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Hi! I’m Leticia. My background as a classroom teacher and technology consultant for a large public school system in the DC Metro Area has provided me with the knowledge and expertise about topics like age appropriate technology for children of all ages and kid-friendly website design. I use my background in technology and education as…
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When I was in middle and high school (yes, I am dating myself!) computers were mainly tools for productivity rather than for learning or entertainment. Now they can be interactive devices that facilitate learning by engaging our children. Don’t get me wrong, not everything out there is great. Some of it is fabulous. Lots of…
Virtual Field Trips
Virtual field trips are a way for you to take a tour of a particular location without having to pack a lunch or a suitcase. I personally love the idea of virtual field trips because they allow for a quick visit, don’t break the bank, and are ways you can interact with content without being…
Reading and Language Arts Websites
Clifford Interactive Stories and Games: The stories and games are perfect for preschool beginning and early readers since they teach letter recognition, letter sounds (phonics), and rhyming. Lookybook: Access a wealth of favorite picture books on the computer for your viewing pleasure. PBS Kids: Play with characters from your favorite shows like Boohbah, Barney, SuperWhy,…
Toddler
The following websites have interactive learning games and content that are recommended for toddlers: AlphaBaby: enables infants and toddlers to have fun playing with the computer because click of the mouse or touching a key on the keyboard generates a letter or shape on the screen. Seussville’s Help Mr. Brown Color: Children color designated letters…
Preschool
The following websites have interactive learning games and content that are recommended for preschoolers: Clifford Interactive Stories and Games: The stories and games are perfect for preschool beginning and early readers since they teach letter recognition, letter sounds (phonics), and rhyming. Funbrain’s MadLibs Jr: It is never too early to start learning the parts of…
News and Current Events
National Geographic Explorer: The online extension to the ever-popular National Geographic Explorer classroom magazine designed for grades 2-6. Scholastic News Zone: Current events tailored to elementary ages Time for Kids: Just like the Time Magazine that comes to your mailbox, this is he online accompaniment to the classroom news magazine designed just for kids. Weekly…
Elementary
The following websites have interactive learning games and content that are recommended for elementary age children: Funbrain’s MadLibs Jr: A great way to practice parts of speech playing the classic game on the computer. Math Arcade: Math games for grades 1-8 on Funbrain. National Geographic Explorer: The online extension to the ever-popular National Geographic Explorer…
