Monday, April 23, 2012

ABC Mouse - an Interactive Community in First Grade


Subjects:  Math, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Arts
Grade:  1
Technology tools:  Computer(s), LCD Projector, Interactive Whiteboard
Tools used:  Interactive website
Activity type:  Lesson, Unit, Project, Assessment, Research

ABC Mouse is a website that my students and I use daily. This website is aimed at students Prek- 2nd grade, however it can be used for those students that may need extra help. This website is very easy to navigate and they also have how to videos to set up your account. The great thing about this website is it's free for teachers. Teachers will need to set up a classroom account. Teaches will create virtual students. The students will then have their very own "community".


Each community has a school, farm, zoo, phonics house, library, mall, and their very own tree house. Students can play games and complete lessons to earn tickets. The student then may buy things with their tickets. ABC Mouse covers wide variety of subjects and skills. This website allows teachers to differentiate for each individual child. I highly recommend this website and my students love it!

ABC mouse is always updating and adding new content for students to use.
Helpful hint: Teachers will need to click the blue tab that says schools/teachers (or click here) in order to create their free accounts.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znmYk-Z3GmE  (video that explains ABCmouse.com)

This website allows teachers to see the growth and progress of each student.

Bonnie Jarrell,  Longview

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