Hello,
Below is a list of the technology tools that I have used in the past, continue to use or plan to use in the future with my class. The range from interactive game sites sorted into math and reading as well as general tech sites/tools. Also, if you have any suggestions feel free to let me know by dropping me a line at fenstermaker.andrew@iccsd.k12.ia.us
Mr. Fenstermaker
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Math Drills
*This site has free printable math worksheets over every skill imaginable. All of the worksheets are PDFs and there are multiple worksheets for each skill. Great Site. |
Math Fact Cafe
*Similar to the Math Drills website. You can create custom print outs for a variety of math skills. In addition, there are interactive flashcards for students to practice. |
Math Games *Math Games for the math curriculum Everyday Math. This site is interactive games for the first grade curriculum. Each game is separated according to unit. |
Arcademic Games
*This site has interactive games for math skills. The games are similar to playing arcade games but with a twist. Students use their math skills to complete the games. |
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Super Teacher Wksheets
*Probably one of my favorite sites. It has both reading and math printable worksheets. Separated by skills, this site has what you are looking for to make supplemental worksheets.
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IXL Math *This site has interactive skill practice sorted by grade. You can do 20 problems a day without subscribing. Subscriptions provide interactive practice problems aligned with state standards. A great resource to have to build math mastery.
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WorksheetWorks
*This is a site with millions of combinations for worksheets. Great math and reading worksheets that you can customize to meet the needs of your students.
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Starfall
*Need a resource to help your early or emergent readers? This site has interactive games that help develop all the skills needed as a beginning reader.
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Primary Interactive Resources *174 free to use educational interactive resources for primary schools. 24 free to use games for children ages 4-11 and 120+ links for interactive resources.
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Super Teacher Wksheets *Probably one of my favorite sites. It has both reading and math printable worksheets. Separated by skills, this site has what you are looking for to make supplemental worksheets. |
Digital Books
*This site has links to a variety of online books. My favorite is Tumble Books. Tumble Books allows you to listen to children's books read aloud. In addition, there are games that go with each book. |
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*This is a Wiki page that has student and teacher created videos introducing the letters in our alphabet. A fun way to introduce each letter. You can even add your own videos.
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*A website that was created to allow beginning readers a place to read books online in their web browser. A great way to motivate the beginning reader.
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*This site has interactive games for reading skills. The games are similar to playing arcade games but with a twist. Students use their reading skills to complete the games. |
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Glogster
*This site allows you to create a collage of pictures and videos to make a poster. If you have a star student of the week, great site to make a poster.
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Animoto
*Say good-bye to boring slide shows. This site allows you to upload images and add music. A slide show is created in which picture movement is oriented with your music.
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Vocaroo
*Push the record button and your off and making an mp3. As soon as you hit stop, your spoken words are instantly converted to an MP3 file that you can download.
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My Story Maker
*Students can use a story helper to create his/her own story. A great interactive way to get students excited about the writing process. Choose to print or share online. |
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*Too many options at this site. Make a movie, make a card, make a picture, doodle a bit, you can do it all here!! Awesome! Check it out to many options to list!
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*Students can doodle away on this drawing resource. Print out the work when all finished or print the screen and paste it into Powerpoint. Then right click and save as an image.
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*Upload any document to Sribd and share it with the world. The site creates the code for you to embed the uploaded document into your blog or site.
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*Upload Powerpoints, PDF's, and Word Doc's to share using Slide Share. You can even add audio to make a webinar. A great way to share your documents with the world.
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Gabcast *A podcast hosting site that allows you to create a podcast by using your cell phone. Very inexpensive and easy to use. Your phoned in podcasts can be embedding directly into your website or blog. |
VozMe
*Free text to speech tool. You type in what you would like to be spoken and the site will create an mp3 of your typed text. Many voices to choose from. |
Build Your Wild Self
*A fun and educational site that allows students to create their own self. Inspires creativity and imagination. Fun tool for kids. |
Doppleme
*Create an avatar with this site. You can customize hair, clothes, eyes, shoes and much much more. You can then embed into your site or blog! |
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*This is a digital storytelling website. You create a class list. Students log in and can create digital stories. The pictures and scenes are already preloaded. Super simple and my students love it. Great writing tool.
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Audio Boo
*This is a site that allows you to record audio, attach a picture, title, tag and share it with the world. Once recorded, audio Boo gives you the embed code to add your recording to a site.
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Pinky Dinky Doo
*A great site to introduce and practice making a story. Geared towards primary aged kids, they can print their story when completed. The site provides a lot of assistance as the make their story. |
Bunny
Hero Labs
*A site that allows your students to adopt a virtual pet. Once they have adopted their virtual pet, they can embed it onto any site. |
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Wordle
*A site that allows you to take words and turn them into a fun and creative puzzle.
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Twiducate
* A site that is very similar to Twitter. It is 100% secure. You can manage your class. Create an avenue for students communicate in a less intimidating manner. |
Storybird
*A site with hundreds of pictures that allow you to create your own story. Better suited for upper elementary students. |