Bussongs offers a large collection of nursery rhymes and kid’s songs on the web along with the lyrics for kids to follow as they sing along and watch. There are currently over 2500 songs to search and choose from. Songs are searchable by genre, top listings, cartoons, recent and newly added, or use the search field to find your favorite.
TKSST – The Kid Should See This
There is so much science, nature, music, art, technology, history, math, food, storytelling, and good stuff out there that many kids haven’t seen or might be curious about.
The Kid Should See This is a free Webby Award-winning collection of 5,000+ kid-friendly videos, curated for teachers and parents who want to share smarter, more meaningful media in the classroom – and at home.
Here are just a few topics available:
- The ancient secrets revealed by deciphered cuneiform clay tablets
- How does this mathematical card trick work?
- The Chemistry of Rockets: How do rockets work?
- How to multiply numbers by drawing lines
If you need an idea for the STEM FAIR, point your students to this site. 🙂
Wordle – Your Daily Word Game
Can you guess the Wordle in 6 tries or less?
Think of a 5 letter word and key it in. Click the Enter button to submit your guess. After each guess, you will be given colors on the tiles. GREEN means you’ve guessed the right letter and that the position is correct. GOLD means you guessed the right letter but it is in the wrong position. GRAY means the letter does not apply.
Only one puzzle a day. Check the timer on your results screen after your play.
Let’s Settle This!
Up for a debate?
Let’s Settle This! is an interesting site where you can vote on specific topics and see the results of those Internet debates. This could be an interesting way to engage a debate in your classroom. Take a look!
Toucan – Learning a Language
Toucan is a Chrome extension for learning a new language while you browse the Internet. There are no flashcards or study sessions. Just sign up and go on about your daily routine.
When you visit a website, Toucan will translate certain words and phrases on the page into the language you are wanting to learn. Toucan does not have any interest in tracking your moves on the Internet or what you are buying. It’s just not their thing.
You can watch your progress grow and stay motivated. What better way to learn as you surf!
