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http://www.wps60.org/resources/resources.php

This site contains WONDERFUL links on many subjects ranging from recess activities to social studies to English as a Second Language (ESL) subjects.  It also has a "Homework Help" link. PLEASE TRY IT OUT!

http://quickbase.intuit.com/articles/homework-helpers-online
This is a great site recommended for help on homework on all subjects, including the Fine Arts.  This site is HIGHLY recommended by Ms. A's class.

READING/LANGUAGE ARTS

• http://www.scholastic.com/kids/stacks/books/?esp=KIDS/ib/20120301/emaillandingpage///EDULinks/kids/seeBestkidbooks////
• http://www.internet4classrooms.com/skills_3rd_lang.htm (specifically for 3rd Grade)
• http://www.internet4classrooms.com (for all grades)
• http://www.pbs.org/parents/creativity/ideas/main.html
• http://www.kidsreads.com
• http://www.madlibs.com/
• http://www.earobics.com/gamegoo/gooey.html
• http://www.starfall.com/
• http://www.mycapstonelibrary.com
• http://www.facthound.com
• http://www.capstonekids.com
• http://www.pebblego.com

Username: Try (capital T)
Password:  It (capital I)

• http://www.sillybooks.net
• http://www.janbrett.com
• http://reading.ecb.org
• http://a4esl.org/a/c3.html --> ELL/ESS Games and quizzes
• http://www.funbrain.com/words.html --> Fun word games

WRITING

• http://blog.scholastic.com/ink_splot_26/?esp=KIDS/ib/20120301/emaillandingpage///EDULinks/kids/readInk//// --- Find out who's reading what and what they think about the most popular books.
• http://www.storyjumper.com/main/classroom --- StoryStarter, a free online publishing tool; students can learn about the writing process, illustrate their work, and turn their imaginative ideas into real children's books
• http://www.xtranormal.com/ --> Easily make animated online movies; students can upload text and choose from cartoon sets and actors
• http://teacher.scholastic.com/writewit/mff/ --> Write your own folktales
• http://noodletools.com/debbie/literacies/basic/yngwrite.html --> Online opportunities for young writers 
• http://myhero.com/myhero/go/theteachersroom/ --> Writing, art, video, etc. contests all honoring heroes
• http://pages.uoregon.edu/leslieob/pizzaz.html --> Simple creative writing and oral storytelling activities with printable handouts for poetry and fiction 
• http://www.readwritethink.org/professional-development/strategy-guides/persuasive-writing-30142.html --> Persuasive Writing for K-5 
• http://kidshealth.org/kid/feeling/school/plagiarism.html --> Educates students on plagiarism in a kid-friendly way 
• http://olc.spsd.sk.ca/de/pd/instr/strats/raft/ --> One of the most proven ways to get students to consider the importance of objective and audience 
• http://canteach.ca/elementary/prompts.html --> Writing prompts and journal topics 
• http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/08 --> Citation for kids
• http://www.nwp.org/cs/public/print/resource_topic/teaching_writing --> Resources for teaching writing Writing activities to promote self-reflection">
• http://urbanext.illinois.edu/ce/strat-index.html --> Writing activities to promote self-reflection

MATH

• http://www.mathplayground.com
• http://www.superkids.com/aweb/tools
• http://www.kidzone.ws/math/
• http://mathcats.com
• http://www.aaamath.com
• http://drill.edu4kids.com/
• http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/index.asp
• http://www.math.com/
• http://www.harcourtschool.com/menus/math_advantage.html

Money Sites:

• http://www.playtolearn.com/index.php/count-money
• http://www.aplusmath.com/cgi-bin/flashcards/money
• http://www.apples4theteacher.com/java/counting/money.html

Time Related Sites:

Hours, clockwise/counter clockwise

• http://www.kidsolr.com/earlychildhood/page4.html
• http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/snapdragon/yesflash/time-1.htm

Digital time to 1/2 hours

• http://www.primarygames.com/time/start.htm

Time to 1/2 hour

• http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/willy/willy.html

Stop the clock games

• http://www.teachingtime.co.uk/draggames/sthec1.html
• http://www.teachingtime.co.uk/draggames/sthec2.html
• http://www.teachingtime.co.uk/draggames/sthec3.html
• http://www.teachingtime.co.uk/draggames/sthec4.html
• http://www.teachingtime.co.uk/draggames/sthec5.html

Different ways to read the same times

• http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/con_math/g03c05.html

For clocks to the nearest 5 minutes, click "PLAY" on the left side

• http://www.playtolearn.com/

Elapsed time

• http://drill.edu4kids.com/index.php?page=13

Challenge: clocks with difficult times (Multiple Choice)

• http://www.teachingtime.co.uk/clock2/clockwordsres.html

SOCIAL STUDIES

http://www.history.org

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Sites

• http://www.enchantedlearning.com/history/us/MLK/MLK.shtml
• http://www2.lhric.org/pocantico/taverna/98/king.htm
• http://www.golden-legacy.com/mlk/mlkjr1.html
• http://mlk-kpp01.stanford.edu/
• http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/mlk/

Listen to Dr. King's voice from recorded speeches:

• http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/mlk/king/speeches.html
• http://mlk-kpp01.stanford.edu/

Illinois History

• http://www.wildillinois.org

Waukegan history.

• http://www.digitalpast.org/
• http://www.waukeganweb.net/

A black history timeline

• http://search.eb.com/blackhistory/timeline.html

Underground Railroad Game

• http://www.nationalgeographic.com/railroad/

Presidents
 Day:

• http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=2888

Abraham Lincoln

• http://www.siec.k12.in.us/west/proj/lincoln/
• http://www.historyplace.com/lincoln/index.html
• http://rogerjnorton.com/Lincoln2.html

George Washington

• http://www.mountvernon.org/

White House

• http://www.whitehousehistory.org/
• http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/white-house-101/

Casimir Pulaski

• http://www.pulaskiparade.com/
• http://polishamericancenter.org/Heritage_Frame.htm

Thanksgiving activities

• http://www.apples4theteacher.com/holidays/thanksgiving/

Pilgrims:

• http://www.scholastic.com/scholastic_thanksgiving/
• http://www.plimoth.org/education/olc/index_js2.html

SCIENCE

Science Fair/Experiment Ideas

The following five sites are very comprehensive. You MAY WANT to look at multiple sites for different kinds of information on doing science fair/experiments such as "TOPICS," "HOW TO'S," "TIPS," and "PARENTAL SUPPORTS"

• http://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/parent_resources.shtml -- This link has helpful tips for parents and students and offers a range of support for all starting with the About Science Buddies website all the way to Internet safety while conducting research and collecting data. There is also a useful Topic Selection Wizard to help your child find a topic of interest for them.
• http://www.good-science-fair-projects.com/elementary-science-fair-projects.html -- Click on the left page of this site under Elementary and scroll down. You will find science fair projects under the headings of Earth Science, Biology, Physics, and Chemistry. Once you click on the link of interest, there is a basic step‐by‐step “how to,” for you to reference.
• http://www.cyberbee.com/science/prep_sites.html -- This site has numerous data ranging from “Tips for Selecting a Topic,” “Tips for Following the Scientific Method,” “Benefits,” of doing a science fair project, “What makes a Good Science Fair Topic?” and a “how – to” for “Selecting a Science Fair Topic.”
• http://sciencefaircenter.com/science_fair_basics.tpl -- This page is for parents. It suggests how you can support your student during science fair and keep them on track.  It is a one page, printable document.
• http://super-science-fair-projects.com/ -- offers a lot of information on how to select a good topic as well as Steps for Doing a Science Fair Project

General Science Sites

• http://nwf.org/Kids/Ranger-Rick.aspx
• http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/ --- (lesson plans, maps, a virtual museum, and cool video for kids)
• http://www.techtrekers.com/science.htm
• http://ed.fnal.gov/linc/spring96/projects_linc3/Maidens_project/Science4.html
• http://school.discoveryeducation.com/schrockguide/sci-tech/scigs.html
• http://chemistry.about.com/od/sciencefairprojects/a/sciproelem.htm (science fair topics)
• http://www.homeworkspot.com/elementary/science/(science fair topics/resources
• http://sciencepage.org/general.htm (Homework Help page)
• http://www.dmoz.org/Science/Educational_Resources/ (Advanced topics)
• http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forkids/home/index.html -- NASA Kids
• http://starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/StarChild/solar_system_level1/solar_system.html -- Star Child- The Solar System
• http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/rainforest.htm -- The Rainforest

Nature lessons PLUS a virtual walk in the woods:

• http://urbanext.illinois.edu/kids/index.html

Earth Day Sites:

• http://earthsbirthday.com/biggift/
• http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/rainforest/animals/Rfbiomeanimals.shtml
• http://rainforest-australia.com/butterflys.htm
• http://disney.go.com/projectgreen/?cmp=dcom_BAC_FFC_van_projectgreen_Extl

Health Related Site

• http://www.mypyramid.gov

PARENT/STUDENT RESOURCES

Search Engines

• http://kids.yahoo.com/
• http://www.kidsclick.org
• http://www.kidskonnect.com
• http://www.ask.com
• http://www.factmonster.com/
• http://www.funbrain.com/
• http://www.ivyjoy.com/rayne/kidssearch.html
• http://www.google.com/cse/ --> Create a customized search for your students to do research from. For example, if you are doing a research project on famous Hispanics for Hispanic Heritage month, you can research websites, add them to a customized search and make it easier for your students to find information and make the information more reliable. They will only be able to search the URLs that you add to the list.

Reference Sites

• http://www.atlas.com/
• http://encarta.msn.com/encnet/features/dictionary/dictionaryhome.aspx
• http://www.encyclopedia.com/
• http://www.kids.gov/
• http://thesaurus.reference.com/
• http://www.worldalmanacforkids.com/
• http://www.brainpop.com/
• http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/
• http://www.nationalgeographic.com/
• http://www.iknowthat.com/com (shockwave required)
• http://wordcentral.com/edu/index.htm --> Merriam-Webster dictionary with kid friendly games, information, etc.
  
  

ISAT PRACTICE SITES

Ten Tips To Improve Study Habits/Diez consejos papa mejorar los habitos de estudio

• http://www.aprendelo.com/rec/ten-tips-to-improve-study-habits.html

ISAT Math practice

• http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/mathsfile/gameswheel.html

Choose Reading at the top of this site.

• http://internet4classrooms.com/TCAP.htm
• http://www.internet4classrooms.com/skills_3rd_lang_new.htm
• http://www.iq.poquoson.org/index.html

Grammer Practice Park

• http://www.harcourtschool.com/menus/preview/harcourt_language/grammar_park.html

Online interactive test practice

• http://www.edinformatics.com/testing/itest.htm

Miscellaneous Sites

• http://humanityquest.com/
• http://www.missmaggie.org/
• http://www.funbrain.com/kidscenter.html

Homework Help -- Articles and Tips for Parents

• http://www.scholastic.com/parents/school-help/?esp=PAR/ib/20120301/emaillandingpage///EDULinks/parents/homeworkforkids////
  
• http://www.scholastic.com/parents/activities/?esp=PAR/ib/20120301/emaillandingpage///EDULinks/parents/learningforkids//// -- Activities to do at home
• http://www.scholastic.com/resources/article/lexile/?esp=PAR/ib/20120301/emaillandingpage///EDULinks/parents/lexilelevels//// -- Learn about your child's reading level

TEACHER RESOURCES

READING SITES:

Level Your Books

• http://www.scholastic.com/bookwizard/?esp=Teachers/ib/20120301/emaillandingpage///EDULinks/teachers/LevelYourBooks////

Strategies to Develop Reading Fluency

• http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/article/5-surefire-strategies-developing-reading-fluency/?esp=Teachers/ib/20120301/emaillandingpage///EDULinks/teachers/ReadingFluency////

WRITING PROMPTS

Daily Writing Starters

• http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/daily-starter/teacher?term_node_tid_depth=1425&esp=Teachers/ib/20120301/emaillandingpage///EDULinks/teachers/dailystarters////

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT TIPS

• http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/article/classroom-management-reading-workshop/?esp=Teachers/ib/20120301/emaillandingpage///EDULinks/teachers/Classroommanagement////

INTERACTIVE SITES

For whiteboard or computer lessons

• http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/student-activities/?esp=Teachers/ib/20120301/emaillandingpage///EDULinks/teachers/studentactivities////

ISAT PRACTICE SITES:

Interactive ISAT Sample Questions

• http://metacat2.com/iltsetlinks.html

ISAT Sample Books for Printing

• http://isbe.net/assessment/htmls/sample_books.htm

Professional Testing Practices

• http://www.isbe.net/assessment/pdfs/2011/isat/coordination_manual.pdf

Test Administration Manual Grades 3-5, 6-8

• http://www.isbe.net/assessment/pdfs/2011/isat/test_admin_manual_3-5.pdf
• http://www.isbe.net/assessment/pdfs/2011/isat/test_admin_manual_6-8.pdf

ISAT Math practice

• http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/mathsfile/gameswheel.html

Choose Reading at the top of this site.

• http://internet4classrooms.com/TCAP.htm
• http://www.internet4classrooms.com/skills_3rd_lang_new.htm
• http://www.iq.poquoson.org/index.html
• http://www.edutopia.org/stw-differentiated-instruction-south-carolina --> Differentiated Instruction (Mentions MAP testing)

MAPS Test Practice Site

• http://www.pearsonlongman.com/ae/marketing/sfesl/practicereading.html -- This site allows students to practice the format of the MAP Test.  You can scroll back and forth to find the answers to the questions.

MAPS Websites using RIT scores:

These links will allow students to remediate skill areas that were identified on MAP testing as low.  If you know your student's RIT scores in the different areas, these are websites to practice at and make progress with.  THESE ARE GREAT DATA DRIVEN RESOURCES!!

• http://www.sowashco.k12.mn.us/ro/pages/studentlinks/map/
• http://www.sowashco.k12.mn.us/ro/pages/studentlinks/map/reading.htm

Grammer Practice Park

• http://www.harcourtschool.com/menus/preview/harcourt_language/grammar_park.html
• http://internet4classrooms.com/grade_level_help.htm --> full of challenging online quizzes for grammar, vocabulary, and literary devices
• http://opengrammar.sentenceworks.com/tiki-index.php
• http://www.sittonspelling.com

Online interactive test practice

• http://www.edinformatics.com/testing/itest.htm

Teacher Freebies/Resources

• http://www.teacherfreebies.com/
• http://www.iloveschools.com/teachers/free-teacher-resources.html
• http://www.worksheets4teachers.com/stats/ref_200410.html
• http://www.eduhound.com/showlinks.cfm?subj=Teacher+Resources&skey=Magazines

Lesson Planning

• http://thinkfinity.org/in-the-classroom --> FREE Lesson Plans, videos, and interactives **You can search by state standard!!!** This website is awesome!
• http://olc.spsd.sk.ca/de/resources/litdevices/index.html --> Literary devices definitions and links to lesson plans

TYPING/MS WORD

• http://freeonlinetypinggames.com/ --> The URL says it all...FREE TYPING GAMES!
• http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/support/training-FX101782702.aspx --> Training for Office programs (Excel, Word, etc.)
• http://prezi.com/ --> create a more exciting presentation

SENSES

• http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson/lesson183.shtml --> Ten Activities for teaching about the 5 senses

FAMOUS PEOPLE IN HISTORY

• http://www.factmonster.com/spot/afroambios.html -- Notable African Americans
• http://www.enchantedlearning.com/history/us/aframer/bios/ -- Biographies of Great African Americans
• http://www.gale.com/free_resources/bhm/bio/ -- black history month & other lessons

GRANTS:

• http://www.wkkf.org/grants/for-grantseekers.aspx
• http://www.intel.com/about/corporateresponsibility/community/index.htm
• http://fendermusicfoundation.org/ **MUSIC**

SMART BOARD

• http://prezi.com/