Tar Heel Reader

Tar Heel Reader contains a collection of books for beginning readers of all ages. Books can be read-aloud to students and they can even create their own books with text and pictures. Check it out at http://tarheelreader.org/

Scribble Maps

Do you teach map skills? Scribble Maps allows you to draw on Google Maps and operates just like Google Earth! What makes Scribble Maps better? Students can use the pen tools to draw on the map and even add images. Imagine teaching the Explorers unit and having students illustrate the routes and add pictures of the Explorers!

KidRex

KidRex is a free alternative to Nettrekker! Students can use KidRex to perform safe Internet searches. This site was even designed by kids! Sites are filtered through Google SafeSearch and maintained by KidRex to keep students safe. Give it a try at http://www.kidrex.org/

e-Learning

e-Learning for kids has great courses in Math, Language Arts, Science, Computer Skills, Health and Life Skills, and English Language. The games are fun, interactive and self-checking for students. Below is a suggestion of at least one course for your grade level!

PK/K - Learning Letters
1 - States of Matter
2 - Magic Math Market
3 - Prefix/Suffix
4 - Lunar Cycle
5 - Exploring Fossils

Check out the site for more! http://www.e-learningforkids.org/courses.html

Atomic Learning

Atomic Learning is screen movie software that offers training tutorials on all major technology applications. Want to learn more about SMARTBoard or Movie Maker? Just type it in the search engine and you will instantly have TONS of videos that demonstrate step-by-step instructions.

http://movies.atomiclearning.com/k12/home/

SMARTBoard Lessons

http://its.leesummit.k12.mo.us/smartboard.htm

Another great resource with TONS of pre-made SMARTBoard lessons!

Story Starters

Scholastic is always full of great ideas! Students will quickly be engaged and excited to write with the Story Starters slot machine. The topics are also broken down by grade level!

http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/storystarters/storystarter1.htm