Wonderful+Websites

A Maths Dictionary for Kids is an animated, interactive online math dictionary for students which explains over 600 common mathematical terms and math words in simple language. http://www.amathsdictionaryforkids.com/
 * A Maths Dictionary for Kids**
 * FREE **

__ **ABCya.com** __ Created by a website developer turned elementary school technology teacher, [|ABCya.com]has games and activities modeled from primary grade lessons and enhanced to provide an interactive way to learn. http://www.abcya.com/
 * FREE **

**AdaptedMind** Free trial; **SUBSCRIPTION ** AdaptedMind was created by graduates of Stanford, Berkeley and Harvard to improve the way children learn. You can choose your child's grade level and create a unique learning tool that focuses on what YOUR child needs. You can try it for a limited time or pay to become a member. @http://www.adaptedmind.com/gradelist.php

You can practice addition facts for accuracy or speed on these powerpoints. Fun! []
 * Addition PowerPoint Flashcards **
 * FREE **

**__Arcademic Skill Builders__** **FREE** Fun online multi-player educational math games and language arts games for students and teachers! @http://www.arcademicskillbuilders.com/

**FREE** to 1st Grade LCE students only BrainPop, Jr. covers topics aligned to state standards across the curriculum, including: science, social studies, English, reading, math, arts and music, technology, and health with animated movies, quizzes, and activities. @http://www.brainpopjr.com/
 * BrainPop, Jr.**

__**Cando's Helper Page**__ This site is for children, parents and teachers looking for content and practice activities in the primary reading area. It was created by a former primary classroom teacher and Title I educational technician who taught first and second grade for nineteen years. He created this page as a result of trying to provide his students with a place to go for some extra help away from the classroom. @http://www.candohelperpage.com/index.html
 * FREE **

__**Cool Math 4 Kids**__ Coolmath.com was designed for the frustrated, confused and bored students of the world who "hate" math. It was also designed for the students who love math and want more, more, more! And, it is one of the most popular sites for math education in the world. Cool Math 4 Kids is one of the seven websites within the Coolmath.com family. It is primarily for younger students. @http://www.coolmath4kids.com/
 * FREE **

__**Dance Mat Typing**__ Fun way to learn to type! []
 * FREE **

FANTASTIC site for Investigations Curriculum http://elementarymath.cmswiki.wikispaces.net
 * Elementary Math Wiki**
 * FREE **

This is a link to Bach Elementary School's 1st Grade Enrichment page. On this page are lots of websites (some are already linked here on Wonderful Websites) that offer activities for children to do. You can also click on other grade levels to provide even more challenging activities. []
 * ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES - BACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WEBSITE**
 * FREE **

**FREE** Fact Monster is a comprehensive site for kids, including homework help, an atlas, dictionary, thesaurus and encyclopedia, plus subject-specific material for math, science and language arts. __[|http://www.factmonster.com]__/
 * __[|Fact Monster]__** -

Lots of games to help first graders. Gathered by North Clackamas School District. http://www.nclack.k12.or.us/site/Default.aspx?PageID=1230
 * First Grade Math**
 * FREE **

**FREE** FunBrain is the #1 site for online educational games for kids of all ages. (math, grammar, science, spelling, history) @http://www.funbrain.com/
 * __FunBrain.com__**

**__Funschool__** **FREE** Funschool offers online educational elementary games for kids as well as printable activities, coloring and crafts that will help kids learn @http://funschool.kaboose.com/

FREE You will sort and classify by asking questions to determine the correct button. http://www.learner.org/teacherslab/math/patterns/buttons/
 * Guess My Button**

**IXL** **FREE** <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">to Little Cedars students. IXL is a comprehensive math practice site with an unlimited number of math practice questions in hundreds of skills all of which are aligned to state standards. It is designed to help your child learn at his or her own pace. The website is adaptive and will adjust to your child's demonstrated ability level. The Little Cedars PTA generously purchased a site license; therefore, students may practice at school **and** at home. Here is how to access IXL at home: Username = firstnamelastname <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">(all one word - and it must be the complete first name, i.e., Jonathan - not Jon) Password = SchoolIDNumber @https://www.ixl.com/signin/littlecedars
 * Go to []
 * Enter your child's username and password that was provided by your child's teacher and click //Sign in//
 * Navigate to your child's grade level. (You do not have to stay in the first grade section)
 * Find a skill to practice by doing one of the following:
 * 1) Select a specific skill to practice from the list of skills. You can place your mouse over any skill to see a sample question and click on the link to begin.
 * 2) Click on the //Awards// tab. Each grade level has an embedded game board with challenges for your child to conquer and virtual prizes to be uncovered. Place your mouse over any challenge to begin.

**__Khan Academy-HOME__** @http://www.khanacademy.org/
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">FREE **

**__Khan Academy Exercise - Practice__** http://www.khanacademy.org/exercisedashboard
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">FREE **

**FREE** This website has information on animals, countries around the world, and health with games, stories, videos and activities. __[]__
 * __[|Kids' National Geographic]__**

__**Knowledge Adventure**__ **FREE** Discover, learn, and excel with the best in educational software. Features downloadable demos, product support, and specials in the online store. @http://www.knowledgeadventure.com/

Great Math games []
 * Lake Oswego School District Interactive Games**
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">FREE **

Terrific YouTube videos with songs that easily explain concepts. http://www.youtube.com/user/mathsongs1
 * Mr. R's Math and Science Songs**
 * FREE **

http://www.multiplication.com/games/all-games
 * Multiplication.com**
 * FREE **

__**NobelPrize.org**__ **FREE** The Official Web Site of the Nobel Prize. @http://www.nobelprize.org/

Terrific resource for teachers - __//Investigations//__ resources http://www.nclack.k12.or.us/site/Default.aspx?PageID=514
 * North Clackamas School District Grade 1 Math Resources**
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">FREE **

**__PBS KIDS__** **FREE** Play educational games, watch PBS KIDS shows and find activities like coloring and music. PBS KIDS Games and Shows are research based and. @http://pbskids.org/

Figure out the pattern! http://www.learner.org/teacherslab/math/patterns/people/
 * People Patterns**
 * FREE **

Practice math fact fluency! []
 * Play Kids Games**
 * FREE **

**__PrimaryGames__** <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">**FREE** Site features learning games, action games, puzzles, card games, virtual ... and grade level suggestions for all of the educational activities found on our site. http://www.primarygamesnetwork.com/

Learn about symmetry and build quilt blocks. http://www.learner.org/teacherslab/math/geometry/shape/quilts/index.html
 * Quilt Blocks **
 * FREE **

__** ReadWorks **__ Reading comprehension []
 * FREE **

**reading-strategies-help.com** This site has a wealth of information contained inside, with tips for readers of all ages. []
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">FREE **

There are all kinds of interactive reading games to play on this site. Plus there are fun noises that the children will love!
 * Roy: Tale of a Singing Zebra **
 * http://www.roythezebra.com/reading-games.html**
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">FREE **


 * [|SECC Common Core Math Videos] **

Each video is an audiovisual resource that focuses on one or more specific standards and usually includes examples/illustrations geared to enhancing understanding. The intent of each content-focused video is to clarify the meaning of the individual standard []
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">FREE **

Another great wiki full of resources for Investigations math http://shannaraek-5math.wikispaces.com
 * ShannaRae K-5 Math**
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">FREE **

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/math.htm
 * Sheppard Software **

A great blog for both parents and teachers for understanding what first graders should learn. []
 * SmartFirstGraders.Com**
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">FREE **

<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">**FREE** <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This site has a lot of everything! Kids absolutely love it. []
 * Starfall**

<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">**FREE** Quickly find the best teaching resources, homework help and educational websites for use in the classroom. __[|http://www.topmarks.co.uk]__/
 * __[|Topmarks -]__**

This website, created by Merriam-Webster, has a dictionary, thesaurus and rhyming word area, along with a daily buzzword and word games. __[|http://www.wordcentral.com]__/
 * __[|Word Central]__**
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">FREE **

This is a terrific site for practicing basic math facts! []
 * XtraMath **
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">FREE **