Welcome to the Technology Center!
Thank you to all of my parent volunteers! If you are interested in helping out, please email me at:
[email protected]
Note to regular users: I am trying to make the page easier to use, so I rearranged many of the links. Although some of the sites are in order by grade level, many of them are appropriate for multiple age levels and are listed by subject.
If you want to find something on the page, press Control F on your keyboard, then enter a keyword in the search box
THE HOUR OF CODE IS HERE ! !!
Spread the word! Click here to try the activities. There is something for everyone!
Click here for PARCC practice tests:
English
Math
http://studio.code.org/s/1/level/1
Thank you veterans !
http://padlet.com/pshea/veteransday
http://padlet.com/pshea/vets
Children's Dictionary:
http://www.wordsmyth.net/?level=1&ent=motion
Reading Eggs
readingeggs.com
Scholastic Activities
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/clf/tguidesitemap.htm
http://www.scholastic.com/parents/play/games/
http://www.scholastic.com/kids/stacks/games/?lnkid=stacks/nav/games/main
Register for Glogster at:
http://edu.glogster.com/register?edu_type=student
Happy Thanksgiving!
Click on the link below to visit the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag:
http://www.scholastic.com/scholastic_thanksgiving/voyage/
What are we thankful for?
http://padlet.com/wall/mrsshea
http://padlet.com/wall/5nagel
Bust some myths about Thanksgiving at:
http://www.plimoth.org/media/olc/navigation.html
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/games/moregames/funnyfillinpictureperfect /
Practice test taking at:
http://www.eduplace.com/kids/mhm/
STEM Activities:
http://www.hoodamath.com/
http://tryengineering.org/play-games
http://www.nbclearn.com/science-and-engineering-of-the-2014-olympic-winter-games
www.hoodamath.com
http://www.crunchzilla.com
http://www.wonderville.ca
www.code.org/learn
http://inventionatplay.org/playhouse_main.html
http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/find-it/science-and-engineering/games/
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/inventors/indexa.shtml
http://pbskids.org/designsquad/index.html
Light-Bot
Check out these do-it-yourself projects (with the help of an adult, of course!)
https://diy.org/featured
http://sylviashow.com
http://global.cbeebies.com/
Just found this site! Lot's of fun learning games:
http://www.learninggamesforkids.com/
Here are some crafty ideas to use after you play in the snow:
http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/
Check out this Winter Math site:
http://mathwire.com/seasonal/winter05.html
Look for information about plants at:
http://www.seedsofchange.com/
Okra
http://www.burpee.com/organic-gardening/organic-okra/okra-red-velvet-organic-prod002121.html?catId=2029&trail=
Radish
http://www.burpee.com/vegetables/radish/radish-french-breakfast-organic-prod000877.html?catId=2037&trail=
Parents:
These sites have good information on how to keep your kids safe online (and on their phones!). (More listed below under "Internet Safety."
http://www.netsmartz.org/
http://www.ikeepsafe.org
http://safekids.com
Kids and Parents:
Here are some activities to learn about avoiding bullying:
https://learninglab.org
http://bullyingacademy.org/index.cfm
http://www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov/kids/
Cool Site Alert!
https://sketch.io/sketchpad/
http://www.storyboardthat.com/
Try this painting/photo editing program
Find some elementary math and reading challenges for various devices at:
www.pbskids.org/lab
Find Public Domain (free to share) images at:
http://search.creativecommons.org
www.pixabay.com
www.pics4learning.com
This site is like PhotoShop, but free:
www.pixlr.com
Lots of great games at this Canadian website:
www.tvokids.com
Check out this online painting/drawing program:
http://www2.crayola.com/coloring_application/index.cfm
Fun learning activities for grades K - 5 at:
www.abcya.com
Create a word cloud at:
www.wordclouds.com
www.wordle.net
Build your language and math skills at:
http://www.arcademicskillbuilders.com/
Try this story-making site at home. Send your stories to family and friends via email. You can even save your stories if you sign up for a free account.
http://www.storytop.com/
Add words to pictures to make a story or poem at:
http://www.piclits.com
Praktis ur speling wurds at:
http://www.spellingcity.com
These sites are good for pre-school and up:
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/preschool/preschool.htm
http://janbrett.com/games/interactive_games_main.htm
http://www.learningplanet.com/stu/index.asp
http://www.fisher-price.com/fp.aspx?st=2601&e=gamesByAge&mcat=game_preschool&site=us
Kindergarten games:
Practice math skills at:
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/math.htm#earlymath
Color pictures online at:
http://www.coloring.com/
Check out these favorites:
www.disneyjunior.com
www.seussville.com
www.noggin.com
www.pbskids.org
Curious George
www.pbskids.org/lab
Go to Between the Lions:
http://pbskids.org/lions/
http://www.bobthebuilder.com
http://www.barney.com
http://www.sesameworkshop.org/sesamestreet/
1 2 3 ....
http://www.sesamestreet.org/play#media/game_7574b28a-486d-11dd-bf7b-df62be721a24
http://www.sesamestreet.org/play#media/game_7ddacbae-163d-11dd-98c7-b9f43dcf5330
http://www.sesamestreet.org/play#media/game_6e2fc7b7-16a6-4fc6-b2eb-166363add027
http://www.sesamestreet.org/play#media/game_5017a598-e9e1-4f89-98eb-61b119a57286
http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/artbox/playit/colourcottage/colourcottage.html
http://funschool.kaboose.com/preschool/index.html
http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/
www.storyplace.org
www.enchantedlearning.com
Pre-schoolers and Kindergarten students are practicing letters and words (available in English or Spanish) at:
www.literacycenter.org
Lego lovers will enjoy:
http://www.lego.com/eng/preschool/games/
Kindergarteners love:
www.starfall.com
http://more.starfall.com/
Practice beginning letter sounds at:
http://teacher.scholastic.com/clifford1/flash/phonics/index.htm
Play reading games at:
abcmatch
picturematch
What's_in_the_bag?
http://www.readwritethink.org/student_mat/index.asp
First Grade
Help the Fidgits get ready for the party:
http://pbskids.org/designsquad/games/fidgit_factory/
List your nouns at Alphabet Organizer:
http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/alphabet_organizer/
Teach a Monster to Read at:
http://www.teachyourmonstertoread.com
Choose an animal for your report at:
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/painting/
Practice shapes at:
http://more2.starfall.com/m/math/geometry-demo/load.htm?f
Practice the oo sound at:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/wordsandpictures/longvow/poems/flash/fpoem7.shtml
Fix up a house using your measuring skills at:
http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/math-games/u-fix-it-ziff/
Lots of good stuff at:
www.sheppardsoftware.com
Do Tangrams at this site:
http://pbskids.org/sagwa/games/tangrams/index.html
Practice matching numbers and words at:
www.literacycenter.net
Practice addition and other skills at:
www.kidport.com
Use Read, Write, Think to practice language skills:
http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/construct/
http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/picturematch/
http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/wordfamily/
http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/student-interactives/puzzle-words-30819.html
Practice sentence sequencing at:
http://www.northcanton.sparcc.org/~greentown/quiz/1st1020.htm
First graders practice long vowels/poetry at:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/wordsandpictures/longvow/poems/fpoem.shtml
Second Grade
Create a crossword puzzle at:
http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/student-interactives/crossword-puzzles-30068.html
Get information for biographies at:
http://www.turtlediary.com/biographies.html
http://www.ducksters.com/biography/
$$ Practice your money skills at:
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/math.htm
Try these onomatopoeic sentences:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/magickey/adventures/soundmonster_game.shtml
Test your knowledge of proper and common nouns at:
http://www.learningplanet.com/act/rats/rats3.asp?rats_compropnouns
Use these sites to find information about habitats:
http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/habitats/
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/biomes/
Get a story starter and write at:
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/clf/tguidesitemap.htm
Use this site to find information for your animal research reports:
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/painting/
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/Animals
www.natzoo.si.edu
www.bbc.co.uk/nature/animals
www.sandiegozoo.org/animalbytes
http://zoobooks.com/animalsAtoZ/directory.htm
www.mbayaq.org
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/reptiles/snakes.html
Use this site to practice writing with a picture prompt:
http://www.eduplace.com/kids/hme/k_5/brightideas/1-2/description1-2.html
Dinosaurs fans - check out these sites:
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/dinosaurs/
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/dinosaurs/index.htm
www.dinodatabase.com
http://www.abc.net.au/dinosaurs/dino_playground/
Third grade
Learn about fire safety at:
www.mcgruff.org
Practice identifying subject/predicate them at:
www.quia.com/rr/36765.html
Check out these reliable sites for learning about endangered species:
http://www.worldwildlife.org/species/specieslist.html
http://www.fws.gov/endangered/wildlife.html#Species
Fourth Grade:
Check out these cool Voki's reading 4th graders' poetry:
http://www.ahes.k12.nj.us/ahes/Meet%20Our%20Staff/Patricia%20Shea/Voki%20Poetry/
Science Fair - Use this link to get to your web page:
http://students.weebly.com
Learn about the 13 colonies using these sites:
http://www.softschools.com/social studies/13 colonies_map/
http://www.purposegames.com/game/d4c1306c
Check out these Civil War sites!
http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/subjects/civilwar.htm
http://edtech.kennesaw.edu/web/civwar.html
http://www.pocanticohills.org/civilwar/cwar.htm
http://cybersleuth-kids.com/sleuth/History/US History/Civil War/index.htm
http://www.americancivilwar.com/civil.html
Practice muliplication facts at:
www.vectorkids.com
www.multiplication.com
http://www.mathplayground.com/index.html
Investigate the Lenape at:
http://www.bigorrin.org/lenape_kids.htm
http://www.delawaretribeofindians.nsn.us/index.html
Research inventors at:
http://www.ideafinder.com/features/classact/index.htm
http://www.EnchantedLearning.com/inventors/
http://cybersleuth-kids.com/sleuth/Science/Inventors/
This is a great place to learn about New Jersey!
http://www.nj.gov/hangout_nj/
Review your grammar at:
http://www.eduplace.com/tales/
Fifth Grade
Use these sites for the "Online Sleuth" exercise:
www.aliensthetruth.com
http://www.alicesastroinfo.com/2009/12/answering-questions-life-on-other-planets/
www.kepler.arc.nasa.gov
Click here to register for Gamestar Mechanic:
http://gamestarmechanic.com/join/shortname
What is Memorial Day?
http://www.history.com/topics/memorial-day-history/videos#history-of-memorial-day
Write an acrostic poem about it at:
http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/student-interactives/acrostic-poems-30045.html
Alternative Energy:
http://tweentribune.com/frontpage
http://www.brainpop.com
Fifth graders - Practice identifying states at: (see also: Social Studies)
http://www.pibmug.com/files/map_test.swf
http://www.scholastic.com/play/states.htm
http://www.lizardpoint.com/fun/geoquiz/usaquiz.html
http://www.funbrain.com/where/
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/games/interactive.html
Find information on presidents at:
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/History/presidents/Presidents_26_Roosevelt.htm
Research helpers:
Research using library databases at: (Only accessible at school).
http://search.ebscohost.com
Check out these sites about how to eliminate bullying:
http://www.sesamestreet.org/playlist_player/-/pgpv/playlistplayer/0/1466308/working_it_out
www.ktms.isd194.k12.mn.us/onlinesafety.htm
http://stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov/index.asp?area=main
Read about cyberbullies and play "Shrink the Bully" at:
http://www.mcgruff.org/Advice/cyberbullies.php
Read about bullies and play "Beat the Bully" at:
http://www.pbskids.org/itsmylife/friends/bullies/index.html
All levels -
Math:
Lots of different games for all levels:
www.mathchimp.com
Great site for measuring:
http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/topic_t_4.html
Practice graphs and charts at:
http://jmathpage.com/JIMSStatisticspage.html
Have fun while practicing skills at:
www.kidport.com
http://arcademicskillbuilders.com/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/mathsfile/gameswheel.html
http://www.mathnook.com/
Practice math by grade based on state standards at:
http://www.ixl.com/math/standards/new-jersey
Play Order of Operations games:
http://cemc2.math.uwaterloo.ca/mathfrog/english/kidz/order.shtml
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/wick_ed/maths/interactives_matho2.php
Practice coordinates at:
http://www.oswego.org/ocsd-web/games/BillyBug/bugcoord.html
Tell time at:
http://www.apples4theteacher.com/clocks.html
http://www.kidport.com/Grade1/Math/lessons/time.htm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/snapdragon/yesflash/time-1.htm
http://www.teachingtime.co.uk/
http://www.abcya.com/telling_time.htm
$$$$$$$$$ Practice money skills at:
http://cdn.channel.aol.com/media/chgames/underwatershoppingmall.swf
http://www.funbrain.com/cashreg/index.html
http://justkidsgames.com/play.php?MakingChange
Practice counting coins at:
http://www.aplusmath.com/cgi-bin/flashcards/money
Practice math at:
www.aaamath.com
www.vectorkids.com
http://www.mathplayground.com/index.html
http://www.worldmathday.com
Language:
Two sites for creating picture books: (You can print books from the first link)
http://www.culturestreet.org.uk/activities/picturebookmaker/
www.storybird.com
Create a postcard at:
http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/postcard/
http://www.earobics.com/gamegoo/gooey.html
Practice Homophones at:
http://www.amblesideprimary.com/ambleweb/literacy.htm
Fractured Fairy Tales:
http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/fairytales/
This site has various levels of language arts learning activities:
http://www.earobics.com/gamegoo/gooey.html
This site has too many good activities to list:
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/
Create your own play at:
http://www.kids-space.org/HPT/1a/11a.html
Practice grammar and spelling at:
http://www.portcities.org.uk/london/riversideroses/writingmap.htm
Do online mad libs at:
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/ngkids/games/wildandwacky/
http://www.eduplace.com/tales/
Lots of links to great skill practice at:
http://www.readwritethink.org/student_mat/index.asp
Create poetry at:
http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/theme_poems/
http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/student-interactives/acrostic-poems-30045.html
http://teacher.scholastic.com/poetry/
http://www.jackprelutsky.com
http://www.shelsilverstein.com
Practice identifying types of sentences at:
www.quia.com/pop/35934.html
Get excited about reading (and practice Spanish!) at:
http://www.rif.org/readingplanet/
All kinds of great stuff:
http://english-zone.com/
Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!
Dr. Seuss quotes
Science:
Learn when you will see the most Limulus polyphemus at:
http://www.moonconnection.com/moon_phases_calendar.phtml
http://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/tide_predictions.shtml?gid=82
Here are the 2015 dates/places to tag horseshoe crabs:
http://us5.campaign-archive1.com/?u=2a1be0a49b7e4f3c61c82550f&id=a534403197&e=08c47e038d
This site has some cool science games:
www.activescience-gsk.com
Let's visit space!
http://sciencemonster.com/planets.html
http://www.nasa.gov/home/index.html
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy/planets/
www.learningplanet.com/stu/kids0.asp
http://starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/StarChild/space_level1/space.html
Learn about bugs at:
http://www.scholastic.com/magicschoolbus/games/bugs/index.htm#
Check out animal habitats at:
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/biomes/
http://www.teachersfirst.com/lessons/biomes/biomes.html
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/geographyaction/habitats/
Learn about Orca Whales at:
http://www.orlandofuntickets.com/the-sea-life-of-orca-whales.php
Clean up Dumptown at:
http://www.epa.gov/recyclecity/mainmap.htm
Health:
Explore dental health. Visit:
http://www.colgate.com/app/Kids-World/US/HomePage.cvsp
Music:
Visit the King at:
http://www.elvis.com/kids/
Learn about Rodgers and Hammerstein at:
www.rnh.com
Social Studies:
Practice identifying states and countries (and do other cool activities) at:
www.sheppardsoftware.com
Research African countries at:
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/African_Geography.htm
Polish map skills at:
http://www.randmcnally.com/rmc/EdPub/action/startApp.do
Explore Ellis Island:
http://teacher.scholastic.com/ACTIVITIES/IMMIGRATION/tour/index.htm
Constitution Day is Sept. 17 - check out these sites for more info:
http://www.constitutioncenter.org/constitutionday/display/MainS/Home
http://www.usconstitution.net
Spanish:
Students can practice Spanish at:
www.spanishclassonline.com/games/index.htm
http://atschool.eduweb.co.uk/rgshiwyc/school/curric/hotpotatoes/index.htm
http://www.polyglot.angelcities.com/games.html
www.quia.com/rr/123496.html
Students can translate Spanish (and other languages) at:
http://translation2.paralink.com/
Do a scavenger hunt on the Spanish "Day of the Dead" at:
www.quia.com/sh/13941.html
Get excited about reading (and practice Spanish!) at:
http://www.rif.org/readingplanet/
General:
Find clip art at: (To insert clip art on the Mac, click on the picture, then drag it to your document.)
http://etc.usf.edu/clipart/
Mush! Learn about the Iditarod at:
www.iditarod.com
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/iditarod/
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/sleddogs/index.html
Practice grade level skills (math, language, science, etc.) at:
www.kidport.com
This is a good site for pre-teens to explore:
www.pbs.org/itsmylife
Help your kids learn to take care of a pet at:
www.animaland.org
Do online puzzles and other activites at:
http://www.abcteach.com/directory/fun_activities/
Here is a great link for all grade levels (click on the purple arrow to move between grades):
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/month2month.htm
This is a cool web site with learning activities for younger children:
www.brainpopjr.com
Visit the White House at:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/kids/
http://www.hasbro.com/monkeybartvjr/
www.usmint.gov/kids
www.professorgarfield.org
www.pbskids.org/cyberchase/allgames.html
http://www3.nationalgeographic.com/animals/index.html
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/maths/
Find out your Chinese New Year animal sign and characteristics at:
http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/chinese zodiac posters.htm
Practice typing at:
www.typingweb.com
Dance Mat Typing
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/
www.freetypinggame.net
http://www.learninggamesforkids.com/keyboarding_games.html
General fun sites:
www.scholastic.com
www.funbrain.co m
www.quia.com
www.readwritethink.org
Find Public Domain pictures and sounds at:
pics4learning.com
http://mrssmoke.onsugar.com/Best-Sites-Find-Public-Domain-Images-Sounds-Student-Projects-3152550
Explore careers at:
http://ionfuture.org
https://www.careerzone.ny.gov/views/careerzone/index.jsf
http://kids.usa.gov/jobs/index.shtml
http://kids.usa.gov/teens-home/science/science-jobs/index.shtml#engineer
h ttp://www.bls.gov/ooh/occupation-finder.htm