Sponsorised links
This year
SymbolWorld
by knann
SymbolWorld is a website created by Widgit Software, dedicated to people who use symbols. It has material for all ages and includes personal contributions, stories and learning materials. eLive is an on-line magazine within SymbolWorld especially for older readers
TRAILS: Tool for Real-time Assessment of Information Literacy Skills
by knann
TRAILS is a knowledge assessment with multiple-choice questions targeting a variety of information literacy skills based on sixth and ninth grade standards. This Web-based system was developed to provide an easily accessible and flexible tool for library media specialists and teachers to identify strengths and weaknesses in the information-seeking skills of their students
Word List Generator
by knann
(via)
The Word List Generator Project has created a database of 2084 words that elementary school teachers can use to help students practice and build sounding out and word-form recognition skills. Learn more about the project and how you can help.
To generate a word list matching your students' instructional level, select parameters below--eg, to generate a list of CVC words beginning with continuous sounds, check the CVC checkbox and select "are continuous only" from the Initial sounds drop-down menu.
Sponsorised links
2008
Thinkfinity
by knann
High quality resources from recognized providers such as ReadWriteThink, Illuminations, Science NetLinks, etc.
ZAC Browser
by knann
Browser targeted for austistic children, but beneficial for the pre-school and kindergarten children. PC only at this time.
Spelltube - interactive world of spelling
by knann
(via)
3000 videos for spelling words in the National Spelling Bank. Memorable characters reinforce spelling rules. British accents abound!
Ghotit Dyslexia Literacy Assistance.
by knann
Ghotit offers unique writing and reading online services for people who suffer from dyslexia, dysgraphia or people who are not native-English speakers. Download the Internet Explorer plugin with text to speech capability.
Into the Book: Teaching Reading Comprehension Strategies
by knann
This is an outstanding resource....
Into the Book is a reading comprehension resource for K-4 students and teachers. We focus on eight research-based strategies: Using Prior Knowledge, Making Connections, Questioning, Visualizing, Inferring, Summarizing, Evaluating and Synthesizing. Your class can watch our engaging 15-minute videos, and try the online interactive activities.
Behind the Lesson provides teachers with information and teaching resources for each strategy. Watch our 10-minute professional development videos, and explore the Web site for lesson plans, video and audio clips, downloads, and more.
Childtopia
by knann
18 online animated books for Listen and reading comprehension. When in listening mode, the text is highlighted. Browsers with magnification can enlarge the text. More activties for language, math, etc. Teachers should preview for younger students as the interface is a different (and flash based).
Spin and Spell
by knann
(via)
Learn to spell common words. Click a category, then click a picture. Spell the word by clicking the spinner. Click submit to check your answer.
Interactive Whiteboard Resources Elementary Classrooms
by knann
whiteboard activities in all subjects
Destinos: An Introduction to Spanish
by knann
Destinos teaches speaking, listening, and comprehension skills in Spanish. This telenovela, or Spanish soap opera, immerses students in everyday situations with native speakers and introduces the cultures, accents, and dialects of Mexico, Spain, Argentina, and Puerto Rico. Understanding of Spanish and appreciation of many Hispanic cultures increase as students become absorbed in the mysterious and entertaining story. Closed captioning in Spanish can be used as a teaching and literacy resource. The series is also appropriate for teacher professional development.
2007
Kids' Lab Reading Workout
by knann
Great site for grades 1, 2, 3 for reading. Click the dropdown button to select the grade level.
Carl's Corner
by knann
Amazing site for K-2 teachers. Topics too numerous to list. Use the left side menu. Loads of printables for your classroom.
Teachers: Content Literacy
by knann
Reading Is FAME is a four-course reading intervention for regular and special education 7 th -12 th graders reading as low as the 2 nd grade level. FAME is an acronym for the four courses contained within the program: Foundations of Reading; Adventures in Reading; Mastery of Meaning; Explorations.
LINKS Learning for Kids: Reading: Audio Stories
by knann
Eleven different stories with audio narration
Most of us like stories. We like to hear an exciting story, read one, or even write one. And there are many different kinds of stories. In this section, you will find a collection of stories, most of which involve animals.
The stories can be called character stories. They help us learn about ourselves, about others, and about how we behave.
You can listen to the stories, read them, or do both. You might also enjoy sharing them with your brothers, sisters, or parents. As you read them, think about the following questions:
Who were the characters in the story?
Which character did you like best? Why?
What problems arose?
How did the characters solve the problems?
How did the story end?
Have you had experiences like the ones in the story? What did you do?
AOL@SCHOOL Jr.: For Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade -
by knann
AOL@SCHOOL
Useful directory of links to activities for all subject areas.
2006
Literacy Center Education Network™
by knann
& 1 other
Early literacy activities focusing on letters, shapes, simple words, and use of the keyboard. Very easy for young students to use independently.
GameGoo - Literacy Games
by knann
Great set of games for beginner, intermediate, and advanced. Appropriate for multiage 1-2. Activities range from phonemic awareness to vocabulary development (synonyms)
BookAdventure.org: Kids Zone
by knann
Book Adventure is a FREE reading motivation program for children in grades K-8. Children create their own book lists from over 7,000 recommended titles, take multiple choice quizzes on the books they've read, and earn points and prizes for their literary successes. Book Adventure was created by and is maintained by Sylvan Learning.
BookPALS Storyline Online
by knann
(via)
Screen actors guild members read books aloud via streaming video. Includes activities and lesson ideas.
View in full screen. Combine video of the actor/actress reading and the actual pages from the book.
