games, websites, and apps
Below are 10 websites, games, and apps appropriate for your child to use for extra practice.
Mathematics
Curious Chef 17-Piece Measure & Prep Kit: This kitchen measurement set is the perfect way for students to experience and practice measurements in a real-life situation. Cooking is a fun way to learn different measurements and the entire family can get involved! This set comes with 6 measuring spoons and cups, a large spoon, timer, 3 piece prep bowl set, shopping list and stickers, and a recipe box. Students will get practice with measuring ingredients, telling time, following a recipe, and planning. You can find this set on:
Design a Party! This free website helps students practice calculating area and perimeter. The player is planning a party. The game tells them how to set up the room according to the area and perimeter of the objects. For example, a ping pong table has an area of 8 units squared and a perimeter of 12 units. The player then drags that object to match the dimensions. When all objects are formed, the player can check their work and if correct, moves onto the next level. This is a fun, educational game that students can relate to. http://www.mathplayground.com/PartyDesigner/PartyDesigner.html
Travel Math - Measurement Problem Solving Kit: Included in this set are real-life measurement scenarios that children encounter in everyday life. This set is very educational and is recommended by the Common Core Standards. Included in this set are maps, rulers, cards, books, etc. This kit helps students practice distance, length, interpreting locations, problem solving, and conversions. You can find this kit on:
Kids Math: Area and Perimeter: Students gain plenty of practice with area and perimeter problems. It is aligned with the Common Core Standards. This app uses real-life examples for students to solve area and perimeter problems by applying the formulas. This app is $.99 at the apple app store.
Splash Math: Students grades 1-5 can utilize this app which has activities for all areas of the math curriculum. The measurement section has many different activities including: relating metric units, relating customary units, finding the area of simple and complex figures, finding the perimeter of simple and complex figures, measuring angles, creating angles, and adding and subtracting angles. You can create a free account on this app and sign your child up for the activities. This app is free. When students win games, they earn points, which allows them to purchase more games at the store. You can find this app at the apple app store.
Reading
Jungle Journey Grades 4-5: Players take an adventure through a jungle in this fun-filled app . Students' knowledge of sequencing, cause and effect, and comprehension skills are put to the test. This app is aligned with the Common Core Standards. Critical reading comprehension skills are practiced through this app. This app is available at the apple app store for $4.99.
Space Voyage Grades 4-5: Get ready for a trip through the solar system. This app tests students' knowledge of main ideas, details, and other reading comprehension skills, while traveling through space. This app is aligned with the Common Core Standards. It can be played as a race with up to 6 players. This app is available at the apple app store for $4.99.
Reading Riddle Maze Reading Comprehension Game: This game of riddles tests students' listening and reading comprehension skills. Riddles are read and players move spaces around a game board. The first player to collect 3 riddle cards wins. This game includes two different levels, and can be can be played with up to 24 players. This package includes the board, tile cards, and riddles. You can find this game at:
-Walmart: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Reading-Riddle-Maze-Comprehension-Game/30579812 for $13.44
-Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Learning-Resources-Reading-Riddle-Maze/dp/B0008GHV76 for $13.08
-Toys R Us: http://www.toysrus.com/buy/25-off-hundreds-of-educational-toys/reading-riddle-maze-reading-comprehension-game-ler7024-2331539 for $19.99
Rockin' Reading Comprehension Game: Reading comprehension is tested in a fun and musical way. Musical props are used and as the game circulates, questions about main idea, reading for details, making inferences, drawing conclusions, using context clues, understanding figurative language, distinguishing fact and opinion, etc. are asked. This game comes with the board, 4 props, and 200 questions that are aligned with the Common Core Standards. You can find this game at:
The Scholastic Website: This is a great resource for exploring educational games for your child. Within the website are many reading games including puzzles, arcade games, and even opportunities for your child to create their own game. I did not list a specific game because there are a variety of interest levels on this website. All of the games on the "Stacks" section are appropriate for your 4th grader. You can also find a variety of books and videos to further your child's practice. Find a game that appeals to them at: http://www.scholastic.com/kids/stacks/games/?esp=CORPHP/ib/////NAV/Kids/Tab/STACKSGames////
Mathematics
Curious Chef 17-Piece Measure & Prep Kit: This kitchen measurement set is the perfect way for students to experience and practice measurements in a real-life situation. Cooking is a fun way to learn different measurements and the entire family can get involved! This set comes with 6 measuring spoons and cups, a large spoon, timer, 3 piece prep bowl set, shopping list and stickers, and a recipe box. Students will get practice with measuring ingredients, telling time, following a recipe, and planning. You can find this set on:
- Amazon.com http://www.amazon.com/Curious-Chef-17-Piece-Measure-Prep/dp/B002OSQD4S for $18.42
- Walmart: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Curious-Chef-Seventeen-Piece-Measure-and-Prep-Kit/19268816 for $18.42
- Toys R Us: http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=24600676&cp=&parentPage=search for $24.99
Design a Party! This free website helps students practice calculating area and perimeter. The player is planning a party. The game tells them how to set up the room according to the area and perimeter of the objects. For example, a ping pong table has an area of 8 units squared and a perimeter of 12 units. The player then drags that object to match the dimensions. When all objects are formed, the player can check their work and if correct, moves onto the next level. This is a fun, educational game that students can relate to. http://www.mathplayground.com/PartyDesigner/PartyDesigner.html
Travel Math - Measurement Problem Solving Kit: Included in this set are real-life measurement scenarios that children encounter in everyday life. This set is very educational and is recommended by the Common Core Standards. Included in this set are maps, rulers, cards, books, etc. This kit helps students practice distance, length, interpreting locations, problem solving, and conversions. You can find this kit on:
- Lakeshore Learning: http://www.lakeshorelearning.com/product/productDet.jsp?productItemID=1%2C689%2C949%2C371%2C928%2C966&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395181113&bmUID=1395177150776 for $19.99
- You can also find this set on www.amazon.com or www.ebay.com, but it is sold from the same company as above (Lakeshore Learning).
Kids Math: Area and Perimeter: Students gain plenty of practice with area and perimeter problems. It is aligned with the Common Core Standards. This app uses real-life examples for students to solve area and perimeter problems by applying the formulas. This app is $.99 at the apple app store.
Splash Math: Students grades 1-5 can utilize this app which has activities for all areas of the math curriculum. The measurement section has many different activities including: relating metric units, relating customary units, finding the area of simple and complex figures, finding the perimeter of simple and complex figures, measuring angles, creating angles, and adding and subtracting angles. You can create a free account on this app and sign your child up for the activities. This app is free. When students win games, they earn points, which allows them to purchase more games at the store. You can find this app at the apple app store.
Reading
Jungle Journey Grades 4-5: Players take an adventure through a jungle in this fun-filled app . Students' knowledge of sequencing, cause and effect, and comprehension skills are put to the test. This app is aligned with the Common Core Standards. Critical reading comprehension skills are practiced through this app. This app is available at the apple app store for $4.99.
Space Voyage Grades 4-5: Get ready for a trip through the solar system. This app tests students' knowledge of main ideas, details, and other reading comprehension skills, while traveling through space. This app is aligned with the Common Core Standards. It can be played as a race with up to 6 players. This app is available at the apple app store for $4.99.
Reading Riddle Maze Reading Comprehension Game: This game of riddles tests students' listening and reading comprehension skills. Riddles are read and players move spaces around a game board. The first player to collect 3 riddle cards wins. This game includes two different levels, and can be can be played with up to 24 players. This package includes the board, tile cards, and riddles. You can find this game at:
-Walmart: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Reading-Riddle-Maze-Comprehension-Game/30579812 for $13.44
-Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Learning-Resources-Reading-Riddle-Maze/dp/B0008GHV76 for $13.08
-Toys R Us: http://www.toysrus.com/buy/25-off-hundreds-of-educational-toys/reading-riddle-maze-reading-comprehension-game-ler7024-2331539 for $19.99
Rockin' Reading Comprehension Game: Reading comprehension is tested in a fun and musical way. Musical props are used and as the game circulates, questions about main idea, reading for details, making inferences, drawing conclusions, using context clues, understanding figurative language, distinguishing fact and opinion, etc. are asked. This game comes with the board, 4 props, and 200 questions that are aligned with the Common Core Standards. You can find this game at:
- Toys R Us: http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=20404896&cp=&parentPage=search for $24.99
- Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/Educational-Insights-Rockin-Reading-Comprehension/dp/B00ATWSREU for $18.74
- Kmart: http://www.kmart.com/educational-insights-rockin-reading-comprehension-game/p-004V006153408000P for $18.08
The Scholastic Website: This is a great resource for exploring educational games for your child. Within the website are many reading games including puzzles, arcade games, and even opportunities for your child to create their own game. I did not list a specific game because there are a variety of interest levels on this website. All of the games on the "Stacks" section are appropriate for your 4th grader. You can also find a variety of books and videos to further your child's practice. Find a game that appeals to them at: http://www.scholastic.com/kids/stacks/games/?esp=CORPHP/ib/////NAV/Kids/Tab/STACKSGames////