Curriculum and Homework Support

We have found these web site links to be especially helpful for finding information on a variety of topics that are often hard to find. We have tried to make this list as accurate and up to date as possible. Keep in mind, however, that web sites often move or may be under repair.

 

Math                                              Study Skills & Test Taking

 

Phonemic Awareness                  Reading

 

Technology                                   Writing

 

The Parent Resource Center - Library Resources

http://www.fcps.edu/cco/prc/prclibry.htm

Search our comprehensive lending library for books, DVDs, and more online or visit the PRC.

 

 

Math

AAA Math
http://www.aaamath.com
Activities, lessons, and links to sources about everything mathematical


Math.Com
http://www.math.com
Homework help, games, and activities for all aspects of math on every level


Math Fact Café
http://www.mathfactcafe.com/
Free printable math worksheets for elementary school and home use


National Library of Virtual Manipulatives
http://www.nlvm.usu.edu/en/NAV/vlibrary.html
Select virtual manipulative materials by grade level and complete activities with them.

Includes bar graphs, tangrams, geoboards, algebra tiles, and more


WebMath
http://www.webmath.com
Self-help math solvers to provide you with instant help on your math problem

 

Phonemic Awareness

 

LD Online: How Now Brown Cow
http://www.ldonline.org/article/6254
Phonemic Awareness article and activities


Literature for Literacy
http://www.literatureforliterature.ecsd.net/
Projects, alphabet books, games & much more


Reading Rockets
Reading Rockets : Phonemic Awareness Instructionhttp://www.readingrockets.org/article/255
Articles and resources for phonemic awareness and reading

StarFall
http://www.starfall.com/
The Starfall learn-to-read program was created to meet the needs of the

emergent reader by incorporating rhyming games and highinterest books

that teach phonemic awareness (sounds in words), phonics, decoding skills,

and comprehension.


Time 4 Learning
http://www.time4learning.com/readingpyramid/awareness.htm
Reading Skills Pyramid, pre-reading games


UVA Phonological Awareness Literacy Screening
http://www.pals.virginia.edu/
Screening, diagnostic and progress monitoring tools for measuring the

fundamental components of literacy

 

Reading

 

BookPals
http://www.bookpals.net/storyline/index.html
Online video program featuring actors and others, reading children’s
books aloud. Accompanying lesson plans and activities


Children’s Storybooks Online
http://www.magickeys.com
Interactive children’s books for all ages


FREE: Federal Resources for Educational Excellence
http://www.free.ed.gov/subjects.cfm?subject
Free online resources & reading sites for all ages


Get Ready to Read

http://www.getreadytoread.org
Literacy checklist, activities & parent guide


Reading Rockets
http://www.readingrockets.org
Strategies, techniques & resources to help children with reading

 

Study Skills and Test Taking

 

Jefferson Labs
http://education.jlab.org/solquiz/
Practice tests for math, science and technology SOLs. Grade 3 & up!


Learning Strategies Database – Muskingum University

http://www.muskingum.edu/~cal/database/general/
Strategies for time management, test anxiety, test taking,
organization & much more!


PowerPoint Jeopardy

http://www.dennett.mec.edu/mrholt/jeopardy.htm
Make your own review Jeopardy PowerPoint!


Virginia SOL Practice
http://www.VirginiaSOL.com/
Practice grade level SOL tests and test taking strategies.


Virginia Tech
http://www.ucc.vt.edu/stdysk/stdyhlp.html
Strategies for improving time management, test performance,
memory & concentration!

 

Technology

 

Assistive Technology Services
http://www.fcps.edu/ss/its/


Additional Resources:


Able Data
http://www.abledata.com
Resource for objective information about assistive technology products
and rehabilitation equipment.


Foundation & Alliance for Assistive Technology Access
http://www.ataccess.org
Resources to help connect children and adults with disabilities to
technology tools.


Ablenetinc.com
http://www.ablenetinc.com
Provides assistive technology solutions that are easy to implement.


Don Johnston
http://www.donjohnston.com/
Free Webinar series and downloads, product demonstrations & more!

 

Writing

 

English Companion
http://www.englishcompanion.com/
Tools, tips & techniques for literature and grammar


Essay Punch
http://www.essaypunch.com
This site walks students through the steps of prewriting, outlining,
paragraph writing, organization & more. Editing feature included.


Instant Poetry Forms
http://ettcweb.lr.k12.nj.us/forms/newpoem.htm
Type in the blanks, hit a button & see your poem come together!


Quick & easy!  Note Star
http://notestar.4teachers.org/
Set up research projects with topics and sub-topics. Collect and
organize notes and prepare a bibliography page.
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Persuade Star
http://persuadestar.4teachers.org/
Help for students in grades 5-12 to write a persuasive essay.

Please be patient with us, as we have reorganized and are redesigning our web site

(this is our temporary, interim site.)  Thank you.