Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Handwriting
http://www.handwritingforkids.com/handwrite/manuscript/alphabets/index.htm
cursive or manuscript alphabet
cursive or manuscript alphabet
Monday, October 15, 2007
Donna Penberthy's I Keep Bookmarks
http://ww2.ikeepbookmarks.com/browse.asp?account=12480&t=10%2F15%2F2007+10%3A47%3A30+AM
Here is the link to Donna's I keep bookmarks page
Here is the link to Donna's I keep bookmarks page
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Math with Manipulatives
http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.html
This is one of my favorite websites besides the two listed by James; Rubistar and the Webquest one. For any math teacher who likes to use manipulatives this is great. Not only does it give you directions and activities it also ties them to the NCTM standards. Check it out!
This is one of my favorite websites besides the two listed by James; Rubistar and the Webquest one. For any math teacher who likes to use manipulatives this is great. Not only does it give you directions and activities it also ties them to the NCTM standards. Check it out!
Reference Desk
http://www.refdesk.com/
The name says it all on this one. It's a one-stop reference desk for almost everything...."Refdesk is a free and family-friendly web site that indexes and reviews quality, credible, and current web-based resources."
The name says it all on this one. It's a one-stop reference desk for almost everything...."Refdesk is a free and family-friendly web site that indexes and reviews quality, credible, and current web-based resources."
Resource link
http://www.pkwy.k12.mo.us/river/Classes.html
Great site sent to me
I was a Computer Resource Specialist for an elementary school. One of my responsibilities was creating and updating the school's web site. We made extensive use of Internet resources in all grades. This is the URL that will take you to each grade level. Once there, there will be resources for the entire grade (K-2) or home pages for a teacher (3-5). The subjects covered are dictated by our District frameworks. For example 2nd grade studies weather, but the weather resources there could be used from 2nd - 5th. Some of the upper grade departmentalize, so math may be with one teacher and social studies and science with another.
Great site sent to me
I was a Computer Resource Specialist for an elementary school. One of my responsibilities was creating and updating the school's web site. We made extensive use of Internet resources in all grades. This is the URL that will take you to each grade level. Once there, there will be resources for the entire grade (K-2) or home pages for a teacher (3-5). The subjects covered are dictated by our District frameworks. For example 2nd grade studies weather, but the weather resources there could be used from 2nd - 5th. Some of the upper grade departmentalize, so math may be with one teacher and social studies and science with another.
daisy math
http://daisymaths.com/au
Daisy Maths was written by an Australian math professor to teach his young daughter (named Daisy) math. It is great for preK - upper elmentary. It can be downloaded or used on-line. Download is Mac or PC. To change the level, click the Daisy in the upper left hand corner and various options for that level appear on the left hand panel.
Daisy Maths was written by an Australian math professor to teach his young daughter (named Daisy) math. It is great for preK - upper elmentary. It can be downloaded or used on-line. Download is Mac or PC. To change the level, click the Daisy in the upper left hand corner and various options for that level appear on the left hand panel.
Storyline
http://www.storylineonline.net/storyline/
This site features about a dozen children's books being read aloud by various celebrities. (e.g. Elijah Wood, Tia and Tamera Mowry, Al Gore...) What really adds to the appeal is that the celebrity is actually reading the book, but the book's illustrations have been panned, etc., to create a "movie."You'll need a high speed connection and Windows Media Player, Real Player, or Quick Time. Then the magic begins. Click the format of your choice. Once the "movie" begins to play, right click on the "movie" and zoom to full screen if you like.Each story is also accompanied by a summary, interesting bios for the author and the reader, and lesson plans which are rich, feasible, and adaptable.
This site features about a dozen children's books being read aloud by various celebrities. (e.g. Elijah Wood, Tia and Tamera Mowry, Al Gore...) What really adds to the appeal is that the celebrity is actually reading the book, but the book's illustrations have been panned, etc., to create a "movie."You'll need a high speed connection and Windows Media Player, Real Player, or Quick Time. Then the magic begins. Click the format of your choice. Once the "movie" begins to play, right click on the "movie" and zoom to full screen if you like.Each story is also accompanied by a summary, interesting bios for the author and the reader, and lesson plans which are rich, feasible, and adaptable.
Fonts
http://www.fontface.com/fonts
Easiest fontplace to use on the net:100's of FREE FONTS that automatically install themselves in the right place to use on your computer. Windows or MAC--Dont forget to click on the alphabet--NO SPYWARE!!!
Easiest fontplace to use on the net:100's of FREE FONTS that automatically install themselves in the right place to use on your computer. Windows or MAC--Dont forget to click on the alphabet--NO SPYWARE!!!
Smithsonian
Also, a great teacher resource with lesson plans, information, and virtual tours is www.smithsonian.org/educators/index.html
Mo History
Another site, this is good for MO History teachers, is from the emints site, but it has a series of online videos that discuss MO History. The length of the videos range from 9-15 minutes. http://emints.org/resources/moheritage/index.shtml At the bottom of the list are links for teachers' guide and a resource guide also.
Discovery School
http://school.discovery.com/
You can create your own account for free and make online tests, quizzes, worksheets, along with other items. You can create the tests, then hyperlink them to my class webpage or I keep bookmarks the day of the test for easy access for the students. Once they submit the test, it is sent to your email account, already graded.
You can create your own account for free and make online tests, quizzes, worksheets, along with other items. You can create the tests, then hyperlink them to my class webpage or I keep bookmarks the day of the test for easy access for the students. Once they submit the test, it is sent to your email account, already graded.
Video conference collaborations
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/vidconf/directory.cfm
We have used this site in the past to locate some zoos, factories, other classes, etc. that we have collaborated with in videoconference projects. It also has some links to more videoconferencing resources.
We have used this site in the past to locate some zoos, factories, other classes, etc. that we have collaborated with in videoconference projects. It also has some links to more videoconferencing resources.
Adding united streaming to google earth
http://dsc.discovery.com/convergence/planet-earth/google-tour/planet-earth.kml
download this file to enhance google earth and tie it to united streaming discovery network. Watch videos as you travel to locations.
download this file to enhance google earth and tie it to united streaming discovery network. Watch videos as you travel to locations.
Google for educators
http://www.google.com/educators/index.html
Tons of tools through google. Take some time to look them all over.
Tons of tools through google. Take some time to look them all over.
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Texas Instruments
http://www.education.ti.com
Lots of cool activities. There is sometimes lots of advertising but the activities are usually worth it.
Lots of cool activities. There is sometimes lots of advertising but the activities are usually worth it.
Teacher created sites
Mrs. Johnson http://teachers.emints.org/FY03/johnsonc/links.htm great links to tons of things.
Sharon Sumner http://www.eagles.k12.mo.us/sullivan/elem/sumner/lab/
Sharon Sumner http://www.eagles.k12.mo.us/sullivan/elem/sumner/lab/
QUIA
http://www.quia.com
It is great to use a review or testing tool. My students love it when I put their spelling words on it.
It is great to use a review or testing tool. My students love it when I put their spelling words on it.
PowerPoint 2000 photo album
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?Fa,o;uOD=55D24B47-C828-4141-A8DE-9A459C63DB1A&dislaylang=EN
Instead of inserting each picture after creating a new slide, there is a Power Point add-inn called Photo Album, which will insert a file of pictures and create a slide for each picture automatically.
Instead of inserting each picture after creating a new slide, there is a Power Point add-inn called Photo Album, which will insert a file of pictures and create a slide for each picture automatically.
New York Times Learning Network
http://www.nytimes.com/learning
This is the learning network of the New York Times. It has daily news, quizzes and excellent crossword puzzles for a wide range of topics.
This is the learning network of the New York Times. It has daily news, quizzes and excellent crossword puzzles for a wide range of topics.
Middle School Science
http://www.middleschoolscience.com/
There is a section titled "lessons from NASA" that is really nice.
There is a section titled "lessons from NASA" that is really nice.
Google Images
http://google.com/imghp?hl=en&tab=wi&q=
I can type in very spicific categories such as leaf litter, soil erosion, bear cubs, etc and it gives me pages and pages of images fitting that description. It seperates all images from articles on the internet that google has access to. What I also like is after you choose the image you want, and click on it, it will bring up the actual site the picture is located. Now you have the actual website for a resource if needed.
I can type in very spicific categories such as leaf litter, soil erosion, bear cubs, etc and it gives me pages and pages of images fitting that description. It seperates all images from articles on the internet that google has access to. What I also like is after you choose the image you want, and click on it, it will bring up the actual site the picture is located. Now you have the actual website for a resource if needed.
EThemes
http://www.emints.org/ethemes/index.shtml
This site will allow you to choose which grade level and subject/topic you are looking for. Once chosen it will give you about 10 sites to fit that category. The great thing about this iste is MOREnet has grad students investigae eacy link to make sure it is student friendly. They also include the Show-Me standards.
This site will allow you to choose which grade level and subject/topic you are looking for. Once chosen it will give you about 10 sites to fit that category. The great thing about this iste is MOREnet has grad students investigae eacy link to make sure it is student friendly. They also include the Show-Me standards.
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