In 2000 the computer lab was upgraded to Windows 98. I started using the internet to teach and learn, studied HTML and created a web page we could use in class and at home. Its purpose was simply to keep track of the websites we used most often, many of which have stood the test of time. Since then it has evolved and to this day, students, parents, teachers and friends contribute to its contents.
Because learning is forever PLEASE feel free to make your suggestions at the end of this page and I will be happy to add anything that has academic merit for students, teachers and parents. Thank you and ENJOY!



Elementary School 



Early
Childhood
- ABCya – pre-school
- 27 Vintage Books – every child should read
- Education.com – Free pre-school games, songs and stories
- FunBrainJr.
- JumpStart
- Kidport
- Kids Pages
- Learning Games for Kids
- Nick Junior
- PBS Kids
- Phonics – Sadlier-Oxford
- Poisson Rouge – (French for goldfish)
- Primary Games
- Sesame Street
- Treehouse
- TVO Kids – Giesele’s Big Backyard
- Universal Kids
APPS
1st Grade –
The Alphabet
- Alphabuncee – Treasure Hunt
- A Apple Pie – Online ABC book
- ABCYA
- Alphabet Order
- Alphabet Matching Game
- ABC MOUSE – free trial + annual subscription
- Dictionaries
- Alphabetimals
- Enchanted Learning – Picture Dictionary
- Education.com
- Learning Games for Kids
- Starfall
- Story Jumper – ABC Animal Book
- TurtleDiary
- Word World – Duck’s Alphabet
- You Tube Videos
2nd Grade –
Animal Studies
- Alphabetimals – Type your name
- Butterflies – the Childrens’ Butterfly Site
- Butterfly Farm – Saint Maarten
- Butterfly Gardens – How to build a backyard butterfly garden, recommended by Connie. THANK YOU
- Bison
- Chinchilla
- Community Gardens – Smithsonian Institute
- Emerald Tree Boa
- Enchanted Learning – Animal Printouts
- FUNBrain – Mammals
- National Geographic
- San Diego Zoo
- Seahorses
- Seals
- Smells– How do animals use smells to smells? Recommended by Amanda and her junior troop girls. THANK YOU
- Sharks
- Whole Kids Foundation – Give Bees a Chance!
3rd Grade –
Geography
- Blue Planet Biomes
- CIA – World FactBook
- Communities Around the World
- Ecosystems and Biomes
- Geo Page
- Habitats and Biomes – from Enchanted Learning
- Introduction to Biomes
- North American Biomes
- What’s It Like Where You Live?
- World Biomes
- 100 Best Things To Do in New York – Jen Reviews
4th Grade –
Foreign Languages
- BabelFish – Yahoo online translation tool
- Before You Know It – free downloads to learn 64 languages
- Cinderalla Folktales
- Google – online translation tool
- Omniglot – writing systems and foreign languages
- Word 2 Word
5th Grade –
Web Design
- Lissa Explains It All – HTML Help and Tutorial for Kids
- WP Clipart – public domain – no copyright restrictions
- WikiMedia Commons – public domain pictures
- Pexels – free stock photos and videos shared by talented creators
- Pics4Learning – copyright-friendly images for education
- Unsplash – internet source for free high resolution photos, recommended by Laughton Huggins
High School
Reference
- 100 Search Engines for Academic Research
- 100 Best Reference Sites for Science
- Encyclopedia Britannica
- Encyclopedia.com
- Encyclopedia of Life – Global access to knowledge about life on earth
- Finding Dulcinea
Librarian of the Internet - Info Please
- Internet Public Library
Information you can trust - Library of Congress
Home - Library of Congress
American Memory - New World Encyclopedia
- Q-Files
Illustrated Encyclopedia - Scholarpedia
- Virtual Learning Resources Center
Search Engines
Dictionaries
Easier to Read
Math
Writing a Newspaper Article
Check Your Facts
Open Course
Success in Life
- Aim High Tips for Teens – Designed by Brad Berger, a CCNY alumnus
Earth Science
- Earth Science Regents Exams
- Chemical Weathering
- GAME – Shape it up
- Geography for Kids
- Geological Society
- Graphing Tutorial
- Kids Discover
- Kids Geo
- Mechanical Weathering
- National Geographic
- One Geology
- Plant and Soil eSciences Library
- The Grand Canyon
- VIDEO – PBS
- VIDEO – The Science Penguin
- VIDEO – PBS
- What is weathering?
Living Environment
- Living Environment Regents Exams
- BioCoach Cell Respiration
- BioCoach Photosynthesis
- Biology Corner Cell Respiration
- Biology For Kids Chloroplast
- Biology For Kids Photosynthesis
- Biology For Kids Mitochondria
- Factmonster Photosynthesis
- Flying Turtle Photosynthesis
- How Stuff Works Photosynthesis
- Kids.Net Cell Respiration
- Mr. Mabrey Photosynthesis
- NOVA Photosynthesis
- Sambal’s Science Photosynthesis
- Tree Musketeers Photosynthesis,
recommended by Tyler of GreenTeensClub - VIDEO – John Kirk Photosynthesis
- VIDEO – Wiley Photosynthesis
Curriculum and Subjects
Reading, Writing and Literacy
- Between the Lions
- Bookpals
- CLWG – Childrens Literature Web Guide
- Inanimate Alice – digital novel
- International Children’s Digital Library
- Junie B. Jones – Highly recommended by kids
- Play and Learn
- Read Write Think
- Readers Theatre – Dr. Chase Young
- Starfall
- Storyline Online
- Weekly Reader
- Writing Fun – Click on the link at the bottom of the page where it says Jenny Eather other sites
Mathematics
- Acend Math – flash card generator
- Count Us In
- ICT Games
- Khan Academy
- List of Math Sites
- Math Glossary
- Mega Math
- National Library of Virtual Manipulatives
FINANCIAL EDUCATION
- Annuity.org – How to teach kids about money, recommended by Karla Monterrey
Science
- Amazing Predictions for the Next Millenium – National Geographic
- Amusement Park Physics
- Anatomy
- Bill Nye the Science Guy
- BrainPop
- Clipart – all types of graphics and illustrations you can use in your science class.
- Cool Science for Curious Kids – Howard Hughes Medical Institute
- Dr. Bob’s Interesting Science Stuff
- Ducksters
- EPA – Games
- Extreme Science
- Franklin Institute
- Greatest Engineering Achievements of the 20th Century
- How Stuff Works
- Water Cycle
Reference and
Search Engines
- Factmonster
- Kennedy Center – Library of Digital Resources
- Kiddle
- KidRex
- Kidzsearch
- Library of Congress
- National Geographic
- Smithsonian
- Smithsonian Learning Lab
- Wikipedia
American History
- Benjamin Franklin – The Electric Benjamin Franklin
- Ben’s Guide – to the US Government
- CIA – Kids Page
- Clio – Visualizing history
- Erie Canal – Learn how the locks work
- First Thanksgiving -Visit Plimoth
- Gilder Lehrman Institute
- History.com
- iCivics
- National Archives
- New York City
- Perspectives for a Diverse America –
New literacy-based curriculum developed by the Southern Poverty Law Center’s Teaching Tolerance
World History
- The Cornerstone for Teachers – Social Studies
- EdTech Teacher
- Education.com – History Resources
- Hunt the Past
- Mr. Donn
- Reading Like an Historian
- US Holocaust Memorial Museum
Voting and Elections
- Ballotpedia – Neutral, accurate and verifiable content on elections ad much more.
- Library of Congress – election process teaching materials
- NY State Board of Elections
- Presidential Election – Presidential and political memorabilia
- Register to VOTE
Search Engines
and Reference
- BBC
- Britannica Online
- Factmonster
- Kiddle
- Kidzsearch
- Library of Congress
- National Geographic
- Smithsonian
- Smithsonian Learning Lab
- Wikipedia
Music
- Create Music
- Music Advisor – choosing the right musical instrument
- Music Catch Game
- New York Philharmonic
- Play Jazz
- Sing Along
- Virtual Keyboard
Art
- Art – Princeton’s Art Appreciation Page
- Color Matters
- E-Card – from Fine Art
- Paint on line – Kids Art
- Strathmore – Easy to follow project ideas
- Tesselation
- Van Gogh – recommended by Ed Eiseman. Move your mouse (or finger if you have an iPad or touchscreen) anywhere and in any direction to fully experience this masterpiece.
GRAPHIC DESIGN – Recommended by Laughton Huggins
Lifelong Learning
Online Learning and Technology
- Blogging:
- Edublogs – free blogs for your classroom
- The Edublogger – Edublogs Newsetter
- Learn to Blog with Will Richardson
- CK-12
- The CRASH COURSE
- Common Sense Media – digital citizenship, lesson plans, apps and games
- CUNY Games Network – A center for game-based learning
- Edublogs – create a website for your classroom and for your students:
- Visit Larry Farlazzo to see how much you can do with an edublog. He demonstrates best practices, has published books and received many awards for excellence.
- E-Pals – e-mail for students
- November Learning – Alan November’s website on Information Literacy
- OER Commons – open educational resources
- PBS – Learning Media
- PortaPortal – PS 239
- Visit Mr. Schutte
- PowerPoint in the Classroom
- SiteGround – host your website
- Softschools – Pre-K to High Schools, includes AP quizzes
- Stay Safe – resources for keeping your home and family safe
- Web 2.0
- Webquest
Professional Development
- Archaelogical Institute of America
- Curriculum Maps
- Hudsonville MI
- EngageNY – Common Core Library
- NYC High School
- Exploring Leonardo
- Calendars – Free and Printable
- Discovery Education
- EdShelf
- Harvard GSE Resources
- Learning Management Systems
- NYC Teachers Page
- Science News and Discovery
- Kathy Shrock
- Rubrics – Use this site to create your own rubric
- Sites for Teachers
- Symbaloo – Manage and share bookmarks
- TED-Ed
- Teacher Tube
- Teach-nology
- Trackstar – Keep track of web sites you need for a project
- Train Your Brain
- Visit Mrs. Westphal’s page
- Visit Larry Ferlazzo’s blog
- Watch-Know-Learn – Free Educational Videos
More Tech
Recommended by Charlotte Cox, LIM College research assistant and graduate student:
Special Needs
- Autism
- Caring4ourkids – Recommended by Elena McDermott:
- Designing the Perfect Home Playroom for Children with Autism
Recommended by Jon Molinsky - Is a Therapy Dog Right for Your Child with Autism
Recommended by Heather Reiner of Dog Digz - Exceptionality Page – Resources collected by Marc Sheehan
- Family Village
- Learning Disablities
- Maddux List of Resources
- Mesothelioma – Recommended by Jeffrey Haley
- So Your Child Has Been Diagnosed With Autism…
A Parents’ Guide recommended by Hailey Durand - Web-Able
- Recommended by Natalie Kelly:
- Managing Sensory Processing Issues At Home
- Cleaner Indoor Air & Chemical Sensitivitie
- Disabled Home Modification Checklists and Funding
- Home Modifications and Selling Your Home
- Special Needs Safety Around Construction Sites
- Renters’ Rights for People with Disabilities
- Moving for Seniors and People with Disabilities
- Guide to Finding Credible Medical Advice
HEALTH, MEDICINE and WELLBEING
- Childrens Health Defense
- Natural Wellness
- Chirapractic Care – Coloring Book
- www.ICPA4kids.org – International Chiropractic Pediatric Association
- www.JWTumbles.com – and www.My-Gym.com specially designed physical education for young developing bodies
- www.KidsHealth.org – for kids, teens, parents and educators
- www.NutritionExplorations.org/kids/ – The food pyramid for kids
- Recommended by William Coyle
Parents’ Corner
- Child Development – what to expect from your child at each stage and age
- Consumer Safety Guide – Recommended by Peter Warren
- Education World
- IXL – peronalized learning
- Kids Health
- Lalilo – More than just phonics
- National PTA
- Neuroscience for Kids
- NY Times Learning Network
- Physical Education
- Cosmic Kids Yoga – Youtube Channel
- GoNoodle
- Teenagers – Can start doing this for themselves
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- Cyberchase
- Dance Mat Typing – enjoy learning and improving your keyboarding skills
- Dr. Seuss
- FUNBrain
- Free Rice
- Funology
- Gamequarium
- PEEP – and the big wide world
- Zoombinis – four levels to challenge your logic. Now available as a download for $2.99.