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May 03, 2012
7 Great Websites to Create High School Yearbooks Online

These days, with the advent of the Internet and social networks, a yearbook can take on much different forms. In an electronic form, it lets students browse and comment the pages in a much different way than years past. Of course, most websites that let you create high school yearbooks online, or any other type of yearbook, also let you order real printed copies as well.

May 03, 2012
News In Easy French

Listen to a daily news podcast in easy French.

May 01, 2012
Top 2011 Art And Music Sites

If you are considering using art or music as part of your curriculum, then you will want to take a look at the list put together by Richard Byrne of Free Technology for Teachers. Byrne provided a list of useful resources that educators can use to get started with art or music in the classroom. One example is the Museum of Modern Art, which actually offers lesson plans to teachers that would like to integrate art into the classroom.

April 18, 2012
Top 2011 Sites For Foreign Language Learning

Richard Byrne of Free Technology for Teachers offers a list of the top foreign language learning sites for 2011.

April 18, 2012
Top 2011 Sites For Digital Storytelling

Richard Byrne of Free Technology for Teachers offers a list of the top digital storytelling sites for 2011.

April 18, 2012
Top 2011 Educational Grammar Games

Richard Byrne of Free Technology for Teachers offers a list of the top 10 grammar games sites for 2011.

April 18, 2012
Top 2011 Educational Computer Games Websites

Richard Byrne of Free Technology for Teachers offers a list of the top 77 educational games sites for 2011.

March 21, 2012
Great Websites for Funny End Of Year School Awards for Students

One of the most popular types of awards are funny end of year school awards that celebrate the individual strengths of students, and also remind the entire class of fun things that happened throughout the year.

February 18, 2012
Top 2011 Internet Safety Sites

Richard Byrne of Free Technology for Teachers offers a list of the top internet safety sites for 2011. The goal of all of these resources is to present the idea of online safety to kids in a way that is not patronizing or boring, but at the same time getting the message across in a strong way.

February 02, 2012
Top 2011 Social Studies Websites

Richard Byrne of Free Technology for Teachers offers a list of 11 Social Studies resources from the Internet that can help teachers infuse some excitement into the subject matter, and re-energize students into getting more interested and involved.

February 02, 2012
Top Math Resources Of 2011 from Free Technology For Teachers

In a comprehensive article published at the end of 2011, technology enthusiast Richard Byrne listed some of the top online math resources for the classroom.

February 02, 2012
Top Alternatives To Youtube In The Classroom

A list of websites that offer high-quality video content that teachers could easily incorporate into the classroom educational experience.

February 02, 2012
Top Comics Creation Websites Of 2011

Find great website for creating your own cartoons.

February 02, 2012
Top 2011 Language Arts Websites

Teaching Language Arts consists of teaching a very wide assortment of skills, including improving a students vocabulary, helping students understand how to craft together the written word, and also how to inspire creative ideas.

February 02, 2012
Top 2011 Online Science Resources

Great websites that offer valuable, free content on topics like space exploration, chemistry, biology, electronics and gadgets, physics and much more.

January 11, 2012
5 Great Websites for Learning French

The following five free websites are a great place to start if you would like to add French to your repertoire of languages.

January 10, 2012
9 Best Open Courseware Websites to Study Anything

This article lists the top 9 open courseware websites that offer free online education at the university level.

January 09, 2012
5 Websites That Can Help Kids to Learn Mandarin

The following are five of the best websites on the Internet that are the most useful for either exposing your kids to the Mandarin language, or for supplementing Mandarin lessons.

December 19, 2011
6 Ways to Use YouTube for the Classroom

While up until the Internet, video consisted mostly of VHS tapes or DVD videos, with the advent of the Internet and YouTube, teachers have a much larger toolset they can use to apply informational YouTube videos in the classroom.

December 19, 2011
6 Useful Websites for Plotting Graphs Online

If you want an effective website for plotting data graphs, it should be one that requires very few steps to create the resulting chart. All of the websites listed in this article provide the graphs in one or two very simple steps.

December 05, 2011
Top 9 Free Software And Websites For Learning Spanish

In this article, you will discover a total of nine websites for learning Spanish. They vary in size and by the number of free tools that are available. However, the one thing that you will find in common among all of them is that they offer good quality, useful resources that are absolutely free.

November 07, 2011
8 Websites to Teach Kids About Space

Space is an area of study that teachers can use to spark the interest and imaginations of students in any country and in almost every age group. The following websites are eight of the best online resources for getting children involved and interested in the many topics that make up the study of space.

September 28, 2011
10 Best Websites with Book Reviews for Children's Books

There are so many fantastic websites online today that provide excellent reviews and a synopsis of the most popular childrens books today. The following list is ten of the best childrens book review websites on the Internet.

September 19, 2011
6 Websites That Help Teach Computers For Children

The resources in this article are some of the best online resources today that you can use to introduce your kids to computer concepts in a way that is interesting and fun.

August 09, 2011
5 Virtual Surgery Games to Learn More About Medical Procedures

Explore the following top five websites to get a taste of what is available in the world of online virtual surgery.

June 27, 2011
Take a Demo For A Quick Rosetta Stone Review

The experience of using the Rosetta Stone software is very strange, because it forces you to use a part of your brain that you may not be accustomed to using. You have to spend the effort to carefully read and listen to words and then search the images for clues as to what those words mean. While you to this, you will be exercising the language center of your brain, and before you know it you will start understanding entire sentences and phrases in an entirely new language.

June 22, 2011
6 Great Avatar Generator Websites Kids Will Love

Kids need a way to represent their likeness and their personality online. This has developed a very strong demand for cartoon avatars, and for avatar generators. The following 6 avatar generator websites produce some of the most unique and interesting avatars that kids love.

June 10, 2011
6 Great Educational Websites With Blank Maps for Teachers

There are plenty of websites that offer a variety of maps for teachers in exchange for a paid membership or for single purchase, but finding free blank maps for teachers usually proves rather difficult. The following are six of the best resources where you will find both labeled and blank maps for use inside and outside the classroom.

April 29, 2011
How to Buy Microsoft Office Cheap and Not Break the Bank

This article will cover all of the legitimate ways that you can download cheap Microsoft Office software. In this case, cheap can range anywhere from 10 percent off to nearly 80 percent off the retail purchase price. So, read on and find the situation that applies to you, and get your version of Microsoft Office for cheap!

April 11, 2011
6 Great Websites With Money Games for Kids

One of the most difficult concepts that many parents struggle with teaching children is money. This article lists the six best websites with games that teach financial literacy and money management skills.

February 12, 2011
Top 7 Websites to Teach Kids About Internet Safety

The following websites are some of the best resources that parents and teachers can use to introduce kids to some of the things they need to be careful about when they are spending time on the Internet.

January 10, 2011
3 Fun Games to Teach Haiku Poems to Kids

While writing a Haiku is a popular activity not only in schools but also among adults, it is actually difficult to find many resources online that make writing a Haiku into an interactive game. Below you will discover three Haiku games that you can use to introduce your kids or your students to the world of Haiku writing in a way that will capture their interest.

January 03, 2011
6 Best Websites With Listening Activities for Preschool Children

Today, the Internet is filled with free resources for teaching preschoolers important skills. The following sites are six of the best places where you will find wonderful activities that help preschoolers improve their listening skills.

December 30, 2010
Get Rosetta Stone Cheap With Special Codes and Discounts

This article is a summary of discounts, tips and coupon resources where you can obtain the language software called Rosetta Stone for cheap.

December 13, 2010
Top 11 Sites with Christmas Coloring Pages

The following list are eleven of the best coloring pages for the holidays that you can use when you are looking for fun activities to do with your kids. Many of the websites offer the ability to print full page graphics, and some even allow kids to do the coloring online.

December 03, 2010
9 Great Online Radio Shows for Kids

The following list includes nine of the best online radio stations that offer well produced, carefully selected and appropriate music for young children and toddlers.

December 03, 2010
10 Video Websites That Are Like YouTube for Kids

The following list is ten of the best online video websites that offer entertaining and educational videos that kids will love. If you are a parent looking for an alternative to television for your kids, or you are a teacher looking for appropriate content for the classroom, this list can help.

November 22, 2010
Starfall.com iPhone / iPad ABC App Released

The free website Starfall.com that teaches children how to read and write in English has released an ABC app for iPod, iPhone and iPad.

November 21, 2010
Best Websites for Students to Ask Science Questions

The following list represents ten of the best online resources that children or parents can use to ask science questions, or search science questions that are already answered. These sites are either moderated by science experts that personally answer questions themselves, or they are supported by visitors that have a science background and volunteer to answer student questions.

November 12, 2010
Top 7 Websites with Kids Printable Crossword Puzzles

Practicing crossword puzzles is an excellent way for children to develop their vocabulary and their knowledge base. Throughout the Internet, you can find kids printable crossword puzzles covering almost any topic and at just about every level of difficulty. The following seven websites are some of the best online resources to find printable crossword puzzles for kids.

November 08, 2010
10 Best Sites for Kid Friendly Recipes

The following ten websites are the best of the best online resources filled with fun, educational and exciting recipes that your children will love to make. Whether it is an afternoon activity for a parent and child, or a classroom project with a room full of kids - these websites will help you find the perfect kid friendly recipe.

November 02, 2010
5 Websites Where Kids Get Free Homework Help

It is very difficult for students that search for free homework help online. Most of the services that are touted as free are actually not free at all, but instead require expensive monthly membership. Luckily, there are a number of paid services that offer a certain level of legitimately free service.

November 02, 2010
10 Websites With Easy Crafts for Kids

The following list represents ten of the best online resources for craft ideas that you can use with kids either in the classroom or at home. The following websites are all free and feature crafts on many different themes and using a wide variety of materials. Use them to find the perfect craft project for your kids or students.

October 18, 2010
10 Websites With News and Current Events for Kids

Whether you teach English, History or Science, current events and news make for excellent classroom learning material. The following list are ten of the best news and current event websites online that offer not only news, but also activities and other interesting content that kids love

October 01, 2010
10 Websites to Find Cool Science Experiments for Kids

The following list are ten of the best science websites online that offer a variety of cool science experiments that kids will love.

September 28, 2010
Moshi Monsters Teaches Children to Manage Resources and Collaborate

Moshi Monsters is a cute virtual pet game where the child adopts a new Moshi pet which they can nurture and raise, interact with, play games with and much more. The Moshi Pet community is filled with activities and games that will captivate the interest as well as teach important lessons - without the child even realizing that they are learning. That is the magic of online educational games like this - effortless learning.

September 16, 2010
10 Free Online Ecology Games For Kids

Games and online activities are a great way to teach the young generation about earth, ecology, the environment and conservation. The blog makeuseof.com has just published an excellent article on online environmental games for children.

September 02, 2010
Enter Our Monthly Sweepstakes and Win a $100 Amazon.com Gift Card!

Do you want more childrens software? Enter our monthly sweepstake and get the chance to win a $100 Amazon.com gift certificate.

August 30, 2010
Educational Abandonware - Free and Useful Software or Illegal Piracy?

Abandonware is an application that was written many years ago and where the original creator or the company that owned and distributed the license is no longer maintaining the software or offering copies for sale. U.S. Copyright Law implies that the copyright on creative work, such as books or software, lasts just under thirty years. Technically, this means that the classic DOS games that were created throughout the 1980s now fall under the "Abandonware" category.

August 09, 2010
Google Educational Tools That Are Useful For Any Classroom

In Google Apps, a teacher will find an amazing assortment of programs and applications that can greatly enhance the teaching of any subject. And since most students these days already have a great awareness and ability with the Internet, utilizing online applications will go a long way toward keeping the interest and enthusiasm of students at a very high level.

June 16, 2010
Free Educational Clip Art for Teaching Materials

Finding clip art on the Internet is not always easy. Most of the resources that are available are usually of very small or low-quality icons and images that are really sub-par in quality and not very useful for most teachers. However, the following sites set the standard for quality in free educational web images that teachers and students can not only use in the classroom, but also on printed handouts and class websites or other online reference materials.

May 14, 2010
Business Simulation Games for Teaching Kids About Economics

These free business simulation games offer a unique approach to teaching young children about the simple principles of running a business, and even about simple personal economics. Many schools do not offer children lessons in business or economics at a young age, so business simulation games can fill in the gap and teach kids the general rules about how businesses work.

May 03, 2010
An Amazing Database of Common Errors in English Usage

Professor Paul Brians, Emeritus Professor of English at Washington State University, has accumulated one of the most impressive and comprehensive lists of common errors in English usage.

April 26, 2010
Free Educational Flash Cards for Science, English and Math

There are many learning systems that educators have developed over the years to help students learn better, but inevitably the core of every learning system is some form of flash card exercise. It is for this reason that so many parents, teachers and even students themselves look for websites and programs where you can make your own flash cards.

April 15, 2010
The Starfall Store - Educational Products For a Classroom or Homeschooling Curriculum

No matter what level your child is at in their reading abilities and comprehension, the products available at Starfall can help your children advance to a level of reading skill that is equal to or even greater than their age group. There are few moments in a parents life much more pleasant than seeing a childs grades increase dramatically in a short period of time. Time and time again, phonics has helped make that dream a reality. So check out the Starfall Store today and begin exploring how you can incorporate phonics into your classroom or homeschooling curriculum today.

April 05, 2010
8 Free Educational Online Journal Directories for Teachers and Parents

Whether you are a classroom teacher trying to stay up to speed with the latest teaching methods, or you are a home school parent looking for a way to maintain a high level curriculum for your child, free educational online journals offer both educators and parents with important insight into the latest research and trends in education.

March 15, 2010
Free Childrens Music for the Classroom

The following article outlines five of the most useful and free resources where you will find free downloadable childrens music and other creative music tools that you can use in the classroom.

March 06, 2010
5 Free IQ Tests for Children and Students

There are many types of intelligence tests that psychologists and other experts use to gauge the intellectual capacity of an individual child, but the most common ones used are WISC-IV, WAIS-III, and KBIT DAS.

February 28, 2010
6 Websites with Free Printable Flags for Children

Whether you are teaching children about history, geography or world politics, using free, printable flags for children offers a very visual way to turn a dry subject into an exciting one.

February 19, 2010
4 Free Quiz Makers to Create Your Own Quiz Online

In this article you will discover four of the best free quiz makers that you can use to modernize your testing efforts.

February 07, 2010
The 2010 Edublog Awards Nominations For Educational Techology

The nominees for the Educational Tech Support category of the 2010 Edublogs award.

January 31, 2010
Free Online Educational Elementary Tools for Teachers

This article will focus on some of the more common needs of the elementary school teacher, and where they can find the best free online educational elementary tools.

January 25, 2010
Educational Software Discounts for Students on a Budget

One of the most difficult aspects of being a student, especially a college student, is the high cost of school supplies. Books and supplies constitute a major part of a students yearly budget, and very often they are not covered by scholarships or student loans. This is why companies that offer educational software discounts are so important.

January 18, 2010
5 Websites With Ebooks for Children to Read Online

The following online resources are a few of the best sites where you can find free Ebooks for children.

January 14, 2010
Microsoft's Kodu Now Available For Windows

Microsofts fun game creation environment for kids, Kodu, is now available for Windows

January 12, 2010
How Music Affects Learning and Online Music Tools That Can Help

When most people think of music and children, they think about the modern pop songs that kids love to listen to, not how music affects learning when used in appropriate ways. When music and education is combined, it is usually only within the context of music education. The unfortunate consequence of the lack of music in the classroom is that other non-music teachers lack a powerful tool that they could use to enforce and enhance learning of other subjects throughout the day.

December 11, 2009
The Top Ten Online Lesson Plans for Learning ABC's

A list of the 10 best sources for downloading or printing free lesson plans designed to teach preschool or kindergarten students their ABCs.

November 27, 2009
JumpStart.com - An Exciting Virtual 3d Avatar World for Kids

Jumpstart.com is an exciting world developed just for kids. Just like its adult-only counterparts, this world allows kids to create their own avatar (called a Jumpee). With stunning graphics, wonderful lands to explore and inviting games based on U.S. national education standards, JumpStart.com is a website that you can trust not only to entertain, but also to educate.

November 14, 2009
More.Starfall.com: More Fantastic Literacy Resources from Starfall.com

With a subscription to more.starfall.com, your child will have access to all of the content they have grown to love on Starfall.com, in addition to many other activities such as to colors, numbers, rebus stories, puzzle games, decodable short vowel books, motion and math songs, and resources for teachers, too!

November 12, 2009
Top 5 Free Sites That Let Children Have Fun With Photographs

Find the best websites and free software where kids can edit, modify and have fun with digital photographs.

September 15, 2009
Raylit.com: Educational Games, Videos, and Activities for Kids

Raylit.com is an interactive educational website for 3-7 year olds that offers over 750 learning activities, games, and puzzles! Raylit.com provides the perfect balance of learning, healthy behavior, and entertainment in order to achieve the best learning results.

August 04, 2009
45 Creative Art Websites For Kids

The blog Making Teachers Nerdy has posted a great list of 45 websites for kids where they can create all kinds of artwork online.

May 18, 2009
More.Starfall.com - Starfall Launches Membership Site

The creators of the literacy website Starfall.com are planning to launch a membership website, called More.Starfall. This site will include all the content from the Starfall website, plus additional activities.

April 12, 2009
Qimo - Linux For Kids

Qimo is a lightweight, complete, free, Linux operating system for children, designed to run on a stand-alone computer. Qimo comes pre-installed with educational games for children aged three and up.

March 12, 2009
The Top 5 Free Online Drawing and Doodle Activities for Kids

A selection of he best online drawing and doodle activities for children.

March 02, 2009
The Top 5 Free Typing Tutors: Exciting Ways to Learn and Practice Keyboarding

There are a variety of software programs and websites dedicated to typing, both subscription based and for free. Check out our top 5 FREE typing tutors below.

February 22, 2009
BBC Mundo - News in Easy Spanish

Learn Spanish by reading or listening to the news on BBC Mundo.

February 15, 2009
Free Internet Browsers for Kids: KidZui.com, Kidoz.net and More!

A roundup of web browsers that keep your kids safe on the Internet.

February 02, 2009
Virtual Pets - Adopt a Cat, Dog, Rabbit or Fish Online

Find the best websites where kids can adopt and care for virtual pets.

January 28, 2009
ixl.com - New Non-free Math Website for Grades K-5

Ixl.com is a new subscription-based website that lets kids practice maths. It has lessons for Pre-K, kindergarten and grades 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.

January 26, 2009
The Top 5 Alternatives to Starfall.com: Free Interactive Literacy Websites

When it comes to interactive literacy websites, does your child need a change? Are your students longing for a little variety during computer center time? We have scoured the Internet and have compiled the top 5 website similar to Starfall.com.

January 25, 2009
Cozi.com Keeps Your Family Organized

Cozi.com is a website that offers many free services and tools to keep you and your family organized. It helps the busiest of families stay on track from one central place- Cozi Central (your familys Cozi.com dashboard).

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