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Elementary and Middle School journal writing topics

Cursive and manuscript lessons and reproducibles

Official Literacy First webpage that details the LF process in schools

Educational website recommendations by nationally syndicated newspaper columnist Barbara J. Feldman, along with games, puzzles, coloring, tech tips.

Online publishing tool designed for elementary and middle school teachers who want to encourage oral and written communication in and out of the classroom. Very user friendly and completely safe for students of all ages. Teachers have complete control over all posts.

Educational website that incorporates language arts and math skills along with beginning computer skills. Lessons and games are visually appealing and tailored to all levels and abilities in grades K-5. Excellent site for skills practice at school or at home. Apps are available for the iPod, iPad, and certain smartphones.

A wiki that offers a vast variety of web 2.0 tools for students and teachers, including mapping, quiz and poll, graphing, video, music, and writing. Easy to use and provides descriptions of each tool. Site is easy to navigate and includes a teacher resource section organized by subject and topic.

Created by the National Center for Family Literacy, Wonderopolis focuses on subjects of which children are curious. This immediately engages the child and encourages them to learn more. A video is included in each topic of information.

International Children’s Library. Students can read books online in 19 different languages from dozens of different countries. Children and teachers can search for books by age level, topic, color of cover, length, award winners, and recently added. Books are visually appealing to early elementary students and children can begin reading any story immediately. All text and pictures can be enlarged.

Students can create their own digital stories. They can choose their characters, setting, and topic. Children have many opportunities for creativity, as they can change the setting and add details to their stories. Students can preview before they print and share their stories. May also be used to create a whole class story with all students contributing.

Organized both by grade level and subject areas. Includes interactive learning videos with practice within the video, perfect for the interactive white board. Each “course” lists the appropriate age level for the students. Geared for students in K-6. Great for whole class lessons and review.

Internet resources related to books for children.

Journeys Common Core is a literacy program designed around the Common Core State Standards. With cutting-edge digital tools and a proven, results-driven core curriculum, the Journeys Common Core reading and literacy program helps students soar like never before.

Since enVisionMATH Common Core was built from the ground up to meet the Common Core State Standards, Mathematical Practices are deeply rooted in the curriculum. These practices promote student success in mathematics.

This website is used to share and compile information from the K-12 Science teachers ?in the Hopkins County School District.