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I think BrainPOP is the best website because they have informational videos and games. It's fun and educational all the while being kid friendly and helpful. It is for all ages and full of information.

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I think newsella is the best website becuase when its time to read you dont have to look for something to read you can just log on newsella and there you have something to read.

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i think istation is the best because you can do math and reading . at the same website and you play games which makes it fun to learn whit games.

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MY new years goal/resolution is to try my hardest to make the best to get good grades al year an make my mother proud and work hard so when  get old enough i can help her and take care of her

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I think Funbrain is the best learning website because its a fun way to learn about math and reading and ect. And you dont have to listen to the teacher talk all day long but even though the teacher does waste like 20 to 30  good minutes of work but still its boring (no offense)

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if you study you may have no problem in class or you may get better grades then you thought . So study and improve your grades

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It's really important for you to get a lot of sleep before you go to school or you will get tired in class.then you will fall asleep and get in trouble .

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Resolutions anyone? Everyone sets goals at the beginning of the year. However, those goals are hard to keep. Accountability is key. What are two resolutions you might consider for the new year? Comment on them without leaving your name. See homework board for homework instructions on your resolutions.

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"NO, NO, NO" to homework you shout! Why do teachers assign homework? What's the purpose of homework? Review the different game websites and explain which one you find most helpful and why. use the sentence stem, " I find _________ website helpful because ________." Add a comment using the + button. Respond to one of your classmates post.

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Parents of online students know that learning doesn't stop when the winter holidays arrive. To prevent your student from spending mindless hours watching TV, get him or her engaged with some effective educational websites. These sites encourage students to have fun playing games while strengthening math, reading, writing, and critical-thinking skills.

The websites featured target elementary and middle school students, and they offer everything from printable worksheets to interactive puzzle games. Click on one of the resources below for more fun online learning to chase away the winter-break boredom.
Starfall Pre-K-2nd Grade
This website provides free interactive materials and games that help kids practice reading and build their phonemic awareness.
PBS Parents: Online Games K-3rd Grade
The Online Games section of the PBS website offers not only games but also printable activities such as coloring pages. These resources attract and engage young students because they feature popular PBS characters.
ABCya K-5th Grade
ABCya focuses heavily on building math, reading, and writing skills, but it also covers some additional topics as well as holiday themes. All of the games and apps were approved by certified teachers.
Game Classroom K-6th Grade
Game Classroom has compiled games, lessons, videos, and worksheets from a variety of reputable sites. The site also offers helpful articles and newsletters to keep parents informed.
Funbrain® K-8th Grade
Focused on improving math and reading skills, Funbrain features books and comics as well as arcades filled with interactive games.
Light Up Your Brain K-8th Grade
The brainteaser games and audio stories featured on Light Up Your Brain help students hone their problem-solving, reading, color-matching, math, and fine motor skills. For example, your child can test his or her understanding of physics in "Successful Experiment" by using different-sized balls to move an object to a designated spot.
Prongo K-8th Grade
Prongo offers free games, e-cards, jokes, downloads, brainteasers, and links for most major academic subjects. You can also create interactive quizzes for your student using the Quiz Station.
Fact Monster™ K-8th Grade
This site combines reference materials, facts, and trivia quizzes for kids on all subjects. Parents, educators, and kids can get homework help and access almanacs, an encyclopedia, a dictionary, and an atlas.
Multiplication.com 2nd-6th Grade
Multiplication.com helps students review multiplication tables as well as addition and subtraction facts. It has interactive games, classroom games, and worksheets that can be downloaded.
Scholastic's The Stacks: Games 2nd-7th Grade
Scholastic's game page offers puzzles, games, and quizzes, but the first things you should check out are the writing games. These prompts are based on characters and themes from Scholastic books and encourage students to practice their creative writing skills.

Does your student enjoy any other educational websites? Let us know in the comments below.

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The Best Interactive Websites for Education and Online Learning Games for K-8

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Parents of online students know that learning doesn't stop when the winter holidays arrive. To prevent your student from spending mindless hours watching TV, get him or her engaged with some effective educational websites. These sites encourage students to have fun playing games while strengthening math, reading, writing, and critical-thinking skills.

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What's your plan? What's my plan? Why do I need a plan you say? For oh, so many reasons! Planning is important. Not only does it make you successful, but you know where your "wiggle" room is in your day, afternoon, etc. Read this article on time management and decide what might be one area, if not more, that you can focus on. Comment on the area, or areas, that may help you the most and why, in the comment section. Respond to a comment from one of your classmates regarding what they have written. (Agree, Disagree, I think..., I feel..., etc.)

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The time management skills and disciplines that you develop as a student can help you for the rest of your life.
Do something today that your future self will thank you for.

Here are some tips to help you develop good time management skills.

A. Create good study habits

1. Study at the same time each day so that it becomes a habit.

2. Plan for weekly reviews.

3. Set aside blocks of study time (about 45 minutes each).

4. Keep your study area just for studying and get rid of distractions.

5. Write down assignments in every class including the DUE DATE and then check off items as you complete them.

6. Take advantage of open "time windows."

Use the time you spend waiting, walking, riding, etc. to review what you've learned.

Just before class, quickly review your notes or readings relating to that class.

B. Plan Properly for Peak Performance

1. Set up a school-year calendar to get a big picture of your semester-don't include too much detail at this point.

2. Schedule your fixed commitments. Block out time for papers, projects, readings, meetings, scheduled exams, holidays, breaks, presentations, etc.

Allot time for planned recreation, sports, club activities, etc.

Enter important dates for your social and family life.

Leave free time for yourself so you have flexibility.

3. Make a Weekly Schedule. Once a week block out time on a more detailed level for important commitments and deadlines you need to meet. Schedule meetings with yourself to work on back-burner items.

4. Make a Daily To-Do List. At the end of each day organize and schedule your next day. Include routines, errands, and study time.

C. Follow your plan

1. Don't let peer pressure or the quest for short-term gratification dictate what you consider important.

2. Focus on the goals you've set for yourself and follow up on your true top priorities.

3. Align your priorities with your long-term values and goals.

D. Set priorities: There's always more to do than you have time for

1. Be mindful that the actions you take today will plant the seeds for your long-term success or failure.

2. Think of the possible actions you can take today that will contribute to your success.

a. Go over each action you've thought of and ask yourself, "What positive things might happen if I make this a top priority?"

b. Ask yourself, "What negative things might happen if I don't make it a top priority?"

c. Write down the answers you've come up with and sort things out by asking yourself three more questions.

1. How good or bad are the best and the worst things that might happen?

2. What are the probabilities of the best and the worst thing happening?

3. How much time and energy would I have to invest?

E. Overcome procrastination

Without a date, you'll procrastinate. Whenever you get an assignment, set a goal for when you're going to start it so you can finish without a last minute panic.

1. Once you're given a due date on an assignment, count backwards from the due date to establish a start date. Take into account time you'll be spending on other items like social events, sports, etc. Refer to your school calendar where you've blocked out time you've committed to other things.

2. Keep stress to a minimum. Start early to avoid a frantic finish.

3. If you usually wait until the last minute to study or work on an assignment, instead of making your goal to finish on time, make your goal to finish early.

4. Remember the riddle, "How do you eat an elephant?" The answer: "A bite at a time."
If it's a big assignment, break it into small steps.

F. Look Back From the Future

Things that appear critically important today might seem relatively unimportant when you view them from a future perspective. Also, things that appear to be relatively unimportant today might be very important when you view them from a future perspective.

Looking back from the future-"backcasting" instead of forecasting-which items will have been the most significant for you to have accomplished to achieve your ideal week, month, year, and life?

"Backcasting" one week from now? ........................................................

"Backcasting" one month from now? ........................................................

"Backcasting" one year from now? ..........................................................

"Backcasting" five years from now? ........................................................

"Backcasting" from near the end of your life? ...........................................

School represents a time in your life that may have a major impact on how the rest of your life turns out. Your success tomorrow depends on what actions you take today. Keep that in perspective so that the daily decisions you make are wise ones.

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The time management skills and disciplines that you develop as a student can help you for the rest of your life. Do something today that your future self will thank you for. Here are some tips to help you develop good time management skills. 1.

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I wish i had the ability to design some of the more organized classrooms I see. But I may have to be the dollar store queen this semester! Haha! Mrs. Tate is going to work on her organization of papers, books, all the stuff I use on a day to day basis.   See the link about what experts have to say about students and the importance of organization. After reading, explain one way in which you might try and stay organized in school this semester by using a complete sentence. Please respond in the comments section. ( A new comment by clicking the plus symbol doesn't count)

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After working diligently on a project, you don't want to get a failing grade because you couldn't find your work when it was due because you were disorganized. Not only does organization keep you on track so that you can earn the grades you deserve, it prepares you for the working world, where organizational skills ...