Literacy Links
Raz-Kids
Raz-Kids is a literacy-based learning app for students. It focuses on crucial comprehension skills and provides a level library for all ages and stages. I enjoy that I can adjust student levels and assign them books to read. I have utilized Raz-Kids in my classroom for the past two years; my students love the stories and remain engaged. I use this site primarily as a technology station for my reader's workshop time; however, throughout the year, my students enjoy logging on for morning work. Spelling City
Spelling City is an absolute favorite for my students. I would input our weekly words, and my students would engage in several free games that provided them with practice not only spelling but also definitions. In addition, my students could go to Spelling City during word work time if their word work choice board was done for the day. I found Spelling City to be highly motivating and provide great word and spelling retention results. |
EPIC!
EPIC! provides my students with an endless library of engaging books for every age and stage. The student can choose to listen to audiobooks, "read to me" books or engage in independent reading. I love that EPIC! is a free app during the school day. Students remain engaged as they collect badges the more they read. I use this site as an option for my technology station for readers workshop; however, many students would beg to go on EPIC! even during indoor recess. Lalilo
Lalilo is a newer program to me. I began using it at the tail end of last school year after seeing some teacher influencers speak on its behalf. Lalilo is a K-2 phonics program targeted to support students in phonics, word recognition, and comprehension. My students loved the game-based interface and were excited to utilize the site. Lalilo provides personalized exercises to support differentiation. |
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Links
Prodigy
Prodigy provides a game-based interface that is leveled and adjustable. In addition, prodigy provides curriculum-aligned games for grades first through eighth. I have used prodigy for the past two years, and my students rave about it. More importantly, I saw growth and engagement; many of my students even enjoyed playing prodigy outside school. Teachers can assign standards and assessments to be provided with quick and interactive feedback. I utilized this site during my technology rotation for math stations. MobyMax
MobyMax is a cross-curriculum learning site covering all subject domains. However, I utilized MobyMax primary for their Fact Fluency game. My second-graders loved racing the clock to cement their addition and subtraction fluency. In addition, MobyMax offers badges as a way to keep students motivated. I loved the ability to see the data behind their fluency and use it as a piece for parents to understand what fluency means. Furthermore, students can track their progress and set learning goals in relation. |
Happy Numbers
Happy Numbers provides a math enrichment curriculum for grades PreK-5. This interactive game allows for differentiation and reteaching. Additionally, the data is unmatched-detailed, organized, and targeted, making it easier to implement. While students navigate their way through lessons, teachers are provided with grade-level breakdowns to understand their students' needs better. My students adored Happy Numbers and remained engaged during their technology station. Kodable
Kodable is a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) based learning site. On Kodable, students grades K-5 engage in age-appropriate coding experiences. Kodable has two programs, one for K-2 and the other 3-5; this allows for differentiation and progression of skills throughout the experience. My students thoroughly enjoyed Kodable, which provided them with computer science knowledge that will be useful to them in our digitized future. |
Communication and Management Links
Remind
Remind is my favorite way to communicate with parents, hands-down! I love the interface and feasibility. I have used Remind every year and have no plans to find a new platform. Remind is entirely free and allows for mass messages or one-on-one communication. Additionally, I like how private Remind is by allowing me to approve who joins. I use Remind daily for reminders, messaging, and sending pictures of our day. |
Google Classroom
Google Classroom continues to reinvent my teaching. After 2020, I will admit, I was hopeful of logging out and never looking back, but I couldn't let all the features go. I use Google Classroom as an online hub for students and parents. I can post absent work, links to relevant videos, and links to our favorite sites. I am bridging the gap between school and home by utilizing Google Classroom, allowing quick access to some of our favorite learning resources. |