SMARTboard Resource HUB

📚 WhiteBoard Educational Resource Guide for Kids & Teachers

Organized by category · Links verified April 2026



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🔤Phonics & Early Reading (PreK–2)

Starfall
Active
PreK – Grade 5
The gold standard for phonics instruction. Systematic phonics, phonemic awareness, and reading games. Free core content; optional subscription for more. No ads, no data collection on children. Also available as a mobile app.
starfall.com ↗
Reading Bear
Active
PreK – Grade 2
50 free phonics presentations covering all major rules, teaching over 1,200 vocabulary items. Fully free and nonprofit. Great supplement to Starfall for phonics practice.
readingbear.org ↗
Clifford the Big Red Dog (Scholastic)
Active
PreK – Grade 2
Interactive storybooks, phonics fun, games, and stories for early readers. Tied to the beloved Clifford character for extra engagement with young learners.
scholastic.com/clifford ↗
PBS Kids – Between the Lions
Archived
Ages 4–7
The beloved reading series ran from 2000–2010. The original games site is no longer maintained, but PBS Kids' main site (pbskids.org) still offers many literacy games and shows for early readers.
pbskids.org ↗
⚠️ Between the Lions site retired — visit PBS Kids main site instead

🎮Interactive Games & Reading Practice

FunBrain
Active
PreK – Grade 8
100+ interactive games for math and reading, plus online books including Diary of a Wimpy Kid. A long-standing leader in free educational games since 1997. Note: site promotes its paid Poptropica companion.
funbrain.com ↗
ABCya
Active
PreK – Grade 6
Teacher-created and approved games covering math, ELA, science, and more. Hundreds of free games aligned to Common Core. A subscription removes ads. Available on Chromebook, iOS, and Android.
abcya.com ↗
Primary Games
Active
K – Grade 8
One of the largest collections of reading games for all ages and levels, including Word Hunt and Word Tetris. Many games are SMARTboard-compatible.
primarygames.com ↗
Free Rice
Active
Grade 4 – Adult
Vocabulary matching game that donates rice to the UN World Food Programme for every correct answer. Now a full Youth Hub with 60+ subject categories. A uniquely meaningful way to build vocabulary.
freerice.com ↗
Academic Skill Builders
Active
K – Grade 8
Free educational games covering math, language arts, and more. Good mix of skill-building and fun for classroom or home use.
arcademicskillbuilders.com ↗
Online Stories & Audio Books
Storynory
Active
Ages 4–12
Publishing a new free audio story every week since November 2005. Over 1,000 professional-narrated stories including fairy tales, myths, originals, and classics. Transcripts available for follow-along reading.
storynory.com ↗
Reading Comprehension & Research
ReadWorks
Active
PreK – Grade 12
Award-winning nonprofit with thousands of free research-based reading passages, articles, and question sets across all subjects and grade levels. Includes StepReads for differentiated instruction. Completely free for teachers and students.
readworks.org ↗
National Geographic Kids
Active
Grade 2 – Grade 8
Online version of the award-winning magazine with articles on animals, science, history, and world cultures. Excellent nonfiction reading practice in an engaging format students love.
kids.nationalgeographic.com ↗
Read Write Think
Active
K – Grade 12
High-quality collection of interactive games, lessons, printables, and resources from NCTE and ILA. One of the most comprehensive language arts resources available for free online.
readwritethink.org ↗
Book Adventure
Rebranded
K – Grade 8
The original Sylvan Learning free program closed in 2018. The brand has been revived as a paid platform (now connected to Book Taco) with 60,000+ book quizzes. No longer free as originally offered.
bookadventure.com ↗
⚠️ Now a paid platform — no longer free like the original
Highlights Online (Highlights Kids)
Active
K – Grade 6
The beloved Highlights magazine in digital form, with stories, jokes, kids news, current events, and reading & language arts games. A trusted name in children's literacy since 1946.
highlightskids.com ↗

✏️Writing & Language Arts

BBC Skillwise
Active
Grade 4 – Adult
Complete resource for teachers, parents, and students wanting to improve British English reading, writing, and speaking skills. Excellent for ESL/ELL learners.
bbc.co.uk/teach/skillswise ↗
Scholastic News Paper Maker
Active
Grade 2 – Grade 6
Helps students create and edit their own kid-friendly newspaper. A fun, creative writing tool perfect for classroom projects and building publishing confidence.
scholastic.com ↗
A Dog's Life Story Builder (Scholastic)
Active
Grade 1 – Grade 4
Scholastic's story builder tool teaches story structure and literary elements through a fun, student-centered interactive. Great for SMARTBoard use as a class activity.
scholastic.com ↗
Jumble Kids
Active
Grade 2 – Grade 6
Online interactive word jumble and crossword game. Quick vocabulary and spelling fun for classroom warm-ups or independent practice.
jumble.com ↗
Writing Fix
Active
K – Grade 12
Quality writing lesson techniques designed to motivate reluctant writers and help writing teachers. Useful strategies and mentor-text-based approaches.
writingfix.com ↗
Wild About Words (Poetry)
Active
Grade 1 – Grade 5
A simple but fun way to create poetry with students. Good for introducing poetic forms and creativity in a low-stakes environment.
See teacher resource lists

💬Vocabulary Building

PBS Kids Word Girl
Active
PreK – Grade 3
Wonderful site for preschool and primary students to have fun with words and stories through the popular Word Girl character. Games build vocabulary in an entertaining way.
pbskids.org/wordgirl ↗
VocabAhead Study Room
Active
Grade 4 – Grade 12
Collection of animated videos for Tier 2 and Tier 3 vocabulary words. Words, pictures, animation, and repetition reinforce vocabulary study. Great for test prep and academic language development.
vocabahead.com ↗

🔬Science & Exploration

Discovery Education
Active
K – Grade 12
Free student resources with interactive games, videos, virtual labs, and activities covering all subjects. Brings learning to life inside and outside the classroom with high-quality multimedia content.
discoveryeducation.com ↗
The Exploratorium
Active
Grade 3 – Adult
A world-renowned science museum's online home — a vast collection of interactives, web features, activities, and programs exploring science, art, and human perception. Feeds curiosity at every level.
exploratorium.edu ↗
General Educational & Reference
Learner.org
Active
K – Grade 12
Collection of online ELA, reading, writing, read-alouds, and spelling practice for K–12 grades. Quality Annenberg Foundation content across subject areas.
learner.org ↗
Meet Me at the Corner
Active
Grade 1 – Grade 6
Virtual field trips for kids via video podcasts. Encourages individual expression and participation through video submissions from children worldwide. Builds storytelling and media literacy skills.
meetmeatthecorner.org ↗
The Kidzpage
Active
K – Grade 5
Hundreds of free kids games, puzzles, activities, coloring pages, and clip art. New educational games and printables added regularly for kids, schools, and family fun.
thekidzpage.com ↗
State Assessment & Test Prep Resources
Massachusetts MCAS Released Test Items
Active
Grades 3–10 | ELA, Math, Science
Released test items from the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) — a valuable resource for test prep and assessing grade-level readiness. Items are available for ELA and Mathematics (Grades 3–8, 10) and Science/Technology/Engineering (Grades 5, 8, High School).

Available years: Spring 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015–16 · Common Core: Aligned to NCTM and NCTE standards.
doe.mass.edu/mcas ↗
PARCC Sample & Released Items
Mostly Retired
Grades 3–10 | ELA & Math
PARCC prototype and released items for Common Core assessment practice. Most states have moved away from PARCC, but released items remain useful for practice. ELA grades 3, 6, 7, 10 and Math grades 3, 4, 6, 7, High School.
parcc-assessment.org ↗
⚠️ Most states no longer use PARCC — check your state's current assessment
Common Core Annotated Test Questions (NY State)
Active
Grades 3–8 | ELA & Math
Annotated 2013 and 2014 ELA and Mathematics State Test Questions with Maps to Standards for grades 3–8. Includes sample annotated passages for ELA grades 3–8. Excellent for understanding question types aligned to Common Core.
nysed.gov ↗
📌 Note on Assessment Resources: Common Core Standards are followed by most states, aligned to NCTM and NCTE standards. Publishers such as Harcourt Educational Measurement, CTB McGraw-Hill, Riverside Publishing, and NCS Pearson, along with software developers like NWEA MAP, produce standards-based assessments. For current test prep, check your specific state's Department of Education website for the most up-to-date released items.

Last reviewed: April 2026 · Dead links identified and flagged · Categories reorganized for clarity


Free Math Whiteboard & Manipulative Resources for Teachers

Online whiteboards · Virtual manipulatives · Abacus tools · Montessori math · Verified April 2026

✅ 100% Free (or Free Tier)🔗 Links Verified April 2026📐 All Focus: Mathematics🖥️ SMARTboard Compatible

⭐ GeoGebra

The most comprehensive free math suite in the world — geometry, algebra, graphing, 3D, statistics, and a full collaborative whiteboard. Used by 100M+ students and teachers globally.

geogebra.org ↗

⭐ Desmos

The gold-standard free graphing calculator — now with a full classroom platform, digital activities, free curriculum (Grades 6–Algebra 1), and real-time teacher feedback tools.

desmos.com ↗

⭐ Math Learning Center

A suite of 10+ free math apps — Number Rack (abacus), Number Frames, Number Line, Pattern Blocks, Fractions — all web-based, no login required for students.

mathlearningcenter.org/apps ↗
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Digital CollaborationMath Whiteboards for Teachers

Math Whiteboard
Whiteboard
All grades · Free forever for teachers
The first collaborative whiteboard built specifically for math. Features handwriting recognition that converts written math to digital notation, a full computer algebra system (arithmetic through calculus), and real-time student collaboration via shared links. No software install — runs in any browser.
Handwriting RecognitionAlgebra System (CAS)CollaborativeBrowser-Based
mathwhiteboard.com ↗
Maths White Board (UK)
Whiteboard
Grades 6–10 (KS3–GCSE)
An interactive whiteboard tool with a growing math question bank, worksheet generator, and mini-whiteboard classroom mode. Teachers choose topics and difficulty; the site generates problems displayed full-screen for projection. Great for retrieval practice and formative assessment. Free core access.
Question BankWorksheet GeneratorClassroom DisplayMini-Whiteboard Mode
mathswhiteboard.com ↗
Math Learning Center Whiteboard App
Whiteboard
PreK – Grade 8 · 100% Free
A clean, focused digital workspace designed for elementary math. Students can sketch, write, and build equations. Includes resizable covers to hide/reveal work and problem-posing via 8-character share codes. Ideal for Chromebook, iPad, and laptop classrooms. Part of the Bridges in Mathematics curriculum.
Draw & AnnotateMath Text ToolsShare CodesNo Login Required
mathlearningcenter.org/apps/whiteboard ↗
Web Whiteboard (WebWhiteboard)
Whiteboard
All grades · Free
Browser-based collaborative whiteboard that math teachers can use without signing up. Upload slides, draw shapes, write equations, and share with students via link. Teachers can choose to share the board with everyone or give each student their own private copy to work on independently.
Real-Time CollaborationNo Signup NeededStudent Private BoardsPen & Shape Tools
webwhiteboard.com ↗
Microsoft Whiteboard
Whiteboard
All grades · Free with Microsoft account
If your school uses Microsoft Teams or Office 365, this is a natural fit. Infinite canvas, freehand drawing, sticky notes, and real-time collaboration. Integrates directly with Teams for classroom use. Excellent for SMARTboard / Surface displays.
Teams IntegrationInfinite CanvasSticky NotesSMARTboard Ready
microsoft.com/whiteboard ↗
Jamboard (Google)
Whiteboard
All grades · Free with Google account
Google's collaborative whiteboard — sticky notes, freehand drawing, image uploads, and real-time co-editing. Easy to share via Google Classroom. Works well on tablets for math sketching. Note: Google announced Jamboard's discontinuation; check current status and consider Google's newer collaborative tools.
Google Classroom IntegrationSticky NotesImage ImportReal-Time Collaboration
jamboard.google.com ↗
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Graphing, Geometry & CalculusAdvanced Math Visualization Tools

GeoGebra
Fully Free
Grades 5–12 · 100% Free · Open Source
The world's most-used free math software. Combines geometry, algebra, spreadsheets, graphing, statistics, and calculus in one platform. Includes a graphing calculator, scientific calculator, 3D calculator, CAS, geometry tools, a notes whiteboard with ruler/protractor, and 1M+ teacher-shared activities. Students join via lesson code.
Graphing Calculator3D GeometryAlgebra & Calculus1M+ ActivitiesClass Codes
geogebra.org ↗
Desmos
Fully Free
Grades 6–12 · Free · Curriculum Grades 6–Algebra 1
The most teacher-recommended graphing tool. Desmos Classroom lets teachers run live activities, write on student screens in real time, and collect data from the whole class in a box plot. Also includes a scientific calculator, 3D graphing calculator, and geometry interface. Free year-long curriculum for grades 6, 7, 8, and Algebra 1.
Graphing CalculatorClassroom ModeLive Teacher View3D & GeometryFree Curriculum
desmos.com ↗
NCTM Illuminations
Free
PreK – Grade 12 · Standards-Aligned
From the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics — a library of interactive lessons, math games, and tools organized by grade band and NCTM/Common Core standards. Covers number & operations, algebra, geometry, measurement, and data/probability. Includes Web Sketchpad and classic applets.
NCTM StandardsCommon Core AlignedInteractive AppletsAll Grade Bands
illuminations.nctm.org ↗
Mathigon / Polypad
Free
Grades 4–12 · Award-Winning
Called "the Mathematical Playground," Mathigon's Polypad offers 50+ virtual manipulatives and dynamic geometry tools. Dedicated toolsets for geometry, fractions, algebra, probability, and data. Teachers set up classrooms with class codes. 3D Solids is exceptional for teaching surface area. Now part of Amplify.
50+ Manipulatives3D GeometryFraction TilesAlgebra ToolsClass Codes
mathigon.org ↗
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Interactive & Hands-OnVirtual Math Manipulatives

Toy Theater Virtual Manipulatives
Manipulatives
PreK – Grade 5 · Free
One of the most teacher-friendly collections of virtual manipulatives for elementary classrooms. Includes a virtual abacus, base-ten blocks, pattern blocks, fraction bars, number lines, coins, clocks, geoboards, dice, and more. Easy for young students to navigate. No login required.
AbacusBase-Ten BlocksPattern BlocksCoins & ClocksNo Login
toytheater.com ↗
Didax Virtual Manipulatives
Manipulatives
K – Grade 8 · Free
A clean, focused library of digital manipulatives including counters, number lines, Unifix cubes (for place value), algebra tiles, and more. Each manipulative comes with a short video tutorial for teachers. Activities from Didax books are also downloadable. Great for early numeracy through algebra.
Unifix CubesAlgebra TilesCounters & Number LinesTeacher Video Guides
didax.com/math ↗
SplashLearn Virtual Manipulatives
Manipulatives
PreK – Grade 5 · Free
Teacher-designed virtual manipulatives covering clocks (analog/digital), number lines (whole numbers, fractions, decimals), shape visualization, and more. Well-organized by concept. Free for classroom use. Good for SMARTboard whole-class instruction as well as individual student practice.
Clock ManipulativeFraction Number LineShape ToolsDecimal Number Line
splashlearn.com/tools ↗
Brainingcamp
Manipulatives
Grades K–8 · Free trial / Paid
A premium virtual manipulative platform with over 30 research-based tools — base-ten blocks, fraction bars, algebra tiles, coordinate grids, geoboards, and more. Lessons are built in. The free trial is generous; many schools find it worthwhile for the classroom lesson library included with each manipulative.
30+ ManipulativesBuilt-In LessonsResearch-BasedTeacher Dashboard
brainingcamp.com ↗
PhET Interactive Simulations (Math)
Simulations
Grades 4–12 · 100% Free · University of Colorado
Research-based interactive simulations from the University of Colorado Boulder. Math sims include area builder, fractions intro/equality/lab, number line distance, number play, and more. Research-proven to improve conceptual understanding. Works offline; no account required.
Area BuilderFractions SuiteNumber Line DistanceWorks Offline
phet.colorado.edu ↗
Coolmath (Math Manipulatives)
Tools
Grades 3–8 · Free
Beyond games, Coolmath provides free interactive tools including fraction calculators, coordinate graphing tools, and concept explainers. Good supplement for classroom practice or homework support. Student-friendly interface that doesn't feel intimidating.
Fraction ToolsCoordinate GraphingConcept Explainers
coolmath.com ↗
💡 Pro Tip: For a curated library of virtual manipulatives organized by grade band and concept (K–8), visit Mashup Math's Virtual Manipulatives Library — a well-organized index linking to the best tools across many platforms.
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Place Value, Counting & Mental MathOnline Abacus Resources

Toy Theater Virtual Abacus
Abacus
K – Grade 4 · Free · No Login
The most widely used free online abacus for classrooms. Color-coded beads represent place values (ones, tens, hundreds, thousands+). Students drag beads left/right to represent numbers and perform operations. Teachers can use it for whole-class number sense building or individual place value exploration. Works perfectly on a SMARTboard.
Place Value ColorsDrag-to-Move BeadsSMARTboard ReadyNo Login
toytheater.com/abacus ↗
Math Learning Center — Number Rack
Rekenrek/Abacus
K – Grade 3 · Free · Web & App
A Rekenrek (arithmetic rack) — the abacus-style manipulative most recommended for primary grades. Rows of red and white beads in groups of 5 and 10 help children build number sense naturally and discover addition/subtraction strategies. Research-backed; part of the Bridges in Mathematics program. Available as a free web app, iPad, Chromebook, and Android app.
Groups of 5 & 10Addition & SubtractionShare CodesiPad & Chromebook
mathlearningcenter.org — Number Rack ↗
Genie Academy Online Abacus Simulator
Abacus (Soroban)
K – Grade 6 · Free
An interactive Soroban (Japanese abacus) simulator for developing mental arithmetic skills. Excellent for teachers introducing the Soroban method for place value and mental math. Students can practice representing numbers and performing operations. The site also explains abacus mental math techniques in teacher-friendly language.
Soroban StyleMental Math FocusPlace Value PracticeFree Simulator
genieacademy.com/abacus-simulator ↗
Interactive Virtual Abacus (RajClassroom)
Abacus
K – Grade 3 · Free · SMARTboard
Designed specifically for primary classrooms and SMARTboard display. Features audio feedback and textbook-style vertical problems alongside the abacus. Uses the Soroban method. Great for teachers who want a classroom-ready abacus with instant audio confirmation for students. Free to use directly in-browser.
Audio FeedbackSMARTboard OptimizedSoroban MethodVertical Problems
rajclassroom.com ↗
MathPlayground — Abacus
Abacus
Grades 1–4 · Free
Math Playground's virtual abacus is simple, clean, and well-suited for young learners. Beads slide smoothly with a click or touch, making it ideal for tablet classrooms. Good for reinforcing place value through interactive bead manipulation in a distraction-free environment.
Touch-FriendlyPlace ValueClean Interface
mathplayground.com ↗
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Hands-On & Concept-BasedMontessori Math Online Resources

Virtual Montessori Materials (montessoritools.org)
Montessori
Ages 3–12 · Free to Public · Teachers & Homeschoolers
Developed during the COVID-19 pandemic by Montessori educators and now permanently maintained by Montessori Records Xpress. A free collection of online, interactive Montessori materials for both math and language. Math materials include golden beads, the stamp game, number boards, and more — faithful to traditional Montessori materials in digital form.
Golden BeadsStamp GameNumber BoardsFree & Public
montessoritools.org ↗
Montessori Tools (montessori.tools)
Montessori
Primary & Elementary · Free
The original inspiration for the virtual Montessori materials movement. Created by Ryan Nevius, this site provides interactive digital versions of core Montessori math materials including the Peg Board and other primary/elementary math tools. Free and browser-based.
Peg BoardPrimary MathElementary MathBrowser-Based
montessori.tools ↗
Math Learning Center — Number Rack
Montessori-Aligned
Ages 4–8 · Free
The MLC Number Rack (Rekenrek) mirrors the bead bar work central to Montessori math — groups of 5 and 10 in alternating colors, helping children discover quantity relationships. Perfectly aligned with the Montessori approach to number sense development. Use on a whiteboard to model bead bar exercises digitally.
Bead Bar ParallelGroups of 5 & 10Quantity Relationships
mathlearningcenter.org/apps ↗
Montessori for Everyone — Free Math Downloads
Montessori
Ages 3–12 · Free Downloads
Over 130 free printable and digital Montessori materials for classroom and home use. Math materials include number rods, seguin boards, bead materials, fraction work, and more. Print and laminate for physical use, or display digitally. For personal classroom use (not for redistribution).
Number RodsSeguin BoardsFraction Materials130+ Downloads
montessoriforeveryone.com ↗
Montessori Nature — Free Math Printables
Montessori
PreK – Grade 3 · Free
Free Montessori math printables including place value mats, hundred boards, bead bar sums (5–10), number rod addition clip cards, Seguin board DIY kits, and tracing 1–10 with bead bars. Can be printed for physical use or displayed digitally on a whiteboard or tablet. Updated regularly.
Hundred BoardPlace Value MatsBead Bar SumsNumber Rod Cards
printables.montessorinature.com ↗
PhET Simulations (Montessori-Compatible)
Montessori-Aligned
Ages 6–12 · Free · University of Colorado
Several PhET math simulations align beautifully with Montessori principles — particularly the Fractions suite (Intro, Equality, Lab, Mixed Numbers) and Area Builder. These hands-on, visual, manipulative-style simulations let students explore and discover concepts rather than receive direct instruction, in the Montessori spirit.
Discovery LearningFractions SuiteArea BuilderNo Account Needed
phet.colorado.edu ↗
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Complete Free App SuiteThe Math Learning Center Apps

📌 Why This Suite Stands Out: The Math Learning Center (mathlearningcenter.org/apps) offers 10+ free math apps, all research-based, with no ads and no student data collection. Each app works in any browser and as iOS/Android/Chromebook apps. Students can share work via 8-character codes — no accounts required. These are used in Bridges in Mathematics classrooms nationwide.
Number Rack (Rekenrek)
Abacus/Arithmetic
K – Grade 3
Rows of red and white beads in groups of 5 and 10. Children discover addition and subtraction strategies by grouping and counting. Mirrors the Montessori bead bar approach. The single most-recommended early math digital tool.
Number Rack App ↗
Number Frames
Number Sense
PreK – Grade 3
Five-frames, ten-frames, double ten-frames, and custom frames up to 12×12. Students place counters to structure numbers and move away from one-by-one counting. Custom frames visualize factors, products, and fractions as students advance.
Number Frames App ↗
Number Line
Operations
K – Grade 6
Whole numbers, fractions, decimals, or negative numbers on a fully customizable number line. Forward/backward jumps above and below the line show strategies for all four operations. Hide-and-reveal challenges students to identify missing values.
Number Line App ↗
Number Pieces (Base-Ten Blocks)
Place Value
Grades 1–5
Virtual base-ten blocks (ones, tens, hundreds, thousands) for place value, regrouping, and multi-digit operations. Students represent numbers, add, subtract, multiply, and divide with the pieces. Works beautifully on a SMARTboard for whole-class modeling.
Number Pieces App ↗
Pattern Shapes
Geometry
K – Grade 5
Explore counting, geometry, fractions, and symmetry with a full set of virtual pattern blocks. Hexagons, triangles, squares, rhombuses, and trapezoids snap together for pattern building and fraction exploration.
Pattern Shapes App ↗
Fractions
Fractions
Grades 2–6
Interactive fraction bars and circles for representing, comparing, and computing fractions. Teachers can screen-share for whole-class instruction or share via code for student practice. A favorite for introducing fraction concepts visually.
Fractions App ↗

Free Math Whiteboard & Manipulative Resources · Compiled and verified April 2026

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Top Ten Reading Websites For Students!
Great Educational Websites For Kids 2014-15!

1. http://www.starfall.com/
Starfall.com opened in September of 2002 as a free public service to teach children to read with phonics. Our systematic phonics approach, in conjunction with phonemic awareness practice, 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.

2. http://pbskids.org/lions/
Looking for fun activities and games you can do with your kids throughout the day to help them learn to read and write? You'll find them here, along with recommended books and tips to get your kids wild about books and reading.

3. http://www.funbrain.com/brain/ReadingBrain/ReadingBrain.html
Since 1997, kids, teachers, librarians, and parents have enthusiastically turned to Funbrain for its free educational games, online books, and comics. Funbrain, created for kids age preschool through grade 8, offers more than 100 fun, interactive games that develop skills in math, reading, and literacy. Plus, kids can read a variety of popular books and comics on the site, including Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Amelia Writes Again, and Brewster Rocket.

4. http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/

National Geographic Explorer For Kids is a online version of the award wining magazine. 
Wikipedia Free Online Encyclopedia 
Reading is a means of language acquisition, of communication, and of sharing information and ideas. Like all language, it is a complex interaction between the text and the reader which is shaped by the reader’s prior knowledge, experiences, attitude, and language community which is culturally and socially situated. The reading process requires continuous practices, development, and refinement.

6. http://www.jumpstart.com/
JumpStart World of Learning is a revolutionary educational software solution that transforms math, reading and critical thinking lessons into adventures! In each of the 4 grade-based programs, students are invited to embark on a journey through JumpStart World – a personalized 3D environment that evolves as a student progresses. Along the way, students master dozens of skills based on state and national educational standards. Designed by educators and built with cutting edge interactive technology, JumpStart World of Learning is a powerful supplemental learning program that every early elementary classroom needs.


Discovery Education offers free student resources that bring learning to life both inside and outside the classroom. We invite you to take a look at our interactive games, videos, contests, virtual labs and activities designed to help you dive deeper into a topic —and have fun too!

Book Adventure is a FREE reading motivation program for children in grades K-8. Children create their own book lists from over 7,000 recommended titles, take multiple choice quizzes on the books they've read, and earn points and prizes for their literary successes. Book Adventure was created by and is maintained by Sylvan Learning.

9. http://teacher.scholastic.com/clifford1/
Clifford The Big Red Dog: Interactive Storybooks! Phonics fun, games, and stories for early readers.



10. http://storynory.com/
Storynory has published a new audio story every week since November 2005.



Honorable Mention

Highlights Online the Highlights kids magazine in a online website form with stories, jokes, kids news, current events, and reading and language arts games.  

Funology is the best place on the Web to find things to do. Not just while you're sitting at the computer, but anywhere. Things to do by yourself or with your friends, your parents, your pets, anyone. We'll teach you a million and one ways to make things, explore the world, and discover skills you never knew you had. You'll use words, numbers, facts, ideas, and objects you find around the house. It's one place where you'll never be bored!

Story Time For Me provides a unique and fun learning experience for toddlers all the way up through 2nd grade school aged children. We want kids to see that reading can be just as fun (if not more!) than watching TV and playing video games. We believe that by providing superior stories with award winning illustrations, unique animation, and professional narration enhanced with music and sound effects, Story Time For Me will bring back the magic in reading.

http://www.exploratorium.edu/
he Exploratorium isn’t just a museum, it’s an ongoing exploration of science, art, and human perception—a vast collection of online interactives, web features, activities, programs and events that feed your curiosity.

http://www.zula.com/
Zula USA, LLC is a leading provider of educational products designed to provide and promote science and math education as well as reading literacy for children in PreK through 3rd grade - a group for whom early exposure and intervention has proven most effective. Zula's comprehensive program addresses the national call for science, math and reading literacy education among PreK and early elementary students, provides a critical foundation in understanding core concepts and content and promotes the development of critical thinking skills.

http://www.thekidzpage.com/
Thekidzpage.com website for kids! Hundreds of free kids games, puzzles, activities, coloring pages, clip art & more for children, families, parents, teachers... Kids of all ages are invited to play! We also have free online games, puzzles and kids printables in the kids games & activities sections! New educational and fun games, activities and printables added on a regular basis for kids, schools and family fun.

http://www.meetmeatthecorner.org/
MEET ME AT THE CORNER, Virtual Field Trips for Kids, is a dynamic, interactive site, which encourages individual expression and participation through video submissions from children worldwide. Through these video pod casts we hope to create a community of children, who learn the art of self-expression and storytelling through video.

Free, research-based K-6 reading comprehension lesson plans and non-fiction reading passages & question sets. The lessons consist of:
  • More than 1,200 carefully selected vocabulary words, from ReadWorks’ authentic non-fiction and literary reading passages
  • Multiple sentence and paragraph examples from other texts, of how the vocabulary word is used in different contexts
  • Spanish cognates
  • Student practice/formative assessment template
  • Basic and advanced definitions for 2nd-12th, with syllables

http://www.readingbear.org 
Reading Bear is a fun way to learn to read. We teach over 1,200 vocabulary items. Our 50 presentations cover all the main phonics rules. All free and nonprofit!

The Best Language Arts Websites for Teachers and Kids

Harcourt Brace  K-6 Grade Level ELA and Reading Glossaries

Harcourt Brace Spelling Grad level Spelling Practice and Word Work

BBC Skillwise is a complete resource for teachers, parents, and students wanting to increase British English reading, writing and speaking skills.

Writing Fix Sharing Quality Writing Lessons techniques strategically designed to "fix" reluctant writers and writing teachers

Learner.org  is a collection of online ELA, reading, writing, read aloud's, and spelling practice for the k-12 grades.

Scholastic News Paper Maker thsi website helps students creat and edit a fun kid friendly newspaper

Jumble Kids Online Interactive word jumble and crossword game

Word Girl Fun ELA Games based on the Word Girl characters

Primary Games this website has one of the biggest collections of Reading Games for all ages and levels. Word Hunt, Word Tetris Game, and many more SMARTboard ready games

Wild About Woods   a simple but fun way to create poetry

Read Write Think is a high quality collection of games, lessons, printable, and resources for parents, teachers, and students

ABCYa is a leader in free educational kids computer games and activities for elementary students to learn on the web. All children's educational computer activities were created or approved by certified school teachers. All educational games are free and are modeled from primary grade lessons and enhanced to provide an interactive way for children to learn.

VocabAhead Study Room   is an collection of animated videos of tier 2 and tier 2 vocabulary words. Words, pictures, animation, and repetition helps speed and reinforce vocabulary study
Academic Skill Builders this website features free educational games, math games, language arts games, and much more for students and teachers.

A Dog's Life Story Builder this scholastic story builder is a great SMARTBoard site to teach story structures and literary elements and a fun student centered activity

PBS Kids WORD Girl this is a wonderful site for preschool and primary students to have fun with words and stories

Funschool is a educational game arcade with quality Reading and ELA games Funschool / Wild Word West

Free Rice This is a vocabulary matching game that helps hungry people all over the word when you play the game

Top Science Websites for Kids and Teachers

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Most of the Common Core assessments follow the standards of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) and the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE).  State that have high standards based on the NCTM and NCTE will find the Common Core very familiar. 
The Common Core Standards will be implemented fully in 2014-2015 in 47 states. The Standards are 1.5 standard deviations above today’s mean. Publishers (Harcourt Educational Measurement, CTB McGraw-Hill, Riverside Publishing (a Houghton Mifflin company), and NCS Pearson) and software developers (NWEA MAP) are writing and developing criterion/standards based assessments that meet the new higher standards. Teachers need to have access to assessments that give a baseline of skills and ability to meet these higher standards TODAY! The best free resource for teachers to do test prep and asses student readiness are the TAKS and CRCT released test. Teachers may want to use the grade higher to make sure they are evaluating student readiness.
   
PARCC Prototype Test Items for Common Core Assessments | PARCC Assessments Released Items | PARCC Released test sample ELA Grade 3, 6, 7, 10 |  PARCC Released test sample MATH Grade 3, 4, 6, 7, High School


Top CCSS ELA and Reading Websites For Teachers and Students!
Great Educational Websites For Kids 2013-14!

1. http://www.starfall.com/
Starfall.com opened in September of 2002 as a free public service to teach children to read with phonics. Our systematic phonics approach, in conjunction with phonemic awareness practice, 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.

2. http://pbskids.org/lions/
Looking for fun activities and games you can do with your kids throughout the day to help them learn to read and write? You'll find them here, along with recommended books and tips to get your kids wild about books and reading.

3. http://www.funbrain.com/brain/ReadingBrain/ReadingBrain.html
Since 1997, kids, teachers, librarians, and parents have enthusiastically turned to Funbrain for its free educational games, online books, and comics. Funbrain, created for kids age preschool through grade 8, offers more than 100 fun, interactive games that develop skills in math, reading, and literacy. Plus, kids can read a variety of popular books and comics on the site, including Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Amelia Writes Again, and Brewster Rocket.

4. http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/

National Geographic Explorer For Kids is a online version of the award wining magazine. 
Wikipedia Free Online Encyclopedia 
Reading is a means of language acquisition, of communication, and of sharing information and ideas. Like all language, it is a complex interaction between the text and the reader which is shaped by the reader’s prior knowledge, experiences, attitude, and language community which is culturally and socially situated. The reading process requires continuous practices, development, and refinement.

6. http://www.jumpstart.com/
JumpStart World of Learning is a revolutionary educational software solution that transforms math, reading and critical thinking lessons into adventures! In each of the 4 grade-based programs, students are invited to embark on a journey through JumpStart World – a personalized 3D environment that evolves as a student progresses. Along the way, students master dozens of skills based on state and national educational standards. Designed by educators and built with cutting edge interactive technology, JumpStart World of Learning is a powerful supplemental learning program that every early elementary classroom needs.


Discovery Education offers free student resources that bring learning to life both inside and outside the classroom. We invite you to take a look at our interactive games, videos, contests, virtual labs and activities designed to help you dive deeper into a topic —and have fun too!

Book Adventure is a FREE reading motivation program for children in grades K-8. Children create their own book lists from over 7,000 recommended titles, take multiple choice quizzes on the books they've read, and earn points and prizes for their literary successes. Book Adventure was created by and is maintained by Sylvan Learning.

9. http://teacher.scholastic.com/clifford1/
Clifford The Big Red Dog: Interactive Storybooks! Phonics fun, games, and stories for early readers.



10. http://storynory.com/
Storynory has published a new audio story every week since November 2005.



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Highlights Online the Highlights kids magazine in a online website form with stories, jokes, kids news, current events, and reading and language arts games. 

Funology is the best place on the Web to find things to do. Not just while you're sitting at the computer, but anywhere. Things to do by yourself or with your friends, your parents, your pets, anyone. We'll teach you a million and one ways to make things, explore the world, and discover skills you never knew you had. You'll use words, numbers, facts, ideas, and objects you find around the house. It's one place where you'll never be bored!

Story Time For Me provides a unique and fun learning experience for toddlers all the way up through 2nd grade school aged children. We want kids to see that reading can be just as fun (if not more!) than watching TV and playing video games. We believe that by providing superior stories with award winning illustrations, unique animation, and professional narration enhanced with music and sound effects, Story Time For Me will bring back the magic in reading.
he Exploratorium isn’t just a museum, it’s an ongoing exploration of science, art, and human perception—a vast collection of online interactives, web features, activities, programs and events that feed your curiosity.
Zula USA, LLC is a leading provider of educational products designed to provide and promote science and math education as well as reading literacy for children in PreK through 3rd grade - a group for whom early exposure and intervention has proven most effective. Zula's comprehensive program addresses the national call for science, math and reading literacy education among PreK and early elementary students, provides a critical foundation in understanding core concepts and content and promotes the development of critical thinking skills.
Thekidzpage.com website for kids! Hundreds of free kids games, puzzles, activities, coloring pages, clip art & more for children, families, parents, teachers... Kids of all ages are invited to play! We also have free online games, puzzles and kids printables in the kids games & activities sections! New educational and fun games, activities and printables added on a regular basis for kids, schools and family fun.
MEET ME AT THE CORNER, Virtual Field Trips for Kids, is a dynamic, interactive site, which encourages individual expression and participation through video submissions from children worldwide. Through these video pod casts we hope to create a community of children, who learn the art of self-expression and storytelling through video.

http://readworks.org
Free, research-based K-6 reading comprehension lesson plans and non-fiction reading passages & question sets.


The Best Language Arts Websites for Teachers and Kids

Harcourt Brace  K-6 Grade Level ELA and Reading Glossaries

Harcourt Brace Spelling Grad level Spelling Practice and Word Work

BBC Skillwise is a complete resource for teachers, parents, and students wanting to increase British English reading, writing and speaking skills.

Writing Fix Sharing Quality Writing Lessons techniques strategically designed to "fix" reluctant writers and writing teachers

Learner.org  is a collection of online ELA, reading, writing, read aloud's, and spelling practice for the k-12 grades.

Scholastic News Paper Maker thsi website helps students creat and edit a fun kid friendly newspaper

Jumble Kids Online Interactive word jumble and crossword game

Word Girl Fun ELA Games based on the Word Girl characters

Primary Games this website has one of the biggest collections of Reading Games for all ages and levels. Word Hunt, Word Tetris Game, and many more SMARTboard ready games

Wild About Woods   a simple but fun way to create poetry

Read Write Think is a high quality collection of games, lessons, printable, and resources for parents, teachers, and students

ABCYa is a leader in free educational kids computer games and activities for elementary students to learn on the web. All children's educational computer activities were created or approved by certified school teachers. All educational games are free and are modeled from primary grade lessons and enhanced to provide an interactive way for children to learn.

Academic Skill Builders this website features free educational games, math games, language arts games, and much more for students and teachers.

A Dog's Life Story Builder this scholastic story builder is a great SMARTBoard site to teach story structures and literary elements and a fun student centered activity

PBS Kids WORD Girl this is a wonderful site for preschool and primary students to have fun with words and stories

Funschool is a educational game arcade with quality Reading and ELA games Funschool / Wild Word West

Free Rice This is a vocabulary matching game that helps hungry people all over the word when you play the game

Top Science Websites for Kids and Teachers