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Elementary
First Grade SMARTboard Lessons
SMART Exchange
52 1st grade SMARTboard lessons to download!
http://exchange.smarttech.com/search.html?sf=re&q=%22everyday+math%22&sbj=math&grd=g1
Mrs. Morris's Second Grade Class
Calendar Activities
Mrs. Meacham's Classroom Snapshots
SMARTboard Calendar Activities!
http://www.jmeacham.com/calendar/calendar.smart.board.htm
SmartBoard Calendar Lesson
Sample Screen-Shots From This SmartBoard Lesson
http://www.patinsproject.com/universal_design_for_learning_project_files/Frontier_2.pdf
Interactive 100's Chart
Math Games and Activities
Interactive Numbers Charts - Click on "located in the interactive game" to go to chart.
http://www.apples4theteacher.com/math.html#interactivenumbercharts
Interactive 100 square chart
This chart visually displays "muliples of" with color graphics.
http://www.hellam.net/maths2000/100square.html
Math Cats Explore teh multiplication table
Color coded interactive multiplication table.
http://www.mathcats.com/explore/multiplicationtable.html
Functions
Function Machine
Function Machine game
http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/games/functions/functions.html
Function Machine
Algebra Grades 3-4
http://teams.lacoe.edu/documentation/classrooms/amy/algebra/3-4/activities/functionmachine/functionmachine3_4.html
Function Machine
Algebra Grades 5-6
http://teams.lacoe.edu/documentation/classrooms/amy/algebra/5-6/activities/functionmachine/functionmachine5_6.html
The Function Machine
This site has 4 different types of function machines
http://score.kings.k12.ca.us/lessons/functions/machine.html
Math Lessons
Money Skills
Cash Out
Leveled :Lessons, You're the cashier at this crazy store. You need to give change to the customers buying things
http://www.mrnussbaum.com/cashout/index.html
Change Due
Students practice making change from a purchase.ase.
http://www.aaastudy.com/mny313x2.htm
Change Maker
Figure out how many of each bill or coin that you expect to get back when you pay for something. For example, if something costs
http://www.funbrain.com/cashreg/index.html
Money Flashcards
This resource, from the A+ Math Web site, provides electronic flashcards to test students ability to add coins and notes and see
http://www.aplusmath.com/cgi-bin/flashcards/money
Patterns
Pattern Mania
Look at the pattern and decide what comes next. Click on a picture to complete the pattern. This game has 10 questions.
http://www.primarygames.com/patterns/start.htm
Simon Says
Press the start game button to begin. Watch the computer and copy the pattern it makes. Complete the sequence in the right order
http://www.primarygames.com/puzzles/simon/color/start.htm
Subtraction Strategies
Addition and Subtraction Facts
Addition Facts
This site provides students the opportunity to learn, practice and play using skills they have learned. Just scroll down....
http://www.aaastudy.com/add.htm#topic6
Subtraction Facts and Skills
Students have the opportunity to learn, practice and play games about subtraction facts and skills. Click on the topic you are
http://www.aaastudy.com/sub.htm
Count Your Chicken
Simple counting activity
http://www.learningplanet.com/sam/cyc/index.asp?contentid=174
Woodlands Maths Skills
Games to help Improve your Maths Skills
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/Games/educational/maths.html
How Many Under the Shell
This is a fun interactive game that reinforces addition and subtraction skills.
http://illuminations.nctm.org/ActivityDetail.aspx?ID=198
Place Value
Place Value Videos
Scroll half way down the page and you will see 4 links for place value videos.
http://www.gamequarium.org/dir/SqoolTube_Videos/Math/Place_Value/
Time
Time for Time for Students and Teachers
All lessons contain, vocabulary, objectives, background, and links
http://www.time-for-time.com/lessons.htm
Magnificent Measurement
This lesson provides an introduction to and practice with the concept of time
http://illuminations.nctm.org/LessonDetail.aspx?ID=L126
Interactive Reading Resources
Starfall
Interactive primary reading resource
http://www.starfall.com/
Learn Dolch Site Words - Readihg Games
This site has a variety of lessons for students to reinforce their Dolch word vocabulary.
http://www.mrcpl.org/literacy/lessons/sight/index.html
Counting
Fractions
Fraction Lessons at Cool Math
Visual Lessons that model fractions for students.
http://www.coolmath4kids.com/fractions/index.html
aaamath Fraction lessons
Learn, practice and play all aspects of fractions.
http://www.aaamath.com/fra.html
Gamequarium Math Games
Variety of fraction games
http://www.gamequarium.com/fractions.html
Visual Fractions
Variety of interactive lessons on fractions.
http://www.visualfractions.com/
Renaming Fractions
Great visual tool for teaching renaming fractions!
http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_105_g_2_t_1.html
Fraction City
Use the Fraction City map for teaching the following concepts: comparing fractions, equivalent fractions,addition of fractions o
http://www.teachnet.com/lesson/math/fractioncity.html
Equivalent Fractions
Equivalent Fraction Rings Arithmetic Exercise
http://www.visualmathlearning.com/Exercises/eq_fract_circles.html
Reading Lessons
Proper Nouns
Rats!
Students play a game where they catch proper nouns
http://www.learningplanet.com/act/rats/ratslist3.asp
ABC Order
Alphabetical Order Utility
- Free Elementary Language Arts Activities and Tools to Put words in Alphabetical Order - Alphabetize a list of words (I would u
http://www.apples4theteacher.com/alphabetical-order.html
Vocabulary
Easy Vocabulary Quiz
Interactive - match word to picture
http://www.manythings.org/vq/
Study Stack
Teacher designs lessons using their vocabulary. Great resources.
http://studystack.com
Story Mapping
Story Mapping
This student interactive, used in several ReadWriteThink lessons, provides a set of graphic organizers to assist teachers and st
http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/storymap/index.html
Scott Foresman Reading Street Grade Level Websites
Mrs. Waltke's Literacy Page
great lessons for Scott's Foresman K-5
http://classroom.jc-schools.net/waltkek/
Grammar/Spelling
Dolch Spelling Words
Dolch Word List Prd-K - 3 and Nouns
http://www.spellingcity.com/dolch-words.html
Third Grade Resources
Area
Shape Explorer
Interactive lesson on area and perimeter
http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/ShapeExplorer/?version=1.6.0_03&browser=MSIE&vendor=Sun_Microsystems_Inc.&flash=9.0.115
Shape Surveyor
Lessons on area and perimeter.
http://www.funbrain.com/poly/index.html
Everything You Wanted to Know About Perimeter and Area
Fantastic interactive lesson an area and perimeter; there are 3 levels for differentiated instruction
http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks2/maths/perimeter_and_area/index.html
Fractions
Fraction Lessons at Cool Math
Visual Lessons that model fractions for students.
http://www.coolmath4kids.com/fractions/index.html
aaamath Fraction lessons
Learn, practice and play all aspects of fractions.
http://www.aaamath.com/fra.html
Gamequarium Math Games
Variety of fraction games
http://www.gamequarium.com/fractions.html
Visual Fractions
Variety of interactive lessons on fractions.
http://www.visualfractions.com/
Renaming Fractions
Great visual tool for teaching renaming fractions!
http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_105_g_2_t_1.html
Fraction City
Use the Fraction City map for teaching the following concepts: comparing fractions, equivalent fractions,addition of fractions o
http://www.teachnet.com/lesson/math/fractioncity.html
Equivalent Fractions
Equivalent Fraction Rings Arithmetic Exercise
http://www.visualmathlearning.com/Exercises/eq_fract_circles.html
Math
Third GradeMath Resource
Everyday Math Resource
http://www1.center.k12.mo.us/EDTECh/edm/3.htm
3rd Grade Interactive Math Skill Builders
Place Value
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/skill_builders/place_value_math_third_3rd_grade.htm
Funbrain Place Value Puzzler
Place Value
http://www.funbrain.com/tens/index.html
Angles
This activity allows the user to practice important angle vocabulary. Line l is parallel to line m. Also line r is parallel to l
http://shodor.org/interactivate/activities/Angles/
IXL Math
IXL makes math practice fun. With unlimited math questions in more than 1,000 topics, students improve their skills and confiden
http://www.ixl.com/math/
Making Change Word Problems
Keep the Change
This activity is 1/2 way down the page on the right hand side. Lots of ads, but good activity.
http://www.apples4theteacher.com/change-game.html
Lattice Multiplication
Cool Math Lattice Multiplication
This is a great visual lesson on this topic.
http://www.coolmath4kids.com/times-tables/times-tables-lesson-lattice-multiplication-1.html
Multiplication and Division
Calculation Nation
Fun Games. Must be a member but membership is free
http://calculationnation.org/
Times Table Practice
Math Zone Interactive Game for times table.
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/maths/timestable/index.html
Math Skills - Division
9 interactive games to reinforce division skills
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/maths/division.htm
Multiplication Times Table Practice
Many interactive games to reinforce multiplication skills
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/maths/timestable/interactive.htm
Language Arts
Contractions
3rd Grade Language Arts Skill Builders
Contractions
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/skill_builders/contractions_language_arts_third_3rd_grade.htm
3rd Grade Grammar and Reading Lessons
3rd Grade Language Arts Skill Builders
Grammar and Reading Lessons
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/skills-3rd-langbuilders.htm
Grammar Ninja
Helps students identify parts of speech.
http://www.kwarp.com/portfolio/grammarninja.html
Writing
The Writing Fix
WritingFix: For Teachers, Students & Writers
http://www.writingfix.com/
Multiplication Algorithm
Learning.com
Grade 4 Pet Rescue Hotel I
http://www.learning.com/ahamath/curriculum.htm
Primary Math
AAA Math
interactive arithmetic lessons
http://aaamath.com
Kids Learning with NCES Zone
Create a Graph
http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph/
Interactive Math
All of the links listed on all pages are interactive (unless otherwise noted). All of the sites on this page contain a wide va
http://edweb.tusd.k12.az.us/ekowalcz/math/index.htm
A+ Math
Multiple math games including flashcards
http://www.aplusmath.com/
Math Zone
How many questions can you answer in on minute?
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/maths/numberskills.html
IXL Math
IXL makes math practice fun. With unlimited math questions in more than 1,000 topics, students improve their skills and confiden
http://www.ixl.com/math/
Intermediate Math
100 Days of School
Ms. Steen's Technology Class
This is a great resource for the 100th day of school ideas.
http://www.myteacherpages.com/webpages/steenlab/themes.cfm?subpage=554802
KIndergarten
Games for Kindergarten all Subjects
Wacona Elementary School
A great resource of resources for Kindergarten students.
http://www.wacona.com/kindergartengames/kindergartengames.html
Fourth Grade Resources
Resources for All Content Areas - 4th Grade
Fourth Grade Internet Based Activities
resources for all content areas in 4th grade
http://www.newton.k12.ks.us/tech/fourth_grade_internet_activities1.htm
Fourth Grade's Portaportal
Great resources for 4th grade teachers and students
http://guest.portaportal.com/sol4
Middle School
Science
Life Cycle of a Frog
Frogs and Toads
LInk to many resources on frogs
http://42explore.com/frogs.htm
Identify frog life cycle stages
Drag and Drop activity labeling the life cycle
http://www.softschools.com/science/frog/life_cycle.jsp
Life Cycle
Lesson for students and teachers to read.
http://www.tooter4kids.com/Frogs/life_cycle_of_frogs.htm
Life Cycle of a Frog printout
Short narrative for teacher to read
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/amphibians/Frogprintout.shtml
Life Cycle of a Frog Website
teacher resource with good pictures
http://www.frog-life-cycle.com/
LIfe Cycle of a Frog PowerPoint
Good introduction to life cycle
http://classroom.jc-schools.net/sci-units/frog-cycle.ppt
LIfe Cycle of A Frog
One page document displaying the life cycle of the frog.
http://www.kiddyhouse.com/Themes/frogs/lifecycle.html
LIfe Cycle of A Frog
black and white pictures, but simple description
http://www.cap.nsw.edu.au/bb_site_intro/stage1_Modules/frogs/life_cycle_information_.htm
black and white pictures, but simple description
Frog Garden Problem Based Learning Lesson
http://www.cap.nsw.edu.au/bb_site_intro/stage1_Modules/frogs/a_little_froggy.htm
Life Cycle of a Frog
4 activities - interactive
http://www.vtaide.com/png/assess.htm#LifeCycles
Life Cycle of a Frog
Interactive assessment
http://www.vtaide.com/png/frog2.htm
What Kind of Frog are You?
Answer these questions to find out the frog in you!
http://allaboutfrogs.org/funstuff/frogtest.php3
Recycling
Make it a Green School Year at ThinkGreen.com/Classroom
Think Green with free K-12 lesson plans, videos and interactive tools
http://thinkgreen.discoveryeducation.com/
Science Wildlife Videos
Nat GEO Wildlife Filmmaker
Make a custom nature film with animal clips, sounds and captions
http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/filmmaker.html
Reading Language Arts
Mrs. Waltke's Literacy Page
Scott Foresman Reading Street Grade Level Websites
http://classroom.jc-schools.net/waltkek/
Middle School Content Area Resources
Web Resources for Middle School Teachers
Great resource for all content areas
http://www.eastchester.k12.ny.us/schools/ms/webresources.html
High School
Physics
Physics Games
Online Physics Based Games
http://www.physicsgames.net/
Tech Tips
Study Stacks 2
Study Stacks
basic tech terms
http://studystacks.com
basic tech terms
http://www.studystack.com/wordscramble-142451
Teacher Resources
Other Teacher's Portaportals
Jill's Portaportal
Elem. MA, SC and SOC ST.
http://guest.portaportal.com/coolkuntryfan
Brandi''s Portal
General K-12 resources
http://guest.portaportal.com/jbadkins1980
Lori's Portal
Fantastic resource K-12
http://guest.portaportal.com/lwhitt
Jason Miller's Portal
A wealth of resources - organized by content.
http://guest.portaportal.com/jmiller4
Colette Restrosi's Portaportal
Fantastic SMARTboard Resources
http://www.guest.portaportal.com/coletteretrosi
Assistive Technology
Lessons using Picture Symbols
Must have Boardmaker to download
http://www.adaptedlearning.com/
Classroom Suite Activity Exchange
Free activity downloads for those who own Intelllitools Classroom Suite.
http://aex.intellitools.com/
BOARDMAKER ACTIVITY DOWNLOADS AND AT / AAC WEBSITES
Great resource with many, many links for pre-made ACC boards to use with your students!
http://region2library.org/DATA/Boardmaker/EZRA_AAC_resources_May_2007_FINAL4.pdf
Glenda's A.T. Information and more
More links to download premade communication boards. Some were made with photographs.
http://atclassroom.blogspot.com/2008/12/boardmaker-activity-downloads-and-at.html
Family Information Guide to Assistive Technology
parents guide to AT - with categorical checklist
http://www.osepideasthatwork.org/ParentKit/37_1_poss.asp
Standard Technology Tools Checklist For
Comprehensive checklist for AT resources
http://assistivetech.sf.k12.sd.us/community_campus.htm
Ideas for meeting the needs of students with severe disabilities
Great questions and answers within the field
http://www.dcn-cde.ca.gov/resource/expand/exp_txt.htm
UNC Center for Literacy and Disability Studies
Many resources - Tar Heel (right side) has accessible books for all levels
http://www.med.unc.edu/ahs/clds/resources/classroom-how-to-handouts/
Zac's Browser
Zac Browser is a totally free software package. It is the first Internet browser developed specifically for children living with
http://www.zacbrowser.com/
Cooking Resources
Woman's Day Magazine
Cooking videos and recipes
http://www.womansday.com/content/search?SearchText=cooking+videos
Databases
WV Infodepot
Your Personal Guide to Information Exploration - Brought to you by the West Virginia Library Commission
http://wvinfodepot.org/
Depth of Knowledge
A Questioning Toolkit
Tools to guide teachers in developing questions to increase students DOK.
http://www.fno.org/nov97/toolkit.html
Interactive Game Templates
Game Templates and More
Game shows and templates to download and personalize for your students.
http://people.uncw.edu/ertzbergerj/msgames.htm
K-12 Resources
Thinkfinity Hotlist
Mark Moore's Thinkfinity's Must Try Activities
http://wvde.state.wv.us/technology/resources/thinkfinity/wow.php
Intel - An Innovation Odyssey
An Innovation Odyssey offers more than 350 ideas to borrow or adapt for use in your own classroom.
http://educate.intel.com/odyssey/Index.aspx
Teacher Links
A plethora of K-12 teacher resources!
http://www.mylinkstolearning.com//tchlinks.html
Technology Integration
Useful Technology-Integration Resource Links
http://www.kent.k12.wa.us/KSD/it/inst_tech/TechClassroom/tech_int_links.html
Education.com
Wealth of resources, worksheets
http://www.education.com/
Music Resources
Smithsonian Folkways
Discovering World Music - you may play samples and purchase too
http://www.folkways.si.edu
Nat Geo Music
Listen to music from around the world!
http://worldmusic.nationalgeographic.com/view/page.basic/home
Artsedge Homepage
Lessons and weblinks related to the arts
http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org
Yahoo Kids!
Music Videos A-Z. Download to Realtime Player
http://kids.yahoo.com/music
Online Lessons
TrackStar
your starting point for online lessons and activities
http://trackstar.4teachers.org
My Share Tabs
Sharetabs
ShareTabs - The easy way to share your links as tabs
http://sharetabs.com
Life Cycle of a Frog
PowerPoint lesson, Worksheet, interactive assessment
http://www.sharetabs.com/y9d
Technology Resources
Power Point Lessons,etc all at one place
http://sharetabs.com/y9a
KCS Staff Development 8-4-09
Behavior Strategies Website
http://www.sharetabs.com/y38
Plugins
Microsoft Office
Plugin that will allow your older versions of office to open files created in later versions
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=941b3470-3ae9-4aee-8f43-c6bb74cd1466&displaylang=en
Quiz Maker Websites
MyStudiyo
Quizzes for your website, blog for free.
http://www.mystudiyo.com/
SMART Board Resources
SMART Board Revolution
Let's share ideas, tips, and lesson files and collaborate to maximize our students' learning.
http://smartboardrevolution.ning.com/
Technology Integration SMART Board page
Lee's Summit R-7 School District resource page
http://its.leesummit.k12.mo.us/smartboard.htm
WebAnatomy
A collection of study aids for entry-level anatomy and physiology students
http://msjensen.cehd.umn.edu/WEBANATOMY/default.htm
Teachers LOVE SMART Boards
The SMART Insider contains SMART Board tips and tricks, website recommendations, and information about Notebook training for tea
http://smartboards.typepad.com/smartboard/smart_board_lesson_plans/
Great Sites for Using the SMARTboard
Great K-3 resources
http://www.juliethompson.com/SMART.html
Engaging Learners
Varitey of resources - Great tool for learning about SMARTboards
http://eduscapes.com/sessions/smartboard/
Teaching wtih SMARTboard
Fantastic SMARTboard resource with Tag Clouds, PDF and screencast videos
http://teachingwithsmartboard.com/
SMART Board Revolution
SMARTBoard Revolutution Ning
http://smartboardrevolution.ning.com/
Greater Albany Public Schools
SMART Board Links
http://www.albany.k12.or.us/departments/instruction/smartboardresourcepage.php
Rockingham County Public Schools
SMARTBoard & Senteo (SMART Response) Resources.
http://www.rockingham.k12.va.us/resources/smartboard.htm
SMARTboard Templates
Center School District K-12 Templates
http://www1.center.k12.mo.us/edtech/sb/templates.htm
SMARTboard Primary Resources
Primary Interactive Activities
Early years, Math, Science, English and other lessons
http://www.primaryinteractive.co.uk/index.htm
Crickweb primary interactive lessons
174 free to use educational interactive resources for Primary Schools
http://www.crickweb.co.uk/
Christmas and Winter Holiday Lessons
Santa's Christmas Flipcharts
Santa's Christmas Flipcharts
These lessons provide a multiculture lesson about Christmas and winter holidays. I converted the flip files to SMART notebook so
http://www.btinternet.com/~tony.poulter/xmas/xflip/xmasflip.htm
Christmas Giftbringers
A presentation about 6 famous Christmas giftbringers...
giftbringers.notebook
XMAS Add and Subtract
3pages - adding and subtracting Christmas items
xmasaddsubtract.notebook
Christmas Activity Box
9 pages with 8 activities
xmasacts.notebook
New Year Quiz
10 questions about New Year customs
newyearquiz.notebook
Speech and Language Resources
StudyStack
Study Stack
Study and play with data online as flashcards, hangman game, crossword puzzle, matching, word search, or word scramble.
http://www.studystack.com/
Thanksgiving Resources
Thanksgiving Resources
I combined a list of Thanksgiving resources in a Word document.
Thanksgiving lessons.doc
Thanksgiving Writing
Thanksgiving Writing Lesson Plan
Create a Thanksgiving Class Book Using Explanatory Paragraphs
http://lesson-plans-materials.suite101.com/article.cfm/thanksgiving_writing_lesson_plan
Thanksgiving Lesson Plans (interactive)
Thanksgiving Lessons Grades K-2
Make sure you click on "The First Thanksgiving" online activity under Materials
http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/lessonplan.jsp?id=594
"You Are The Historian" – Investigating the First Thanksgiving
fantastic resource – I recommend downloading this to your computer for easy access
http://www.plimoth.org/education/olc/intro.html
Writing Resources
Scholastic
Story starters
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/storystarters/storystarter1.htm
Writing Workshop
Research Paper
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/writing/index.asp?topic=Research
Social Studies
Native American Websites
Native American Web Sites
This site has an great variety of additional links.
http://www.jammed.com/~mlb/nawbt.html
Native American Educational Resources
This site provides additional links for K-12 Educational Resources.
http://lone-eagles.com/na-ed.htm
Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day Puzzle
Put the candy back in the box.
http://abcya.com/valentines_day_puzzle.htm
Valentine's Day Vocabulary
Learn vocabulary words by clicking on the review button. Play a game to identify the Valentine words.
http://www.marks-english-school.com/games/mes-valentines_01.html
Technology Integration Sites
Project Sites
Project sites, Web Quests, clip art, etc.
http://www.fvsd.ab.ca/stm/project_sites%20and%20technology.htm
Technology Integration
Useful Technology-Integration Resource Links
http://www.kent.k12.wa.us/KSD/it/inst_tech/TechClassroom/tech_int_links.html
Teacher Tap
Ten Technology Tools for Technology-Rich Learning
http://eduscapes.com/tap/topic101.html
Digital Image Tools
Tools for Imaging:
Clipart and image finder resouces
http://eduscapes.com/sessions/ptools/imagewk.htm
Sprixi Free images
For ADULT use only - This is a great site to locate free pictures to use in preparing lessons. It is not monitored, and has pic
http://www.sprixi.com/
Gigapan Images
The GigaPanSM process allows users to upload, share, and explore brilliant gigapixel+ panoramas from around the globe.
http://gigapan.org/
Teacher Resource Goggle Sites
Technology Resources Goggle Site
Tina Riley's TIS Resource Site
http://sites.google.com/site/tinarileytis
Google Squared
Google Squared takes a category and creates a starter 'square' of information, automatically fetching and organizing facts from
http://www.google.com/squared
Audio Editing Resources
Aviary
Creation on the Fly - Photo-editing, logos, web templates, filters, color palettes, screen capture & more
http://aviary.com
Educational Wikis
Greetings From Around The World
Student Wikis from around the world, join the fun!
http://greetingsfromtheworld.wikispaces.com/
ESL Resources
Interesting Things for ESL Students
Word games, puzzles, quizzes, exercises, slang, proverbs and much more.
http://www.manythings.org/
Universal Design for Learning
Welcome to MISD AT Link Page
UDL Resources
http://www.protopage.com/hardins
Web 2.0
Wordle
ordle is a toy for generating “word clouds” from text that you provide
http://www.wordle.net/
Web 2.0 Tools and Applications
Web Applications Index
http://www.go2web20.net/
Podcast Tools for Students and Teachers
Podcast resources for teachers and students
http://expertvoices.nsdl.org/middle-school-math-science/2009/06/09/podcast-tools-for-students-and-teachers/
The Free Educational Software Wiki
This site is a great presentation and resource tool
http://freesoftware.wetpaint.com
Other Teacher Del.icious Accounts
Teach_N_U's Bookmarks
Michelle Moore's bookmarks
http://delicious.com/Teach_N_U
SETLA 2009
Voice Output Communiation Device Instructional Activities
Big Mack and Single VOCA's
A compilation of ideas suitable for use with a BIGmack or other single message communicators
http://callcentre.education.ed.ac.uk/SCN/Level_A_SCA/Active_SCB/IdeasBigMack_SCC/ideasbigmack_scc.html
101 + IDEAS FOR THE BIGmack Or Other Single Message Voice Output Communication Aids
http://www.cesa7.k12.wi.us/content/assistivetech/documents/101usesBigMack.pdf
Key Concepts for Using Augmentative
Key Components for the Successful Learning of
http://www.lburkhart.com/hand_AAC_OSU_6_08.pdf
Partner-Assisted Communication Strategies for
great quick start ideas
http://www.lburkhart.com/hand_AAC_OSU_6_08.pdf
PODD communication
GREAT models for setting up PODD
http://www.lburkhart.com/Podd_Communication_books.pdf
Pragmatic Organisation Dynamic Display (PODD) Communication Books: Direct Access Templates
Help create a wide range of communication books to suit varying communication, language and sensory requirements
http://www.spectronicsinoz.com/product/27918
The Center for Literacy and Disability Studies
Top 10 Tips for Partner Assisted Scanning
http://www.med.unc.edu/ahs/clds/files/how-to-handouts/Top10TipsPA_001.pdf.pdf
Object Cues
Project SALUTE
Using Touch Effectively
http://www.projectsalute.net/Learned/Learnedhtml/LearnedPicsA.html
VISUAL SCHEDULES (CALENDAR SYSTEMS/TANGIBLE
Examples of schedule systems
http://www.pisp.ca/inservice_training/inservice_nonverbal_m.pdf
Picture Exchange System
Beyond Autism Pecs Pictures/Icons Pages
wealth of resources for PECS
http://trainland.tripod.com/pecs.htm
do2Learn
How to use pictures schedules +more
http://www.dotolearn.com/picturecards/images/imagetable/reminderstrips.htm
Boardmaker Plus Hints
http://www.aea9.k12.ia.us/documents/filelibrary/pdf/assistive_technology/Boardmaker_Plus_Hints.pdf
Boardmaker Hints-Windows 5.0
http://www.aea9.k12.ia.us/documents/filelibrary/pdf/assistive_technology/New_Boardmaker_Windows_Hints.pdf
AAC Intervention.com
Potpourri Resources & Handouts
http://www.aacintervention.com/potpourri.html
Speaking of Speech
interactive forum for speech/language pathologists and teachers to share materials
http://www.speakingofspeech.com/
LIterature Based Communication Boards
Creating Literature Based Communication Boards
http://www.aacintervention.com/litboards.htm
Script Builders
Co-Planned Sequenced Social Scripts?
http://www.aacintervention.com/chat.pdf
Eye Gaze Communication
Communication by Eye Gaze
Eye Gaze Communication Board
http://www.cogain.org/faq/eye-gaze-communication-board
Directions to make and use eye gaze frame
http://www.cogain.org/faq/DART-eye-gaze-frames-with-instructions.pdf
Eye Gaze Frame
short description and picture
http://www.bcps.org/offices/assistech/resources_eyegaze.htm
Computer Software/Reources Demonstrated At SETLA
Classroom Suite
Interactive lessons for all content areas, switch accessible
http://Intellitools.com
Writing With Symbols 2000
Word processor that pairs pictures with words
http://www.mayer-johnson.com/ProdDesc.aspx?SKU=M165
News-2-You
Weekly newsletter, picture paired with wors
http://news-2-you.com
The Unique Learning System
Scaffolded lessons for all stutents
http://news-2-you.com
Teacher Blogs
The Cool Cat Teacher Blog
teaching content with new tools - good resource
http://coolcatteacher.blogspot.com/2009/07/your-professionalism-as-teacher-hope.html
PowerPoint Lessons
PETE'S POWER POINT STATION
FREE Presentations in PowerPoint format
http://www.pppst.com/index.html
NBPTS
NBPTS Homepage
This is the homepage for NB!
http://www.nbpts.org/
My Share Tabs Math
Training Videos for Web Tools
PalmBreezeCAFE
Weekly show that it presents an informal look at technology in education.
http://www.youtube.com/user/PalmBreezeCAFE
Classroom 2.0
outstanding webinars sponsored by Classroom 2.0,, sessions are archived in Elluminate.
http://live.classroom20.com/archive-and-resources.html
Organizational Sites
Dropbox
This a great site to upload your files to the internet, to share between computers and people.
https://www.dropbox.com
Photo Editing
Picnik
Fix your photos in just one click
http://www.picnik.com/
10 Free Web-based Alternaties to Photoshop
artlcle listing alternatives to photoshop
http://www.lifeclever.com/10-free-web-based-alternatives-to-photoshop/
Copyright
My Students
B.E.
Typing Lessons
Dancing Mat
This is a website for Brett to practice is typing.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/
Reading and Language Arts
Math
Kindergarten Math Skill Builders
Math Processes Lesson 2-4; Number and Operation Lesson 5-10
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/skills-k-mathbuilders.htm
D.H.
T.H.
Reading and Language Arts
Starfall.com
as a free public service to motivate children to read with phonics Toni loves this site, especially lessons under ther Learn to
http://www.starfall.com
Spelling City
Go to Find a Teacher, search for Melissa Given, then Toni’s list are: ULS Primary
http://www.spellingcity.com
Math
BBC Bitesize
Addition lesson.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/maths/number/
Kindergarten Skill Builder
Under #1, work on colors and money; #2. Addition
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/skills-k-mathbuilders.htm
IXL - MATH
click on grade level to select lessons
http://www.ixl.com/?gclid=CJGtyvau4KgCFYt95QodqXod1A
AAAMath
variety of math lessons. Select lesson by title, scroll down for practice lessons
http://www.eyepleezers.com/grade1.htm
Kindergarten Skills
Select Interactive lessons for Language Arts or Math; then select the specific skill to reinforce.
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/skills-k-mathbuilders.htm
TONS of 1st Grade Math Websites
Click on lessons with the blue star to locate interactive math lessons.
http://gets.gc.k12.va.us/elementary/math1.htm
Social Studies
Meet the Mascots
Watch the video on "Meet the Mascots". Describe 2 things the mascots dreamed of in the video
http://www.vancouver2010.com/olympic-speed-skating/videos/meet-the-vancouver-2010-mascots_181324g127534-Tn.html
Basic Concepts
prepositions
opposites
GameGoo Educational Games
S. the Tooth Taker Quiet Quest for Opposite
http://www.earobics.com/gamegoo/gooey.html
A Game of Opposites
Each page shows a picture and a word. Invite children to name a word that means the opposite.
http://www.meddybemps.com/Opposites/Index.html
J.N.
Division
AAAMath
– Each area has the following supports built into the lesson. First you learn how to complete the problem, then you practice th
http://www.aaastudy.com/div49_x3.htm
Division
Fun game dividing numbers by 9.
http://wvde.state.wv.us/learn21/grades35/math/
Graphing
Let’s Graph
Analyze bar graphs with data provided.
http://math.rice.edu/~lanius/Lessons/graph.html
Bar Graph Sorter
This activity allows the user to explore sorting shapes by color or by shape in order to create a bar graph.
http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/BarGraphSorter/
Interpreting Data
Intrepreting Data
Click on each child to find out their favorite hobby to tally the totals.
http://wvde.state.wv.us/learn21/grades35/math/
Map Skills
Map Skills and Grid References
Identify locations on a map using grid references.
http://wvde.state.wv.us/learn21/grades35/socialstudies/
Reading a Map
Learn how to read a map.
http://wvde.state.wv.us/learn21/grades35/socialstudies/
Math Lessons
Six and Seven as Factors
Students create multiplication stories where one factor is 6 or 7, and play a multiplication game to help them master their mutl
http://illuminations.nctm.org/LessonDetail.aspx?ID=L529
Multiplication: It's in the Cards
After using an interactive Web site to find patterns in the multiplication tables, the students practice multiplication facts an
http://illuminations.nctm.org/LessonDetail.aspx?ID=L327
How Do You Organize the Counties in Your State?
Students use their knowledge from the previous lesson to gather data on ten of their favorite counties (places they might like t
http://illuminations.nctm.org/LessonDetail.aspx?ID=L332
Angles
This activity allows the user to practice important angle vocabulary. Line l is parallel to line m. Also line r is parallel to l
http://shodor.org/interactivate/activities/Angles/
Place Value Videos
Scroll half way down the page and you will see 4 links for place value videos.
http://www.gamequarium.org/dir/SqoolTube_Videos/Math/Place_Value/
Understanding Place Value
Scroll half way down the page and you will see 4 links for understanding place value.
http://www.gamequarium.org/dir/Gamequarium/Math/Place_Value/Understanding_Place_Value/
Multiplication
Multiplying 2 digit numbers
step by step directions
http://www.dositey.com/2008/muldiv/mul1ss534.htm
multiplication station
click on the numbers to complete the problem
http://www.weeklyreader.com/kids/games/multiply.asp
Money
Primary Resources
Download lessons on money skills
http://www.primaryresources.co.uk/online/online_downloads.htm
counting coins
scroll to the middle of the page, choose the level and character to help you play the game
http://www.apples4theteacher.com/java/counting/money.html
Place Value
3rd Grade Math Skill Builders
Several interactive lessons on place value
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/skill_builders/place_value_math_third_3rd_grade.htm
J.N. 5-11
IXL – MATH
click on grade level to select lessons
http://www.ixl.com/?gclid=CJGtyvau4KgCFYt95QodqXod1A
AAAMath
variety of math lessons. Select lesson by title, scroll down for practice lessons
http://www.aaamath.com/grade4.html
4th Grade Skills
Select Interactive lessons for Language Arts or Math; then select the specific skill to reinforce.
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/skills_4th_original.htm
Kids' Houghton Mifflin Mathematics (4th grade)
Math practice lessons
http://www.eduplace.com/kids/mhm/testprep/gr4/index.html
Games for Age 9
Select interactive lesson.
http://www.funbrain.com/cgi-bin/getskill.cgi?A1=gba&A2=9&A7=0
TONS of 4th Grade Math Websites
Click on lessons with the blue star to locate interactive math lessons.
http://gets.gc.k12.va.us/elementary/math4.htm
Proper and Common Nouns
Rats, Common and Proper Nouns
Use the arrow keys to catch requested proper or common nouns.
http://www.learningplanet.com/act/rats/ratslist3.asp
Noun Sort - Types of Nouns - Proper Nouns and Common Nouns
Click and drag the common and proper noun to the correct sorting bin.
http://www.ezschool.com/Games/NounSort.html
Noun Dunk
http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/basketball/index.html
Click on the correct choice.
D.T.
Preschool Browser
Zac Browser
Zac Browser is software that allows your child to access games (a lot of games) activities (based on diverse interests) along wi
http://www.zacbrowser.com/
Reading and Language Arts
Starfall
Donovan enjoys lessons in ABC's and Learn to Read
http://www.starfall.com/
Switch Activities
Priorywoods School
I would download Puppy Love, The Singing Moose, Hands Up, Finding Nemo, etc. for Donovan to encourage switch use.
http://www.priorywoods.middlesbrough.sch.uk/resources/videos.htm
Kids Only Site
These are fun activities that Donovan can do using his switch provided adult assistance.
http://www.priorywoods.middlesbrough.sch.uk/kidsonly/portal.htm
Social Studies
Winter Olympics
Under Find a track enter the lesson number in View Track # 401291.
http://trackstar.4teachers.org/trackstar/
B.W.
Winter Olympics
Winter Olympics
Under Find a track enter the lesson number in View Track # 401291.
http://trackstar.4teachers.org/trackstar/
My WVDE Sites
Teachers of Students who take the APTA
T1 Project
http://sites.google.com/site/seteachers1/home
Adapted Learning
Then search groups and join WV T1 Mentors
http://www.adaptedlearning.com.
Unique Learning System
Elementary
Intermediate
Middle School
High School
type_of_music_sort_HS_ULS_March.notebook
Lesson was developed in SMARTboard Notebook
type_of_music_sort_HS_ULS_March.notebook
Boardmaker Player
Boardmaker Lessons
Premade Boards
Prekindergarten...Right Beginning
Download premade boards
http://prekese.dadeschools.net/BMD/activityspecific.html
Sp Ed Technology BC
PicturesSET, visual support
http://setbc.org/pictureset/
Speaking of Speech
TONS of Boardmaker lessons Click on Materials Exchange
http://www.speakingofspeech.com/
FDLRS Region 3
Boards to download - health, natural disasters, biomes
http://fdlrsregion3curriculumvisuals.wikispaces.com/
Project Participate
Premade boards to download
http://projectparticipate.org/CurriculumDisplays.asp?CD=5
NYC Dept of Ed
Adapted Books
http://schools.nyc.gov/Offices/District75/Departments/Literacy/AdaptedBooks/default.htm
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