Research
- webcat.vsb.bc.ca: Click on the Databases tab. The user name is 39wo and the password is library. I recommend Culture Grams Kids Edition for learning about other countries and cultures. Worldbook Student is great for many research projects.
- http://www.sweetsearch.com: This is a search engine specifically for kids.
- http://www.kidsclick.org: This is a search engine designed by librarians with kid-friendly results.
- http://www.ipl.org: Another search engine that was designed by librarians and information science professionals.
- Quizlet: Search for TheFriesenFiles to find folders I have created for students to practice. There is audio available for students to listen to the pronunciation of words and flashcards for them to practice reading words.
- http://www.spellingcity.com: You do not need to register. Go to the Student page then click on Find a List. Search for my name (Carla Friesen) and click on it to go to my home page. I do not pay for a membership so there are limited options to practice.
Math
- Reflex Math: Registration is required. You can sign up for a home account. Students use games as a format to master basic addition/subtraction or multiplication/division facts. It is a research-based and intuitive platform with great results.
- Khan Academy: This site allows students to sign in using a Google account or a Facebook account. It is a great way for students to explore math and achieve mastery of topics at their own pace.
- http://ca.ixl.com: Registration is required. You can sign up for a home account. This website is organized by grade level and a great place for extra practice.
- http://www.multiplication.com: This is a great multiplication website!
- http://www.maths-games.org: There are games for addition, multiplication, fractions and time
- http://www.kidsmathgamesonline.com: Click on addition at the top of the page. There is a fun game where student repair a water slide by putting together pipes that equal a certain sum.
- http://www.mathplayground.com/games.html: Some really cool games but the math is definitely advanced. Great for challenges!
- http://www.mathisfun.com: This site actually provides some teaching concepts before students actually play a game.
- http://hoodamath.com/games: Look for Skater Math! This games requires students not only to add, but also to time their answers so that skaters jump obstacles!
- http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing: This is a fun website for kids to learn to type. It is free!
- Typing Games A variety of typing games on this website.
- http://library.thinkquest.org/C003108/Planets.html: This site shows students what their weight would be on different planets (or the moon).
- Weather Whiz Kids: This website teaches students all about weather
- Explorers This site links to information on various explorers. It is a Canadian website written for students.
- Culture Grams The Kids Edition on this site provides great information about different countries and cultures around the world. The username is 39wo and the password is library.
- TumbleBookCloud Junior This site can be accessed through your VPL library card. They have a limited library of audiobooks online. It's a great resource for ELL students or students with a reading disability.
- http://www.starfall.com/: This site has different levels of books available to read online.
- http://www.gigglepoetry.com: This is a fun site for students. They can read poems, listen to them, or rate them.
- School Rules! Mad Libs: This is a fun site for students to learn about grammar and have fun reading silly texts created by filling in the blanks of a story.
- http://www.nationalgeographic.com/: This site will pique your child's imagination and wonder about the world.
