Math Support

It seems like there can never be too much practice when it comes to learning math facts and concepts. With that in mind I wanted to share two website resources that have a triple F rating: fun, functional, and free!



Ten Marks is a wonderful online program that can provide valuable math support for your students grades 2 through 1o.
You set up your class and are provided student usernames and passwords (an email address is not required). Students have their own account and work at their own pace with specific concepts that you design for them. The lessons include hints, examples, and video explanations along with instant feedback. You receive progress reports via email on how your students are doing, and these can also be sent to parents!
There are help videos for teachers that can help you get started. Click here to get an overview of the program or go directly to http://www.tenmarks.com/teacher/signup/step-one to sign up.





For PreK-Kdg students check out ABCMouse.com which has a complete math and reading online curriculum students can use to learn and/or reinforce math concepts. There is a free non-member portion that is beneficial, while the subscription option might be suggested to parents as way to reinforce learning at home.

Spell with Flickr Letter Images

Need a spelling activity that can be customized to your class list?

Try this fun interactive link that uses Flickr images to display the letters in words. Just type your spelling word into the dialogue box and click the spell button. Your word will then be displayed using actual photos of the letter. Click on individual letters to get a new image for a letter. Students will enjoy seeing their letters change and the extra visual support can aid in memorization. Click here for the link written by developer Erik Chastner.

For more spelling games and activities check out these links

http://www.kidsspell.com/

http://www.spinandspell.com/

Make a crossword puzzle with spelling words at http://edhelper.com/crossword_free.htm