Summer Fun websites

Here is a list of some websites you can visit this summer that deal with the grade 5 curriculum for next year. Remember to get outside and have some fun and discovery time this summer! (Summer to-do list to follow)

Websites:

Math:

http://www.coolmath4kids.com/

-          games involving numeration, patterning and algebra

http://www.kidsnumbers.com/

-          games

http://www.gamequarium.com/data.html

- graphing

http://www.mathplayground.com/MTV/mathtv15.html

-          algebra problems solving

http://www.ixl.com/math/grade/fourth/

http://www.ixl.com/math/grade/fifth/

-          basic math concepts

http://www.funbrain.com/measure/

-          measurement games (centimeters)

http://www.math.com/parents/helpyourkids.html

http://www.mathatube.com/

-          at home help for parents and kids

http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/document/brochure/earlymath/

- Ontario government documents for parents

Science:

http://www.kidport.com/grade5/Science/BodyBones.htm

-          grade 5 Human Body

http://www.weatherwizkids.com/

http://www.theweatherchannelkids.com/weather-games/

-          weather (grade 5 strand) information and some games

http://yucky.discovery.com/flash/

-          fun science for kids

Language:

http://www.gamequarium.com/languagearts.htm

-          links to many vocabulary, parts of speech and reading games at various levels

http://www.funbrain.com/grammar/

-          grammar games

http://www.kidsspell.com/

http://www.spellingbeethegame.com/

- spelling games

http://thestorystarter.com/scribble.html

-          how many words can you make in 5 min?

http://www.learninggamesforkids.com/vocabulary_games.html

- vocabulary games

http://www.studyzone.org/testprep/ela4/o/pointofviewl.cfm

-          point of view

http://www.eduplace.com/tales/

-          create your own story

http://www.readingmatrix.com/directory/pages/

-          links to readings with questions that go with them – divided up by grade levels or subject area – reading comprehension

http://www.teacherneedhelp.com/students/testdir.htm

-          reading comprehension tests

General:

http://www.kidsdiscover.com/

-          website that contains a list of  titles in different subject areas, as well as free resources for teachers and interactive games for kids. It has been given awards and Kids Discover Magazine has been published since 1991

http://www.slimekids.com/games/typing-games/

http://www.funtotype.com/typinggames/

http://www.learninggamesforkids.com/keyboarding_games.html

- typing games

http://www.teachingyourchild.org.uk/

-          offers advice and a range of activities for literacy, numeracy, behavioral issues and social and emotional well-being.

http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/

-          links to grade or subject area pdf formats of the updated Ontario curriculum documents

There are lots and lots more fun AND education sites to visit as well, but remember to get outside to play and discover!!!!

Check out sites below for some ideas! http://pinterest.com/boutiquecafe/kids-summer-to-do-list/

http://www.parenting.com/article/fun-things-to-do-summer