Websites and Apps
Free Reading and Math Websites
Wonder of the Day
Learn about different wonders of the world through this awesome website! Students can search through different art, math, reading, science and social studies topics to learn more information. There is a read-aloud feature along with videos, images and vocabulary activities.
Math Facts Practice
Each child at JKB has a free account at Reflexmath.com. Students love solving math facts to earn stars for their space station. If you need a new copy of your child's log-on just let me know! (This is also available on the iPAD)
Online Reading Resource
Your child can practicing reading books online or on the iPAD by logging on our class page at home. If your child loves iPAD this might be the perfect way to motivate them to read! (This is also available on the iPAD)
Research Engine for Kids
www.kiddle.co
This is the new google research engine made just for kids! This website filters out inappropriate material and gives students access to videos, images and articles that are kid-friendly.
Abcya Reading and Math
www.abcya.com
This website has both reading and math activities for grades K-5th. Explore sight word games, math facts and so much more on this free website!
Coding for Kids
www.code.org
Computer Science is a skill that all children in this generation need. Introduce your child to this free interactive website and build their computer science coding skills. I would recommend starting with Course 1 for Beginning Readers and move onto Course 2 for more advanced readers.
Free iPAD Apps
Chatterpix Kids
Students can upload a picture and create audio to go along with the picture. Have your child write a story and make it come to life! (As seen at Open House)
iMovie
This free app for the iPAD allows kids to create and edit their own videos. There are even video templates provided!
Sockpuppets
Students can create a story using multiple characters and voices.
Kid Doodle
Children can practice writing sight words, letters or numbers with this fun app.
Endless Reader
This app has free and upgraded portions. Kids love learning to read with these fun monsters! There is also an Endless Alphabet for those that are still working on letter sounds.
Book Press
Students can create and write their own book for free on this app! Different templates are provided so the app is easy to use. Books can also be printed or shared through this app as well!
Line 'em Up
Students can practice number sense by order numbers. The setting can be changed to modify the range anywhere from 1-10 or up to 500-599.
Murky Reef
Kids love this app! The app has a lite version with in app purchases available. Addition is included in the lite version and subtraction, money and time are available for 99 cents each.
Bubble Pop
This fun Lakeshore learning game helps students to practice their addition skills in a fun and engaging way!