White House for Kids http://www.whitehouse.gov/kids/whlife/index.html
National Geographic for Kids http://www.nationalgeographic.com/kids/
Fun and educational games http://www.gamequarium.com
great resource for parents http://www.yourchildlearns.com
This website has anchor sets of real essays written by 5th grade students. It allows you to see what is required of each student on the SOL, as well as how the essays are scored. You can click on the Va educator link and follow prompts to read and grade anchor(practice papers)sets according to the standards of learning. Pearson Writing Process