games
Illuminations: Resources for teaching math (interesting! free! K-12)
Illuminations is a website maintianed by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. The website has interactive math games that allow kids to explore math concepts or review math facts, without being tedious drills. A few favorites in our house:
National Geographic Kids website - games, geography & more
There's a lot of quality content on this free site. There are:
BBC Primary School Languages: French, Spanish & Welsh
The BBC has fun resources to help elementary aged kids learn French, Spanish and Welsh. These are the first free resources I've found that go beyond the absolute basics (i.e. colors, numbers, and a couple phrases) while remaining fun and appropriate for younger kids.
Games through History
Games have been around for hundreds of years! Games give us a time to relax and have fun. We will explore some games that were played by Native Americans and children of the 1800 and 1900‘s. The name of this game is FUN!
Choose one session: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. or 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cost $4.29/person/session. Pre-registration is required.
Please register online at www.anokacountyparks.com
Salsa: Georgia Public Broadcasting
It's all in the mix-SALSA blends puppets, animation, live action and music to create a unique experience for first-time learners of Spanish language and culture. SALSA spices up learning by creating a visually exciting production, complete with funny characters that children can enjoy, in situations they can quickly recognize and understand. SALSA also portrays the rich variety and heritage of Hispanic culture. Children thrill to the traditional music, colorful attire and social customs that make up SALSA
NASA Mars Exploration
NASA Mars Exploration.
Games, Science, Space, and activities.
