A website with some very easy to use and pupil friendly interactive activities for reading, maths and more! Also contains some inspiring videos for educators!
Resources Tagged With: Maths
Explore Learning
ExploreLearning.com offers the world’s largest library of interactive online simulations for math and science education in grades 3-12. They call these simulations Gizmos.
Gizmos are:
fun, easy to use, and help students develop a deep understanding of challenging concepts through inquiry and exploration.
- research-based, flexible tools used by teachers across all 50 states in a wide variety of ways. Gizmos are ideal for small group work, individual exploration, and whole class instruction using an LCD projector or interactive whiteboard.
- designed to supplement your existing curriculum. Gizmos are correlated to state curriculum standards and over 200 textbooks, making them easy to integrate into your instructional program.
- backed by first-rate training and professional development services that help maximize the value of your investment.
The site offers a free 30 days trial which is well worth playing with! Some very good interactive experiments for science and maths here.
Multiplication Games
Multiplication.com offers a range of fun single and multi player games designed to help students learn and practice their times tables. Games can be played in multi player or single mode. Good fun!
Literacy Zone – Interactive Story Books
This page contains both talking big books and ones you can all read together on your IWB. A collection of links created by Woodlands Junior School, Kent (UK). A very helpful set of resources!
2 Simple Software
2Simple is based in Australia founded by ex-teachers and IT professionals. They create interactive resources for early years and primary pupils. They have won many prestigious awards, the latest being the BETT 2009 ICT Company of the Year. They have also won the BETT 2008 award for Best Creative Tools (2Paint a Picture), BETT 2007 award for Best Early Years Software (Simple City) and BETT 2006 award for Best Primary Software (2Create a Story). They have 20 Australian specific programs which are all available on a 30 day trial.
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