Internet access. In the US, I’m not sure if it’s a luxury or a necessity. However, I am sure that children today benefit from using the Internet to supplement their traditional school education. We know that there are books, videos, games, and countless other online resources to help children learn.
Many elementary students would need to use manipulatives to solve the division problem above, probably by counting out 30 of some object then partitioning them into groups of six. But, how come as an adult, you were able to solve this problem without manipulatives? Is it because you learned math in school without manipulatives?
As a fourth grade educator, one writing standard in particular stands out to me, Writing Standard Number 6. It states that with support from a teacher, by the end of the year, fourth graders should be able to “1. Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others.
Binky worked very hard over the following weeks, but he could not come up with a new toy. He drew dozens of blueprints, printed 3D models, and even tried to program a video game. All of them were rejected by Poodles the Product Quality Manager Elf. “You need to be more creative!” he scolded.
Elevate’s short, enjoyable mini-games include activities like recalling key elements from conversations and answering true-false questions as quickly as possible. As you play a few of these games each day, the app tracks your progress and creates a personalized workout that adapts as you strengthen key abilities, helping you stay motivated over time.
The Jumbled Sentences series 1-9 is designed for beginners to improve their writing skills. This app offers students an easy and interactive way for beginners to learn the word order in a fun way. ‘OK’ button allows you to do self-checking on your own and get the correct answer without anyone’s help, building key skills in the process.
Children can enjoy five books for free, while a paid subscription gives them access to hundreds more across fun categories like Awesome People and Animal Kingdom, with recommendations based on their interests. Parents can use the app to promote reading at home, and it offers teachers a vast library, making it easy to align with Common Core.
Leafsnap is the first in a series of electronic field guides being developed by researchers from Columbia University, the University of Maryland, and the Smithsonian Institution. This free mobile app uses visual recognition software to help identify tree species from photographs of their leaves. Leafsnap contains high-resolution images of leaves, flowers, and more.
Here’s an idea. You see that category list to the right side of this blog? Well, the one called “Here and Now” is usually dedicated to posts relevant to the day they are published on, such as “Pi Day” and other “holidays”, as well as current events. What if I looked up today in history? Then I could find something to share with you!
I frequently tell students they’re fortunate to attend a bilingual school. They receive half of their instruction in English and half in Spanish. My students truly have an advantage when it comes to finding careers if they learn and practice both languages. With knowledge of multiple languages comes more career options and higher salaries.
