Thank You, Veterans!

One day a year just does not seem enough to thank military veterans and personnel! We are all forever grateful to your services. Thank you for all that you do! 

I would like to give an extra thanks to my brother, Ben, who serves in the U.S. Navy. Thanks Bro! :-)

Below I am including some last minutes Veterans Day resources and freebies to use in the classroom. Feel free to share these with others and/or comment with links to other resources as well. 

Thanks again, Veterans!! God Bless you all!

Veterans Day Coloring Page

Veterans Day Resources

Veterans Day Hero Freebie

Children's Veterans Day Videos

Veterans Day: Everything You Need

Veterans Day: Online Resources

Interactive Math

It seems like there are more and more new and free Math games online and via apps. Math can be a hard concept for some kids, so why not making the learning more fun?! 

I hope these sites are very useful! Enjoy! 

Zombie Paintball

Free Online Math Games

Free iPad Math Apps

Elementary Math Websites

Online Math Games

Math Live

Mathematics Glossaries for Kids

Math Video Resources for Students

Animated Math Lessons for Kids

Singin' and Celebratin' Halloween!

Kids love Halloween!! I'm sure by now the excitement has already begun in the classroom as well as at home! My own kids seem to be getting more and more anxious by the day. 

Whether you're allowed to incorporate Halloween into your classroom or not, I hope these fun songs will be enjoyable for the kids in your life. 

Have fun! 

Be on the lookout soon for a post that includes some fun and FREE online Halloween games!

Halloween Songs for Kids

Pumpkins, Witches, & Ghosts

The Skeleton Dance

Ten Little Monsters

Halloween Party Playlist

Technology FREEBIES!

I've decided to keep this post short and simple. We all love Freebies, right? 

Below I am sharing links to many Technology Freebies and Tutorials that I have either found or created. 

I hope they are helpful! Enjoy! 

Computer Center/Lab Directions

Self Publishing Class Books: Photoshop

Mouse Handling Craftivity 

Commonly Used Microsoft Word Shortcuts Bookmarks

Technology in CCSS (Grades 1-8)

Save vs. Save As

Basic Intro to PowerPoint 

Computer Cash

Computer Puzzles

Technology Terms Alphabet Poster

9/11/01: We Will Never Forget...

It's hard to believe that tomorrow will mark 12 years since that most fateful day in America. It truly feels like it was yesterday, as I can remember every detail of that day. Though I did not personally lose anyone in that tragedy, it was still a heartbreaking event. 

God Bless America and all of those who were affected! 

For many of us, we either have young children and/or work with young children daily. These children may not realize the impact that fateful day had on our country. It's important to let them know about the day in the most calm manner that we can. The idea is to inform them of the history, not scare them. Some of the videos and images they may see on TV tomorrow could seem scary. However, if they know the background behind those images, hopefully we can help to reduce the scariness of the situation. 

Whether discussing this in the classroom or at home, I am including many resources to help students and children understand and remember 9/11/01. 

We Will Never Forget!! 

Wonderful Book for Students

9/11 Books for Kids

Free Patriots Day Printables

Talking with Children about 9/11: Ideas and Activities

Brain Pop: 9/11

What Happened on 9/11: For Kids

Informative Questions and Answers for Kids: September 11th

9/11: A Date Americans Will Never Forget

9/11 Attacks (History Channel)

Technology Resources for Talking to your Kids about 9/11

Lots More Great Autumn Fun!

There are so many activities and themes that go along with Fall: Johnny Appleseed, Apples, Pumpkins, Leaves, Halloween, and more! 

To give everyone a wide variety of ideas and resources, I am including links below to mini-movies, printables, online games and puzzles, and so much more! 

If you have any more links for the season, feel free to share! Enjoy!

Leaf Sweeping Game

Autumn Tic Tac Toe

Why Do Leaves Change Color?

Autumn Leaves

Awesome Autumn

Fall Fun

Fall into Autumn

National Geographic: Leaves

Autumn Leaves Movie

Fall & Autumn Theme Unit

Red, White, Blue...and Learning!

While most schools are either out for the summer or are on a break this week, a select few may actually have some classes. 

Whether you can personally use these ideas and activities or know someone who can, I hope they are fun and educational! 

Have a wonderful Independence Day everyone! 

Enjoy the links listed below! 

Independence Day Activities Pack

Free 4th of July Pack

Free Independence Day Journal

4th of July Educational Fun

Independence Day Online Games

The Shot Heard 'Round the World

KC Tech Net Conference: Part 2

So, now on to Part 2 of the list of new sites I learned about via the KC Tech Net conference back in February. Below I am including many multimedia and student resource tools. So far, the only site that I've actually been able to use with my students, is Wonderopolis. I used it today with 2nd grade and they loved it! Please check out that site if you are unfamiliar with it. It's great! I will post more soon about how I used it with my students. 

 

In case you missed it, you can click HERE for Part 1 of the KC Tech Net links.

For now, please enjoy these 6 sites below. If you have used any of these before, I'd love to hear your feedback and ideas!

Happy April, everyone! 

StoryJumper: Publish your Own Children's Book

Tween Tribune: News for Kids & Tweens

Wonderopolis: Where Wonders of Learning Never Cease

Popcorn Box: Enhance, Remix, and Share Video

Record mp3: Record & Share Audio

Image Optimizer: Change Image File Sizes for Free