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Isn't technology wonderful?  There are so many free learning sites on the web.  Listed below are some web sites that may be valuable to you and your child. Please remember to monitor your child when they are on the internet.  Although the computer can be a valuable learning tool, it can also become an uninvited guest in your home.

If you come across a link that is invalid or not working, please let me know so that I can update! Have fun!
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Teach Kids... about the Internet!
    STOP
  • Do not give out personal information, like full name and address.
  • Do not download anything without first asking your parent(s).
  • Do not fill out any forms without first asking your parent(s).
  • If something, or someone makes you feel uncomfortable, tell your parent(s).
  • If you allow your children to use chats... sit right next to them.
  • Teach your child the BACK button on your browser... if they ever go to an area that makes them feel uncomfortable... BACK out of it.
  • Review the Rules, License to Use and/or Copyrights of a site when visiting.

Some helpful safety links that you might want to visit to keep your child safe:

Parents Guide to the Internet

Children's Privacy and Safety on the Internet

Math
Link - description Rating
Comparing Numbers
Practice comparing two numbers using more than, less than, and equal to signs.
Math Magician
Basic operation practice. Problems are timed, a score is given at the end and students can print a certificate when they make a 100!
Math-o !
Students use addition skills to uncover pictures. Math-o is challenging - students should know basic facts before attempting.
Saxon Math Fact Practice
Practice Math facts on-line.
Saxon Math - Graph Practice
The graph practice is good, but an adult must help most first graders read the words - especially at the beginning of the year.
 
Reading
Link - description Rating
Kaboose
Reading games!!!
Starfall
Awesome sight for early readers! Check it out!
Magic Keys Story Books
Read books online.
Saxon Letter Match
Students match lowercase and capital letters using the "Memory" game or "Concentration" game model. Very basic and very plain game.
 
Clifford
Link - description Rating
Scholastic Interactive Storybooks
Clifford at PBS
Clifford Sound Match Activity
Clifford Activities at Scholastic.com
Clifford Coloring Sheets
Print the picture and color with crayons or markers.
 
Science
Link - description Rating
Multi-talented Muscles
Name That Bone!
Bone Games at the Children's Museum of Indianapolis
Human body showing muscles (G-rated)
National Geographic Animal Facts
Fast information on your favortie animals.
Nasa Kid's club
Awesome site! Learn, play, and enjoy!
Fish N kids
Learn about fish and play games too!
Aquarium Fish
This site tells how to choose and care for fish in your aquarium.
Goldfish Aquarium
Kids get permission from mom or dad before you download this aquarium to your computer.
Mammals
American Museum of Natural History's webpage on mammals.
Animal Games
Fun games to play!
Mammal Reasearch ... Learning Page
This site has some great information, but is limited on the animals.
Mammals Research ... Enchanted Learning
Looking for information for your mammal project. Then click on this child friendly site! I love it!
Sand Lot Science
If you love optical illusions then you will love this site! Too much fun!
 
Social Studies
Link - description Rating
Ben's Guide to US Government
We use Ben's guide for teaching in Room 103! Visit often you can never learn to much!
White House 360
See the inside of the White House!
 
Homework Helper
Link - description Rating
Study Buddy
Looking for some help? Look no frther, your study buddy is here to help!
 
General
Link - description Rating
First Grade Games
Lots of skills covered in games!
Games for First Grade at ABCYA
Fun Educational games
Fun Brain
Educational Games. Play on line. Search games by grade level, subject, or gender! I love it!
Great Sites For Kids
Great Sites for Kids - that's the name and that's what it is! This site needs a parent to read and decide where the child should visit, but the links are great!
 
Just for Fun
Link - description Rating
Chevron Cars
Play games on Chevron's website.
Mother's Home
Lots of craft ideas!
Brain Bashers
Welcome to BrainBashers™, an exciting collection of brain teasers, puzzles, riddles, games and optical illusions. With thousands of brain teasers and puzzles, over one hundred awards, BrainBashers is updated with optical illusions and games regularly and has 5 new puzzles added every other week.
Funology
The science of having fun!
 





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