Elementary+Resources

Arthur PBS - This site is most appropriate for ages 3-5. Many of the activities might be useful for PK-Grade 1. Aside from resources such as lesson plans and activities for core content areas, you will find activities geared for art, diversity appreciation, dramatic play, life skills, health, and social/emotional development. FunBrain - This site has something for every discipline. Take a look around for a wide variety of activities. Learning Page - The site provides MANY free resources for elementary teachers. Activity sheets can be printed and used for students to reivew topics such as the alphabet, money, calendars, senses, time, measurements, numbers, etc. There are also free books that you can print out for your students. Too much to describe here! Take a look at the site! National Geographic Kids - Online version of the magazine that has a vast amount of videos, activities, games, photos, etc. Definitely worth the time to check out for use with your students. Scholastic - Sign up for a free account which will give you access to great activities and resources. The lesson plans tab will provide you with both subject and grade level specific links. Time for Kids - Online version of the magazine that has a lot of resourses for Grades K-6. This link goes directly to the Teachers' Home Page. You will also find printable worksheets, quizzes, and graphic organizers.

__Reading/Writing__ Acrostic Poems - Click on this link to provide your students the opportunity to use the computer to create acrostic poems. Bank Street - Bank Street College offers teachers of 5 to 8-year-old children Pre-Reading strategies such as making predictions, forming a purpose for reading, and questioning. During-Reading strategies include prompting a reader who is stuck and techniques to figure out words. Post-Reading plans center on answering questions. Site also discusses Stages of Literacy Development and offers sample lessons, books, resources, and games. Clifford Online - Interactive books for young readers; stories are read to students and they can help to complete the story. There are also educational games on this site to practice making words, matching letters, and matching sounds. International Children's Digital Library - This site is a beautiful, multilingual portal, offering a large collection of free children’s books from around the world. PBS Word Girl - This link provides language arts lesson plans suitable for Grades 1-3. Sample topics include: sentence fluency, telling stories with pictures, sounds of words, synonyms/antonyms, acting out verbs (a variation on charades), etc. Reading is Fundamental - This site provides a multitude of activities and additional links. The link takes you directly to the educator section. Please make sure to click on the Home tab at the top left of the page to acquire additional resources. Starfall- This site is geared toward K-2, special education, and ESL using a phonics approach to learning to read. Activities can be read by students and there is an option on many of them to have someone read and/or sound out letters and words. Storybook Maker - This link provides a fun way for students to write their own stories that take place in Suessville. It is fun and easy to use.

__Math__
AplusMath - On this site you can create worksheets and flashcards; it also has a homework helper section and a game room for students to hone their math skills. Calculation Nation - This site offers ten free games for students to practice math skills; directions are provided for each game. Math Forum at Drexel - Search by education level for math topics, research types, and math education topics such as teaching strategies and math ed research. Lots of links for additional information.

__Science__ Hurricanes- This link provides a "cartoon" movie featuring Tim and Moby. There is also a short quiz to review the information provided throughout the movie. Is You House a "Green" House - This interactive site lets students test their energy IQs.