Grade+5

=Helpful Links =

SchrothWiki - Stephenie Schroth's Wikispace - Lots of EDUCATIONAL WEBSITES and RESOURCES for PARENTS, STUDENTS, and TEACHERS! [|UnitedStreaming] - I know we all have this, but if you haven't used it, try it!!!! Lots of great clips that fit well into our lessons. [|ScholasticNews] - I really like using this e-magazine for national current events. [|OnlinePSSA] - This site gives practice tests for math and reading in different grade levels. [|Poetry lessons] - I use this site for mini poetry lessons. [|BrainPop] - Great site, especially if you have an account. There are a number of free clips. I really like using this for health and special dates. [|PSSAk12info] - I've used this site because it has some good links to gather prep material for PSSA. [|ReadingThemes] - A nifty site that provides extra support for our HM reading series. Theme 3 link didn't work, though. [|Tessellations] - Fun site to teach tessallations with. [|eChalk] - This site would be very usable for teachers with Smartboards or Promethean Boards. It provides interactive lessons, but it is a subscription. I have used the free lessons, which were very good. [|I Know That] - This is an easy to navigate, FREE site that allows you to create quizzes. [|TeachtheChildrenWell] - Great site with tons of games for students and links to other cool sites for teachers. [|Internet4Classrooms] - A site with a huge number of links for teachers on any topic. I've used this site to create "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" and "Jeopardy" games because it has a Power Point program you can download and use for these games. [|SchoolExpress] - FREE downloadable units, worksheets, or create your own worksheets. [|SitesFor Teachers] - Wow! What a helpful site when looking for resource sites to use in the classroom.

=Safe Sites for Students= [|FunBrain] - Fun and interesting! [|TeachtheChildrenWell] - Games that teach! [|FactMonster] - I have found scavenger hunts that students use this sight to finish. [|ChrisVanAllsburg] - Author's official site is full of his illustrations and activities to go with his books. [|Arcademic Skill Builder] - Games to practice a variety of skills. [|Seussville] - Great fun for Read Across America