Many educators already know about BrainPop, a subscription site that offers animated videos on a variety of educational topics. It includes quizzes and downloadable handouts, as well as ideas for lessons. BrainPop is also available as a free app for iOS. For free, one can watch select videos. Recently, BrainPop also made their subscription videos … Read more
With the holidays coming up, many parents ask me for educational gifts that I would recommend for their children. “Cart Before the Horse” is one that I would suggest. It is a logic puzzle game that can be played independently or in a small group collaboration (or in a center). It’s for children 8 and … Read more
This site offers resources for teachers and parents, as well as games, activities, and contests for kids who like challenges. I like the “Living Poetically” challenge, as well as the “Excellence in Reading Award”. In the games section, there is a neat “Family Crossword” that is updated twice a week. It includes clues for kids … Read more
This website is fun to visit for the graphics alone! It is sponsored by Raytheon, and designed specifically to engage middle school students in math and science. It offers games, scholarship information, and much more. Students can register to earn credits with their games, or they can play as guests. Even clicking on different links … Read more