BBC Starship English. (2012). Story plant. Retrieved June 12, 2012 from http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/starship/english/storyplant.shtml
This interactive website allows students to "grow" or create their own story using a plant as a visual model. It starts with students creating a stem, which represents the setting of the story. It is all animated, and students can choose to have or not have sound. There are also questions and printable activities for students after they create their story.
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
ABCYa!
ABCYa. (2012). Make an animation. Retrieved June 12, 2012 from http://www.abcya.com/animate.htm
This website allows students to create animations that can range from 2-40 frames. They can adjust colors, backgrounds, brush sizes. They must actually draw their own characters with the mouse. This would be great to use to allow students to write a story and then create an animation for it.
This website allows students to create animations that can range from 2-40 frames. They can adjust colors, backgrounds, brush sizes. They must actually draw their own characters with the mouse. This would be great to use to allow students to write a story and then create an animation for it.
Spelling City
Vocabulary Spelling City. (2012). Spelling and vocabulary website. Retrieved June 12, 2012 from http://www.spellingcity.com/
This interactive website allows students to enter their spelling and vocabulary words each week to play games with. They can also take practice tests to get them ready for their test at school. There is also an option that allows them to create flashcards to help them to study with.
This interactive website allows students to enter their spelling and vocabulary words each week to play games with. They can also take practice tests to get them ready for their test at school. There is also an option that allows them to create flashcards to help them to study with.
Kids' Zone
Kids' Zone. (2012). Create a graph. Retrieved June 12, 2012 from http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph/default.aspx
This interactive website allows students to enter their data and create a bar, line, area, pie, or XY graph. They can choose the colors, enter their labels and titles, etc. It is operated by the National Center for Educational Statistics, which provides additional links to tools, probability, and comparing at the top of the page.
This interactive website allows students to enter their data and create a bar, line, area, pie, or XY graph. They can choose the colors, enter their labels and titles, etc. It is operated by the National Center for Educational Statistics, which provides additional links to tools, probability, and comparing at the top of the page.
Storybook Maker
Seussville. (2012). Seussville story maker. Retrieved June 12, 2012 from http://www.seussville.com/games/storymaker/story_maker.html
Using the characters from Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears A Who, students can go in and create their own story. This free website allows students to choose different settings, characters, and music. They can have up to three different scenes. It links back to Seussville.com, which has an interactive playground with various games, videos, and information about books and authors. There are also links for parents and educators, too.
Using the characters from Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears A Who, students can go in and create their own story. This free website allows students to choose different settings, characters, and music. They can have up to three different scenes. It links back to Seussville.com, which has an interactive playground with various games, videos, and information about books and authors. There are also links for parents and educators, too.
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Poll Everywhere
Poll Everywhere. (2012). Instant audience feedback. Retrieved May 30, 2012 from http://www.polleverywhere.com/
This website provides free service if your group is 40 or less, so it would work for one class, possibly two. If you are fortunate enough to have clickers, you can use this website to view results of polls within your classroom or results from multiple choice questions. For older students with cellphones, students can actually text their answer in and the class can view the results.
This website provides free service if your group is 40 or less, so it would work for one class, possibly two. If you are fortunate enough to have clickers, you can use this website to view results of polls within your classroom or results from multiple choice questions. For older students with cellphones, students can actually text their answer in and the class can view the results.
WebQuests.Org
WebQuests.Org. (2012). Search for webquests. Retrieved May 30, 2012 from http://webquest.org/search/index.php
For teachers that utilize webquests in their classrooms, this website not only shows you how to properly create them, but it allows you to search and share ones that have already been made. You can search by grade level and subject area. If you're creating your own, there are sample webquests available to help you.
For teachers that utilize webquests in their classrooms, this website not only shows you how to properly create them, but it allows you to search and share ones that have already been made. You can search by grade level and subject area. If you're creating your own, there are sample webquests available to help you.
Promethean Planet
Promethean Planet. (2012). Resources. Retrieved May 30, 2012 from http://www.prometheanplanet.com/en-us/resources/
This website is free, but you have to create a login and password to access. It provides a plethora of already-created flipcharts for your Promethean Board that teachers have made and shared. You can also share your flipcharts, as well. You can access them based on subject area and grade, and you can search for specific topics.
This website is free, but you have to create a login and password to access. It provides a plethora of already-created flipcharts for your Promethean Board that teachers have made and shared. You can also share your flipcharts, as well. You can access them based on subject area and grade, and you can search for specific topics.
Brainpop
Brainpop. (2012). Animated educational site for kids. Retrieved May 30, 2012 from http://www.brainpop.com/
This website requires a subscription, but has a wide range of animated video clips to use during instruction. There are many topics available for all subject areas, and many of the video clips are accompanied by quizzes and activities to go along with the topic. The quizzes can be utilized with Activotes on the Promethean Board as an instant formative assessment.
This website requires a subscription, but has a wide range of animated video clips to use during instruction. There are many topics available for all subject areas, and many of the video clips are accompanied by quizzes and activities to go along with the topic. The quizzes can be utilized with Activotes on the Promethean Board as an instant formative assessment.
Math Playground
Math Playground. (2012). Math videos. Retrieved May 30, 2012 from http://www.mathplayground.com/mathvideos.html
This website is free for teachers to use and to show video clips of various math topics to elementary students. These videos can easily be viewed on Smart or Promethean Boards. The subdomains range from numbers and properties to geometry.
This website is free for teachers to use and to show video clips of various math topics to elementary students. These videos can easily be viewed on Smart or Promethean Boards. The subdomains range from numbers and properties to geometry.
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Cosmeo
Discovery Education. (2012). Cosmeo reliable report info. Retrieved May 22, 2012 from http://www.cosmeo.com/welcome/reports.html
The Discovery Channel offers a free trial for Cosmeo, which is a $9.95/month service that parents can purchase to help their child with homework and to research over 100,000 encyclopedia articles for reports, etc. There are also videos, images, and biographies for student use.
The Discovery Channel offers a free trial for Cosmeo, which is a $9.95/month service that parents can purchase to help their child with homework and to research over 100,000 encyclopedia articles for reports, etc. There are also videos, images, and biographies for student use.
NOAA
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (2012). Education resources. Retrieved May 22, 2012 from http://www.education.noaa.gov/
NOAA offers collections of information for various topics for student use. Topics include oceans & coasts, climate, weather & atmosphere, marine life, freshwater, and special topics. There are even satellite images and videos to accompany some of these articles.
NOAA offers collections of information for various topics for student use. Topics include oceans & coasts, climate, weather & atmosphere, marine life, freshwater, and special topics. There are even satellite images and videos to accompany some of these articles.
Smithsonian Education
Smithsonian Center for Education and Museum Studies. (2012). Students. Retrieved May 22, 2012 from http://smithsonianeducation.org/students/index.html
The Smithsonian Museum offers this free website for students to explore various topics that include "Everything Art, Science & Nature, History & Culture, People & Places." There is also information for students about the different exhibits at the Smithsonian Museum. There are IdeaLab topics that students can click on, such as "Scientists at the Smithsonian," which allows them to watch scientists doing their jobs at the museum.
The Smithsonian Museum offers this free website for students to explore various topics that include "Everything Art, Science & Nature, History & Culture, People & Places." There is also information for students about the different exhibits at the Smithsonian Museum. There are IdeaLab topics that students can click on, such as "Scientists at the Smithsonian," which allows them to watch scientists doing their jobs at the museum.
Kids Know It Network
Kids Know It Network. (2012). Free educational movies. Retrieved May 22, 2012 from http://www.kidsknowit.com/interactive-educational-movies/free-online-movies.php?movie=Adjectives
This website offers student-friendly videos on many various content-related topics. There are also articles for students, too. On the left column, there are topics to choose from under the heading, "What Would You Like to Learn About?" There are online quizzes that students can take to assess how well they comprehended the videos.
This website offers student-friendly videos on many various content-related topics. There are also articles for students, too. On the left column, there are topics to choose from under the heading, "What Would You Like to Learn About?" There are online quizzes that students can take to assess how well they comprehended the videos.
NASA
National Aeronautics and Space Administration. (2012). Stories. Retrieved May 22, 2012 from http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/k-4/index.html
NASA provides a science kid-friendly website that students can access in grades K-12 and even higher education. There are stories that students can listen to about various topics in the younger grades. For older students, there are articles on many science topics, as well as the option to search for specific criteria.
NASA provides a science kid-friendly website that students can access in grades K-12 and even higher education. There are stories that students can listen to about various topics in the younger grades. For older students, there are articles on many science topics, as well as the option to search for specific criteria.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
ReadWriteThink
ReadWriteThink. (2012). Strategy guides. Retrieved May 17, 2012 from http://www.readwritethink.org/professional-development/strategy-guides/
ReadWriteThink is a free website that not only provides links to lesson plans for reading and writing, but it also has a Professional Development tab that features "Strategy Guides," for teachers to use within the classroom. There are featured strategies given, as well as most popular. You can also view all strategies to help you locate a particular one.
ReadWriteThink is a free website that not only provides links to lesson plans for reading and writing, but it also has a Professional Development tab that features "Strategy Guides," for teachers to use within the classroom. There are featured strategies given, as well as most popular. You can also view all strategies to help you locate a particular one.
Reading Rockets
Reading Rockets. (2012). Helping struggling readers. Retrieved May 17, 2012 from http://www.readingrockets.org/helping/
This is actually a website that is funded from the U.S. Department of Education Special Education Programs. It offers a variety of strategies to assist students who are having a difficult time reading, as well as links to articles and other useful information concerning teaching students how to read.
This is actually a website that is funded from the U.S. Department of Education Special Education Programs. It offers a variety of strategies to assist students who are having a difficult time reading, as well as links to articles and other useful information concerning teaching students how to read.
Scholastic
Scholastic. (2012). Lesson plans. Retrieved May 17, 2012 from http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/lesson-plans/free-lesson-plans
This Scholastic website offers a huge variety of free lesson plans, discussion guides, unit plans, and extension activities. You can filter your search by grade level and subject area. Many of the lesson plans also incorporate Scholastic books.
This Scholastic website offers a huge variety of free lesson plans, discussion guides, unit plans, and extension activities. You can filter your search by grade level and subject area. Many of the lesson plans also incorporate Scholastic books.
Kentucky Department of Education
Kentucky Department of Education. (2012). Instructional resources. Retrieved May 17, 2012 from http://www.kde.state.ky.us/KDE/Instructional+Resources/
As a teacher in Kentucky, this website is crucial for learning about the new Math and Reading/Language Arts Common Core State Standards, as well as locating drafts for the new Science standards that are currently available. There are numerous other resources available ranging from information on gifted and talented, to individual learning plans (ILP's).
As a teacher in Kentucky, this website is crucial for learning about the new Math and Reading/Language Arts Common Core State Standards, as well as locating drafts for the new Science standards that are currently available. There are numerous other resources available ranging from information on gifted and talented, to individual learning plans (ILP's).
Discovery Education
Discovery Education. (2012). Lesson plan library. Retrieved May 17, 2012 from http://www.discoveryeducation.com/teachers/free-lesson-plans/
There are numerous examples of lesson plans on this website ranging from Kindergarten to Grade 12. This is a free website that also allows you to filter through lesson plans based on subject areas. There are featured lesson plans, as well as links at the top of the web page for administrators, teachers, parents, and students.
There are numerous examples of lesson plans on this website ranging from Kindergarten to Grade 12. This is a free website that also allows you to filter through lesson plans based on subject areas. There are featured lesson plans, as well as links at the top of the web page for administrators, teachers, parents, and students.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
About Me
Hello Everyone!
Welcome to my blog. I am from Somerset, KY, and I currently teach third grade at Nancy Elementary School in Pulaski County. I am finishing up my sixth year teaching. My husband is a seventh grade social studies teacher, and we have a 14 month old son, Jaxon, who is walking everywhere!
I am working on finishing up my Rank I this summer, and between that and Jaxon, there is no free time. Besides taking a nap, if I had any free time, I would read, swim, or do anything outdoors!
Welcome to my blog. I am from Somerset, KY, and I currently teach third grade at Nancy Elementary School in Pulaski County. I am finishing up my sixth year teaching. My husband is a seventh grade social studies teacher, and we have a 14 month old son, Jaxon, who is walking everywhere!
I am working on finishing up my Rank I this summer, and between that and Jaxon, there is no free time. Besides taking a nap, if I had any free time, I would read, swim, or do anything outdoors!
Monday, May 7, 2012
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