Websites for Primary/Elementary

[Margaret Allen]

http://www.nwlg.org/- click on resources

I thought I would start with this one. Please add your own.... I will make this a sticky so that people can always see our good ones.

www.teacherxpress.com (http://www.teacherxpress.com/) - already been mentioned.

[LouB]

www.ictgames.com/resources (http://www.ictgames.com/resources)

www.kented.org.uk/ngfl/earlyict (http://www.kented.org.uk/ngfl/earlyict) - great for early years

www.sparklebox.co.uk (http://www.sparklebox.co.uk/) - great resources and now has some AP flipcharts

[Dug]

Two of my personal favourites:
http://www.amblesideprimary.com/
http://www.coxhoe.durham.sch.uk/
My wife just found the sparklebox site this weekend - only because sparklebox is such an avid poster on the TES staffroom/early years forum.

[caryn]

The infants just love this site

www.poissonrouge.com (http://www.poissonrouge.com)
and I have found this one great for display on the whiteboard
www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk (http://www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk)
Thanks for the sparklebox site - I hadn't discovered that one![clap]

[Margaret Allen]

http://www.hitchams.suffolk.sch.uk/foundation/index.htm


Not just whiteboard stuff, and really only for those of us that understand that Early Years is more than just Sand and Water!! [clap]

[Margaret Allen]

I was going to check this out before posting it, but it is probably better that more techiererer people than me do this anyway, but it looked good to me. [clap] It seemed to be suggesting that some of the issues which have come up before about different types of files etc could be solved, well oiled along the wheels of less confusing at least :eek:

www.videoegg.com (http://www.videoegg.com/) - acc to the article I read: It is a simple way to edit, store, watch and share videos on the web that has been developed by three graduates from Yale University. They believe that working with video online should be as easy as frying an egg, hence the name. The idea came from seeing everyday users struggle with a complex mix of video formats, editing software and players when they try to put video online. A universal adpater that captures directly from hundreds of devices and reads dozens of formats, it allows user to painlessly publish videos that anyone can watch without worrying about player compatibilities, encoding settings or extra software. AND ITS FREE! [clap]

As I typed that I just wondered whether I even understand its full potential, but maybe someone out there can enlighten me?:eek: It maybe that for the average user this is too much....

[Margaret Allen]

Demonstrating artistic methods and techniques on a board!


http://www.sanford-artedventures.com/

[Margaret Allen]

Rivers in Geography - this is fantastic


http://www.nwlg.org/pages/resources/geog/hydro_cycle/dane/d_map.htm[clap] [clap]

[Margaret Allen]

Have just posted some links in another thread in Primary Resources : http://www.prometheanworld.com/common/html/vb_forum/showthread.php?t=1826+wave+

[Margaret Allen]

http://www.show.me.uk/index.html

I had forgotten this one and came across it again....

[kathleen]

Perhaps you all know this one already...It is great for reading and calendar etc. beginning reading...alphabet, etc

http://www.starfall.com/

[caryn]

Thanks Kathleen I hadn't heard of that one and it has great possibilities for the whiteboard.[clap]

[LouB]

Just stumbled across this one - great for extra child friendly images

http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/earlyyears/resources/illustrations/index.asp

[caryn]

Found this one listed on another forum. It contains lots of resources - FREE - the only problem might be running out of ink on your printer!!


www.schoolslinks.co.uk (http://www.schoolslinks.co.uk)

[Margaret Allen]

http://www.switcheroozoo.com/zoo.htm great fun! You could get children to use the camera tool to create their own versions from the animals in the resources library! [clap]

[ELJ]

This website is fab - has distracted me for far too long from what I was supposed to be doing! :)
Brilliant for stimulating imagination for creative writing or making work on habitats a bit more interesting!
Lots of potential to use this with the camera tool as you suggested Margaret or the spotlight tool.
Could even ask children to identify the different parts of the "animal" with voting.
Loving this one! +wave+

[kathleen]

This web page at riverdeep.com provides articles across the curriculum that may be of interest. Although not interactive, the articles have fabulous photos, maps and charts!

http://www.riverdeep.net/portal/page?_pageid=336,77482&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL

[Margaret Allen]

This is fantastic... there is so much here... Thanks Kathleen! [clap]

[Alycharl]

Some great sites here thanks. One that I use constantly is www.topmarks.co.uk it is great, as all you need to do is search for your topic area and it will show you loads of relevant sites that are organised by key stage!

Hope you find it as useful as I do!!!

[LouB]

Found this link on another website, it is fantastic! http://www.hedgehogs.gov.uk/main/main.html
You can name your own hedgehog, download songs and play road safety games!

[davidlloyd]

www.videoegg.com (http://www.videoegg.com/) - acc to the article I read: It is a simple way to edit, store, watch and share videos on the web that has been developed by three graduates from Yale University. They believe that working with video online should be as easy as frying an egg, hence the name. The idea came from seeing everyday users struggle with a complex mix of video formats, editing software and players when they try to put video online. A universal adpater that captures directly from hundreds of devices and reads dozens of formats, it allows user to painlessly publish videos that anyone can watch without worrying about player compatibilities, encoding settings or extra software. AND ITS FREE! [clap]

As I typed that I just wondered whether I even understand its full potential, but maybe someone out there can enlighten me?:eek: It maybe that for the average user this is too much....[/QUOTE]

As I read this I was getting really excited about all those video clips that would now work in flipcharts until I read it CAREFULLY and realised it was about putting video on the web. Ho hum! Someday soon perhaps.

[Margaret Allen]

http://www.carrotmuseum.co.uk/facemaker.html

Fantastic fun for making faces - PSHE, emotions, feelings, fun and interactive! Great for ind. activity [clap]

[Dug]

This is a wonderful, free website that is great for younger students and looks and feels a bit like 2Simple's Simple City.
Navigate around a virtual town/city, clicking on areas like ‘The Doctor’s’ or ‘The Police Station’ etc and then get a lovely virtual guided tour with lots of engaging content. If you go nowhere else this weekend, go here: http://kids.direct.gov.uk/
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[caryn]

Lovely site - I know I should get a life and go out on a Friday night!!!
Thanks fo rthe link Dug

[LouB]

Cheers Dug!

That is a fantastic site! Can't wait to share it with the children and staff on Monday!

Great find! [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap]

Lou +wave+

[Sarah Carpenter]

Thanks for that site - I have successfully just looked after the police dog!! :D [clap]

Sarah +wave+

[Peter Lambert]

Hey guys,

Why aren't you posting these fantastic websites as a weblink on Planet?
Just go to submit a resource.

[Dug]

Well prompted, Pete. Have submitted directgov kids now.

[myrtle]

www.mathszone.co.uk (http://www.mathszone.co.uk)

www.topicbox.net (http://www.topicbox.net)


http://allunderoneroof.mysite.orange.co.uk/

[myrtle]

http://www.fieryideas.com/

Some free downloads on here, I love the free balloon timer....it's proved a great motivator to tidy quickly in the classroom!

[LouB]

Hey Dug,

Congratulations on your 500th post!
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Lou +wave+

[sdreyer]

http://www.mathplayground.com/ Currently, one of my favorite sites is Math Playground. You have to visit the site to appreciate what it has to offer students from elementary to middle school. I particulary enjoy exposing students to algebraic reasoning and thinking blocks.