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1. Reading

 * **Electronic books**
 * TumbleBooks: animated read-aloud books for kids with quizzes and activities
 * MightyBook: animated read-aloud storybooks, songs, and games; free monthly holiday selections
 * Big Universe: electronic books; students can also write and share their own picture book
 * Story Cove: animated folktales from around the world (free!)
 * **Comprehension**
 * Into the Book: on-line interactive activities based on eight comprehension strategies
 * Interactives: Elements of a Story: Cinderella

__Activity__: Think of a book that you usually ready to your class. Can you find it in the TumbleBooks library? If so, are there lessons from Into the Book that support it?

2. Math

 * Everyday Math Links : for grades K-5
 * National Library of Virtual Manipulatives: digital library of math manipulatives
 * [|eManipulatives]: another resource for on-line math manipulatives
 * Johnnie's Math Page: collection of interactive math tools, activities, and games for teachers & kids
 * Thinking Blocks: problem solving
 * MinyanLand: A virtual world where students learn about earning, saving, spending, and giving money. Click here for more details.

__Activity__: What are you currently teaching in math? Can you find resources on these sites to support the concept or skill?

3. Science and Social Studies

 * BBC Science Clips: interactive science activities for elementary students (UK)
 * StudyJams: Science: similar to Brainpop; great resource for review at the end of a unit
 * National Geographic Maps - Tools for Adventure: a traveling exhibit designed to promote geographic literacy
 * Harcourt Social Studies Travel Center: geoglossary, state information, biographies, and more

__Activity__: Browse the sites for connections to science and geography concepts at your grade level. Use Diigo to bookmark them.

4. General

 * Interactive whiteboard links: K-2 3-5
 * [|StarrMatica]: K-6 library of manipulatives, activities, and games; easy to search; spend less time locating interactive content (subscription required)
 * John Thurlow's Children's Sites: large collection of links for all subject areas
 * Puzzlemaker: Create and print many different types of word puzzles.

__Activity__: Preview StarrMatica using the free trial. Do you think it would be a useful resource in your classroom?

5. Video

 * NeoK12: educational videos, lessons, and games
 * Teacher's Domain: digital media from public broadcasting and its partners
 * WatchKnow: short videos for kids to learn from; sorted by rating and category

6. Search Engines

 * Internet4Classrooms: links for every subject area
 * TopMarks: quality teaching and interactive resources (UK)

I recommend iLearn Technology for a preview of the latest resources on the web!