Useful Links
Math Resources
We will be using Clever in class to access acceptable and educational links. I have several links on your child's Clever account that they can use for additional practice of math concepts. Log in information will be distributed in your Open House folder. Please keep this information for future reference. Any websites that are in your child's Clever account will be noted with an (*).
*IXL - Math and Grammar skills - All students will have access to this site this year.
*Boddle - A free interactive math review/learning game. The games various the questions it gives the students based on their skill level. Students answer math questions to earn coins for their Boddle Buddy (avatar). They can buy things with those coins for their buddy, buddy's house, or to play extra games.
*99Math - Students can improve their basic math facts and fluency in several math areas.
*Prodigy Math Game - This is a skill-based game that has an adventure the kids can go through while answering math questions and gaining awards.
*Greg Tang Games - Improve math skills and dive in deeper with interactive games and activities. Online manipulatives also available.
*Education.com - It has songs, games, and fun interactive math activities to improve understanding and skills.
*Solve Me Mobiles - Problem solving and application of taught skills
*Math Playground - Interactive math games and more
FileFolderFun - free printable games
First In Math - subscription required
Khan Academy - This website has videos and practice for kids to learn math at their own pace for grades K-12. You can use it fill in gaps in their understanding or use it for enrichment.
Informational Websites for Parents
Graham Fletcher's The Progression of Addition and Subtraction video - This is a 7 minute video that explains WHY we teach in the order that we do. It informs the viewer of how kids learn and understand math, as well as why the Standard Algorithm isn't addressed in primary grades before kids are ready.
There IS a Difference video - This video explains Memorization vs. From Memory. It also addresses why memorization doesn't always work for complex problems and the pitfalls of it.
Christina Tondlevold's Rekenrek video - We use Rekenreks in class. This explains what Rekenreks are and 5 activities of how they can be used.
Make a Rekenrek - If you are interested in having a Rekenrek at home, this video explain how you can make one instead of buying one.
Online Interactive Rekenrek - Don't want to make or buy one - Here's an online Rekenrek to use!
Common Objections to Teaching the Area Model - this video talks about the key reasons that people object to some of the strategies taught in school and why they actually work long-term and build a greater mathematical understanding.
Edhelper.com - This has some free math and language arts worksheets that you can use for extra practice or enrichment.
Language Arts Resources
Reading A-Z - free trial and some free samples available
PBS Parents - Second and Third grade activities and games
Spaghetti Book Club - Book Review by Kids for Kids