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There are so many superb resources online for kids' education that I'd need a couple dozen years to cover them!

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One of the neatest aspect of teaching resources online is if you feel your child isn't being challenged enough in school, you can probably find additional resources online for further enrichment. My colleague has been doing that now for years.

Thus, let's now dive into:

Before You Begin - General Lesson Finding

A good rule of thumb when searching online for lessons is to be short and simple . For example, let's say you want to find free math worksheets for kids. Searching for:

free math worksheets

might reveal:

Some useful books are:


Speed Math for Kids: The Fast, Fun Way To Do Basic Calculations
Customer Reviews — Rating: 4 Date: 2007-06-13 Summary: Speed Math for Kids ... Contains great shortcuts for doing math. Would like to see it in video. ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | Learn how to easily do quick mental math calculations Speed Math for Kids is your guide to becoming a math genius--even if you have struggled with math in the past. Believe it or not, you have the ability to perform lightning quick calculations that will astonish your friends, family, and teachers. You'll be able to master your multiplication tables in minutes, and learn basic number facts while doing it. While the other kids in class are still writing down the problems, you can be calling...more


Fast & Fun Mental Math (Grades 4-8)
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2007-10-18 Summary: Great for Class Warm up TOO pricey here ... This book is great as a warm up for class grade 7, it does seem very overpriced on the used market here right now. It is available on a popular auction site for around $6, and a few more for shipping. Here is is listed as $214.00 as a low price, what is up with that???? I use it everyday just to get the room settled and focused on math. I especially enjoy the first week when I discover that they really don't know how many days are in a year, or how many weeks in a year and why would they? This covers alot of things ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2007-09-25 Summary: Fun book! ... I'm using this book with my homeschooled 5th grader that doesn't enjoy math but is actually very good at it. She's really enjoying this book, much more than she enjoys her text book. It's also helping me to identify clearly what her strengths and weaknesses are. We're doing it all orally. I think the grade range of 4-8 is pretty accurate. My daughter is right at grade level and we are within the book just where they suggest for a 5th grader. ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Book Description | 250 Quick Quizzes to Sharpen Math Skills Every Day of the School Year Includes Reproducible Answer Sheets! An experienced math teacher shares the 250 10-minute quizzes he developed that helped boost his students' mental math skills and their scores on standardized tests. Topics covered include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, numeration, patterns, percents, ratio, rounding, prime numbers, geometry and much more. Includes ready-to-use, reproducible answer sheets. Geared to...more

It works that way for phonics too:

free phonics worksheets

Some helpful books are:


Phonics Games Kids Can't Resist! (Grades K-2)
Feature: ... Satisfaction Ensured; Functionality that is Unbeatable. ...more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2007-11-21 Summary: Phonics Games Kids Can't Resist ... This book is excellent for large and small group activities, individual one-on-one tutoring, and easily modified to fit your particular need. I have used it several times in the short amount of time that I have had it. Highly recommended as a resource book. ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2001-05-24 Summary: Excellent Resource! ... I have checked this book out from the library numerous times and am now waiting to recieve my own copy!! This book contains the best hands-on phonics games I have ever seen. Each activity is throughly explained, vividly pictured, and uses skills much needed in the early primary classroom. The activities are fun, colorful, effective, and requires materials you have on hand or can easily and cheaply purchase. All activities are made by you and full patterns are included within the book. I have used the activities in ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | Phonics Games Kids Can't Resist!Written by Michelle K. Ramsey. 25 lively learning games that make teaching phonics easy and fun. 64 pages. Grade Level: K-2...more


Playful Pals: Level 1
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2008-02-13 Summary: Excited to Read ... My daughter had been struggling to read more fluently so I got the Bob Book Series for her & it was such a struggle to get her to want to read them. A teacher working in a bookstore recommended this series & it was amazing how excited she was to read to me every night. We quickly went thru the Prereader & Level 1 & 2 & now I am waiting for the level 3 books to arrive. They are funny & the illustrations are nice & colorful. Loves putting the stickers on when she has finished the story. They made a big difference in ...more
[2] Rating: 4 Date: 2008-01-14 Summary: great reading tool ... This was a great way for my five year old in helping him read. He was so excited about learning how to read on his own and getting stickers for completing each book. I love these books and am planning to but levels 2 & 3. ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | This best-selling beginning reader series combines the best of phonics and literature-based reading. Each original title has 10 storybooks, 40 incentive stickers, and a parent guide. This is a level 1: Short vowel sounds and simple consonant sounds Beginning sight word introduction...more

Neat, eh? So let's begin with pouncing upon my very favorite subject,

Step 1 - Math Resources

Math is the basis upon which all logical work is done. Give your children the gift of math mastery and you have made their school lives much easier.

Some useful math resources are:

Does your child have math phobia? If so, consider the following resources to help.

Heck, just check out the search:

kids math anxiety

Want books? Consider:


Math Curse
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2008-05-02 Summary: Funny and Educational ... Jon Scieszka never disappoints when he puts out a book. We are huge fans of all of his picture books for younger children, but I believe that he has outdone himself with Math Curse. It is by far, one of my son's favorite books that we read over and over again. This is typical Scieszka humor laced with lots of cool math riddles that makes kids think and learn while laughing themselves silly all the way through the book. It's companion, Science Verse is also a great book and we are hoping that there are some other subjects ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2007-09-24 Summary: Math Curse Review ... The book I received was in excellent shape and arrived at my doorstep very quickly. I will be able to use this book in my classroom and have to pay for items such as this out of my own pocket. Thank you for the savings for a product in mint condition. ...more
Editorial Reviews — [1] ... Amazon.com | Did you ever wake up to one of those days where everything is a problem? You have 10 things to do, but only 30 minutes till the bus leaves. Is there enough time? You have 3 shirts and 2 pairs of pants -- can you make 1 good outfit? Don't worry -- it's just the Math Curse striking! An amusing book about dealing with numbers in everyday life....more
[2] ... Book Description | "As close to genius as one gets in a picture book."-- USA Today * An ABBY Honor Book * ALA Notable Book * ALA Best Books for Young Adults * The Horn Book Fanfare * Texas Bluebonnet Award * Publishers Weekly Best Books of 1995 * School Library Journal Best Books of 1995 * Booklist : Editors' Choice Award...more


Math: Facing an American Phobia
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2001-07-01 Summary: Teachers ý recommend this book for your parents ! ... What if you were teaching children how to play basketball. "Imagine that for the first year, you teach them to dribble and they practice only that. The next year, you move on to passing and catching the ball. The next year is devoted exclusively to learning how to shoot baskets. Then you concentrate on the rules of the game, assigning lots of worksheet exercises, which the children complete while seated at desks, working along, and not talking to each other." That would surely be a "hard" class, with lots of dropouts. ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 1999-09-01 Summary: A must for parents or teachers of K-8 grade children. ... This book gives teachers and parents a glimps at what mathematics is all about. Mathematics is useful, necessary, and enjoyable. Marilyn Burns takes common topics found in the elementary and middle grades and shows how they are useful and even necessary in daily life. Although I think the last chapter on mathematics phobia is weak, this chapter still highlights some startling statistics and the need for everyone to rethink their own level of mathematics literacy. This is an easy reading book that should help parents ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Book Description | Math is a phobia right up there with snakes, public speaking, and heights. But it doesn't have to be that way. Math: Facing an American Phobia humorously uncovers the reasons behind math's dreadful reputation and shows us how we can help prevent our own children from adopting similar phobic attitudes. The book is a must for both mathematical "haves" and "have-nots"....more

Now let's discuss another great learning topic,

Step 2 - Language Resources

Clear, concise and compelling will work wonders for your children once they master it! Here are some language/reading/writing resources to help.

Language should be useful and not mangled. :-)

Another important resource for kids to learn is:

Step 3 - Science Resources

Science is a whole new frontier for kids... replete with excitement and adventure! Get your kids hooked on it via:

Nice, huh? I'd be remiss, however, if I didn't close this page with:

Step 4 - For More Information

There are bunches of great lesson sites out there!

Check out:

And don't forget about:


Cranium Hullabaloo
Feature: ... High-energy game loved by kids of all ages; Simple, out-of-the-box fun - just turns it on and goes; Encourages listening, problem solving and friendly competition; Kids play alone or with friends -giggling guaranteed; Thousands of game variations, so kids never tire of the fun ...more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2008-08-07 Summary: Awesome Game ... My 2 1/2 year old twins received this game for Christmas 2006. I knew nothing about it. When we finally got around to playing it, they couldn't stop. It is a year and a half later and it is still their favorite game. They are very active kids and love to spin and crawl and jump to the colors, shapes or category. As a teacher, I thought it was a great learning tool for them and in the winter provided much needed physical activity. My only complaints are that 1) when the mats are left in the box, they do smell of plastic, ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2008-06-22 Summary: condition not accurately described ... This product was labeled brand new. It was in very good condition, but it's clear that it was not brand new - someone had used it and repackaged it to look brand new. ...more
Editorial Reviews — [1] ... Editorial Review | This game is sort of like Twister meets Simon Says. Lay the Hullabaloo pads around on the floor about two 'kid's feet' away from each other. The pads are different shapes and colors and have pictures and words on them. Turn on the game console and the cheerful music begins, a happy voice welcomes you to the game and then gives the simple directions you'll need to play. "Jump on a square shape," "Slide over to a red shape," "Hop to a shape with an animal on it" and so on. Then it might tell...more
[2] ... Product Description | Cranium Hullabaloo is the surprise-filled, high-energy game that turns bouncing off the walls into bouncing across the room! Players move from one colorful shape to another and use their bodies to perform the many Hullabaloo moves -- touch your nose to a circle, spin to a red, put your elbow on a musical instrument. When Hullabaloo says, "Freeze!" the player on the lucky pad wins! Every few minutes there's a new winner who gets to take a bow, make a victory jump, or do a funky monkey dance....more


Cranium
Feature: ... With 14 fun activities packed into a single game, Cranium has something for everyone and a wide consumer appeal; Whether you're an aspiring actor, artist, trivia champ, or wordsmith, Cranium gives you and your team a moment to shine; Named the 2001 Toy of the Year by the Toy Industry Association; Cranium includes the game board, 600 outrageous Cranium cards covering 30 diverse subjects, a ten-sided Cranium die, a tub of cool Cranium Clay, a timer, Cranium drawing pads and pencils and four Cranium play pieces; Cranium offers the best of all board game experiences--and it's a whole lot of fun, too! ...more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2008-08-13 Summary: It was a lot of fun! ... The very first time this game was played in our home was at a family gathering and only the teenagers played. They were able to put down their cell phones and ipods long enough to enjoy face to face time with other family members. They had so much fun that they wanted to play again and include the adults (go figure!). After that it became a favorite for family nights and at family functions. It challenges you with words (word scramble, meanings, and spelling), trivia questions, creativity (drawings, sculpting with ...more
[2] Rating: 4 Date: 2008-03-27 Summary: Cranium ... This is a great game for small or large groups and it is always a hit at my parties. Definitely a must have for any body's game collection! ...more
Editorial Reviews — [1] ... Amazon.com | Spell a word backwards, hum a tune, answer a multiple-choice question, draw with your eyes closed, and more when you play Cranium. Unlike games that focus on only a few skills, Cranium offers 14 talent-tapping activities designed to bring out the best in you and your friends. Cranium offers 14 talent-tapping activities designed to bring out the best in you and your friends Cards from four decks, color-coded to match each of the crazy characters--Star Performer, Creative Cat, Data Head, and Word...more
[2] ... Product Description | For 4 or more players Cranium is an amazing party game that brings friends and family together through 14 fun and riotous activities. You won't believe what your friends and family can do as your team hums, whistles, sketches, sculpts, acts, puzzles and even spells backwards to win. Cranium's outrageous activities are organized into four card decks: Creative Cat will have you sketching, sculpting with clay and even drawing with your eyes closed. Star Performer asks you to hum or whistle...more

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