I keep a list of themed websites that are easy-in easy-out for students. They must be activities that can be accomplished enjoyably in less than ten minutes. In the parlance, these are called “sponges”.
You may have read my post with nineteen sites my students love visiting during sponge time (let me know if you liked them, have some to add, I’m always interested in learning from you). Here are thirty-two more. Hope you like them!
Language Arts
- Make your own Story—answer questions, and the story writes itself
- Funny poetry to read and enjoy
- Jeff’s Poetry for Kids
- Fill in the blank poetry
- Get Writing—write your own story
- Web version of Mad Libs
Math
- Math and Virtual Manipulatives
- Math website—popular, a standard
- Math—by Grade Level
- Math—game-oriented
- Mental Math
- Minute Math
Research
- All-around research site
- Research for kids
- School Tube—learning videos organized by topics
- World Book Online
- Research—chapters on subjects
- National Geographic for kids
- Nova video programs
Science
- Videos on science topics
- Visit a Virtual Farm
- Virtual weather, machines and surgery
- National Geographic Kids
- NOVA Videos—great topics Nova video programs
- Science Headlines—audio (grades 3+)
- Great site on yucky stuff
- Virtual tours
Technology
- Virtual tours
- Webcams around the World
- More Worldwide webcams for kids
- Nova video programs
- School Tube—learning videos from YouTube. Organized by topics
–reprinted with permission Ask a Tech Teacher © 6-9-10
Thanks for these great suggestions! Some were familiar, others new. I plan to add them to my “snippets”, which are “sponges” for me.
Come visit anytime. Sponges are great, aren’t they?