Click on any of the images below to visit the websites/tools listed.

Cyber Safety

Please visit some of the websites and view the videos/graphics on cyber safety and online etiquette on this Symbaloo prior to using other websites and tools on this page.

The Writing Process

Here is an Animoto about the Writing Process, in case you need a review.

AudioBoom

AudioBoom allows you to record and edit audio very easily.  We will be using this in our classroom to create our audiobook library.

Flocabulary

Flocabulary uses hip-hop songs paired with engaging videos to teach content.  You can watch these videos to review before a test, and later in the year we will be making our own review videos based on these ones.

MindMup

MindMup allows you to brainstorm ideas quickly and easily.  We will use this tool for brainstorming, outlining writing pieces, and creating presentations.

National Geographic Kids

This website allows students to watch videos and animal cameras, read articles, and see photos of different animals and places. 

ReadWorks

ReadWorks is a library of nonfiction and literary articles, with included comprehension questions.  ReadWorks allows you to search by topic, grade level, Lexile, and text type (informational or literature).  

The Scientific Method

This VoiceThread gives an overview of the Scientific Method.  It is a great tool to use if you need a review.

DOGOnews

DOGOnews has the latest news and current events from around the world, just for kids. You can also check out the latest books and movies.

TumbleBooks

TumbleBooks reads your favorite stories aloud to you, along with fun animated illustrations.

BrainPOP

BrainPOP is a website with animated and informational videos on many topics, including math, science, social studies, and health.  

PBS Kids

This website has many fun and educational games, focused on topics such as STEM and literacy, as well as e-storybooks.

Moving Students from Digital Citizenship to Digital Leadership

THIEVES: Stealing Information from Nonfiction Texts

This screencast mini lesson explains how to use the acronym THIEVES (Title, Headings, Introduction, Every first sentence, Visuals/Vocabulary, Ending, So what?) to preview and summarize nonfiction texts.

Please click the image on the left for a brief introduction screencast on how to navigate Padlet and a brief explanation of Digital Leadership.  Then, click the image on the right to explore the Digital Leadership Padlet and learn the steps to becoming a digital leader.