Math Games and Activities Websites

Language Games and Activities Websites

Math Frog: Math games supporting the Ontario Curriculum for students in Grade 4, 5 and 6.  Links for worksheets for parents and teachers to support the games.

http://cemc2.math.uwaterloo.ca/mathFROG/ 

Math word problems for students in Grade 5-12.  Site his hints and answers for all questions.

http://www.mystfx.ca/special/mathproblems/ 

Finger multiplication tricks.  Help with memorizing multiplication tables

http://easycalculation.com/funny/tricks/6-10-finger-multiplication.php

 Kenken is a new twist on Sudoko.

http://kenken.com/index.html

Math and Reading games for kids

www.funbrain.com

BBC Skillswise for intermediate and adult students

http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/

Site for students in grades 6 through 12. Covers concepts from place value and multiplication to advanced calculus and trigonometry. Also offers study tips.

http://www.math.com

Features math activities covering a range of concepts for elementary level students. Some concepts covered include: counting, algebra, patterning, decimals, addition and subtraction and multiplication and division. Also features online, interactive self testing.

http://www.aaamath.com

Math site dedicated to algebra. It offers detailed explanations and many tips for solving equations. Following explanations, students are able to try the strategies interactively online.

http://www.purplemath.com

Site that assists students with math concepts such as fractions, addition and multiplication. Offers many math games to build student skills.

http://coolmath4kids.com

Interactive site to help students improve math skills. Flashcards, worksheets and online games available.

http://www.aplusmath.com

 ixl is a website for grades JK-9 with different quizzes students can take on various math topics.

http://ca.ixl.com/

Math games, great for basic math facts.

http://www.playkidsgames.com/mathGames.htm

A selection of games and activities for literacy.
http://www.readwritethink.org/

Interactive website with twelve animated dreamtime stories from Aboriginal custom and lore. Interactive quizzes and reading guides.

http://www.abc.net.au/dustechoes/default.htm

Interactive site that uses News broadcasts to encourage literacy. Students can read, listen to or watch News stories and then complete comprehension activities.

http://literacynet.org/cnnsf

Interactive vocabulary quizzes.

http://www.smic.be/smic5022/exercisesvocabulary.htm

Fun but comprehensive approach to grammar.

http://aliscot.com/bigdog

College and university website that focuses on writing references and formatting in both MLA and APA styles. It features an extensive section on ESL students that include grammar/mechanics and writing practice with interactive worksheets.

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/

Pre-school and elementary libraries of online stories with animated pictures, online activities and printable sheets. Students are able to move at their own pace through the stories and name characters and choose the story outcome.

http://www.storyplace.org

This site offers online stories with visual aids from a variety of authors. Audio versions, mini movies and games are also available.

http://www.candlelightstories.com

Informative site for parents and teachers that offers strategies and techniques to use with struggling readers. Funded by the U.S. Department of Education.

http://www.readingrockets.org

Robert Munch is a favourite of many families in Canada.  Now you can listen to Mr. Munch read his own stories!

http://robertmunsch.com/books

Games for students in grade 1-5, phonics, vocabulary, typing etc. 

http://www.abcya.com/  

Early Starter Resources

Science

Phonics worksheets, crafts and activities.
http://www.kidzone.ws/

Starfell is a site dedicated to helping students learn to read.  There are games, activities and songs to teach phonics, the alphabet and reading.  Keep your speakers on!

http://www.starfall.com/

Easy phonics games

http://www.funfonix.com/games/

Simple games for phonics and the alphabet for Kindergarten students.  Language and vocabulary skills for students up to grade 6

http://www.sadlier-oxford.com/phonics/student.cfm

Easy phonics games for students

http://www.abcya.com/

Interesting and age-appropriate articles on a wide variety of topics relating to the latest scientific advances, as well as other resources that help students learn about and engage with science

http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/

Lots of ideas to help students create the perfect science project and conduct fun experiences at home and school.

http://www.sciencebuddies.com/

A Canadian-based site offering interactive, fun and educational games that promote students' environmental awareness and involvement

http://www.ecokids.ca/pub/index.cfm

The science division of the popular Yahoo! Kids site.  The 'Science on the Web' section also offers an extensive list of other kid-friendly science resources available online

The Discovery Channel website especially for kids!

http://kids.discovery.com/

The kids' section of the Canada Science and Technology Museum website offering a series of fun and interactive games

http://www.sciencetech.technomuses.ca/english/schoolzone/kidszone.cfm

Interactive games and resources for students aged 9-11, introducing them to the exciting world of engineering.

http://www.engineeringinteract.org/

Resources for Intermediate-Senior science, tech, and math students  aligned with the Ontario Curriculum.  (click on curriculum)

http://www.thevirtuallab.org/