Author Archives: Jo Ann

Tenement

My Journey to Ellis Island

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Jo Ann

Are your students learning about Ellis Island and immigration? On the interactive site From Ellis Island to Orchard Street with Victoria Confino you build a character and learn about their journey to America. As a class you can make an … Continue reading →

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Book Adventure

Book Adventure

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Jo Ann

September 6 is Read a Book Day and September 8 is International Literacy Day. Book Adventure is a free site that “encourage(s) students in grades K-8 to read more often, for longer periods of time, with greater understanding.” On the … Continue reading →

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The Adjective Detective

The Adjective Detective

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Jo Ann

The Children’s University of Manchester is an amazing website. They have a wealth of topics, from Body and Medicines to The Earth and Beyond. From the Words section of the site, the Adjective Detective game helps students learn all about … Continue reading →

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Growing with Technology

Growing with Technology

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Jo Ann

Calling all technology teachers! If you’re looking for an interactive website to use with your students, do I have the site for you! Growing With Technology has six levels based on grade, and each level can take a school year … Continue reading →

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State Abbreviations

Getting to Know the U.S. States

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Jo Ann

Are you teaching the U.S. States in your classroom? Are your students learning the famous states song, The Fifty Nifty United States? If you answered “Yes,” then this is the website for you! State Abbreviations is a fun game for … Continue reading →

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FactDash

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Jo Ann

On FactDash, you have six types of activities for reviewing the four basic mathematical operations. After selecting the type of operation, you pick the group of facts you would like to practice, and how you would like the equation displayed, … Continue reading →

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Story Place

Pre-K Reading Activities

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Jo Ann

Story Place Pre-School Library is a free website that teachers can use in their classrooms and parents can use at home. There are more than ten themes to pick from. Each theme has an On-line Story, On-line Activity, Take Home … Continue reading →

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American Symbols Game

Happy Memorial Day!

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Jo Ann

As a teacher, I am always looking for great holiday websites that are educational. The American Symbols Game is a great online game to use as a whole-class activity, group work, or even independently. Have your students come up to … Continue reading →

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NOOK

Using a NOOK on Your SMART Board

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Jo Ann

You can now use the Barnes & Noble NOOK to display the books you read in class on your SMART Board. Download the free Barnes & Noble NOOK App to your PC or Mac from barnesandnoble.com (NOOK > Free Reader … Continue reading →

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EasyBib

Work Cited Page Needed

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Jo Ann

Go to EasyBib if you need help with your bibliography. When you have, sources and you need to cite properly this is the website for you. This is an automatic bibliography and citation maker, all students need to do is … Continue reading →

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