Fun and Educational Websites for Kids

http://everydaymath.concordnhschools.net/modules/cms/pages.phtml?pageid=100858&sessionid=b0b354bfe102cfed7b2549904edf0051&sessionid=b0b354bfe102cfed7b2549904edf0051Fun math activities correlated to our math program, Everyday Mathematics, thanks to the Concord School District

www.Storybird.com – choose pictures to use in order to type, create, and publish their own stories

www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/Dance Mat Typing– practice typing in a fun way!

www.visualthesaurus.com – create “think maps” that link words together

www.Kideos.com – videos appropriate for kids, many based on books

http://www.mywebspiration.com –organize ideas by mapping them in various formats

www.Doink.com – just like “paint”, kids can publish and share their artwork and animations

www.Wordle.net – create “word clouds”

www.smilebox.com – scrapbooking; create cards, slideshows, photo albums, postcards, etc.

http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vLibrary.htmlNational Library of Virtual (math) Manipulatives

www.SpellingCity.com –  After inputting a word list (such as our word wall words), children can practice their words using three different modes (teach me, test me, or play a game). There are many games to pick from such as, word search, hangman, alphabetize, alphaunscramble, audio word match, and more. Thanks Meredith!

 

**This is just the beginning of my list. Check back regularly for additional websites**


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