Richland School District Two
PreK - 2nd Grade
Digital Starter Kit
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The software on this list should always be a starting point for users to accomplish a digital task for teachers in PreK - 2nd Grade. However, should users find useful or innovative qualities of other applications, users should have the ability to pursue that application to meet their needs.
Don’t forget you can also use the District 1TWO1 Starter Kit for general technology integration options.
Audio Editing and Processing
Tools primarily designed to create, edit, and process various types of audio files
Make short audio recordings which can be embedded and shared. You can also upload mp3 files for embedding in websites, rip the audio track from a Youtube video, or enter text to be turned into an mp3 file. (Available on iOS and Chrome) | |
Quick and easy online tool for cutting a section of an mp3 track. For example, if you want just the opening measures of a song, you can cut the section out and use it. This site also has mp3 joiner and audio file converter. | |
Make short online audio recordings which can be downloaded as mp3 for inserting into videos. You can also upload mp3 files for embedding in websites. This audio recorder does not allow editing. Very easy to use. |
Cross Curricular
Digital resources that includes activities that covers all categories.
A full online curriculum preschool through kindergarten. ABCmouse.com is a subscription-based website that is currently offered FREE to U.S. and Canadian public schools. With a public school classroom account, you can add up to 40 students and build lessons and track progress for each student individually. (http://www.abcmouse.com/teacher-registration) | |
Interactive games that enhances literacy, math, and science concepts. | |
Interactive online games for kids. The learning games for kids help in building skills needed for success in school. While playing our fun educational games, kids learn to read with phonics, build skills in math, language, social studies, science and much more. Our educational videos encourage children to keep learning, even after school hours. | |
EZSchool's mission is to make learning easy and fun for kids. We focus on helping students, teachers, and parents by designing and developing supplemental materials that reinforce what is taught at school. We provide worksheets, study tools, interactive games, tutorials, easy to read stories, a year long spelling program, and much more. All materials are geared towards helping kids becoming more successful. Every week, the website is updated with new activities. | |
IXL is an environment where guessing is not an option, and success is earned through hard work and genuine understanding of each concept. To facilitate this deeper level of learning, every skill on IXL has been designed to engage students' minds. We approach topics from multiple angles, offer visual representations, provide a host of interactive activities, and more. By the time students have mastered a skill, their understanding of that topic is solid. And that's the greatest motivator for all students: knowing that when their study time is finished, they really “get it.” Math and language arts practice skills. Students are able to complete 20 practice problems per day without a membership. $199 per class for full membership, including the ability to track each student’s progress. | |
Offers an expanded and updated library of National Geographic’s popular education content, highlighting our iconic media and expert resources aligned with education standards. We offer a wide range of free educational resources that bring geography, science, and social studies to life for educators, learners, and their families. PreK and up! Science and discovery for all, helping learners understand our world through maps, media, reference, activities, and more. | |
PBS KIDS PLAY! is an award-winning, computer-based program that uses interactive content to engage students in cross-curricular learning. | |
This is a safe, fun and free place for children to play and learn. You'll find tons of videos, games, activities and interactive features that you won't find anywhere else – informed by over four decades of educational research and starring your favorite furry and feathered friends. Lessons in literacy & numeracy, emotional well being, health, and wellness and respect & understanding to children in 150+ countries. | |
This site offers hundreds of free, online, educational games for kids. Available subjects - (geography, math, animals, science) and many levels, games and activities for learners of any age, Pre K to Adult. | |
A wide variety of free educational resources such as online educational games, word searches, coloring pages, free reading lessons, free math lessons, printable flashcards and award certificates. | |
Each testing area provides lessons, practice activities, teacher resources, and sometimes literature tie-ins. Click on the subject area above that you are interested in to find the tutorials and practices pages for that content. If you are looking for a specific topic you can use the search feature below for the particular skill that you need help with. Test prep activities for ELA and Math for grades Prek- 4. | |
This is a teacher resource for kindergarten math common core standards. Website is organized by standards and has 4 games to reinforce the standard. |
District Resources
District paid resources that enhance cross curricular instruction, for both students and teachers. This includes, but not limited to, videos, images, lesson plans, references, printables, creating your own graphic organizers and presentations.
Instructional videos, skill builders, games, audio files, images, writing prompts, and encyclopedia reference materials support multiple learning styles. Video library features exclusive, award-winning titles from Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, Science Channel, and more. Logins will be provided through schools with passcodes. District purchased resource. | |
South Carolina’s Virtual Library is the “information place” for all South Carolinians. DISCUS – which stands for Digital Information for South Carolina Users – provides free access to an electronic library that’s available 24/7. The program objectives are fully outlined in the DISCUS Goals and Vision. What does DISCUS provide? DISCUS provides a variety of organized resources, called databases, for individuals of all ages, educational levels and interests. The databases include: magazines, professional journals, newspapers, encyclopedias, e-books, reference material, student and teacher resources, maps, pictures , recommended Web links, multimedia, and much more! Please see your media specialist for the annual login information and ideas of how to use DISCUS in your classroom. | |
Collaborative tool to make flow charts, diagrams, mind maps, etc. Integrates with Google Drive. Free account features: Drag and drop simplicity, extensive shape library, real-time collaboration. Use your Google login to access your account. | |
Thousands of downloadable, projectable, printable teacher materials, covering all the skills necessary for effective reading instruction. See ITS for account information. | |
ETV, partnering with the SC State Department of Education and the K-12 Technology Initiative, created StreamlineSC to improve and manage learning resources in South Carolina schools. The resource is available for free to all South Carolina public, private, and home schools. Please see your Media Specialist for the school passcode if you do not have a login. | |
VoiceThread is a cloud application, so there is no software to install. The only system requirement is an up-to-date version of Adobe Flash. VoiceThread will work in any modern web browser and on almost any internet connection. Upload, share and discuss documents, presentations, images, audio files and videos. Over 50 different types of media can be used in a VoiceThread. Comment on VoiceThread slides using one of five powerful commenting options: microphone, webcam, text, phone, and audio-file upload. Keep a VoiceThread private, share it with specific people, or open it up to the entire world. District license is available for all features. See your ITS for assistance. (Available for iOS) Access VoiceThread through your Google Apps account under the MORE in the black bar on Gmail or Drive. | |
Online collaborative video editing platform. Integrates with Google Drive. |
ELA
Digital resources that supplements the teaching of ELA Common Core Standards.
Designed to support educators, parents, and young children in the development of early literacy skills in the years before kindergarten. Intended for use with all children, the resources and information provided on this site promote skill-building, communication between adults, and ways to address concerns. | |
Free online Dictionary including thesaurus, children's and intermediate dictionary by Wordsmyth. | |
Resources for letter writing, reading, book and novels and reading comprehension. | |
There are quizzes, word games, word puzzles, reading with audio, proverbs, slang expressions, anagrams, a random-sentence generator and other computer assisted language learning activities. | |
The Magic Key website is aimed at children aged 5-6 years and follows the TV programmes in which Kipper, Biff, Chip, Wilf, Wilma and Floppy go off on their adventures. The site is based on the NLS requirements for Y1 and covers sentence and text level work in a new and imaginative way. Several games that students can practice the skills of reading, grammar, and spelling. |
Math
Digital resources for integrating technology while teaching common core math standards.
Ready for use in elementary classrooms with any type of interactive whiteboard, these high-quality virtual manipulative tools help teachers connect students with great ways to make sense of math. Use these tools to create an environment for students to explain, discuss, and defend their mathematical thinking. | |
(iOS) Little Monkey Apps Number Lines helps to introduce the concept of number lines to young students through the use of cute little frogs that make steps and leaps. When introducing basic mathematical skills such as counting, ordering, addition and subtraction, it is important to use a variety of models such as a counters, drawings and number lines to explain and physically model problems. | |
(iOS App) "10 Frame Fill" provides children practice with recognizing additive "10 Families" (e.g., 1 and 9, 2 and 8, etc.). Set the 10 Frame to fill in sequence or randomly. Use contrasting color chips to fill the 10 frame as you determine the answer. | |
(iOS App) Junior McPea loves preschool and now has a collection of 3 educational games in a single app, perfect for toddlers and preschoolers, ages 2 to 4 years old. McPea Preschool is designed to foster your child's early education and elevate his or her skills. The three games included with McPea Preschool are: shapes, one-to-one correspondence, and counting skills | |
Math games and printables that correlate with Common Core Standards & Indicators. Teachers can choose their grade level and find links that are aligned to both Michigan’s Grade Level Content Expectations and the Common Core Standards. Searches can be done either by topics or by code numbers. Students can pick skills for their grade by choosing from the grade level menus. They can also go directly to math fact sites or even categorized games. | |
(iOS and PC) Why not have some fun while reviewing previous year's common core standards or introducing and learning new concepts in this year's standards by using the games and apps. In addition to supporting individualized math learning experiences, many of the games at Hooda Math make great group projects. With just a little creativity you can weave these games into your lessons and get your students talking math. | |
Interactive games using the ten frame. Great for whole group (SmartBoard) and small groups or individual students. | |
Illuminations has 108 online activities available. Illuminations is designed to provide standards-based resources that improve the teaching and learning of mathematics for all students. | |
Math Game Time is your destination for the best math games, printables, videos and homework help online. Our games are fun, educational and trustworthy. Math Game Time was created by educators to help kids succeed. Our goal is to provide a fun, educational playground for students in Pre-K through 7th grade to excel in math. | |
Students help the character cross the river by selecting the correct fraction. | |
At Math Play you can find a wide variety of fun games that you can play online. Most games are suitable for elementary and middle grades. They are organized by grade level, content, and game type. |
Online Books
Digital resources that provide alternative access to literature by level.
Streaming video featuring famous people reading children's books aloud. | |
Reading material for preschool, kindergarten and grade 1 students available online. Includes guided readers, comprehensive phonic activities and supplemental reading material. To view and use the site is free, but to download material, you need to register. | |
Collection of books that represents outstanding historical and contemporary books from throughout the world; Provides multilingual books (from Spanish to Farsi) | |
Beloved characters and treasured stories are given new life through amazing celebrity performances, beautiful illustrations, and original music. |
Teacher Resources
Digital resources that includes apps, lesson planning, classroom management, and organization and other websites with great ideas for teachers.
Management
Classroom management tool for teachers. It also collects and generates data on student behavior that teachers can share with parents and administrators. Compatible on android, iOS, desktop | |
A free and safe app for teachers to text (or email) parents to keep them in the loop! With this resource, teachers do not share their phone number or the phone numbers of other parents. You can even schedule messages for future delivery. |
Books / Stories
A leveled book list for teachers to build a leveled library in the classroom. The lists are broken down by grade level, book level, authors’ name and title. Most books can be found easily in local libraries and book stores. | |
Classic nursery rhymes accessible to a modern, global audience. Animated videos and songs feature six colorful characters and engaging content that promotes pre-literacy in a fun way. | |
A teacher online source for book list and reading activity ideas. Each video is streamed through YouTube, so students cannot access them. Teachers can access and show the videos to their classes. | |
This site is a great resource for students in preschool and up, teachers, parents, and administrators. Includes daily starters by subject, lesson plans, and books and PD to purchase. It also includes student activities by subject which students can access like study jams videos and quizzes. | |
This YouTube channel hosts popular children's books and newly created video books, read aloud with closed captioning so viewers can read along. |
Share YouTube videos without the ads along the sides of the screen or suggested videos at the end. You paste the YouTube video link in the webpage, and click generate. Then click on the link to view the video or share the new safeshare link with others or save it for later. | |
Pre-made SmartBoard lessons shared by other teachers. You can search by grade level, subject, etc. You can download and save SmartBoard lessons and edit them to your needs. | |
Website for teachers to collect websites and blogs they would like to continue to visit by topic. Scoopit also offers suggestions based on your past choices. Similar to Pinterest. |
Typing/Computer Skills
Tools to help teach basic computing and keyboarding skills.
Grade level lessons incorporate areas such as math and language arts while introducing basic computer skills. Many of the kindergarten and first grade activities are equipped with sound to enhance understanding. | |
This typing application will help teachers:
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This online program will assist you with learning and improving your typing speed. No registration needed to work on typing accuracy and speed. | |
Type Fu is an app for ChromeOS and Chrome that will help you learn how to touch type or improve your current touch typing skills. FEATURES
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Word Study
Digital resources for student practice of word making, spelling, and various studies of phonemic awareness.
Arrange tiles by dragging and dropping them to the correct places. Kids will enjoy playing while learning about sequencing, sorting, alphabetic, numbering, geometry, math and more in this fun and educational cognitive game. iOS App | |
High Frequency word practice and recognition. iOS & Android App | |
Customized spelling and vocabulary practice through 25 interactive games. Also available as a Google Chrome App. You can upgrade to a paid Premium Membership for $49.99/class up to 25 students. Upgrade includes tracking student progress and differentiated spelling lists for different groups of students. | |
Students can independently explore the website and work on the activities according to skill and grade level. This site includes limited math and language arts opportunities, but focuses mainly on phonics and reading. | |
Students can learn and practice spelling patterns and high frequency words through games. Games are categorized by skill such as CVC, Consonant Clusters, etc. |
Writing
Tools for integrating technology with writing instruction.
This Harcourt published site is like an interactive Daily Oral Language activity in which students edit sentences for punctuation, capitals, spelling, and word use. | |
Students can fill in blanks to practice writing a letter to Arthur and his friends. You cannot print or send the letter to anyone. | |
Students can learn about the parts of a letter, how to write a letter, and generate their own letter. The site guides the students through each step in writing a letter. You can print, save, or email your letter when it is comlete. | |
This Scholastic based website has students edit Dan’s sentences using a typewriter. The students retype each sentence correctly then submit. If the answer is incorrect, it shows the correct answer. | |
Students can grow a story by selecting a beginning, middle, and end. In each part, the students will choose what happens next from a set of options. When the story is finished you may read, print, and start a new story. | |
An iOS and Android app for generating story ideas in the students pre-writing stage. 9 cubes, 54 images, Over 10 million combinations, Unlimited stories! Shake to roll the cubes. Can you create a story using all 9 face-up images? | |
An IOS app that lets you create your own lip-synched videos and share them on Facebook and YouTube. Write a story and then create your characters to go along! | |
An iOS app that allows students to add words to pictures to create their own story book. | |
iOS and Android App that lists for Writers is a great addition to any writer’s toolbox. Helpful to both novice and expert writers alike, this app delivers list after list of prompts and ideas for your brainstorming sessions: names, character traits, plot lines, occupations, obsessions, action verbs, and much more! App costs $2.99 |
Don’t forget you can also use the District 1TWO1 Starter Kit for general technology integration options.
Committee Members:
Lisa Knoche, Technology Integration Specialist, Co-Chair
MaryAnn Sansonetti-Wood, Technology Integration Specialist, Co-Chair
Nichole Allmann, North Springs Elementary, Instructional Technology Specialist
Tiffany Garrett, North Springs Elementary, Second Grade
Flo Jackson, Clemson Road Child Development, 4 year olds
Melissa Kramer, Lake Carolina, Kindergarten
Nicole Robinson, Langford Elementary, First Grade
Jennifer Rushing, LW Conder Elementary, First Grade
Regi Strickland, LW Conder Elementary, Instructional Technology Specialist
Compiled by the PreK-2nd Grade Resource Team Fall 2013
