Educational Links
Favorite websites of teachers and students are listed below. These are external links, so please use your browser's "back" button to return to the Aukamm site.
 
Student E-Mail
https://www.doddse.net
 
Math
www.eduplace.com/math/brain/index.html
Math problem solving (new question each week)
www.aplusmath.com/
Math practice
www.rainforestmaths.com
Variety of math activities for grades K-6.
 
Reading
http://www.eduplace.com/kids/games.jsp
Reading, writing, and spelling games.
http://www.literacymatters.org/18under/index.htm
Comprehensions strategy of compare/contrast.
www.pbs.org/wgbh/misunderstoodminds/readingstrats.html
PBS site for parents of struggling readers.
www.kidbibs.com/learningtips.htm
Tips on how to help kids succeed in school.
http://familyeducation.com/topic/front/0,1156,23-28930,00.html?relinks
Resources from the Family Education Network for improving comprehension, reading habits, and more.
 
Writing
www.angelfire.com/wi/writingprocess/
Easy-to-use introduction to the writing process.
www.ncte.org/parents
Tips for parents to help their children become better writers.
 
Science
www.scholastic.com/magicschoolbus/home.htm
Magic School Bus (science fun)
 
Social Studies
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/index.html
Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids
 
Homework Help
www.nea.org/parents/homework.html
Assists parents in helping their children get the most out of homework .
www.ed.gov/parents/academic/involve/homework/index.html
Suggestions from the U.S. Department of Education.
www.lesley.edu/academic_centers/hood/currents/v2n2/questions.html
Questions/answers about parents helping their children with homework
 
Games
www.funbrain.com
  Educational games and a 'homework relief' center
 
Search Engines
Yahoo Kids
Web guide for kids, including search engine, games, jokes, and a poll.
Kids Click
Websearch for kids by librarians
Fact Monster
Facts, information, and games
Ask an Expert
Search for answers, or send your own question
Ask Dr. Universe
Science questions/answers
 
Clip Art
www.awesomeclipartforkids.com
Free clipart, banners, fonts, lines, and more. Also includes three word puzzle generators.
www.classroomclipart.com
Free photos and illustrations organized into categories.
http://school.discovery.com/clipart/
Clip art in both color and black/white.
 
Miscellaneous Sites
www.bigchalk.com
Pages are designed for teachers, students, and parents.
www.aolatschool.com/students
Variety of activities, homework help, and news for students, as well as information for teachers and parents.