Dropletta
Virtual BookOK - it is all systems go to build up this area. At the moment it is dominated by maths but that is only because I have been researching that area first. If you know of something that should would be useful to have on this list - tell me.
[we have bought the CD for resources marked with a [*] so you can use them in school without "Evaluation Version" across them]
Use a countdown timer for all sorts of occasions - there is a better one built into the software that comes with the board.
Call up backgrounds from a paper bank - ideal for using an overlay [*]
Make a tally chart [*]
Make a pie chart [*]
Make a pictogram [*]
Make a bar chart [*]
Make a bar line chart [*]
Make a line graph [*]
or use the all purpose Amblegraph
or one on graph paper [*]
You might find something at Primary Resources Online that you could use
Try one of these PowerPoints from Etchingham Primary School
There might be something her Maths on line
or here Maths Zone
Estimate the angle turned round a circle [*]
Estimate angles between two lines [*]
Estimate angles on a straight line [*]
A variety of angle stuff including a protractor [*]
Try these angle activities from Ambleside
Play around with points on a grid [*]
Compare factions by dragging them on various fraction strips [*]
Demonstrate fractions on a 3 by 3 grid [*]
Demonstrate fractions on a 4 by 4 grid [*]
Demonstrate fractions on a 5 by 5 grid [*]
Demonstrate fractions on a 6 by 6 grid [*]
and on a 10 by 10 grid - percentages [*]
Use the decifractor to compare fractions and decimals
What can you do with counters? [*]
and a counter? [*]
an early years counter from Ambleside
or a circular counter [*]
do you remember cuisenaire rods? [*]
and at KS2 [*]
Use a target square [*] (check here for a reference guide)
and an addition machine
and a subtraction machine
and a division machine
The super sequencer
and the multi sequencer
test yourself with this number bond machine
can you guess the number?
are you up to the Button Beach Challenge?
multiplication...
Look at patterns on a multiplication square [*]
another multiplication square from Ambleside
Ambleside's multiplication machine
number lines...
Guess numbers on a whole-number line [*]
Estimate positions on a number line [*]
Look at divisions on a horizontal drag stick [*]
Look at divisions on a vertical drag stick [*]
number squares...
a 1-100 number square from Ambleside
a number square that can be scribbled on and annotated
another number square from Ambleside
operations...
place value...
Manipulate place value arrow cards [*]
Play around with making polygons of your choice [*]
Play around with making polygons and paint them [*]
Experiment with reflection [*]
Make quadrilateral on a geoboard [*]
Make triangles on a geoboard [*]
Play with this virtual tangram from Ambleside
Interactive geometry from Ambleside
Spin the probability spinner [*]
Change the time - analogue and digital [*]
An analogue clock from Ambleside
Read a Speaking Story Book
The Amazing Interactive Pet Adventure - a branching story made by Year 4 children at Ambleside School
Jungle Adventure from the same place
and a Crazy Limerick Machine
and a Haiku Generator
Try the prefix and suffix machine
Interactive Spelling Instruction -
Adding 'ed' to words
An interactive spelling
instruction to teach children the spelling rules for adding 'ed' to
words. Perfect in content and length for the Word Level section of the Literacy
Hour, this presentation is guaranteed to keep your children awake, interested
and clear on the rules. No more post-it notes, blue tack, white boards and
flashcards. Also great for children to follow through in Independent Activity
time to reinforce this necessary spelling knowledge.
Music Games - From Radio3 - Share your creativity...Use the first three games to make your own music and send to your friends.
Play a Romanian Nai and other interesting instruments
KS1 - An interactive screen for teachers use providing all the sounds needed for the sounds lotto game. No clues are given, just select a box and hear the sound. Children could be chosen individually to pick a sound. A useful package that can be different every time it's played. You can download this to be used offline on your computer by clicking here.
An interactive game where children guess what sounds they can hear.
A presentation to develop children's listening skills. Children listen to a sound, make a guess, and then are shown what it is making that noise. A fun guessing game for young children.
A KS2 activity to test knowledge of sorting materials into Solid, Liquid and Gas. Use at the beginning of a unit to reinforce knowledge of the properties of each, through whole class use on a big screen or in a Suite, or as an end or unit assessment to be completed individually. Children receive immediate feedback on their progress and can even work on a column at a time where appropriate. The outcome of the activity can be printed, allowing quick and easy recording to be glued into a child's Science book. A fun and interactive way for children to practice, consolidate and understand the forms of solid, liquid and gas. Generates discussion at the beginning or end of a unit.
Dropletta
Virtual Book
The story of Dropletta, a water droplet, as she travels through the water cycle. An entertaining cartoon story that makes the science behind the Water Cycle accessible to all. Hear Dropletta speaking at every stage. Hold the mouse over the pictures to see a scientific explanation of the events of each picture, or scroll down to read it written under the pictures.