Children's Literature with Music Intergration

http://www.elementarymusicmagic.blogspot.com/2013/03/read-to-rhythm-cross-curricular.html

http://carrie-persichini.blogspot.com/2011/11/childrens-literature-for-music-ed.html



http://herdingcatsgeorge.blogspot.com/2011/05/literature-in-music-classroom-2.html

Grammar Songs by Melissa

I have throughly enjoyed going through Melissa's grammar songs! I have actually used two of her videos in my language arts lesson.

Here is a link to her website:

http://www.grammarsongs.com/

Teach Like a Champion

A really great video on YouTube informing teachers how to get everyone's attention in a differentiated classroom:

Apps to aid students in math!

1- Math Puppy

From toddlers to grade school, for Children of all ages – Math Puppy is the perfect way to build up your math skills. Your child will be able to enjoy a constructive, supportive, interactive fun filled environment while mastering the arts of basic math.

2- My Math Flashcards

My Math Flash Card App is for mastering basic elementary math facts. Its an easy to use and customizable application to enable focused learning. Some of the salient features are: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division Cards; Randomly generated Flash Cards; Customize to focus mastering a particular fact like Addition by 2 or subtracting by 2; and Simple sound effects to provide feedback.

3- MathBoard

MathBoard is a highly configurable math app appropriate for all school aged children. Beginning in kindergarten, with simple addition and subtraction problems, through elementary school where learning multiplication and division can be a real challenge. MathBoard will allow you to configure the app to best match the abilities of your individual child/student.

4- Motion Math

Feed your fish and play with numbers! Practice mental addition and subtraction with Motion Math: Hungry Fish, a delightful learning game that's fun for children and grownups.

5- Pizza Fractions

In chef's pizzeria your child masters the concept of naming simple fractions using pizza picture examples. Designed for grade levels 2-5, Pizza Fractions provides introductory practice with fractions in an approachable game-like environment.

6- Picture Math

An incredibly fun and effective way to learn math operations (+, -, ×, ÷). Students solve picture puzzles by: (1) watching lessons, (2) answering questions to earn clues, and (3) guessing pictures. Suitable for ages 5-12+.

7- Everyday Mathematics

Players try to match equivalent fractions on cards showing halves, thirds, fourths, fifths, sixths, eighths, tenths, and twelfths. When cards are matched, they disappear and points are awarded. As cards disappear from the array, the cards behind them become accessible. The game ends when all cards are matched or no more matches can be made. Players earn extra points for making two or more matches in a row. To earn all possible points, players must clear the board!

8- Mathmateer

While your rocket is floating weightlessly in space, the real fun begins! Play one of the many fun math missions. Each mission has touchable objects floating in space, including stars, coins, 3D shapes and more! Earn a bronze, silver or gold medal and also try to beat your high score. Missions range in difficulty from even/odd numbers all the way to square roots, so kids and their parents will enjoy hours of fun while learning math.

9- Geoboard

Geoboard is a tool for exploring a variety of mathematical topics introduced in the elementary and middle grades. Learners stretch bands around the pegs to form line segments and polygons and make discoveries about perimeter, area, angles, congruence, fractions, and more.
10- Chicken Coop Fraction Games

Improve your ability to add fractions as you choose the right set of rockets to fire Ernie into the nest. In this hilarious game there are fifty levels to complete and each one will help you get to grips with addition and multiplication of fractions.

Information borrowed from http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2015/04/10-useful-math-practice-apps-for.html

18 Useful Apps for 1-to-1 iPad Classrooms

1. Frolyc
2. Otus
3. i-nigm
4. iTunes U
5. PicCollage
6. HopScotch
7. iMovie
8. GRID
9. Number Pieces
10. GeoBoard
11. Number Line
12. Khan Academy
13. iBooks
14. Educreations
15. MindSnacks Kids’ Vocab
16. Tellagami
17. Dropbox
18. SnapGuide

Interesting Apps for STEAM

Interactive Notebooks

I love the idea for doing interactive notebooks for different subjects. Here are some interesting notebooks I found:

http://www.blairturner.com/2014/08/interactive-notebooks-tips-tricks-and-why-we-love-them.html

English:
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Interactive-Reading-Literature-Notebooks-Literary-Elements-for-Common-Core-4-8-745824
http://notebookingcentral.com/
http://www.traceeorman.com/2014/07/interactive-notebook-examples-and.html
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Interactive-Grammar-Notebooks-Grammar-Mechanics-for-Common-Core-Grades-4-8-1277526
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Grades-2-3-Interactive-Reading-Literature-Notebooks-Elementary-Edition-1345917

Social Studies:
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Social-Studies-Interactive-Notebook-933658
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Interactive-Notebooks-for-Social-Studies-1186261
http://themiddleschoolmouth.blogspot.com/2012/05/more-on-my-social-studies-interactive.html
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Interactive-Notebook-Journal-The-GOVERNMENT-Social-Studies-Gr-3-5-1533150

Math:
http://www.allstudentscanshine.com/2014/03/interactive-math-notebook.html
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/No-Prep-Area-and-Perimeter-1725271?pp=0
http://www.freehomeschooldeals.com/free-math-cheat-sheet-grades-4-8/



Science:
http://www.learninglabresources.com/2013/07/the-ultimate-science-interactive.html
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Science-Interactive-Notebooks-Bundle-Includes-all-8-of-my-Best-Selling-INBs-1333371
http://sciencenotebooking.blogspot.com/search?updated-min=2008-01-01T00:00:00-05:00&updated-max=2009-01-01T00:00:00-05:00&max-results=24