Zac Browser
The Zac Browser will simplify using a computer for children who find the options too overwhelming or if you are wanting to be able to control the Internet for your child in a friendly way. PC games generally have too many functions children accidentally turn on with a keystroke, too much going on visually to take it in all at once and often getting lost and not knowing how to go back to what they really wanted is.
  
View a UTube video introduction to Zac Browser.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJGncJatGUg&feature=player_embedded#at=34

Zac Browser presents hand-picked choices from free, public Web sites, with an emphasis on educational games, music, videos and visually entertaining images, like a virtual aquarium. It is designed to go beyond other browsers that are designed for kids.
To direct play or to download Zac browser go to www.zacbrowser.com

WatchKnow.org

Well free doesn’t always mean better, but free and more video resources can be better for children/youth.  WatchKnow.org is a website with a compilation of free videos  for primary thru secondary aged students organized with a wide range of topics from sciences to  history, math to life skills. The videos are carefully organized by subject with the capability of searching by age using a slider tool on the web page to narrow your search.  Videos are also rated. They also provide a video of how to use the website for ease of use.

What a fabulous resource for instruction, building background knowledge or reinforce educational concepts to your children and youth.

Here are web based links to support literacy learning for emergent learners. 

1. Shiny Learning: http://www.shinylearning.co.uk/

2. Helpkidzlearn: http://www.helpkidzlearn.com/

3. Starfall.com: http://www.starfall.com/

4. Literacy Center: http://www.literacycenter.net/lessonview_en.php

Ever find websites that you wonder how you could have ever missed them in the past? Here’s one:

www.literactive.com

Literactive is a fabulous resource that has Guided Reading activities, phonics activities and worksheet activities available from Nursery Rhyme to early primer books.

Students can have the books read aloud to them or read the books themselves. Games and sequencing activities are also offered.  Registration is free.

      On the Job (Curious George)                         

http://pbskids.org/cgi-registry/curiousgeorge/on_the_job.pl
Each person has a special job. Pick the tool that best matches their job. Fun and engaging for preschool to early elementary.

        Cyberquoll

Interactive adventures to assist children in using the internet safely!
Designed for upper elementary students.
A candid look at possible scenarios and good advice.

http://www.cybersmart.gov.au/cyberquoll/index.html



"Follow these cousins through six epic adventures as they stumble through the pitfalls and triumphs of using the internet safely." This quirky interactive from Austrailia will have you exploring the good, the great, the bad and the ugly sides of the Internet.

CyberQuoll Parent’s Guide   (PDF 261Kb - this link opens a new window)
Family Internet Safety Contract   (PDF 194Kb - this link opens a new window)
Family Internet Safety Contract (blank)   (PDF 109Kb - this link opens a new window)
Internet Safety Checklist   (PDF 177Kb - this link opens a new window)
Internet Safety Contacts   (PDF 174Kb - this link opens a new window)
Internet Safety House Rules (PDF 188Kb - this link opens a new window)
Internet Safety House Rules (blank) (

                       

 

 

 

Spotlight on Learning: Becoming Agents of Change

       
          Spotlight on Learning: Becoming Agents of Change Conference  

 Your destination to find information, videos, resources, and much, much more.
                             
                             
                                      http://www.spotlightonlearning.ca/

The purpose of this site is to feed the momentum and energy in the field with continued learning, news updates and stories of change that have been inspired by learning. Couldn't make it to the conference? No matter - watch workshop videos and download the resources so you too can become an Agent of Change. Don't forget to keep coming back as this site will be continually updated with new tools and resources to better our work and stay current.

To Do APP ~ "TeuxDeux"

TeuxDeux is a simple, designy to-do app and the first collaboration between studiomates swissmiss and Fictive Kin. If you like making to-do lists, you will love TeuxDeux.  

                           http://teuxdeux.com/ 

           TeuxDeux features include:

• - week overview
• - check off, delete, or move tasks
• - someday bucket
• - jump to a date in the future
• - automatic rollover of unchecked tasks
• - edit existing tasks
• - sync with mobile version (iPhone app)
• - Multiple accounts (iPhone app only)

            New to TeuxDeux? Watch our intro.

            Already a pro? Explore our new features!

                    NEW: iPhone App video

              

More sites of interest:

Awesome site for keyboarding skills and much more:
      http://www.learninggamesforkids.com/keyboarding_games.html

Acedemic Interventions for Reading Comprehension and Writing Fluency:

     http://www.interventioncentral.org/index.php/academic-resources

Keyboarding for everyone, regardless of limitations:

      http://www.special-education-soft.com/

    Celebrate Easter                                      

     

http://www.2learn.ca/enjoy/easter/easter.aspx

           Earth Day

      

http://www.2learn.ca/enjoy/earthday/earthday.aspx

        Enjoy Spring

      

http://www.2learn.ca/enjoy/spring/spring.aspx

 

   Build a Flag (Arthur)

          
http://pbskids.org/buster/games/flag/index.html

Build your own flag with Buster.
Choose items on the left and drag them over to your flag.
What flag represents you?

Grade 1

Nina loves to Name Things

http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/bll/nina/index.htm

Choose a place to visit and then help Nina find all of the things
that belong in that place. You will need to drag each item and
put it in the box.

Grade 2

Canadian Geographic Kids Atlas: Culture Club

http://www.canadiangeographic.ca/cgKidsAtlas/culture.asp


This interactive site from Canadian Geographic provides you with
videos, images, games, wordsearch puzzles, and a quiz on the culture of Canada.

Symbol World

                       Symbol World is a wonderful site!        
                      http://www.symbolworld.org/                    


                                
                              
                              

         Symbolworld is speech enabled with Browsealoud and Webwide
          Download Browsealoud for Free then hover over the symbols.
         Note: you must have 'hover highlighting' set from the Browsealoud toolbar.

                                            

 The iTaalk Autism Foundation is happy to announce The iTaalk Top 30
                                       
    Visit itaalk.org for more information about interactive technology.
                                                 

                                         

The iTaalk Autism Foundation's mission is to train and educate families, educators and service providers on the basic uses of the interactive technological products (e.g. iPad, iPod, Android) for individuals with developmental disabilities.



                            
    

        

Kindergarten

PBS Kids: Weather Transformer

http://pbskids.org/catinthehat/games/
weather-transformer.html
Join the Cat in the Hat and his friends. Drag and drop them into the yard and then click one of the weather buttons to change the weather. See what happens!

Grade 1

Wonderville: Forces of Wonder

 
http://www.wonderville.ca/asset/forces-of-wonder
"Witness the wonder of physical forces and challenge the might and power of the world's strongest man, the amazing Stronginsky!"

  

Grade 2

Discover! Simulations - Describing Matter

 

http://www.eduplace.com/kids/hmsc/
activities/simulations/gr1/unite.html

texListen and learn about why things sink or float. In part 2, you can click on objects to see if they sink or float in water.

Grade 3

Discover! Simulation - Organization of LivingThings

http://www.eduplace.com/kids/hmsc/
activities/simulations/gr4/unita.html
How do bats use sound to find insects and avoid objects in the dark? In part two, you will learn how bats use echolocation to hunt and navigate around obstacles; after the demonstration, you will use echolocation to help the bat feed and steer through the air.

Grade 4

Wonderville: Medieval Levers

 

http://www.wonderville.ca/asset/medieval-levers
This Wonderville interactive helps you learn all about the medieval lever. How did people use levers during medieval battles?

Grade 5

BBC: Reversible and Irreversible Changes

 
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/
science/materials/reversible_irreversible_changes/
play.shtml
Explore what happens as you change materials in this interactive activity.

Grade 6

The Interactive Universe

http://www.history.com/shows/the-universe/interactives/interactive-universe
Enjoy this virtual journey through space as you explore the planets in our galaxy, as well as distant galaxies, asteroids and dying stars.

Welcome to the Sensory Garden

        
   


Sensory World has a garden to explore and activities for spring, summer, fall and winter. This site has awesome activities and is based in the UK, so there is a British accent. http://www.sensoryworld.org/sensory-garden-entry.html

Language Arts Online Interactives

Kindergarten

Letterella

http://www.tvokids.com/games/letterella
Meet all the letters of the alphabet!
Have fun listening as Letterella sings and pronounces each letter.

Grade 1

Pounce! (Between the Lions)

http://pbskids.org/lions/games/pounce.html
To play, click or "pounce" on the word that matches the sound!

Grade 2

SpellingCity - Unscramble ACTION words

http://www.spellingcity.com/unscramble-letters
-to-form-words.html?listId=3829210

Drag and drop the letters into place to make an ACTION word.
There are ten words to complete.
If you get the word wrong, you get a second chance, with hints.

Grade 3

Howjsay.com

http://www.howjsay.com/
Not sure how to pronounce a word?
Type it into the text box, and click to hear it pronounced.

Grade 4

Hana's Suitcase

 

http://www.hanassuitcase.ca/
Learn more about Hana Brady, a young victim of the Holocaust,
on this beautifully designed sight. Visit the image gallery and hear a
question and answer session about Hana.

Grade 5

The Emperor's New Clothes

 
http://lightupyourbrain.com/stories/audio-story-the-emperors-new-clothes/
Click on the "READ TO ME" button to read along as you listen to the the story,
"The Emperor's New Clothes", by Hans Christian Anderson.

Grade 6

Allies and Aliens: A Mission in Critical Thinking

http://www.media-awareness.ca/english/
special_initiatives/games/allies_aliens/flash/Start.html
This online activity tests students ability to recognize bias,
prejudice and hate propaganda on the Internet and in other media.

Learning Sites of Interest:

Intervention Central~Reading Comprehension and Fluency:

http://www.interventioncentral.org/index.php/academic-resources

Keyboarding Skills and much more: 

http://www.learninggamesforkids.com/keyboarding_games.html

Brain Training Games:

http://www.eduqna.com/Special-Education/202-Special-Education-6.html

Keyboarding for everyone, regardless of limitations:

http://www.special-education-soft.com/

The World in Your Hands: An Orientation Film for the Disabled Students Programs:

 http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=354691986162309305#

Working Together: Computers and People with Learning Disabilities:

 Http://www.Washington.edu/doit/Brochures/Technology/atpwld.HTML

  

      

http://www.writeabookireland.com/writing/process.asp

The Writing Process:

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RekF7Z_cHs

Inspire Young Writers:
http://teacher.scholastic.com/professional/teachwriting/

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