There are hundreds of websites for kids... almost too many to wade through to find the really good ones. But they are out there!
Here are a few of my favorite, high quality learning sites that actually add educational value to tech time in my classroom (PLUS students can use them at home)...
WONDEROPOLIS
I LOVE LOVE LOVE Wonderopolis! So much to explore and learn! Just about anything your students might wonder about can be found on this site.
How do elevators work? Why do snakes shed their skin? What causes freckles? Who invented cotton candy?
These are just a few of the thousands of questions that are answered on Wonderopolis.
Best of all - students can submit their own wonder if it hasn't already been answered. This is a fantastic site that you can get lost in for hours.
MYSTERY DOUG
Mystery Doug is another awesome site for curious students. Every day there's a new video explaining a mystery of life. What are those bumps on our tongues? How is a rainbow made? How do spiders spin webs?
At the end of each video, students get to vote on what they want Doug to talk about next time. You can also go back and watch past videos. Love this one!
PRODIGY GAME
This math game is my students' all time favorite. They BEG to play Prodigy and will even skip recess for it!
Players must answer math questions to progress through the levels and virtual world. They can engage in math battles and earn rewards all while building math skills.
The game is adaptive which means it gets harder as your students improve. I love this feature because it means ALL of my students can use it no matter what level they're on.
If I had to recommend just one website for learning, this would be it!
GET EPIC
GetEpic is a super way to get kids reading and engaged in all kinds of text including picture books, comic books, chapter books, novels, articles, and more.
Teacher accounts are free which is amazing for such a great site. You are able to set up accounts for all of your students and then assign them reading based on their reading level and/or interests. You can also let them choose their own.
There are videos and quizzes that go along with the reading as well. There is also the option of hearing books read aloud which is great for struggling readers. Best of all, you can track your students' progress. You really should... GetEpic!
TURTLE DIARY
Turtle Diary has tons of arcade-style games and videos that let students learn and practice all kinds of math and language arts skills. There are also quizzes and printables.
Everything is organized by grade level making it easy to find what you want your students to use.
The free teacher account lets you manage and track your students' progress. However, the free version does includes ads. Parents can also sign up for a free account to use at home.
I just love StorylineOnline! The website has a large selection of well-known and popular picture books being read aloud by famous people (mostly actors). My students always enjoy the stories and they're a worthwhile way to fill a few extra minutes during the day.
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