Showing posts with label resource. Show all posts
Showing posts with label resource. Show all posts

Monday, June 25, 2012

Cool tool - ABC .. Oh yeah!

I have been using this website for years and I have watched it develop into what it is today. The website is http://www.abcya.com/ABC YA hosts many free educational websites, games, apps, and resources for parents, teachers, and students. This is a great go to site to find that special game or app you have been looking for! The website is divided into grade level and has a parent/teacher space. 




In the parent/teacher space the creators detail the requirements to use the website successfully and also provides a short history about ABC YA. This website can run on several different web browsers - which makes it easy to use at home and in school!  You are able to click on any grade level shown (K-5). Once you click on your desired grade level you will find activities separated by content  (letters, literacy, numeracy, math, holiday). This website is very easy to navigate and is consistent in navigation procedures. It also provides text and picture supports to help students navigate. 


If apps is what you are looking for just click on the educational apps section. You will find the apps are divided into content by grade level as well - what a great resource.  I highly recommend this website for any teacher, parent, or student looking for that unique and fun website activity or app! Have fun exploring! 


What do you love about ABCYA? Share on the comments section!

Monday, January 9, 2012

Diggin' Dinosaurs

This blog post is about dinosaur interactive activities, tools, and sites to use when teaching about dinosaurs. 


'triceratops' photo (c) 2011, Michael - license: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/



  • Dino Data - Learn about many different dinosaurs with this dino-base.




  • Make a dinosaur This dinosaur games lets you change the way your dinosaur looks.

  • Dino match - Match dinosaurs with their shadows. Learn the names of a few of the most popular dinosaurs. 



To dig into more dino games and sites check this out.  

Thursday, November 17, 2011

TRETC Livebinder

My colleague, Mindy McMahen and I presented about how to use livebinders in the classroom. This was a create and take session. We taught and demonstrated all about livebinders and then gave time for the participants to investigate the site.

Here is a link to our livebinder http://livebinders.com/play/play_or_edit?id=221082