Online Math.... Worksheets (kind of....)

The site Basic Handwriting for Kids has some wonderful online math interactive sheets to review basic facts: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, shapes, colors and even clocks.

"This online/interactive generator will provides plenty of math drill and practice in various math skills, to boost test scores, improves accuracy and speed to prepare the child/children to meet the Kindergarten, Grade 1, and Grade 2 curriculum standards."

Check it out!
http://www.handwritingforkids.com/handwrite/math/addition/math-01-online-index.php

Meet Me at the Corner

Meet me At the Corner features educational virtual field trips for kids to spots all over the world. In times of financial unease, this is an easy way to expand your classroom. New videos are uploaded every 2 weeks.

http://www.meetmeatthecorner.org/
Enjoy!

Flitting with Fractions

http://www.learningmedia.co.nz/staticactivities/online_activities/flitting_with_fractions/

This site, both in English and Maori, is a visual representation of how to start teaching fractions. Using the idea of catching fireflies in a jar, students need to sort the fireflies, close the lid and then provide both the numerator and divisor for the fraction. This would be an awesome lesson for a SMARTBoard classroom!

Check it out! Flitting with Fractions

Lightning Bug

Lightning Bug, is an online "writing partner, helping you write a story from the beginning to the END." There are multiple resources here including (but not limited to) writing resources, Find an idea, scientific writing, teacher resources and lesson plans. Lots of wonderful ideas on how to teach writing and even ideas to help the struggling writer.

Check it out! http://lightningbug.com.au/index.htm

Mr. Picassohead

When my own children send me fun sites, I love it, so special thanks Bekkah for this one!

Mr Picassohead is a combination of the art style of Pablo Picasso and Mr. Potato Head put together online. You are able to create your own piece of artwork, sign your name and email it's addy (address) to some chosen recipients. Is it educational? Well maybe not to anyone except art teachers, but it sure is fun, and after all....it is Friday! Enjoy!

http://www.picassohead.com/

PicLits

Pic Lits is a really neat creative writing site that provides pictures and a word bank for students to create a enriched sentence or sentences about the picture. “The object is to put the right words in the right place and the right order to capture the essence, story, and meaning of the picture.” Students can choose to only drag words from the word bank to create their sentence or compose a sentence freestyle.

Check out Pic Lits!

Check out the iLearnTechnology Blog for ideas on how to integrate into your classroom.

Emailing (attaching) SMARTBoard Files

There are lots of ways to email (attach) files, but some things never change.

#1. ALWAYS save to your desktop., and
#2. Try to keep the file as small as possible.

Keeping these things in mind, following are directions on how to email a SB file.

1. find the SmartBoard / Notebook file.
2. Move the file to the desktop.
3. Right Click on the file, click on send to compressed (zipped) folder. (the folder will go to the desktop)
4. Open your email program (logging in)
5. Click on new (create)
6. Type in the email address of who you want to send the file to
7. Click on the Attachments button.
8. Click Browse and then click on desktop (side)
9. Click on the zipped folder you created.
10. Click on open at the bottom of the screen (you will go back to the email screen)
11. Click Insert File.
11. Your screen should flicker and you should see the attachment with a red X, under where you were just inserting the file.
12. Click send.

Good luck and thanks Linda S. for asking for this!