Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Website Wednesdays-Almost Summer Edition

There are still 11 days left of 1st grade. Keep up the academic focus with the following sites:

ELA: Try Word Carnival to build vocabulary and understanding of definitions. Practice punctuation with Punctuate the Sentences.

Math: For easier money skills, try Spending Spree. For practice of the more difficult skill of making change, try Change Maker. Also, for facts practice, Test the Toad.

IB Unit: Whizzball is a really fun building game! You could also try Invention Suspension where you look for parts for inventions.

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Website Wednesdays

Just a few websites since we're testing this week...

ELA: Build comprehension by reading sentences and finding highlighted objects in Adventure Scrapbook.

Chinese: Practice Chinese pictograms with Sagwa.

IB, "Invention, Innovation and Discovery": Build a roller coaster or learn about different inventions at Inventions for Kids.