Useful Education Websites

October 5, 2009

Below are listed some useful websites that have been shared with me over the past few years. Most of these sites are free or low-cost. Some sites are expansive databases with multiple links. I make no claims to the validity of the materials or to the safety of these sites or their corresponding links.

http://www.thinkfinity.org  This is the BEST general topic database. Searchable by grade level and subject.

http://school.discoveryeducation.com/schrockguide   Great database.

http://edu.allmyfaves.com   Another great database.

http://puzzlemaker.discoveryeducation.com   Puzzles of all kinds.

http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/ 

http://spellingcity.com    Post your weekly lists. Includes tests and activities.

http://mywebspiration.com

http://www.classchatter.com/  Easily managed blogs for students. 

http://www.vickiblackwell.com/  Activities and tutorials.

http://handwritingworksheets.com  Create practice sheets.

http://starfall.com  Create web-based activities on you "own" website. 

http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/k-4/ 

http://hubblesite.org/  Excellent astronomy images.

http://rainforestanimals.net

http://mathfactcafe.com  Worksheets and flashcards.

http://www.kidsknowit.com/ Database

http://enchantedlearning.com Encyclopedia. NOT free.

http://geography4kids.com

http://si.edu/kids/ Smithsonian

http://www.pecentral.org/lessonideas/pelessonplans.html Physical Education 

http://www.fossweb.com Interactive Science activities

http://www.jmeacham.com Teacher-created site. Great resources

http://www.askkids.com Kid-friendly Search Engine

http://www.tumblebooks.com e-Books for e-Kids

http://teacherlingo.com  Blog for teachers to share ideas

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/ Free animated typing (Dancemat)

http://hill.troy.k12.mi.us/staff/bnewingham/myweb3/index.htm Teacher-created site. Good teacher resources