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Code.org Artist Grades 2-6
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Santa Tracker
Coding
Code.org - Learn more about coding. Good resource for parents and teachers.
Star Wars - This program offers a block-style as well as a java-script option. Younger students do best with blocking and java script works best with older students (or students with coding experience).
MineCraft - Block-style code program, good for grades 2 and up.
Scratch - With Scratch, you can program your own interactive stories, games, and animations — and share your creations with others in the online community. Scratch helps young people learn to think creatively, reason systematically, and work collaboratively — essential skills for life in the 21st century.
Information for Parents - Information for parents about coding, coding apps, and more articles about the advantages of teaching children to code.
Hopscotch - FREE Ipad app
Fun Brain:
Made with Code
Khan Academy
Databases
Britannica School: This is an online encyclopedia and students can access it at home by using the following username and password: (username) kids (password) bes
Scholastic Go: Another online encyclopedia available to our students. (username) barkhamsted
(password) school
DK Find Out - A great database resource for searching about different topics.
FactMonster - Free database with tons of resources from math to history
Reasearch It- Free research resources from the Connecticut State Library. Students have access at school and home. If using from home a valid connecticut Library Card is needed.
Here is a video on how to use ResearchIt: www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwIK2rSSnYk&feature=youtu.be
Keyboard Skills
Dance Mat Typing (Grades K-1)- Typing practice
Typing club (Grades 2-6)- Students can log into their accounts or use the free version of the app
Keyboard Zoo - Learning to locate letters on the keyboard. Good for grades PK-1
Digital Citizenship
Common Sense Media: Information on digital citizenship, as well as good information on anything media (book reviews and movie reviews)
Reading
Starfall - Reading Readiness
Reading Level Website - Use this site to find books by reading level.
Scholastic Book Wizard - Use the Scholastic Book Wizard tooks.o search for books at your child's level. Results also include descriptions and interest levels.
Epic Books - Website with ebooks, videos and audio books. Free at school, at home student must have an account. Code VHQ1798
Search Engines
Kiddle
KidRex
General Search: http://www.sweetsearch.com/
News: http://news.sweetsearch.com/
History: http://history.sweetsearch.com/
Daily Information: http://2day.sweetsearch.com/
Miscellaneous Links
ABCya - Great website for educational games for grades K-5
Fact Monster - Online version of the world almanac. Search for facts!
FunBrain - Fun and games for ages 5-14 - math, reading, arcade, playground, games, web books and comics and movies.
National Geographic Kids - Want information on animals around the world? This is the place to search.
Google Earth
E Learning
Code.org - Learn more about coding. Good resource for parents and teachers.
Star Wars - This program offers a block-style as well as a java-script option. Younger students do best with blocking and java script works best with older students (or students with coding experience).
MineCraft - Block-style code program, good for grades 2 and up.
Scratch - With Scratch, you can program your own interactive stories, games, and animations — and share your creations with others in the online community. Scratch helps young people learn to think creatively, reason systematically, and work collaboratively — essential skills for life in the 21st century.
Information for Parents - Information for parents about coding, coding apps, and more articles about the advantages of teaching children to code.
Hopscotch - FREE Ipad app
Fun Brain:
Made with Code
Khan Academy
Databases
Britannica School: This is an online encyclopedia and students can access it at home by using the following username and password: (username) kids (password) bes
Scholastic Go: Another online encyclopedia available to our students. (username) barkhamsted
(password) school
DK Find Out - A great database resource for searching about different topics.
FactMonster - Free database with tons of resources from math to history
Reasearch It- Free research resources from the Connecticut State Library. Students have access at school and home. If using from home a valid connecticut Library Card is needed.
Here is a video on how to use ResearchIt: www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwIK2rSSnYk&feature=youtu.be
Keyboard Skills
Dance Mat Typing (Grades K-1)- Typing practice
Typing club (Grades 2-6)- Students can log into their accounts or use the free version of the app
Keyboard Zoo - Learning to locate letters on the keyboard. Good for grades PK-1
Digital Citizenship
Common Sense Media: Information on digital citizenship, as well as good information on anything media (book reviews and movie reviews)
Reading
Starfall - Reading Readiness
Reading Level Website - Use this site to find books by reading level.
Scholastic Book Wizard - Use the Scholastic Book Wizard tooks.o search for books at your child's level. Results also include descriptions and interest levels.
Epic Books - Website with ebooks, videos and audio books. Free at school, at home student must have an account. Code VHQ1798
Search Engines
Kiddle
KidRex
General Search: http://www.sweetsearch.com/
News: http://news.sweetsearch.com/
History: http://history.sweetsearch.com/
Daily Information: http://2day.sweetsearch.com/
Miscellaneous Links
ABCya - Great website for educational games for grades K-5
Fact Monster - Online version of the world almanac. Search for facts!
FunBrain - Fun and games for ages 5-14 - math, reading, arcade, playground, games, web books and comics and movies.
National Geographic Kids - Want information on animals around the world? This is the place to search.
Google Earth
E Learning