Website+Resources

Thank you teachers for sharing some wonderful resources. Please keep sharing - why reinvent the wheel? There are many ways you can share: send me an email or click on the page titled "Discussion Board".
 * Website Resources**

Graphite provides reviews of apps and websites so you can be sure that they meet the needs of your students. Filter your search by content, grade, and free/paid versions. Then read the reviews provided by teachers like you. (There are a couple of websites that I have reviewed!)
 * Website/App Search ** NEW!

Need a brain break? Get moving with Zumba - at GoNoodle.com. You will need to create a free account. Thanks to Jill Lesser for sharing:)
 * Health / Physical Education / Movement ** NEW!

Short reading passages with Lexile Levels, lesson guides, and question sets. Visit Readworks.org to create a free account.
 * ELA **

Listen to story books online read out loud by celebrities. Some books are part of the book of the month program.

Silly books read out loud. Features video and the words are highlighted as read out loud.

Books written by and read out loud by Robert Munsch.

RIF- Reading Planet. Enjoy reading and singing along to these fun, animated stories!

A wide variety of ebooks in varied categories, particularly non-fiction. No audio and lots of ads but the selections make it worth it.

Here are some reading resources shared by Danielle Badolato: @http://www.badgerlink.net @http://www.kellygallagher.org @http://time.com @http://theweek.com @http://www.newyorker.com @http://www.nytimes.com

**National Geographic Free Videos** Access short streamed video segments in social studies and science here. Many can be used in conjunction with your task bundles. @http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/player/kids/

**National Geographic Free Magazines** Fun colorful magazines with audio on a wide variety of science topics. Each magazine has 2 or 3 topics and an activity at the end. Great for task bundles, group activity work, and to support ESL students. Be sure to check out past issues. I can't believe these are free! @http://www.nationalgeographic.com/ngyoungexplorer/

Lesson plans, short video segments, and activities on food, exercise, and metal health published by Fit 4 the Classroom.
 * Science Videos **

**Science Text Book** The Harcourt website accompanies the science text book. Access the glossary, unit activities and videos, professional development resources, and more. You must sign in to access the science teacher's guide. Refer your parents to their own link.

**Social Studies Text Book** Click on your textbook cover to access student resources in social studiesthat include a glossary, word games, biographies, primary sources, interactive maps, and more! You must sign in to access the teacher's guide and leveled readers. The username is NYCTEgrade5 (substitute your grade) and the password is NYC. Get textbook support here including PD podcasts, lesson planners, and more. The password for podcasts and support PDFs is NYC.

Colored maps and globes in flipcharts.
 * Geography Flipcharts **

Flipcharts for k through 5 in all content areas.
 * Fairmont Flipcharts **

**enVision Flipcharts** Access enVision flipcharts here. The student pages, homework pages, practice pages, and problem of the day pages are accessible in flipchart version. (You can basically access the entire textbook and topic packet pages here.) Don't forget that if you project these pages to the class, you can also have students fill in the answers by using the text tool. More enVision math resources for the Promethean Board. Thanks to Lauren Feuer for sharing this wonderful resource!

Download ActivInspire at home. (Use the serial number from the bottom right corner of your Promethean Board.) Be sure to also download the subjects resources too - click on "ActivInspire Resource Pack" link.
 * Promethean Planet Resources **

**Reading Street Resources** Access Reading Street resources for grades K - 5 here. Remember that Notebook files used with SmartBoards are compatible with ActivInsipre software. Thanks to Maria Brown for sharing this great resource!

Access whiteboard ready resources in the major content areas here. What a wealth of fun and informative activities! Thanks to Lauren Feuer for sharing.
 * Whiteboard Resources **

**Smart Board Resources** Remember that Smart Board resources can be used with ActivInspire software. Here are some ready made lessonsin the major subject areas. The CFN 605 website has a large collection of Smart Board Notebook files.

**Songs** Bring music into your class by visiting this website which features songs in LA, SS, and more for grades pre-k through 5. Very cute! Thanks to Isabella Bertelli for sharing.

**Scholastic News** You don't need to subscribe to Scholastic News in order to view the resources on this website. The site features articles, videos, and more. There are even interactive whiteboard ready activities here in the major content areas that you can use with your Promethean Board! Thanks to Sharyn Kopel and Nicole Schaefer for sharing.

View projectable versions of classroom magazines. Features teaching resources and activities.
 * Upfront NY Times / Other Magazines **

**BrainPOP** This website has lots of free videos relating to the major content areas. Students love them! Thanks to Sharyn Kopel and Nicole Schaefer.

Get access to many free online books - great for Black History Month, ESL readers, and younger readers. No audio available at this time. Thanks to Lauren for sharing.
 * Online Books **

Disney's website has free online interactive games geared toward 8 - 14 years. Thanks to Isabella for sharing.
 * Money Games **

**Promethean Board Tutorials** NEW! Promethean Training - 10 Modules that feature short video tutorials in the event that you need a quick brush up or are looking to record your flip charts for students who may be absent or just want to capture a totally brilliant lesson for the future!


 * P.S. 212's new website **
 * @http://www.ps212brooklyn.com **