Resources Preferred by Zoie Hoffman

Math

Helpful Websites

Khan Academy - Great videos explaining a wide variety of math concepts.

Numbernut - Explanations of math concepts plus activities.

Games

ABCYa Math Games - Ability to select grade level and subject for a list of age and subject appropriate games.

NCTM Illuminations Interactives - Tons of interactive simulations and games that cover a wide range of topics and grade levels.

Funbrain Math Arcade - List of fun math games that cover a variety of concepts.

Virtual Manipulatives

Virtual Fraction Tiles - Online visual for fractions, decimals and percentages. Great for building an understanding of fractions.

Virtual 100 Chart - Helpful for exploring number relationships.

Math Learning Center Apps - A great bank of online apps and manipulatives. My favorites are the ten frame, geoboard and number rack.

English

Helpful Websites

Starfall - Great website for beginning readers. The website has virtual books and instructional games that help children learn phonics rules.

Readtheory - This site has reading passages with questions to help students practice their test taking and comprehension skills.

Games

ABCYa Letter Games - Games for each grade level that address reading, spelling and other english concepts.

Letter Tiles

Whizzimo Letter Tiles - This site has a free demo mode that allows you to use tons of letter tiles. These tiles are great for interactive spelling and reading practice.

Online Books

Storybird - Website where students can create their own stories using their own words and beautiful pictures provided by sotrybird. Students can also read online books that other students have written.

Storyline Online - Website where actors and actresses read their favorite books out loud.