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Free Interactive Math Games for Grades 1-6!

June 10th, 2013

Hi! It’s Monday, June 10, 2013 and time for Math at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:

HoodaMath.com

Age Range: 6-13 (grades 1-6, with parental supervision)

HoodaMath.com is a Google ad-supported website that offers FREE math games to learn and practice basic math skills in the following areas:

  • Addition
  • Subtraction
  • Multiplication
  • Division
  • Fractions
  • Integers
  • Algebra

When you get to the site, you’ll see some featured games. To sort by math strand and grade range, scroll to the menu at the bottom of the page. 

Notice that the games can be sorted by game style as well – such as games that require the player to escape, shop, build, race, etc.

IMPORTANT: Every game is free to play but is accompanied by a randomly generated Google advertisement, usually delivered as a video clip. Some of the ad content is geared for adults, not kids. As always, parents should preview the website and supervise all Internet access.

You’ll also find links to some animated math “movies” and math tutorials (on a YouTube channel with random ads) that provide instruction in Whole Numbers, Decimals, Fractions, Ratio and Proportion, Percent, Integers, Order of Operations, Algebra, and Geometry designed for grades 3-6. To find the movies and tutorials scroll to the menu at the bottom of the home page. The videos are meant to be entertaining, but may seem silly to more mature kids.

 

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Free Japanese Language Video Lessons & Worksheets!

June 8th, 2013

Hi!  It’s Saturday, June 8, 2013 and time for Foreign Languages at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:

Irasshai

Age Range: 13 and up (approximately, with parental supervision)

A Maryland ClickScholar suggested this website sponsored by Georgia Public Broadcasting that offers free Japanese language lessons and cultural skills delivered through video tutorials, worksheets (with answer keys), and some activities.

This particular language program is called Irasshai, and was the nation’s number one Japanese language and culture distance learning course from 1996 through 2009. The language program is geared for high school and college students, as well as adults.  However, younger children may enjoy aspects of this program with adult assistance.

When you get to the site, you’ll see a brief introduction.  Use the menu to access the lessons divided into:

*Japanese 1 – This section covers introductions, names, apologizing, numbers, school and work affiliations, identifying objects,  asking for permission, refusing a request, colors, expressing approval or disapproval, family members, using the telephone, food and mealtime etiquette, dates and events, calendar, leisure activities, customs, school subjects, sports, likes and dislikes, music, weather, clothing, shopping, community, and transportation.  There are lessons in reading and writing Japanese throughout the course.

*Japanese 2 – This section includes a review of Japanese 1 and new lessons in grammar and parts of speech, culture, family, pets, casual and formal speech, geography, location, hobbies, seasons and weather, trips/vacations, socializing, supermarket and prices, post office, numeric order, buying a gift, fruits and vegetables, cylindrical objects, expressing needs, health, anatomy, describing physical conditions, medicine, people’s personalities and physical characteristics, major life events, work occupations,  plans for the future, travel destinations and more.

Again, all of these lessons include video tutorials and worksheets (with answers).

 

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Fun Math Games & Printables for Kids

March 18th, 2013

Hi!  It’s Monday, March 18, 2013 and time for Math at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:

Kids Math Games

Age Range: 5-13 (approximately, with parental supervision)

I stumbled upon this ad-supported website that offers a wide variety of free, online, interactive math games, printable worksheets and quizzes, video tutorials and more! This colorful site is user-friendly and engaging. Most kids will be enticed to try a game or two, or three, or more. 

When you get to the site, you’ll see a brief introduction and the featured math topics that include:

  • Numbers – Fun challenges related to numbers, patterns, fractions, decimals, etc.
  • Geometry – Learn about shapes, grids, weights, angles, rotation, and more.
  • Facts – Read interesting math facts and trivia.
  • Videos – Watch educational clips that teach addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and more.
  • Printable Worksheets – Includes addition, multiplication, fractions, etc.
  • Pictures – See math photos, images, and diagrams.
  • Printable Quizzes – Test your knowledge of division, decimals, money, basic algebra and more!

You’ll also find logic games, math riddles, board games, and math puzzles.This is a terrific resource that will enhance learning math. Bookmark it, to return often.

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Free Math Video Tutorials

July 16th, 2012

Hi!  It’s Monday, July 16, 2012 and time for Math at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
Is All About Math

Age Range: 11 and up (age/grade range varies – use parental discretion and supervision)

ClickScholar Anita recommended this website that provides short instructional math videos that can be used to supplement math studies. The videos consist of a narrated lecture and animations that illustrate the concept being discussed. The videos are enabled for iPhone, iPod and iPad devices for portable, on-the-go learning.

When you get to the website you’ll see a menu of math videos that include topics such as:

*Triangular Numbers (Parts I, II & III) – Elementary explanation of triangular numbers, a general formula for the sum of an arithmetic progression, and a solution to the Recursive equation.

*Mathematical Induction (Parts I, II, & III) – Explains the Method of Mathematical Induction. Discussion of Francesco Maurolico, Pascal and John Wallis, plus Fermat’s Method of infinite descent, etc.

*Weaving Numbers – Explanation of Vedic multiplication or weaving multiplication. Includes Fibonacci’s sieve or lattice multiplication, and more.

*Dimension 2 – Explains how two numbers can describe the position of a point on a sphere, and how one can draw a picture of the Earth on a piece of paper.

*The Fourth Dimension – Mathematician Ludwig Schläfli discusses objects in the fourth dimension.

*Complex Numbers – Mathematician Adrien Douady explains the square root of negative numbers in simple terms.

*Pi – An explanation and illustration of the most famous mathematical constant.

The narrator on some of the videos speaks in a monotone voice with an accent, so I found it necessary to really pay attention to hear and understand the lectures.  Fortunately, the animated illustrations help the viewer to maintain focus.  :)

I couldn’t find “about” information on the site, so it’s not clear who is providing the info or why.  Currently, there are no advertisements on the site, and all of the videos can be accessed for free, without registration.

This is a helpful resource for supplementing the study of various math concepts.

 

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Free Math Software for Algebra, Geometry & More!

March 5th, 2012

Hi!  It’s Monday, March 5, 2012 and time for Math at ClickSchooling!
 
Recommended Website:
GeoGebra.org
 
Age Range: 10 and up (about Middle School and beyond with parental supervision)
 
This website provides free, interactive mathematics software for students of many ages that teaches algebra, geometry, graphing, statistics, and calculus. It’s available in many languages for users around the world and includes:

  • Lessons
  • Video Tutorials
  • Worksheets
  • Animations
  • And Much More!

When you get to the site you’ll see a download button and below it some “First Steps” that will acquaint you with the materials and how to access them.

It’s helpful to poke around the site, get a feel for the content provided in the software, and then visit the “user forum” to get additional advice.

Notice that as you open each page, a horizontal menu appears below the main horizontal menu at the top of the page that will help you navigate the site.

 

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Holiday Crafts for Kids!

December 3rd, 2011

Hi!  It’s Saturday, December 3, 2011 and time for Art at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
Craft Ideas for Kids

Age Range:  All (with parental supervision)

ClickScholar Chris recommended this ad-supported, mega-crafts website that provides lots of step-by-step instructions for easy Christmas and winter crafts designed to help parents and children spend some creative quality time together. For many of these projects you only need paper, scissors, glue, and crayons or markers.

When you get to the site, you’ll see some “Google Ads” listed at the top of the page. Below them you’ll find an extensive menu of crafts (interspersed with more Google ads) that your kids are sure to enjoy making for the holiday and winter season including:

  • Paper Gingerbread Man
  • Candy Cane Paper Ornament
  • Popsicle Stick Snowflakes
  • Easy Orange Pomanders
  • Pom-Pom Snowman
  • Decoupage Christmas Candles
  • Paper Roll Santa Claus
  • Beaded Tree Ornaments
  • Links to Free Christmas Coloring Pages & More!

Click on any one for a list of materials, full instructions, and free printable craft patterns. As the website suggests, make some hot cocoa, put on some holiday tunes and enjoy a couple of afternoons helping your kids create wonderful holiday craft projects that make great decorations and gifts!

When you’re through exploring the kids section at this site, use the menu to find free craft patterns and tutorials for every season and for every age and ability.  

 

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