Elementary+Technology

This page is a collaboration of web sites and resources for the elementary level educator. You will find resources that will assist in integrating particular technology or pieces into every day lessons, as well as online resources for subject matter.


 * Contents

1. Rating System

2. Technology Integration
 * Integration Blogs
 * Blog Sites for Kids

3. Teaching Resources
 * All Subject Areas
 * Math
 * Reading/Language Arts
 * Spelling ||

Rating System
This rating system is used to help educators quickly determine the ease and usefulness of each technology resource in the wiki. The ratings given to each source are the opinions of the wiki contributors, and do not reflect the opinions of the general public.

__Site Rating System:__
== =Technology Integration=
 * 1:** There is marginal information here, but you just have to dig for it.
 * 2:** This site is useful to teachers and students, however it is not easy to navigate. The information may be lacking in details and hard to follow.
 * 3:** This resource has excellent, detailed information and integration in the classroom. This site is usable in the classroom with some work.
 * 4:** Do not miss this site! The resource has excellent, detailed information and integration in the classroom. It is very easy for any teacher to pick up and use with students.

[|Elementary Education Blog]
An excellent resource for elementary school teachers! This site has everything from blogs, chat groups and professional learning communities to lesson plans and teacher printables! This is not a site for students to use but it includes a lot of great ideas for teachers on how to incorporate technology into the classroom. It is very easy to navigate. This website is made with contributions from teachers around the world but it was initially started by Caitlin McPhee and Robert Enga. Submitted by: Dawn Perry
 * Rating: 4**



[|KidBlog.org]

 * Rating: 4**

This is a blogging site for students that was created with teachers in mind. This site is a good stepping stone into blogging for elementary students. No email addresses are required and the teacher can provide as much security to the class’s blogs as necessary, even going so far as to make the entire class’s blogs inaccessible to just any Internet traveler. The layout is much simpler, though comparable to Edublogs.org. Teachers can create one account with their email address, and then add as many classes as needed. The site is easy to learn and very student friendly. Submitted by: Rachel Burkett

**[|Brain Pop]**
This interactive website is terrific for children with a variety of interactive items the students can choose from. You can do some of the items without a subscription but the videos that show with one are terrific. Each of the topics on the site includes a cute video that teaches on items such as verbs, bullying, World War I and many more. At the end of the video the students are guided through a 10 question quiz to show their comprehension. Definitely a site you need to check out. Submitted by: Bethany Rosenberg
 * Rating: 4**

Rockingham County Public Schools provides a great website for integrating technology into science and social studies for students and teachers alike. There are several standards based activities that are interactive and informative. There are several games, Smartboard activities, review activities, and assessments that are aligned with the Virginia SOLs.This website is operated by Obe Hostetter. Submitted by: Ellen Campbell
 * [|Rockingham County Public Schools]**
 * Rating: 4**

[|Math Zone: Interactive Math Games and Activities]
A good site for interactive math games and activities is:This site is a good active site that has many interactive math games that are appropriate for elementary school students. There are many math topics and multiple games for each topic. This website is operated by Mandy Barrow. Submitted by: Ellen Campbell
 * Rating: 3**

[|Starfall]
Starfall is a free public service to teach children to read with phonics. This is a perfect site for Preschool to 2nd grade level, special education, homeschoolers and ELL students. This site has four levels of reading and also has choices for students to work on calendar skills, writing letter skills, and many different activities for special holidays. There is also a Kindergarten and Language Arts Curriculum which was added in 2009. Submitted by: Dawn Kinnell
 * Rating: 4**

[|Teach With Picture Books]
This is an excellent site for the educator that is looking for ways to integrate picture books into your lessons. This is not a site for students rather a source for book reviews, video clips of book excerpts and contests for teachers to research. This site has blogs focusing on specific topics as well as blogs breaking down the components of effectively teaching with picture books. This site is a must read and refer to often. This website is operated by Keith Schoch Submitted by: Bethany Rosenberg
 * Rating: 4**

[|Welcome to Mrs. Waltke's Literacy Page]
This is a great site for elementary (K-5) teachers with tons of ideas for all subject areas. This site is divided into grade level and subject area and it is easy to navigate through. This site is great for integrating technology into all types of lessons. This website is operated by Kristi Waltke. Submitted by: Ellen Campbell
 * Rating: 4**

[|Spelling City]
This is an excellent website for students to use! Teachers can load the students spelling lists in or students can type the lists in themselves. Once the list is in students are able to play games, do activities, or even take practice tests with their spelling words! This is such an easy, yet fun way to integrate technology into the classroom! Submitted by: Dawn Perry
 * Rating: 4**