ACCELERATED READER
AR Home Connection - Check your child's points and percentages on quizzes here. Ask your child for the username he/she uses to log in to AR. The password is their first and last initial.
https://hosted13.renlearn.com/109475/HomeConnect/Login.aspx
Accelerated Reader -
http://hosted13.renlearn.com/109475/default.htm
Book Finder for Accelerated Reader books - Use this site to find book titles that are in your child's zpd range.
http://www.arbookfind.com/UserType.aspx _
WHAT SHOULD I READ NEXT??
BookPig.com- Enter the title or author of a book you've loved into the search box and the site recommends similar books for you.
http://www.bookpig.com
40 Books Every Child Should Read- A great list of the classics!
http://blog.hpb.com/hpb-blog/2012/3/26/40-books-every-child-should-read.html
100 Best Chapter Books of All Time- Another list of truly awesome books!
http://www.childrensbooksguide.com/100-best-childrens-chapter-books-of-all-time
Math Chapter Books- Great recommendations for those who like Math better than Reading :)
http://www.whatdowedoallday.com/2013/03/math-chapter-books.html
A Mighty Girl- The world's largest collection of books, toys, and movies for smart, confident, and courageous girls.
http://www.childrensbooksguide.com/100-best-childrens-chapter-books-of-all-time
Books 4 Boys- Boys can search for books by Series, Age & Grade Level, Author, or Theme.
http://www.us.penguingroup.com/static/packages/us/
yreaders/books4boys/agegrade_picture.php
ENGLISH
Figurative Language Batter Up! game-
http://www.starrmatica.com/standalone/starrMaticaFigurativeLanguageBaseball.swf
Fun 4 the Brain - Site contains really fun games for English, Math, and Science.
http://www.fun4thebrain.com
Grammar Blast - Scroll down to the 5th grade to play some fun games with grammar!
http://www.eduplace.com/kids/hme/k_5/quizzes/index.html
Grammar Clubhouse - More grammar practice with fun games.
http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/clubhouse/index_pre.html
Merriam-Webster online dictionary/thesaurus - Great site if you don't have a dictionary or thesaurus at home.
http://www.wordcentral.com
Proofreading Practice -
http://www.eduplace.com/kids/hme/k_5/proofread/proof.htm
JUST FOR FUN
Activity TV - Kid-friendly how-to videos offer step-by-step directions for cartooning, magic, origami, jewelry making, juggling, and many more fun activities.
http://www.activitytv.com
Kideos- videos for kids - Pre-screened videos that are just a lot of fun. Wildlife, vintage cartoons, a diapered baby grooving to Beyonce- it's got something for everyone!
http://www.kideos.com
National Gallery of Art - Interactive activities from the National Gallery of Art. Use cool tools to play with art.
http://www.nga.gov/kids/zone
The Toymaker - Choose from dozens of patterns to print out and assemble paper toys and miniatures.
http://www.thetoymaker.com
RESEARCH PROJECTS
Flipbooks- This has a great video to demonstrate simple and fun flipbook ideas.
http://www.curbly.com/users/diy-maven/posts/3436-how-to-draw-a-flip-book
Planet Research - Use this website along with your Reading A to Z book "Our Solar System" to complete the planet brochure assignment.
http://kids.nineplanets.org/
Titanic Research Project - Research your passenger here.
http://www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/
Titanic: What did passengers do onboard?
Use this site to read about what the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd class passengers did for enjoyment, what their dining experiences were like, and what their sleeping rooms were like.
http://www.nmni.com/titanic/Home.aspx
Titanic Interactive Website- National Geographic's Titanic webpage that has loads of information, interactives, and videos.
http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/titanic-100-years/
Unexplained Mysteries Project
http://www.unmuseum.org/unmain.htm
World War Two Research
1) Interactive WWII site - active -
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/world_war2/
2) World War Two Research - http://resources.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/homework/Britain.html
READING
American Library Association - This site has links to different lists of award-winning books, from Newbery to Caldecott, and many other awards. Check out the link on left side, "Great Websites for Kids," that has more links relating to many different subjects.
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/newberymedal/newberymedal.cfm
Book Adventure - Sylvan's website that has a tool for kids to find books according to their grade level and subject matter. Scroll down on the left and click on "Kids Zone". Then click on "Read- Book Finder". Click on what you're interested in and up to 25 titles will be listed. Very cool!
http://www.bookadventure.org
Books by reading level - Extensive list of books by reading level.
http://home.comcast.net/~ngiansante/
Fifth Grade Reading Standards - Fantastic site for links that align with Ohio's Reading standards.
http://www.leslienettling.com/Nettling5thOhioReadingTable.htm
Fun Brain - This website has reading and math activities. Check out their web-books, like Diary of a Wimpy Kid.
http://www.funbrain.com
National Wildlife Federation's site for kids - If you love animals, this is the site for you!
http://www.nwf.org/kids.aspx
Nickelodeon's News Show - Award-winning newscaster Linda Ellerbee shares current events that impact young adults on this very informative site.
http://news.nick.com
RIF- Reading is Fundamental - Parents will remember RIF's campaign of years ago- "RIF- Reading is Fundamental!" This is a great website for parents who want to encourage their children to read.
http://www.rif.org
Scholastic Books - Great reading ideas for boys and girls are listed.
http://www.scholastic.com
Time Magazine for Kids - Website correlates with in-school magazine. Interesting current events discussed.
http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/kids
National Geographic for Kids- A great website with so many interesting places and things to read about! Check it out!!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/kids
Weekly Reader - Online magazine for kids with high interest articles. Click on the "What's New" tab. Then click on "This Week's News".
http://www.weeklyreader.com
SPELLING
Spelling City - Games such as Letter Fall. Listen to hear the word and as the raindrops fall, you must collect the letters needed to spell that word!
https://www.spellingcity.com/jvanicek
STUDY ISLAND
Study Island
http://www.studyisland.com
AR Home Connection - Check your child's points and percentages on quizzes here. Ask your child for the username he/she uses to log in to AR. The password is their first and last initial.
https://hosted13.renlearn.com/109475/HomeConnect/Login.aspx
Accelerated Reader -
http://hosted13.renlearn.com/109475/default.htm
Book Finder for Accelerated Reader books - Use this site to find book titles that are in your child's zpd range.
http://www.arbookfind.com/UserType.aspx _
WHAT SHOULD I READ NEXT??
BookPig.com- Enter the title or author of a book you've loved into the search box and the site recommends similar books for you.
http://www.bookpig.com
40 Books Every Child Should Read- A great list of the classics!
http://blog.hpb.com/hpb-blog/2012/3/26/40-books-every-child-should-read.html
100 Best Chapter Books of All Time- Another list of truly awesome books!
http://www.childrensbooksguide.com/100-best-childrens-chapter-books-of-all-time
Math Chapter Books- Great recommendations for those who like Math better than Reading :)
http://www.whatdowedoallday.com/2013/03/math-chapter-books.html
A Mighty Girl- The world's largest collection of books, toys, and movies for smart, confident, and courageous girls.
http://www.childrensbooksguide.com/100-best-childrens-chapter-books-of-all-time
Books 4 Boys- Boys can search for books by Series, Age & Grade Level, Author, or Theme.
http://www.us.penguingroup.com/static/packages/us/
yreaders/books4boys/agegrade_picture.php
ENGLISH
Figurative Language Batter Up! game-
http://www.starrmatica.com/standalone/starrMaticaFigurativeLanguageBaseball.swf
Fun 4 the Brain - Site contains really fun games for English, Math, and Science.
http://www.fun4thebrain.com
Grammar Blast - Scroll down to the 5th grade to play some fun games with grammar!
http://www.eduplace.com/kids/hme/k_5/quizzes/index.html
Grammar Clubhouse - More grammar practice with fun games.
http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/clubhouse/index_pre.html
Merriam-Webster online dictionary/thesaurus - Great site if you don't have a dictionary or thesaurus at home.
http://www.wordcentral.com
Proofreading Practice -
http://www.eduplace.com/kids/hme/k_5/proofread/proof.htm
JUST FOR FUN
Activity TV - Kid-friendly how-to videos offer step-by-step directions for cartooning, magic, origami, jewelry making, juggling, and many more fun activities.
http://www.activitytv.com
Kideos- videos for kids - Pre-screened videos that are just a lot of fun. Wildlife, vintage cartoons, a diapered baby grooving to Beyonce- it's got something for everyone!
http://www.kideos.com
National Gallery of Art - Interactive activities from the National Gallery of Art. Use cool tools to play with art.
http://www.nga.gov/kids/zone
The Toymaker - Choose from dozens of patterns to print out and assemble paper toys and miniatures.
http://www.thetoymaker.com
RESEARCH PROJECTS
Flipbooks- This has a great video to demonstrate simple and fun flipbook ideas.
http://www.curbly.com/users/diy-maven/posts/3436-how-to-draw-a-flip-book
Planet Research - Use this website along with your Reading A to Z book "Our Solar System" to complete the planet brochure assignment.
http://kids.nineplanets.org/
Titanic Research Project - Research your passenger here.
http://www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/
Titanic: What did passengers do onboard?
Use this site to read about what the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd class passengers did for enjoyment, what their dining experiences were like, and what their sleeping rooms were like.
http://www.nmni.com/titanic/Home.aspx
Titanic Interactive Website- National Geographic's Titanic webpage that has loads of information, interactives, and videos.
http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/titanic-100-years/
Unexplained Mysteries Project
http://www.unmuseum.org/unmain.htm
World War Two Research
1) Interactive WWII site - active -
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/world_war2/
2) World War Two Research - http://resources.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/homework/Britain.html
READING
American Library Association - This site has links to different lists of award-winning books, from Newbery to Caldecott, and many other awards. Check out the link on left side, "Great Websites for Kids," that has more links relating to many different subjects.
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/newberymedal/newberymedal.cfm
Book Adventure - Sylvan's website that has a tool for kids to find books according to their grade level and subject matter. Scroll down on the left and click on "Kids Zone". Then click on "Read- Book Finder". Click on what you're interested in and up to 25 titles will be listed. Very cool!
http://www.bookadventure.org
Books by reading level - Extensive list of books by reading level.
http://home.comcast.net/~ngiansante/
Fifth Grade Reading Standards - Fantastic site for links that align with Ohio's Reading standards.
http://www.leslienettling.com/Nettling5thOhioReadingTable.htm
Fun Brain - This website has reading and math activities. Check out their web-books, like Diary of a Wimpy Kid.
http://www.funbrain.com
National Wildlife Federation's site for kids - If you love animals, this is the site for you!
http://www.nwf.org/kids.aspx
Nickelodeon's News Show - Award-winning newscaster Linda Ellerbee shares current events that impact young adults on this very informative site.
http://news.nick.com
RIF- Reading is Fundamental - Parents will remember RIF's campaign of years ago- "RIF- Reading is Fundamental!" This is a great website for parents who want to encourage their children to read.
http://www.rif.org
Scholastic Books - Great reading ideas for boys and girls are listed.
http://www.scholastic.com
Time Magazine for Kids - Website correlates with in-school magazine. Interesting current events discussed.
http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/kids
National Geographic for Kids- A great website with so many interesting places and things to read about! Check it out!!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/kids
Weekly Reader - Online magazine for kids with high interest articles. Click on the "What's New" tab. Then click on "This Week's News".
http://www.weeklyreader.com
SPELLING
Spelling City - Games such as Letter Fall. Listen to hear the word and as the raindrops fall, you must collect the letters needed to spell that word!
https://www.spellingcity.com/jvanicek
STUDY ISLAND
Study Island
http://www.studyisland.com