Need an AR book level to complete your reading log? Can't figure
out what's an appropriate book to purchase from the book club
order? This easy to use website will help solve those AR
questions and concerns.
http://www.arbookfind.com
Tired of playing the same old multiplication games? Then log
onto www.multiplication.com/interactive_games.htm and choose from
several exciting yet educationally challenging multiplication
games. Create pizzas for mice, make ice cream cones for
penguins, race grannies in wheelchairs, and much more!
http://www.multiplication.com/interactive_games.htm
SparkTop is the first website created expressly for kids with
learning difficulties, including learning disabilities (LD) and
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD). By educating
kids about their learning, helping them recognize their
strengths, showcasing their creativity, and offering safe ways
for kids to connect with one another, SparkTop can help children
gain confidence and insight about themselves and how they learn.
http://www.SparkTop.org
When you need just the right word for a poem, paper, or pamphlet,
go to thefreedictionary.com. It will provide an
abundance of words because it combines a dictionary, an
encyclopedia, and a thesaurus into one site. See photos,
literary examples, and related words, plus hear proper
pronunciations.
http://www.thefreedictionary.com
How should you deal with a bully? What should you do in the case
of an after-school emergency? Ask McGruff, the crime-fighting
dog. His website is filled with games, comics, and safety tips,
to help children and parents navigate through any emergency
situation.
http://mcgruff.org
This site features five fun-filled science activities that are
adapted from science and children's museums. A parent tips
section is also provided to ensure each activity is completed
with the greatest amount of success and enjoyment for all.
http://www.hhmi.org/coolscience
Take a look at major events in history through the eyes of
eyewitnesses, using personal letters, photographs, and essays.
http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com
Want to gain a greater understanding of the world through maps,
geographical information, and games? Maps4Kids.com has maps and
data on all of the 50 states as well as for over 200 countries
around the world. There are puzzles and links to quizzes.
There's even a Top 10 List with useful geo-facts.
http://www.Maps4Kids.com
Need practice making change? What are equivalent fractions?
Don't understand division? Find help for all your math
quandaries at this website. Each math concept and grade level is
divided and categorized, providing specific explanation and
practice where needed.
http://aaamath.com
Oh, the places you'll go! Join the Cat in the Hat and many other
Dr. Seuss characters for uproarious adventures in Seussville.
http://www.seussville.com
Parents of gifted children unite! Written by the parents of a
gifted child, Hoagies' Gifted Education web site provides the
latest research and experience on parenting and educating gifted
children, resources and book lists to support gifted learners,
and much more.
http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/parents.htm
Schwab Learning provides free information, resources, and
publications to support parents of children who struggle with
learning and aspires parents to become agents of success in their
children's learning.
http://www.SchwabLearning.org
Letter Generator website is most helpful when writing a letter to
your grandma who lives in New Mexico or your cousin living in
Arizona. It will guide you through the entire friendly letter
writing process as well as remind you of any errors made along
the way.
http://readwritethink.org/materials/letter_generator/
Need a fun way to review spelling, social studies, or vocabulary
words? Want to learn useful test-taking strategies? If you
answered yes to either question, then Homework Hub is the site
for you.
http://www.scholastic.com/kids/homework
How is the life cycle of a ladybug different than a coconut's
life cycle? How do meteorologists determine a lightening bolt's
distance? Interested in drilling for various rocks and
minerals? Scientific discovery await young scientists who
venture onto the Full Option Science System (FOSS) website.
http://www.fossweb.com/modules3-6/index.html
Our classroom pet, Gary the Snail, has his own website full of
interesting facts about himself and his friends...take a look!
http://www.kiddyhouse.com/Snails
Need to brush up on your CRT skills? Well, Study Island is the
website for you. Using your provided username and password, go
onto the site to play wonderful, educational games while
practicing for the BIG test!
http://www.studyisland.com
Curious as to what national common core standards your child will learn this
school year? Go to this website to view the specific grade level expectations
for each subject area.
http://www.corestandards.org