog site that proclaims that “one day soon the electric car will be king” paves the way for the royal wheels with a trendy and insightful level of coverage and postings.
142. The Car Audio Blog. Since we all love the boomp boomp boomp that comes from a killer car stereo, why not start reading up on the latest auto speaker trends right here?
143. DUI Blog. For shame. Driving under the influence is one of our country’s most deplorable and tragic crimes. Inform yourself on the latest news in prevention and prosecution here.
144. Automobile Blog. Gas prices have reached a fever pitch lately. But you don’t have to lose all your change when you fill the tank. This site aims for “tips and advice to use your car more efficiently and save some money.”
145. SCRAMBLED. So we all ooh and aah over the trendiest cars, but how exactly are those cars designed and modeled? This blog gives you an insider’s perspective on how tomorrow’s hip cars are formed today.

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We’ve scoured the web to find 92 of the best coaching blogs available. From baseball to basketball to hockey to general coaching strategies, these blogs cover it all. The blogs were selected because they personify proficiency and fervor, are updated regularly, and are especially user friendly. Check them out!

Our Favorite Five – The Rest of the Best

Our Favorite Five

1. Coach’s Corner: This is a basketball statistics blog that tracks stats, news, video clips, and photos from the Eastern Basketball Alliance.
   
   • Why We Love It: A coach has to know who and what they’re up against before they can decide on the best plays for their team. This blog provides a quick and useful way for coaches to get the stats they need as well as other relevant team information and commentary.
     
   • Check This Out: Race Relations in the NBA
     
2. The College Baseball Blog: This site began in 2005 during the College World Series and has since become the ultimate source for college baseball news and notes from around the nation.
   
   • Why We Love It: The writers do their research. The staff of the blog claim to attend upwards of 100 baseball games during the college season and it shows through the fluency and authority with which posts are written. Baseball coaches will love this blog because of that authority and extensive coverage.
   • Check This Out: Andy Wilson Added to Cal-State Northridge Coaching Staff
3. The College Volleyball Coach: A former volleyball player and 15-year coach in Division I—the highest-ranked level of college sports—shares recruiting, National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rules and terms, trends, opinions, and other information that volleyball players and coaches need to know.
   
   • Why We Love It: The creator of this blog always has her readers in mind as she provides them only the most accurate information. There is also a feature that lets subscribers submit questions which are then featured, along with the answer, in a subsequent post.
   • Check This Out: College Volleyball Recruiting and ACL Recovery
     
4. Hoop Scoop: Hoop Scoop is a men’s basketball coaching blog designed to be of interest and assistance to all basketball coaches.
   
   • Why We Love It: The posts on this blog are short and sweet and get right to the point. The information that the coach needs to know is stated concisely and without much added rhetoric, so that coaches can spend less time on the computer and more time on the court practicing with their teams.
   • Check This Out: 5 Star Basketball Coaching Clinic Notes
     
5. Soccer Coaching Blog: This blog is brought to you by BetterSoccerCoaching.com and is committed to providing excellent quality training plans, coaching manuals, and DVDs that are truly relevant and helpful to coaches.
   • Why We Love It: The writers on this blog listen to what coaches at different levels have to say about their coaching experiences and challenges. They then join the conversation and try to help soccer coaches in sticky situations to come up with a satisfactory solution, whether it be in the form of new soccer plays, a different team motto, or simply a change in the team roster.
   • Check This Out: Dealing With Disappointment

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The Rest of the Best

1. 20 Second Timeout: The best analysis and commentary about the NBA as told from the perspective of a former coach and contemporary sports writer.
2. 30 Second Timeout: A young coach’s blog that features words of wisdom, humor, and basketball philosophy.
3. Alwyn Cosgrove: During his career as a fitness coach, Alwyn has studied under all of the top fitness professionals and coaches in the world and has worked with a wide variety of clientele, including the general population, several top level athletes, World Champions, and professionals in a multitude of sports. This blog features everything he’s learned about coaching during that time.
4. Ask Coach Wolff: Ask Coach Wolff features Rick Wolff, sports parenting expert and former sports psychology coach of the Cleveland Indians. Wolff explores various topics, such as the role of coaches in youth sports and how parent-child and coach-player relationships influence a child’s perception of sports.
5. Baseball Coaches Digest Blog: The Baseball Coaches Digest Blog is your source for baseball coaching information and articles. Regular posts include baseball training drills, coaching tips, coaching strategies, coaching philosophy, and much more.
6. Basketball: Drills, plays, coaching tips, and more for coaches of youth basketball teams.
7. Basketball Coaching and Youth Basketball: A below-the-surface look at youth sports and the responsibilities entrusted to youth basketball coaches.
8. Bat Action: The Bat Action Blog presents baseball training tips, hitting drills, and other information to help baseball players produce unbelievable results from working out on the Bat Action Baseball Trainer. Baseball coaches, players, and parents will find this information extremely useful. Regular posts include new and innovative training drills and techniques to increase bat speed, improve power, improve hitting skill, and increase batter confidence.
9. BBallBreakdown: This blog focuses on the fundamentals of basketball that make the game great. Basketball coaches will find the blog particulalry useful for its precision in describing the fundamental plays of talented NBA teams.
10. Beginner Triathlete Training Blog: Running and training coaches as well as fitness experts from around the country collaborate on this blog to serve as a virtual coach for those getting started with a beginner triathlete training program.
11. Best Soccer Drills Blog: Tips and techniques for all types of soccer drills. Intended especially for upper-level coaches.
12. Better Football: Within the context of this blog, football refers to the American sport of soccer. Better Football provides better soccer tips and expert coaching advice.
13. Boiled Sports: A Purdue-centric perspective on the world and the world of sports.
14. BQ Coach: Coaches aren’t just for sports, and this blog for Bible Quiz coaches offers techniques and learning materials for Bible Quiz teams.
15. Championship Sports Training: Championship Sports Training seeks to steer the mental and physical aspects of youth sports in a positive direction by providing professional coaching that trains the minds and bodies of future champions.
16. Coaches Best: Coaches Best is the blog for CoachesBest.com, an online baseball coaching equipment store. The blog features product reviews and updates for training aids, coaching DVDs, and coaching equipment.
17. Coaches’ Blog: This is the official blog page of Evangel University. The coaches for each of EU’s many sports teams maintain their own blogs and share their strategies for upcoming games, critiques of past games, and player and coach bios.
18. Coach’s Chronicle: Coach Steve Finamore—the men’s head basketball coach at Jackson Community College in Michigan—covers the elements needed to improve as a basketball coach and player.
19. Coach Dos!: Coach Robert dos Remedios has been involved in strength and conditioning for over 20 years. His blog offers real-world strength and conditioning advice.
20. Coaches Across Continents: The title of this blog sums up what it is all about. Different coaches from around the world share information on their teams and experiences as a coach.
21. Coach Baird on Husky Football: Former Washington football assistant coach and recruiting coordinator Dick Baird shares his insights and thoughts about Husky football.
22. Coaches’ Blog: Ideas, ideals, and dealings from Tufts University coaches.
23. Coach’s Corner: A man referred to simply as “the coach” shares his experiences in youth sports.
24. The Coaching Blog: This blog covers the news on coaching from around the world. From sports coaching to coaching children, if it’s made the news, chances are this blog will feature it.
25. Coaching Blog — Tips, Articles & Info: Here you will find helpful coaching tips, useful advice, sporting goods, training aids, and other great resources to help you coach youth sports.
26. Coaching Toolblog: A one-stop-shop for hundreds of free basketball tools and coaching advice.
27. Coach Jim Homan: Delve into the world of a collegiate coach as Jim shares everything about the College of Saint Mary women’s soccer team in Omaha, Nebraska.
28. Coach Schuman’s High School Recruiting Blog: This blog is the number one high school football recruiting blog. Posts cover success stories, what traits particular college coaches are seeking, and how to get recruited.
29. Coach Vierling’s Canadian Women’s Wrestling Blog: Coverage for the 2010 Commonwealth Games from Delhi, India, as told by an extremely passionate coach.
30. Coaching Youth Football Tips & Talk: The posts on this blog feature a collection of useful strategies for coaching football when the players are all age 13 and under. In addition to a blog space for coaches, the site also offers a section dedicated to offense, defense, and special teams.
31. College Hotline: John Wilner, who has been covering the sports scene for 17 years, provides an analysis of the latest news, comments, and controversies in college sports.
32. College Sports Ethics: Part of being a good coach is instilling good sportsmanship in one’s players. This blog is the course page for Contemporary Philosophy: Ethics and College Sports, a course at Vanderbilt University, and explores the intersection of coaching, morals, and sports.
33. Denis’ Table Tennis World: Table tennis is an official sport and has teams and coaches. This blog is maintained by one of the those coaches, who offers reviews of protective gear for table tennis players as well as critiques of their performance during a match.
34. Drills for Basketball: Drills for basketball players of all ages, as dictated by the coaches who came up with them.
35. Drills for Basketball Blog: The ultimate guide for basketball drills. Coaches will find this blog especially useful in coming up with new plays and new practice positions.
36. Endurance Performance Coaching: Coach Cody shares his experiences as an endurance performance coach.
37. The Ghost of Roy Hobbs: Your source for sports and culture analysis from the perspective of two former coaches.
38. Gymnastics Coaching: This blog is curated by editor Rick McCharles, a career gymnastics coach and occasional consultant to talent scouts with Cirque du Soleil. The blog covers tumbling, diving, acrobatics, cheer, dance, and more.
39. High School Cover 2: The purpose of this blog is to inform and entertain those interested in high school football in the Pacific Northwest. High School Cover 2 is written by Jim and Dick, two old-timers with close to a century of combined experience in playing, coaching, scouting, and talking about football.
40. Hoop Coach.org: This is a user-run blog that helps individuals find their basketball career. Users post questions or ads—usually pertaining to coaching positions—so that other members of the community can benefit from them.
41. Hoops Roundtable: A place for basketball coaches to share their thoughts, strategies, and philosophies.
42. Hoop Thoughts: The thoughts and opinions of Lousiana State University Lady Tiger basketball head coach Bob Starkey.
43. Inside Youth Sports: A resource for youth coaches, parents, and players. Tips, techniques, and anecdotes along with a discussion of relevant issues affecting youth sports.
44. Jack Leasure Basketball: This blog presents a coaching method that is committed to helping players reach their full potential.
45. Kevin Eastman Basketball: The best in providing quality information about coaching, teaching, motivation, and skill development.
46. The Life of an Endurance Sports Coach: Follow Coach Troy Jacobson’s progress as he manages family life and running an endurance sports coaching business while also training for a multisport race.
47. Little League Baseball Bats: Tips and advice for buying a Little League baseball bat.
48. Musings on the Game of Basketball: The weblog of head high school basketball coach John Harmatuk.
49. Natick Little League: Coaching tips, links, photos, and other fun baseball stuff.
50. Nick Tumminello: Nick offers a guide to smarter strength and conditioning for personal trainers, sports coaches, and athletes.
51. The Ole Ballgame: Baseball coaching advice given under the philosophy of dream it, believe it, achieve it!
52. Perfect Practice: A blog completely dedicated to coaching better basketball. Links on the blog include basketball plays, drills, and an online store.
53. Physical Therapy Coach Blog: This blog keeps you up-to-date with the additions and changes to the My Physical Therapy Coach website, an online therapeutic excercise resource.
54. Promo Athletes: A blog designed for coaches who are willing to put their players to the max to improve their skill and performance.
55. Rossford Youth Football with Coach Zach: Youth coaches should check this blog out as it provides a “how to” section, handouts, and a model depth chart.
56. Sam Anderson’s Blog: Sam Anderson is the founder of SA Sports Coaching. After working as a full-time cricket coach for five years, Sam turned to blogging to share his passion and expertise in the game of cricket with other coaches and trainers.
57. SB Coaches College: The SB Coaches College is packed with great information on performance enhancement, new products, articles, coaching tips, and other quality advice.
58. Seattle Sports Blog: Musings on what’s making news in the world of Seattle sports and farther afield. This blog invites feedback and participation in a conversation about the region’s teams and personalities.
59. Scoops Sports Network: A team of coaches and sports commentators offer their opinions on recent games and occassionally suggest how they would have handled the situation had they been the coach.
60. She’s Ballin: Whatever and whenever in South Texas girls basketball. The blog is especially resouceful for individuals who coach girls-only teams.
61. Soccer Coaching Blog: Paul and Jennifer, a married couple of die hard soccer fans, created this blog to help grow a soccer community of coaches who can interact, share ideas and challenges, and improve their overall standard for coaching.
62. Soccer Tutor: Soccer Tutor offers animated soccer training drills, football coaching tips, videos, and more.
63. Sport and Society: An in-depth analysis of the development and research concerning moral reasoning and moral development of athletes and coaches.
64. Sports Coach: Sports Coach provides information on the many topics related to developing physical and mental condition to help fitness enthusiasts, athletes, and coaches achieve their goals and to assist students studying sport-related qualifications.
65. Sports Coaching Brain: Expert advice for sports coaching success from sports performance expert Wayne Goldsmith. This blog is your ultimate source of ideas, innovations, and inspiration for all sports and coaching.
66. Sportsmanship Blog: Sometimes fans need to be coached just as much as players. This blog brings you news and resources from Josephson Institute’s Center for Sports Ethics.
67. Strength Coach.com: Renowned fitness expert and coach Michael Boyle offers the world’s best source of performance enhancement information.
68. Sure Fire Soccer: The mission of Sure Fire Soccer is to develop better soccer coaches, players, and parents. Their emphasis is on fundamentals, skills, and developing players in a healthy way.
69. Robertson Training Systems: Robertson Training Systems offer high-octave corrective exercise and performance enhancement. Coaches of all sports will find this blog—run by a performance coach expert—especially helpful in the strength and conditioning of their teams.
70. Rugby Coaching Blog: This blog aims to publish the best instructional rugby coaching advice to benefit coaches and players, reflecting the writer’s passion for grassroots rugby.
71. Softball Performance Blog: Powerful resources for coaches and parents to help athletes quickly and easily boost their game.
72. Sports Are 80 Percent Mental: The latest sports science and fitness research. This blog explores the intersection between cognitive science and sports science and seeks to serve as a community hub for coaches, scientists, and athletes.
73. Sports Coach: A collection of resources for coaches as presented by the Australian Sports Commission of the Australian government.
74. Swimming Coach: Scott Whitbeck is the swimming coach for the New Paltz Hawks, a New York-based college. He shares his experiences as a coach, including interacting with the parents of the players and how coaching and sports balance with the players’ academic responsibilities.
75. Swimming Coach Blog: The blog page of Ian Wright, coach of Stirling Performance Squad. Wright’s team is part of the Scottish Amateur Swimming Association Limited—the national governing body for swimming, masters, diving, water polo, and synchronized swimming in Scotland.
76. Team Sport Coaching: Coaching resources for Australian football and other team sports.
77. The Tribe: The Tribe is the official blog of BetterBasketball.com, a website that seeks to change the game of basketball one layer at a time. These layers include coaches, players, administrators, and fans.
78. Tri Swim Coach: The Tri Swim Coach is a virtual embodiment of an actual coach who seeks to improve the technique of swimmers regardless of age or experience level. Posts are contributed by various swimming coaches, all with substantial experience.
79. UAE Referee: Coaching tips and referee guidelines for all sports and age groups.
80. The Ultimate Sports Parent Blog: The Ultimate Sports Parent Blog’s mission is to instill confidence and success in young athletes. The blog has relevant information not just for parents, but also for youth coaches.
81. Varsity Aces: The stories of the coaches, athletes, and people behind the scenes in North Jersey high school sports.
82. Varsity High School Blogs: Coverage of Oklahoma high school sports including coach and player bios, recent games, and other news.
83. Winning Youth Football: Dave Ciscar, founder of the Eagles Youth Football Organization, created this blog, dedicated to empowering coaches step-by-step.
84. Youth Baseball Blog: A parent, coach, and administrator in youth baseball leagues started this blog to share his thoughts and experiences along the way.
85. Youth Baseball Coaching Clinic: This site features free articles, tips, and drills related to the successful coaching of youth baseball teams. The information is especially useful to Little League, Dixie Youth, Babe Ruth, and Cal Ripkin baseball coaches.
86. Youth Sports Parents: A forum to discuss the myriad ways in which adults and coaches who are also parents of a player on the team struggle to find their place in youth sports.

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