Tech Resources for Years K-6
Laptops and iPads
Apps and Websites for literacy and numeracy
Literacy group links
100 Word Challenge http://100wc.net
A weekly challenge that involves students writing and commenting on the work of others. Writing prompts can be words, phrases or images. Could be done as a whole class collaborative activity or a literacy group activity. Great preparation for NAPLAN.
BlogED - writing, reading and commenting on blog posts develops writing skills and an appreciation of writing
Poetry Engine Ideas Machine
http://teacher.scholastic.com/writewit/poetry/poetry_engine.htm#
The Poetry Idea Engine is a simple, interactive tool that helps students create four types of poems; haiku, limerick, cinquain, and free verse. To create poem on Poetry Idea Engine students select one of the four formats. If they pick one of the first three format students will be given a short explanation of the pattern before completing the template to create their poems.
Wonderopolis
Explore the Wonder of the Day and all the archived wonders. Students can create their own wonder.
Maths group links
http://happynumbers.com/#~oAMX06IXDknc8J Numeration for K-2
Maths activities - all strands – aligned to the new NSW Maths Syllabus K-6
http://jennycottle.wix.com/jennysmathslinks
Interactive Maths activities aligned to the new NSW Maths Syllabus K-6
http://www.harveyshomepage.com/Harveys_Homepage/Number_Sense.html
Interactive activities great for IWB and independent work. K-6
Maths games and activities for Years 3-6