If you know of some good Web Sites, give me the address and I will create links for everyone to enjoy!
Web Sites for Kids and Parents
Mathematics

Math practice and activities |

Interactive math games |

Great site for kids |

A+ Math |

Ask Dr. Math |

Math League help topics |

Help for all subjects |

This site includes Problems of the Week, Information, Student Recognition, Past Problems and Solutions, Mentor Information, and Frequently Asked Questions (there is a membership fee) |
This is the US Mint's website for kids, full of games and information
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Language Arts/Reading

Language Arts games and more
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Merriam Webster Wird Game of the Day
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Vocabulary activities
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Vocabulary builders
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Lexile Framewor for Reading
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Reading for Rewards!
Read a book... take an on-line test... get a reward point. Children can earn certificates to places like Barnes and Noble.
This is a website connected with the Houghton Mifflin Reading Series |

Book Website
Great for readers of all levels |
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I went to YouTube and found an example of MONOLOGUE at its best. Scroll in to the third minute to see what I’m hoping will be a good guide for you. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULVTGs4crxw
I have found some illustrations of tri-fold projects that were finished at other schools. We will be doing something similar (but in a less elaborate style… The children in the clip are in a competition with projects that they worked on for a number of months).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWFj3QpiDJw&feature=player_embedded
Kids Your Age, and Reports they wrote
Only 10% of our California Neighbors have an earthquake plan. Parents... please read this on-line booklet and be part of the solution, and not the problem when the "big one" comes. Be prepared for your children's sake (and for others sake, too)
Here's a GREAT Website for learning the keyboard!
This is an excellent program to buy. Here is the link to a Broderbund Order Site.
Mavis Beacon

A science site of games and information on space
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