Peter Reynolds, author and illustrator of The Dot, as well as many other books, is the mind behind SuperThinkers. This website, designed for students in upper elementary and middle school, includes, games and activities that encourage: reading for meaning, logic, and reasoning skills. According to the site, it “offers activities that require that students THINK … Read more
Read, Write, Think has a page of recommended summer activities that would be good to share with parents. “Bright Ideas for Summer” includes links to four activities that could be used with students in 2nd-8th grades. I’m already planning to use “Can You Convince Me?” with my 9 year old daughter! All of the activities … Read more
Pink Bat, by Michael McMillan, is an inspirational book that I just shared with my 5th graders. The book is “about turning problems into solutions”. In a charming story about a plastic red baseball bat that fades with time, the author teaches about the importance of trying to look at problems through a different lens. … Read more
Math Apprentice is designed for students in grades 4-7. According the producers of this site, “the goals of this project are to connect math with real world careers, introduce students to more advanced mathematical ideas, and provide additional opportunities to apply math concepts they have already learned.” If you have a student who asks you, … Read more
This site from the Science Alberta Foundation describes itself as follows: “Wonderville is a fun, interactive destination for kids to discover the exciting world of science. This award-winning site encourages exploration and curiosity, while helping kids discover how much fun science can be.” The site include videos, games, comics, and other activities about topics such … Read more
This is an awesome site brought to you by author Judy Waite. It is designed to immerse students in the writing experience through interactive experiences that introduce them to: plot, genre, character, and settings. In her own words, “I wanted to utilise all the benefits that image, sound and animation can bring, connect this with … Read more