Educational Links
The following are websites that can assist your students in improving their reading skills:
1. http://www.rif.org/us/kids.htm - A fun website for the whole family. Plenty of games for lower and upper elementary.
2. http://pbskids.org/games/reading.html - Many reading games for younger and older kids alike.
3. http://www.funbrain.com/ - This website is a favorite for many kids.
4. http://www.timeforkids.com/ - This website is based on the magazine Time and gives children a chance to interact with nonfiction text.
5. http://www.classbrain.com/index.htm - This website has games, a section for parents, a section for kids, and help with reports and projects.
6. http://www.learningplanet.com/stu/index.asp - Another website with games.
The following are websites that can assist your students in improving their English/grammar skills:
1. http://english-zone.com/index.php - This site offers explanations and tips for grammar and writing.
2. http://www.eduplace.com/kids/hme/k_5/grammar/ - This is a review of grammar skills for 2nd - 5th grade. It's always good to review and practice!
3. http://www.funenglishgames.com/grammargames.html - A large list of games for the kids to enjoy as they learn!
4. http://www.learningreviews.com/Grammar-Websites-for-Kids.html - This website gives a list of resources and games that students can use to learn grammar.
The following are websites that can assist your students in improving their writing skills:
1. http://www.angelfire.com/wi/writingprocess/index.html - This website helps students with the writing process. It gives tips and resources to get them started in their writing.
2. http://www.iknowthat.com/com/L2?GradeLevel=6:6&Subject=LanguageArts - This website offers games for students to work on their writing skills, including grammar and spelling.
3. http://www.dvolver.com/moviemaker/make.html - Students get to create a movie. After they make it, you can have them type it up or write it down based on what they created.
4. http://www.funenglishgames.com/writinggames.html - This website offers instruction and fun in different writing areas.
5. http://www.readwritethink.org/parent-afterschool-resources/games-tools/comic-creator-a-30237.html - This allows students to create their own comic book.