for Parents and Their Students
This website was created to
give you ideas and creative resources for your children. Please
spend some time going through the following webpages with your
children. Many of these links take you to interactive websites
that foster learning of various skills. Some of these sites have
a multiple-person option that would be useful when including your other
children or even working with your child. Please use these sites
as often as you like-and get ready for countless fun learning
experiences with your children.
| Content Area |
Grades PK-2 |
Grades 3-5 |
Math |
AAAMath:
Counting
UpThis is a fun way to help your children learn to count up in order to add. Students begin by learning to count by 2's and can work their way up after mastering counting by 2's. 2 Player Math Game: Math games A great way for your children to practice addition. This two player game helps to develop math skills for all ages. |
Archytech: Base 10 Blocks This website offers an interactive approach to base 10 blocks. A great way to quiz your children before a test. PBSKids: Math games This website has a nearly endless amount of math games. Your children will never get bored with these games. A great website from PBS. |
Language Arts |
Merriam-Webster
Word Central: Dictionary An interactive dictionary for children. This site is especially easy to use and would be a great resource for homework and writing activities. Sesame Street: Make-a-story with Sesame Street A great site used to create stories with your children. Reinforces grammar and parts of speech. |
Writing Process: The Writing Process A wonderful resource for writing activities. Links give step-by-step directions for each step of the writing process. The Education Place: Wacky-Web Tales A person favorite-this website encourages creativity, while at the same time, reinforcing grammar skills and parts of speech. Fill in the fields to create a "wacky" story. |
Reading |
Starfall: Learn to Read High-frequency words are broken down into manageable parts on this website. Perfect for young readers! PBS Kids: Read on your own Popular stories located online for student's reading pleasure. Why not encourage you child to read one of these books each weekend? |
Reading Brain: Fun Brain Reading Similar to "mad-lib"-encourages creativity and literacy skills. Reader's Theater: Practice Reader's Theater Scripts for Reader's Theater are located on this website. A great activity for a rainy day! |
Science |
Scholastic Magic
Schoolbus: Simple Science Website contains a weekly science experiment for the young scientist in your family. Fun School: Clean-up your world! A great way to introduce your child to recycling and Earth science. |
Science Made
Simple: Science Projects Have you ever wondered why the sky is blue? Find the answer to this question and many more here. National Geographic Kids: Animals, Trivia and MUCH more is at your child's fingertips on this site. |
Social Studies |
Primary Games: Name that State Use this site to help your child review his/her knowledge of the 50 States. America's Story: Meet Americans from the past with this website. |
United States
History: Learn about our Country and what took place during the Civil War. Brain Pop: Brain Workout focusing on the branches of government. |
Art |
Crayola
Creativity Center: Creative activities for art opportunities with your child. Kids Art: Search this site to find activities and art supplies to create original art work with your children. |
Art Gallery: Use this site to introduce your children to fine art. The Enchanted Unicorn: Browse this site to foster creativity in your child. Encourage your child to draw/paint an original work during his/her freetime. |
Music, Drama and
Dance |
Hop-Pop Town: Play music and make your own musical beats with this interactive website. Free Kids Music: Browse this site for music that your children may enjoy singing and dancing to. |
PBS Kids: Jazz band This site allows you to join a jazz band, meet a musician, and research jazz by using a timeline-all from the comfort of your own home. KiDiddles Mouse-um: Search this website for children's song lyrics. |
Physical
Education |
Dole 5 A Day: This site encourages children to eat 5 servings of fruits and vegetables every day. Complete with games and resources, this site is jam-packed with information. Get Kids In Action: This site urges children (and most importantly their parents) to get moving! |
Log it: Log-it-on allows you to record activities participated in and planned activities on the internet, This site works like a pedometer. Have a family competition to see who can walk the most this week. Move the Kore: This site encourages healthy eating habits and regular exercise, while encorporating fun games and recipes for children. |
Health and Hygiene |
Handwashing Information: From an early age, we should model effective hand washing for children. Use these resources to teach your child how to clean his/her hands well. Colgate Kids World: Use this site for information about dental care for children. Includes coloring pages and other activities. |
Henry the Hand: Spread the word....not the germs! This website tackles hand washing for an older elementary aged audience. Kids Health: This site deals with topics such as staying healthy, the child's growing body and safety skills. |
