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K 1 2 | Julia's Rainbow |
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K 1 2 | Roller Coaster 1 Kids design a simple roller coaster by dragging shapes and testing the designs. See also Link 27. |
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Chess Kids can actually learn to play chess with this web site, or if they know how already they can play against the PC. |
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K 1 2 | PBS Reading Games |
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TVO Games TV Ontario has many highly engaging multimedia games for several different developmental levels. |
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Flash Mind Reader This problem solving game requires mental math and works every time if kids do math right. Directions on page. |
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K 1 2 | PBS Songs PBS songs and music videos focusing on literacy. Be sure to tell kids to click on "Quicktime" buttons only. |
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Optical Illusions A large, highly engaging set of optical illusions kids can study. Some reading may be hard. Navigation easy. |
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Building Blocks for Thinking A computer programming game the kids have used before. Directions online. Can be very challenging. |
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K 1 2 | Dr. Seuss Classic activities based on tribute sites to Dr. Seuss. Some game windows pop up and may hide behind. |
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Hangman This site has over 100 interactive hangman games sorted by categories. Used for ESL kids, well done. |
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20 Questions This is a computer version of the classic game. Teach kids to be serious and they will be amazed! |
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K 1 | StarFall Reading activities with online stories, phonics games, and enrichment activities. May want to direct activ. |
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Concentration This classic memory game offers several choices for students in the menu. Model the settings. |
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Whizzball A wonderful 3-D puzzle game using physics principals and problem solving. Kids are familiar. |
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K 1 | John's Reading Site A collection of reading games kids are familiar with. Some of these sites are also listed above. |
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Jigsaw Puzzles Interactive jigsaw puzzles kids can change the number of pieces and timing of their puzzles |
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Time for Kids Online magazine for older students with current events, math and science content. Great for warm up. |
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K 1 2 3 | Art & Imagination Several simple art activities including some Optical Illusions (may require direct instruction for younger kids) |
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Roller Coaster 2 Kids design roller coasters by adjusting the variables. Can be used for science by recording time and speed tests. |
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White House for Kids A wonderful place to explore to learn about our history and the interesting things in the mansion. |
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K 1 2 | KidPsych A set of problem solving activities for young kids. See the menus for levels. May require some modeling. |
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City Creator Kids can choose from 3 "cities" and build their own community. This is a familiar site. Can not save. |
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K 1 2 | Fripples A problem solving game for kids using Fripples (creatures with various attributes). Notice levels switch. |
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San Francisco Symphony An amazing music site that teaches many musical concepts in a fun and engaging way. |
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K 1 2 | Ringo Music A game for learning about musical instruments. Choose level 1 or 2 and study the buttons to learn |
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Math Tangrams An interactive Tangram challenge. Kids use movable pieces to create shapes provided by the computer |
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K 1 2 | Roller Coaster A simple roller coaster building game for younger kids. See Site 26 above for a more challenging one afterward |
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Number Top It A place value game where kids compete with the computer while practicing place value concepts |
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K 1 2 3 | Switcheroo Zoo A highly interactive game where kids create their own animals. Older kids can learn facts about animals |
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Math Facts Dash A very traditional fact game that can be played timed or not. The game has all operations and different levels |
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K 1 2 3 | Tic Tac Toe The classic game but you play against the computer or a partner and keep track of the score. |
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Math Baseball Multiplication A baseball game that helps kids memorize multiplication facts. Instructions are verbal |
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K | High Street Games Some simple but engaging activities for Kindergarten kids. Tell them to move their mouse side to side 1st |
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Invention at Play Four very interesting problem solving activities. Directions are provided but modeling may be needed. |
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Polar Animals Penguins and polar bears! |
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K 1 2 | PBS Games Collection of more games from PBS Kids. Some of these appear above, but try Fuzzy Lion Ears! |
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Wacky Web Tales 1 A collection of "Mad Libs" activities. Kids use parts of speech to enter missing words to create stories. |
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K 1 | Little Animals Activities The BBC has excellent multimedia activities in math and literacy. Some navigation help may be needed. |
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Wacky Web Tale 2 Another collection of "Mad Libs" activities. These are shorter stories than site 1 above. |
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K | Sesame Street Games Classic learning activities by Sesame Street. Recommend some time showing kids the navigation area. |
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Olympics Collection of activities related to last winter's olympic events, includes the official page. |
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1 | Math Games Mrs. Richards math games for first graders. Some directions or modeling may be required. |
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Up To Ten Learning A rich, engaging set of multimedia activities for grades K - 3. Requires some instructions. |
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K 1 2 | Game Goo Several activities for direction following, numeracy, literacy and concepts. Wide range of levels. |
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National Geographics Kids Award winning site from NG. This is a very comprehensive site which might need navigation guidance. |
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K 1 | Nina Leo & Reggie Scholastic activities for word-concept activities, letter-sound relationships, and rhyming. |
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Smithsonian Kids Incredibly comprehensive web site by Smithsonian. Let kids just explore and share what they find with other. |
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Computer Programs for Projects
All Programs are available through the Start Menu
Please remember to have kids SAVE projects in their folders and name their files properly
Paint
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Create digital art with a simple painting program. Do'nt recommend printing directly from this program because it prints on 4 pages in a large format.
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Word Processing for letters, stories, typing practice
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PowerPoint |
Slide shows or for creating posters |
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Graphic design projects such as posters, brochure, fliers, signs |
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Google Earth |
Interactive earth with satellite imagery and full navgiation controls for flying |
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Investigations |
Math activities that go along with the math curriculcum |
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Microtype |
Typing practice. Sign on as a guest |
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