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Author Pages
Eric Carle Home Page
http://www.eric-carle.com/
Contains information about Eric Carle, a list of his published books, and activities people can use along with his books.  Great for Author Study  
 
                                                                                                                                                                     
Jan Brett's Home Page  
http://www.janbrett.com/
Make sure to visit the site map. Extensive listing of things to do. Template for writing a friendly letter, flashcards to print out for math, book connections.
 
Junie B. Jones
http://www.randomhouse.com/kids/junieb/
Website for Junie B. Jones books by Barbara Park.
 
Kevin Henkes
http://www.kevinhenkes.com/
The official website for this wonderful author. Visit with all his most-loved characters.
 
Little Explorers
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/DictionaryA.html
English picture dictionary
 
Magic Treehouse Series
 
Seussville
http://www.seussville.com/
Features games based on Dr. Seuss's books, extensive biographical information on the man behind them.
 
Other Communicative Arts Resources 
Game Goo Learning that Sticks
http://www.earobics.com/gamegoo/gooeyhome.html
Educational games by Cognitive Concepts (same company that makes Earobics) that help develop early reading skills identified as important language arts building blocks in state curriculum standards
Interactive Reading Activities on Scholastic.com
 
 
PBS Kids
http://pbskids.org/
Find all your favorite PBS characters at this site. Includes stories, games, behind the scenes and more. Includes Arthur, Berenstain Bears, Sagwa, Reading Rainbow, Bookworm Bunch among many other choices.
 
 
A+ Math
http://www.aplusmath.com/
This website was developed to help students improve their math skills interactively using flash cards and games and more
  
Funbrain
http://www.funbrain.com/
This site features a variety of age and grade appropriate math arcade games.  Find a math game by clicking on your grade level.
 
Kidport
http://www.kidport.com/
Students can select a subject they would like to learn more about such as math, science, social studies, language arts, creative arts, and a reference library.  Please click on your particular grade to get started.
 
Math Advantage (Harcourt Brace)
http://www.harcourtschool.com/menus/auto/13/2.html
Has activities for sorting, patterns, geometry, using a number line, telling time, addition and even a math glossary
 
MATHGYM
http://www.mathgym.com/
This site features tutorials on mathematical problem solving, mathematical games and puzzles in an arcade zone, and essays and activities in a Pythagorean section.
 
Money Fun Games
For 5 to 8 years olds, four games that test players' knowledge about money.
 
National Library of Virtual Manipulatives
http://matti.usu.edu/nlvm/nav/vlibrary.html
This web site is a library of uniquely interactive, web-based virtual manipulatives or concept tutorials, for mathematics instruction (K-8 emphasis), supported by the National Science Foundation.
 
100 Chart
http://www.primarygames.co.uk/pg2/splat/splatsq100.html  This link brings you to a cool interactive 100 chart.  When you click on the number desired a "paint splotch" highlights the number.  you can choose from about 6 different colors - very cute!   
 
Wauwatosa Weather Forecasts on Yahoo
http://weather.yahoo.com/forecast/USWI0730.html
 
Pebbles, Sand, and Silt
Get update information on the weather.
 
Rock Hounds
http://www.fi.edu/fellows/fellow1/oct98/index2.html
Dig for fun and fact about rocks.  Site features many links to activities, resources, collaboration ideas, literature, lessons.
 
This Planet Really Rocks!
Website dedicated to rock lovers and "rockhounds".  Developed by fifth and sixth graders.  Website contains information about the origin, classification, and uses of rocks and minerals.  Glossary and collaborative activities included
 
 
Solids and Liquids 
States of Matter
http://www.chem4kids.com/files/matter_states.html
Explores the 3 states of matter; liquid, solid, gas.
  
FOSSWEB Solids and Liquids 
http://www.fossweb.com/modulesK-2/SolidsandLiquids/index.html
Click on the menu bar on left side of page for additional links and activities.
  
 
New Plants
Wisconsin Fastplants
http://www.fastplants.org
FastPlants offers an exciting teaching tool with which to explore all aspects of plant growth and development.  FastPlants are rapid cycling brassicas, members of the cabbage and mustard plants.
 
Great Plant Escape
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/gpe/case1/c1facts2a.html
Site is designed to introduce students to plant science and increase their understanding of how foods grow.
 
Fall
Education for Kids: Why do Leaves Change Color?
http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/caer/ce/eek/veg/trees/treestruecolor.htm
Students illustrations highlight this explanation.  Scroll to "Can you tell a tree from it's colors?" and find out how to identify oaks, hickories, birches, poplars, and maple trees from their fall leaves.
  
Made Simple: Why Do Leaves Change Color?
http://www.sciencemadesimple.com/leaves.html
Learn why photosynthesis stops and how plants prepare for winter. Younger students can click on "I Can Read" for a simple story of how leaves change color. Projects include separating colors in a fall leaf using chromatography and observing how light affects color development.
 
Ben's Guide to US Government for Kids
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/
Children  from Kindergarten through grade 12 will find a variety of information about basic aspects of the United States and its government.
   
KidsNext Door
http://www.hud.gov/kids/
Where Kids can come to learn more about being good citizens.
  
 National Geographic for Kids
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/kids/
Maps, cultures, and facts from around the world. Includes a special section for kids.
  
Interactive Social Studies Activities on Scholastic.com
Community Helpers, holidaysand more
 
Dole 5 A Day
http://www.dole5aday.com/
This site is packed with fun activities all designed to motivate kids to eat more fruits and vegetables and be physically fit.
 
Fire Administration Kids Page
http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/kids/flash.shtm
The Kids Page is full of tips that can help you and your family be safe from fire.
 
Nutrition Explorations
http://www.nutritionexplorations.org/kids/main.asp
Explore and learn about the world of nutrition with fun and easy activities.
 
SimpleSteps to Better Dental Health
http://www.simplestepsdental.com/SS/ihtSS/r.WSIHW000/st.35080/t.35082/pr.3.html
Fun for kids in learning about dental health
 
Fun School
An activity center offering online games, interactive animations and coloring pages for kids. Across all curriculum areas.
  
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