Websites+and+Apps

**-- ** [|Math Magician] This site allows students to practice their math facts (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division). Allows students to focus on one fact at a time (1's, 2's, 3's, etc.) [|Brain Pop] For students K - 12th grade. Covers all content area showing informative videos on various topics. Also incorporates a quiz at the end of each video. [|Brain Pop Jr] For students K - 3rd grade. Covers all content area showing informative videos on various topics. Also incorporates a quiz at the end of each video.

[|StoryBird] StoryBird is a website that allows students to create their own story book with pictures (clipart on the website). The teacher creates an account and the students can sign into the account with the teacher information and save their work. [|Khan Academy] This website focuses on math and science skills. It allows the teacher and parent to see progress the student is making. It also allows the student to earn badges when they master a level. Good for all grades.

[|Popplet] This website allows students to create visuals to show their ideas (visual graphic organizers). This website would be best utilized in 3rd - 5th grade.

[|IXL] IXL is a website that allows students to practice math and English (ELA). This website is good for student review before standardized testing. Good for grades preK - 8th grade. [|Voki] This website allows students to create their own avatar that speaks. They can either record their own voices or type in the words and choose the voice (and accent) they want their avatar to have. Good for 2nd - 5th grade (younger if highly supervised).

[|Animoto] Students can use this website to create a presentation with pictures, music, and words. [|GeoGebra] This website is good for teaching math to students. It allows students to interact with geometric shapes by manipulation. [|Raz-Kids] This website allows students who need extra practice in reading and comprehension to practice at school or at home. It requires a teacher username and the teacher must set up student accounts. The teacher then has access to the student profile and is able to see progress and frequency. [|ClassDojo] This is a behavior management website that allows teachers, students, and parents to keep track of behaviors in the classroom. Beneficial for any grade, especially 3rd - 5th grade. [|Blabberize] This website allows students to make any character in a picture talk. The teacher can set up an account and allow students to log in under that account and save work. [|MuseumBox] This website allows teachers and students to create an informative presentation on specific subjects. This tool is perfect for historical figures and events. Best for 4th or 5th grade (or older). [|Prezi] This website allows teachers and students to create presentations with many customizable features. Very user friendly and suitable for 3rd - 5th grade (or older). [|PuppetPals] This app allows students to create their own "puppet show" with characters. They are able to record their voices and move the characters around while recording. The pocket version is free, but for more characters it costs more. [|MyMathFlashCards] This app allows students to practice and master basic elementary math facts. It is free and contains addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts. [|SightWordsList] This app allows students to choose which list of sight words they need to focus on. It is also customizable, allowing teachers to specify which words (ie: dolch words) they would like the student to learn. It is a free app. [|AcceleratedReader] This app is exactly like the website. It allows students to take tests on specific books they have read. It is a free app. [|Remind101] This app allows the teacher to communicate with parents through text messaging without the parents seeing the sender's number. This is perfect for last minute reminders. This app is free. [|SplashMath] This app allows students 1st - 3rd grade to focus on their math facts and skills. This app is free.

[|ShowMe] This app allows the teacher or student to use the ipad/ipod as an interactive whiteboard. The user can write and record themselves explaining the concept. This app is free. [|Toontastic] This app allows the user to create a story and animate it by choosing different characters and settings. This app is free. [|Mathmateer] This app allows student to practice arithmetic, shapes, money, telling time, and numbers. The player is able to gain points and build a spaceship. This app is free. [|Futaba] This app allows students to build their language skills by focusing on vocabulary. It is a 4 person game that is played on the iPad. Best for students through 2nd grade, and also ELL students. This app is free. [|Wixie] This app allows students to develop their own storybooks online through paint, text, clip art, and even recording their own voice. This app works well with all types of learners. This app is free. [|TensFrame] This app allows students to practice their math skills using a tens frame for visuals. Ideal for grades up to 2nd grade, or SPED resource students. This app is $1.99. [|Dictionary.com] This app allows access to a dictionary and thesaurus without the need for internet connection. This app is a great resource for students in the classroom without the need of constant asking of how to spell certain words when writing. This app is free. [|KidCalc] This app teaches number writing ad recognition (sight and sound), quantity, counting (forward and backwards) by multiple increments, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and word form. This is suitable for all grade levels. This app costs $0.99. [|Sight Words Read and Spell] This app allows students to practice the Dolch list up through 3rd grade. It allows students to read them and spell them. Useful for at home or at school. This app is free. [|Pirate Treasure Hunt] This app allows students to practice problem solving with the use of literacy and numbers, focusing on spelling, shapes, visual cues, word knowledge, addition, and time. This app is free.