October 2005
The Number Gym: Near Tens
by 1 otherLearn to add and subtract multiples and near-multiples of 10 in your head using a graded set of activities on a 10x10 number grid with helpful popups along the way.
The Number Gym: On the Line
by 1 otherFlexible whole class tool for adding/subrtracting. Helps students see patterns. Teachers should explore the home page to evalate for future purchase.
Game 11:Next Highest Number
by 1 otherThe player has to move a frog across a pond always using the next highest number.
NLVM:Diffy
Subtraction problems to 20. Fill in circles in middle with differences, Look for patterns. Teacher instruction initially. Click Instructions.
NLVM: Interactive Number Grid
This virtual manipulative displays a grid containing numbers from 1 to 200. You can use it to explore patterns and relationships involving multiples. Great for whole class.Click Instructions.
NLVM: Color Patterns
Using this virtual manipulative you may:Describe a color pattern. Extend the pattern, Check your solution
Generate a new pattern. Click Instructions.
NLVM Attribute Trains
Practice completing patterns of shapes, numbers, or colors. Complete the pattern by dragging blocks onto the train.
Humans and Animal Habitats
Interactive activity to answer questions and learn about different habitats. Has audio and print information. Good supplement to Habitat Unit.
The Illustrated Materials Database
The Materials Database allows pupils to interrogate an illustrated database of the properties of everyday materials. At the simplest level they can click on a property to view all materials which have that property. Use the Teacher section for loads of lesson print materials.
September 2005
Math Cats
Math Cats MicroWorlds games
The Money Program
by 1 otherThe Money Program teaches you how to use coins and bills when you pay for something. The program asks you for a specific amount of money. You drag and drop different coins and bills into a blue box until it contains the correct amount. When you are done, you ask the program to check your answer. The program lets you know if your answer is correct.
World Landmarks
Easy reading level for World Landmarks topic
African Animal Communities
Read about different african animal communities. Easy reading level.
national Whiteboard Network: Mathematics
Excel activities/lessons that you can use in your classroom.
Rhyming Unit
This resource pack aims to introduce pupils to rhyming patterns using familiar poems and rhymes. This is a whole class activity using a projector.
Games for Numeracy and Literacy
Very nice early elementary school games for literacy and math. Most games require minimal instruction.
Look, Cover, Write, Check
Use the easy buttons for basic site words or type your own words to practice your spelling words. Requires teacher direction to start, Requires keyboard typing.
'Fetch and spell!'
Click Full screen mode, click level, use arrow keys to move the doggie.
Digby Mole's Word games
Play a game with end sounds, beginning sounds, and rhymes
July 2005
BBC - Schools: Elementary Games
Practice games in all subject areas
Kidspiration Activity Templates
Many curriculum related templates created by teachers for grades k-5 available for downloading. Check it out!
BBC School: Science Clips: Gr 2-3
Science activities for Grade 2-3.
Directions: Click on the game button then click on the full screen button for the best view.
All About Animals
A new pictorial database for K-3 pupils. Explore the interactive program and download images and fact files. Reading Level approximately 2-3
