Also, our class has two periods per week where we get to go to the computer lab and everybody gets to use their own computer. Below is a (growing) list of educational websites that are age-appropriate for Kindergarten students.
May Favourites:
Math & Literacy:
KinderTown Kindergarten Games
Websites:
http://www.tvokids.com/
http://www.abcmouse.com/ (this site used to be free, but you can get a 30 day trial)
http://www.cookie.com/
http://www.ABCya.com/
http://www.starfall.com/
http://www.funschool.com/
http://pbskids.org/lab
http://pbskids.org/island/
http://www.scholastic.com/
http://www.abcmouse.com/ (this site used to be free, but you can get a 30 day trial)
http://www.cookie.com/
http://www.ABCya.com/
http://www.starfall.com/
http://www.funschool.com/
http://pbskids.org/lab
http://pbskids.org/island/
http://www.scholastic.com/
iPad Apps:
Math:
Kindergarten Math: Drills in Addition, Subtraction, Comparison
Help your child master Kindergarten math with drills in Addition, Subtraction and Comparisons. The app saves detailed results of all the drills so you can check on your child's progress and see where they might be having trouble.
The drills start out at a very basic level and automatically increase the level of difficulty as more questions are answered correctly. You can modify the level at any time if you want your child to practice at a different level.
Help your child master Kindergarten math with drills in Addition, Subtraction and Comparisons. The app saves detailed results of all the drills so you can check on your child's progress and see where they might be having trouble.
The drills start out at a very basic level and automatically increase the level of difficulty as more questions are answered correctly. You can modify the level at any time if you want your child to practice at a different level.
Motion Math Zoom (Free)
An animal adventure through the world of numbers!
Give your child a chance to play with numbers - they'll have a blast zooming through the number line as they master place value.
An animal adventure through the world of numbers!
Give your child a chance to play with numbers - they'll have a blast zooming through the number line as they master place value.
Literacy:
ABC ZooBorns
An animal exploration app that is loads of fun for your child while it’s teaching them their ABC’s. Baby giraffes, penguin chicks, and tiger cubs are among the over 50 animals featured. The photos and videos are all from online sources, such as Flickr and You Tube. Keep in mind that in order to watch the videos, you will need an internet connection.
An animal exploration app that is loads of fun for your child while it’s teaching them their ABC’s. Baby giraffes, penguin chicks, and tiger cubs are among the over 50 animals featured. The photos and videos are all from online sources, such as Flickr and You Tube. Keep in mind that in order to watch the videos, you will need an internet connection.
MeeGenius! (Free)
➜ Read-along word highlighting promotes word recognition among young readers
➜ Top-notch illustrations keep kids entertained by letting their
imaginations take over
➜ Read on your own or follow along with expert narration
➜ Read-along word highlighting promotes word recognition among young readers
➜ Top-notch illustrations keep kids entertained by letting their
imaginations take over
➜ Read on your own or follow along with expert narration