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
Want to play an exciting reading or language arts game? Interested in
learning about a favorite author or two? Then this is site for you.
Presented by the publishers of Forbuss Elementary School's reading series,
Trophies, it provides many engaging ways to practice reading and writing
skills while having fun.
http://www.harcourtschool.com/menus/trophies/grade_3.html
Students can take quizzes and play educational games on a variety of
subjects. . . the universe or division, algebra or synonyms. All quizzes
are scored and can be compared to quiz results of other children around the
nation.
http://www.funbrain.com
Need information about your favorite president? Use this sight to get
personal tidbits, speeches given, important events, and more.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/presidents/chronological.html
Want to learn more about rocks and minerals? What is the difference between
a slug and a snail? Curious about how sounds travel over great distances?
Created by Delta Education, the makers of the FOSS science kits used at
Robert L. Forbuss Elementary, this site provides interesting information
about science content and concepts, kid-friendly activities and games, and a
parent's corner, containing resource materials, parent letters, in English
and Spanish, etc.
http://www.fossweb.com
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
Conceived by a high-school student as a service-learning project, this site
is a bank of online audio clips from children's literature, nursery rhymes,
and much more. Each selection can be downloaded and a printer-friendly copy
can be made so that your child may read along with the speaker. A terrific
reading fluency resource!
http://www.repeatafterus.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
Students can become more efficient by learning to tackle major tasks like
setting goals, prioritizing, and scheduling.
http://esd.iu5.org/LessonPlans/StudySkills/studymain.htm
When you need just the right word for poem, paper, or pamphlet writing, 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
From word problems to printable math worksheets, you will love these
challenging games that also reinforce critical math skills.
There interactive games for logic, basic math fact practice, an area and
perimeter game and dozens more math activities.
http://www.mathplayground.com
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