Educational Websites to Try at Home

Math

Math Brain:  This is an interactive arcade style website that allows students to play math games at their grade level.
http://www.funbrain.com/brain/MathBrain/MathBrain.html

A Plus Math:  This site allows students to practice basic math skills.  Flashcards can be printed right off from the sight.  There is a link for homework help too. 
http://www.aplusmath.com/

Oswego City School District Math Games:  This site has a large compilation of math games for all skills and abilities.  A favorite is called Math Magician. 

Everyday Math Games:  This website is from the makers of our math program.  The site contains online games similar to those we learn and play in class.  Students will need to use their password given to them in class.
http://www.emgames.com

Literacy

Reading Brain: This site has interactive mad lib games and on line books and stories for students to read.
http://www.funbrain.com/brain/ReadingBrain/ReadingBrain.html

Literacy Interactive English Games and Activities:  This is a great site for word study.  There are games to reinforce spelling rules, compound words, contractions, and how to conjugate verbs.
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/interactive/literacy2.htm

Starfall:  This is a great site for early and emergent readers.  Students can read books on line with the option of getting help on unknown words just by clicking on the word.  Books can be printed for repeated practice.
http://www.starfall.com/

Children's Booklists:  This site is a great resource to share with parents.  Booklists are available in several different categories including picture books, award winners, and teen favorites.
http://literacy.owcc.net/famlit/parents/ILA/booklist.htm

Leveled Book List:  This is another great resource for parents and teachers.  This site has books with the Fountas and Pinnell levels, and according to grade level.
http://home.comcast.net/~ngiansante/