The Magic Gopher knows all. Click on the picture above and allow him to show you what he can do. I hope that your math skills are sharp because you are going to need them in your attempt to trick the Magic Gopher.
For more fun and educational games, visit http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/games
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CLICK ON BIGBOT TO PLAY THE GAME
BIGbot by Merriam-Webster is a wonderful game that will help students build their understanding of antonyms and synonyms. The discover of this game could not come at a better time. Students are gearing up to take the STAAR assessment and by engaging in this game, they will be able to increase their vocabulary while having fun at the same time.
Ghost Blasters!Need some practice on your multiplication facts? In the game of Ghost Blasters, students choose the multiple by clicking on the red arrows. You may want to start out with the multiples with which you are familiar. Get ready to click like crazy!
It is important that students know their multiplication facts automatically. This allows them to focus on the complexity of the problem-solving where they may have to apply these skills. Click on the above picture to practice your times tables. Do your best!
We will have a school holiday on Monday, February 17th, to celebrate Presidents’ Day. While you are sitting around the house bored and wishing you were back at school, you could test your knowledge of United States Presidents. Here is a Symbaloo webmix that contains several interactive tasks. How many facts do you know?
Sumdog is a great site for teachers and parents to use to set up children with free math games that practice much needed skills. You will get reports to help you track your child’s progress. All in all, it is a really good motivating tool for improving math skills.
We are off and running to a great start this year! Students have their schedules and teachers are already sharing knowledge that is sure to have a life-long impact on these little lives.
One of the many skills that will be addressed this year is Grammar. We are cultivating good writing and grammar usage, so these Grammar Practice games just might be links that you are needing to improve upon those skills. Enjoy!
CLICK to access the PPT Slides for “Follow the Bounce N Ball”
Here are the PPT slides for the TCEA Tots and Technology Conference presentation ,”Follow the Bounce N Ball”. Discover a way to combine information in a fun and engaging way by using the free Web 2.0 tool, Bounce. Originally designed as a way to “bounce” feedback from one individual to another, Bounce is quickly becoming an invaluable educational tool. Take an informational webpage, or uploaded image, and customize it by embedding questions, comments, links, additional images, videos, Vokis, etc. Learn how students can work together on PBL projects or presentations. Bounce provides a perfect opportunity for students to collaborate creatively and share with each other in an online environment.