Student Resources
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Free Rice
Correctly guess the word based on its definition. Strengthen vocabulary and simultaneously contribute grains of rice to the United Nations Food Program. http://freerice.com/ Activities for Language Learners (Grades 3-12) Quizzes, tests, exercises and puzzles to help you learn English as a Second Language. http://a4esl.org/ Puzzlemaker (Grades 1-12)
A puzzle generation tool where you can create and print customized word search, criss-cross, and other puzzles using your own word lists and definitions. http://puzzlemaker.discoveryeducation.com/ Fun Brain There are over 100 interactive activities here to help kids from preschool to grade 8 develop skills in English literacy. Not only that, but there’s a wide variety of books children can read directly on the website, such as “Diary of a Wimpy Kid.” www.funbrain.com/ Literacy Center Featuring over 150 million online games and printable activities for preschool children, the resources on this website aim to encourage playful learning for children. Resources include print writing practice and games to practice letters on the keyboard. www.literacycenter.net/ Spelling Wizard Spelling Wizard (Grades 3-8) Make a spelling scramble and a word search to help you learn how to spell words. www.scholastic.com/earlylearner/parentandchild/literacy/wordscramble.htm |
Vocabulary Games (Grades K-12)
Fun games to help build vocabulary www.vocabulary.co.il/ It’s all Greek to Me! Word Roots Game (Grades 1-12) Represent your country in the Olympics! You not only have to be strong, but you have to be smart to win. Play "It's Greek to Me" and learn about Greek influences on the English language. http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/athens_games/game.htm Follow the Word Trail: Organize a Treasure Hunt (Grades 3-8)
Create a treasure hunt out of word-puzzle clues hidden around the home or yard. www.readwritethink.org/parent-afterschool-resources/activities-projects/follow-word-trail-organize-30614.html?main-tab=3#tabs Scholastic News Hangman Scholastic News Hangman (Grades 3-8) Develop spelling skills. teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/games_quizzes/hangman/index.asp PBS KIDS Spend time digging through all the interactive resources that this website has to offer. Featuring resources such as writing contests, videos, apps and digital resources for educators, children will never tire of the wide variety of activities on this website. pbskids.org/ Highlights for Kids The website is equally as fun as the activities featured in their monthly print magazine. Resources include animated stories, a poetry maker and a section where kids can send in their work and be featured on the website. www.highlightskids.com/ |