Creativity:
Storybird
https://storybird.com
On Storybird, you can create your own picture book. As well as read stories that have been created by other students. You start by choosing pictures or a challenge and then write the story.
StoryJumper
https://www.storyjumper.com
StoryJumper also lets you create your own stories and picture books. The difference is, with this site you actually can get your book published and sent to you.
Aminah's World
http://aminahsworld.org
With this website, students can create their own digital artwork using everyday objects. This website gives you a peek into the mind of Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson, an artist from Columbus, Ohio.
Inventioneers
*This is an app*
Video example of app- http://www.filimundus.com/inventioneers/
With this app, you get to create your own inventions. You choose from different objects to create and invent your own inventions. While playing you will also learn about the science behind air, fire, and magnetism as well as physics. There is a free version of the app or you can get the full version for $4.99.
Informational:
TedED
https://ed.ted.com
TED-Ed is TED’s youth and education initiative. TED-Ed’s mission is to spark and celebrate the ideas of teachers and students around the world.
Atlas Obscura
https://www.atlasobscura.com
Atlas Obscura is a place where you can look at the world different and see things from our world that you never knew existed. You can search by country or city and it will give you a whole list of unusual things from there. You also can learn facts about animals, events, etc. just by exploring the site. Please visit this website with an adult.
DogoNews
https://www.dogonews.com
Keep up to date with the latest current events by using this student friendly site. You are able to read articles and comment on them. There are articles from all areas; current events, sports, science, social studies, world, environment, fun, and video.
MissionUS
https://www.mission-us.org
With this video game, you choose a mission. Each task on the missions takes you to another time in history. This gives you the chance to experience different situations and meet different political characters. All of the missions and tasks are about US history. What a fun way to learn about events that helped to shape our country!
Explore:
Toy Theater
http://toytheater.com
On this site, students can play math games, do reading activities, create visual art, solve puzzles, and play educational games. There are activities for children of all ages on this site. The math games range from counting to geometry. With reading you can work on spelling, reading stories, writing stories, and hidden pictures activities. There is so much to explore on this website!
National Geographic Kids
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com
On National Geographic Kids you can watch videos, play games, explore and interactive world map, get homework help, etc. Spend time exploring all the possibilities this site has to offer.
Storybird
https://storybird.com
On Storybird, you can create your own picture book. As well as read stories that have been created by other students. You start by choosing pictures or a challenge and then write the story.
StoryJumper
https://www.storyjumper.com
StoryJumper also lets you create your own stories and picture books. The difference is, with this site you actually can get your book published and sent to you.
Aminah's World
http://aminahsworld.org
With this website, students can create their own digital artwork using everyday objects. This website gives you a peek into the mind of Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson, an artist from Columbus, Ohio.
Inventioneers
*This is an app*
Video example of app- http://www.filimundus.com/inventioneers/
With this app, you get to create your own inventions. You choose from different objects to create and invent your own inventions. While playing you will also learn about the science behind air, fire, and magnetism as well as physics. There is a free version of the app or you can get the full version for $4.99.
Informational:
TedED
https://ed.ted.com
TED-Ed is TED’s youth and education initiative. TED-Ed’s mission is to spark and celebrate the ideas of teachers and students around the world.
Atlas Obscura
https://www.atlasobscura.com
Atlas Obscura is a place where you can look at the world different and see things from our world that you never knew existed. You can search by country or city and it will give you a whole list of unusual things from there. You also can learn facts about animals, events, etc. just by exploring the site. Please visit this website with an adult.
DogoNews
https://www.dogonews.com
Keep up to date with the latest current events by using this student friendly site. You are able to read articles and comment on them. There are articles from all areas; current events, sports, science, social studies, world, environment, fun, and video.
MissionUS
https://www.mission-us.org
With this video game, you choose a mission. Each task on the missions takes you to another time in history. This gives you the chance to experience different situations and meet different political characters. All of the missions and tasks are about US history. What a fun way to learn about events that helped to shape our country!
Explore:
Toy Theater
http://toytheater.com
On this site, students can play math games, do reading activities, create visual art, solve puzzles, and play educational games. There are activities for children of all ages on this site. The math games range from counting to geometry. With reading you can work on spelling, reading stories, writing stories, and hidden pictures activities. There is so much to explore on this website!
National Geographic Kids
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com
On National Geographic Kids you can watch videos, play games, explore and interactive world map, get homework help, etc. Spend time exploring all the possibilities this site has to offer.
