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MATH PRACTICE WEBSITES

http://www.playkidsgames.com/games/timezAttack/timezAttack.htm

http://hoodamath.com/

Grammar and Mechanics Practice

Frequently, grammar and mechanics (verb tense, punctuation, sentence fluency, parts of speech) are one of the more difficult writing skills for students to master.  Therefore, I have put together this list of interactive, web-based games to support student learning in these areas.  Please spend some time supervising your child in using these games and lessons.

http://bbc.co.uk/skillswise/english/games        links to BBC grammar and mechanics games

http://internet4classrooms.com/skill_builders/puncutation_language_arts_third_3rd_grade.htm    links to third grade grammar and mechanics games and lessons, with options for practice at other grade levels

http://studyzone.org/testprep/e3topic.cfm?TopicID=138    Oswego, New York school district website filled with lessons, games, and practice activities.

http://studyzone.org/testprep/ela4/b/grammar3p.cfm    Oswego, New York school district website of grammar and parts of speech games

Grammar Rock videos - you can google Grammar Rock to find these ever-popular music videos

Spelling Practice

Below, please find links to games and lessons your child can use for spelling practice.  Please spend some time supervising your child in using these games and lessons.

http://funbrain.com/spell/index/html

http:///www.spellingcity.com

http://itcgames.com/lcwc.html        choose the word family pattern or category you would like to practice

Miss Heckman is looking for buttons to use in the art room.  If you have a surplus at home, please consider donating them to the Columbine Art room!

Some Fun, Educational Links to Check Out:

http://wonderopolis.org/  This website offers "The Daily Wonder", a question to ponder with some related resources to research.
http://www.ala.org/greatsites  This website was created by the American Library Association.  It provides links to great websites for kids, sorted by topic and interest area.

HELP WANTED:

I like my classroom to be a warm, inviting place to learn.  If you have any of these items lying unused at home, I would greatly appreciating adding them to our classroom.

classical, jazz or world music CD's or tapes

working walkmans (tape or CD) for "listen to reading"

A carpet sweeper or small vacuum cleaner

Rocking Chair cushions - mine have seen (much) better days.

Floor cushions for readers' workshop.

For alternatives to overhead florescent lighting:  floor lamps - especially with arms or multiple bulbs.

Always:  craft supplies, construction paper, wallpaper pieces, etc. 
High quality children's literature.
Good children's magazines - National Geographic Kids, Ranger Rick, Discovery, American Girl, etc.