John Glenn Elementary First Grade
Websites for Learning
The integration of technology into the classroom helps to create a meaningful and exciting 21st century learning environment for the students. When teachers use technology in their teaching, they are providing students with an opportunity to connect with the world around them. There are many great programs and resources that can be used in the classroom to enhance the educational experience for both teachers and students.
Letters, Numbers and More
ABCya! First Grade children's computer games & activities feature large and easy-to-use navigation buttons as well as voice instructions. Games and activities include: alphabetical order, upper-case and lower-case letters, counting numbers, connect the dots, numerical order, shapes, addition, e-storybooks and holiday games.
Reading and Phonics
Starfall is a free public service to teach children to read with phonics. It uses a systematic phonics approach, in conjunction with phonemic awareness practice, and is perfect for preschool, kindergarten, first grade, second grade, special education, homeschool, and English language development (ELD, ELL, ESL). Starfall is an educational alternative to other entertainment choices for children.
Spelling, Vocabulary and Word Wall Word Practice
Transform any word list into a fun activity. Choose from over 30 learning games. Kids can play in a game show hosted by a penguin while studying their vocabulary. They can help a mouse sneak a piece of cheese while learning to spell! They'll have so much fun, they won't even realize they're learning!
Listen to Reading
Reading to children has been repeatedly shown to improve their reading, writing and communication skills, logical thinking, concentration and general academic aptitude… as well as inspire a love of reading. The Screen Actors Guild Foundation records well-known actors reading children’s books and makes graphically dynamic videos so that children around the world can be read to with just the click of a Storyline Online video book image.
Listen to Reading
TumbleBookLibrary is an online collection of animated,talking picture books which teach young children the joys of reading in a format they'll love.
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Listen to Reading
Scholastic BookFlix is a new online literacy resource that pairs classic video storybooks from Weston Woods with related nonfiction eBooks from Scholastic to build a love of reading and learning. The engaging way to link fact and fiction, BookFlix reinforces early reading skills and introduces children to a world of knowledge and exploration.
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