Thursday, October 1, 2009

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/

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

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

Monday, September 14, 2009

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/

Thursday, September 10, 2009

SMARTBoard Lessons

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

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

Thursday, September 3, 2009

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

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Award Maker


Award maker is a fun, easy way to recognize your students for all their hard work! There are tons of educational templates that simply require typing in a student's name and printing! http://www.myawardmaker.com/templates/education.html

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Website Links for Kids


Today's tip is coming from Valley View Elementary! There are several great resources that can be found on this website. The site is organized by grade level and covers many different content areas.

http://vves.rocklin.k12.ca.us/kidlinks.htm