5+New+Websites

=5 New Websites=

1. Funbrain- [|www.funbrain.com] - This website is full of educational games for students of all ages in all subjects. There are lots of math games and fun stories and comics for children to read. You can search for games by grade level or subject and there are some great links for teachers and parents. I think this would be a good website to be used during math or reading centers and the students can play a game that goes along with the concept we are learning for that day.

2. AAA Math (Grade 6)- http://www.aaamath.com/grade6.htm#topic1 - This site reviews all the 6th grade math concepts we cover throughout the year. It lists topics such as place value, rounding, divisibility, etc. Once you click on a topic, it is broken down into more specific categories. This site explains all these concepts and would be a great resource to use at home if the students forget what something means or how to follow a certain math procedure.

3. Inference Battleship- http://www.quia.com/ba/41785.html - This website combines the game of battleship and making inferences. Students must guess the correct inference to sink the opponent’s battleship. Inferencing can be difficult for students, so this is a fun way to practice. I would use this during reading centers or during small group instruction.

4. Sixth Grade Vocabulary Strengthening Games- http://www.vocabulary.co.il/sixth-grade-vocabulary-games/#bottom - This is a great website to practice vocabulary and grammar concepts such as prefixes and suffixes, parts of speech, homophones, etc. There are many games to choose from and teachers can also print off worksheets from this website also.

5. CNN Student News- http://www.cnn.com/studentnews/ - This website has a short video clip every school day that covers current events that students should be aware of. It is a great way to keep students informed. This would be a great way to start the morning or unwind after lunch and recess.