Kids around the World ”Welcome to Kids Around the World! This site will introduce your students to the lives, customs, and cultures of children in countries throughout the developing world. There are a lot of ways you can use Kids Around the World in the classroom! Explore the site yourself to get an idea of how you want to use it in your ...

Cool site! Take a virtual trip around the world with Arounder. #sschat #elemchat #spedchat AROUNDER gives travelers (your students) a vivid sense of what a city has to offer: historical cathedrals and works of art, museums featuring famous artists, local cafes and stores, breathtaking mountain-top views, quiet parks and gardens. It is a ...

I haven’t check out Arcademic Skill Builders in a while, happened upon it tonight and I found that there have been some changes. They have added some really nice games where students can play against each other in a completely safe environment. The number of players vary from 1-12. Yes, you read me right, 12! Many students at my school will love ...

(1500+) Ideas to Inspire is a fabulous collection coming from Teaching Ideas (one of my favorites). It features four categories…descriptions from Ideas to Inspire Curriculum ideas:Providing ideas and resources, linked to specific curriculum areas. Interesting ways to use ICT hardware in the classroom: These presentations focus on one particular ...

HIP Pocket Change is “The US Mint’s interactive official site for coin collecting kids. You can find out about the history of coin minting, what new quarters are due to be minted.”   Students can also learn about U.S. Coins by accessing their fun and engaging, educational games and interactives (categories below).  They have some features that ...

 Today I added to my “Phonics and more” and “America: Fifty Nifty States” LiveBinders. I love filling up my LiveBinders with resources that I can use and share with others.  I started the phonics binder earlier in the year because I taught a reading group of 2nd grade emergent non-readers and being the art teacher I didn’t have very many ...

Check out my new LiveBinder ”Educational Game Sites for Kids”.  More than 30 sites have been added.   Just Kids Games is one of the sites I have added to this LiveBinder.  It is a site with educational games that focus on math, science, reading and the environment. They are presented  in a free and safe environment for kids to enjoy.  The games ...