I recently attended the NCLB Conference in Chicago, IL and learned about some great websites I can use with my students. I decided to include them in my first blog so others can enjoy them as much as I have been upon my return.
www.brainpopjr.com (these are fabulous websites with short video clips on many topics. There are quizzes that go along with every video, as well as vocabulary
instruction and interactive games. A subscription is required for most of these two sites, but there are several videos and games that are available free of charge.
www.starfall.com Everyone seems to know about Starfall, but the website is now expanding with a subscription site. It does offer some free material at this time.
Some teachers use this site for calendar time on the whiteboards and to share online books, songs, games, and short learning videos.
www.spellingcity.com I LOVE THIS SITE! I have recently added the spelling lists for my students here. Once you load your lists (they save), vocabulary definitions and sentences are instantly created for you. You can edit these definitions and add your own definitions as well. Students can play games with the words, take spelling tests and vocabulary quizzes. They get a detailed report of how they did, including what they spelled wrong and the correct spelling. Certificates can also be printed.
I DID HAVE TO REGISTER AT THIS SITE, BUT IT IS FREE TO USE. YOU COULD SIGN UP FOR THE PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP WHICH WOULD COST 49.00. EVERYTHING I HAVE USED IT FOR IS TOTALLY FREE.
http://www.teachers.cr.k12.de.us/~galgano/elemkids.htm A new find! This site is a compilation of materials found all over the web that has been organized by grade levels and topics.
www.scholastic.com More than just book orders! Scholastic offers a variety of resources for teachers, including lesson plans, printables, and a book wizard that provides reading levels and other helpful information. Students have access to blogs, games, and videos.
www.storylineonline.net Children’s literature read by famous actors. This is an online streaming video site maintained by the Screen Actors Guild Association.
www.literacycenter.net/lessonview_en.php Although not a flashy website, this is great for early elementary students, who may need to work on beginning skills, such as matching shapes, learning letter names, and recognizing letters. This site would also be beneficial for students learning how to use a mouse and locating letters on the keyboard.
www.funbrain.com A variety of games for learners of all ages. Games can be sorted by grade level.
http://bensguide.apo.gov/ Benjamin Franklin teaches students about the concept of government, using grade-appropriate examples. A great site to use during whole-group instruction.
www.earobics.com/gamegoo/gooeyhome.html Game Goo offers educational games that focus on early reading skills. These important language arts building blocks
also correlate to state curriculum standards.
http://www.esl-kids.com/ Not just for English language learners. These are flashcards, songs, nursery rhymes, worksheets, and more. Great for grades K-1.
Great ideas Pam! This is a really nice way to express ideas. I've been throwing out some "feelers" to explore the feasibility of a "summer day camp" for kids. It would focus on things like citizenship and how to use the great things that are already in the community, like the parks and library. Also, it would concentrate on outdoor physical activity (not necessarily organized team sports, etc) but hiking, swimming, bicycling, etc.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing!!! I plan to check out quite a few of them. Besides using some of them in my Warsaw classroom, I also teach an education class for preservice teachers at JWCC and graduate workshops for teachers at QU so I know there are a lot of these I can share.
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