Sunday, June 23, 2013

Summer Resources

Parents,

 Please visit the websites with your child to gauge its appropriateness (Is it too hard? Do I want them using this website instead of another one? etc.).

 As with most FREE websites, there will be advertising.  Students should know by now not to click on those areas.  Also, make sure you have updated your virus protection on your computer just in case.

 I will be adding websites and resources to this post throughout the summer.

 Enjoy!

 - Mr. Amutan

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 READING

Book Adventure (FREE):  http://www.bookadventure.com/Home.aspx
  • Similar to Accelerated Reader, this website requires the creation of an account and your child will be able to take quizzes based on the books they read. I don't know if EVERY book will have a quiz but it's a pretty extensive list.
Pizza Hut's BOOKIT! Summer Reading Program (FREE):  http://www.bookitsummer.com
  • After a parent registers their child, s/he can begin to read and play games. Their progress counts toward a sweepstakes of prizes, including $10 Pizza Hut gift cards, books and tablets!

Analogy of the Day (FREE):  http://www.factmonster.com/analogies
  • From Factmonster's site, this should assist students with making connections via analogies.

Education Flashcards (FREE; may need parental guidance): http://www.flashcardexchange.com/education
  • Create your own flashcards to study OR search for flashcards you can use to practice.
Vocabulary Can Be Fun (FREE):  http://www.vocabulary.co.il
  • From the creator of Time4Learning, various vocabulary games will help your child build their knowledge of words. Harder and more challenging games are located on the left sidebar. From Israel (notice the .il at the end of the URL).
James Patterson's ReadKiddoRead (FREE):  http://www.readkiddoread.com/home
  • Need recommendations or suggestions for books to read? Visit this site.




CURRENT EVENTS / SOCIAL SCIENCES / HISTORY

Time for Kids (FREE for most parts of the website):  http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK
  • Think: Newspaper for Kids. In this connected world, it's important for students to know what's happening in the US and abroad as it relates to cultures, politics, and entertainment.
Harcourt Reflections (FREE):  http://www.harcourtschool.com/hss/05/index.html
  • Learn about the topics covered in 5th grade history (First Americans, Exploration of North America, Colonies, American Revolution, Early U.S. History up to the Civil War)
  • Change the "05" in the URL to "04" for a review of 4th grade history




MATH

A+ Math (FREE):  http://www.aplusmath.com
  • This site contains resources to practice math skills: flashcards (for Java or non-Java devices), games (some need Flash), and worksheets (printable or virtual)
AAA Math (FREE):  http://www.aaamath.com/
  • Looking for drills and practice problems that target a specific skill like rounding decimals or finding equivalent fractions? Or are you looking for harder math from 5th grade and beyond?This is a good site that can "answer" those questions.
Cool Math Games (FREE):  http://www.coolmath-games.com
  • Math games. 'Nuff said.
EduPlace by Houghton Mifflin (FREE):  http://www.eduplace.com/kids/hmcam
  • Publisher Houghton Miffflin's website. No access to textbooks without a log-in, but you can access supplementary materials from grades K-6.

Math Playground (FREE):  http://www.mathplayground.com
  • Math games that are grade, skill, and Common Core specific.


 SCIENCE

 Bill Nye's For Kids and Teachers (FREE):  http://www.billnye.com/for-kids-teachers
  • Coolest part of this site are the Home Demos and their printable Do-It-Yourself (DIY) sheets (actual science experiments kids can do at home!). Also, there are Episode Guides and a Pop Quiz.



MISCELLANEOUS





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