The new school year is now underway or will be short. Some great Free tools can enhance your classroom and help you make your school year a very successful one! I have found some great Free Teaching tools that I wanted to share with everyone! I also included some information on each of the following.
1. ClassTools : This website provides various tools, including (fakebook for social studies, a Crossword maker, and a test maker that allows you to assess an arcade game!)
2. Lumos Step-up App : This app allows the user to access Lumos Learning content anywhere. They can log into their account, online access workbooks, CCSS, Blogs, sample problems, and scan the QR code on the Lumos tedBooks. This app is for grades 3-8 for Math and ELA.
3. Jeopardylabs : This allows a teacher to create free Jeopardy Templates that can be used anytime and anywhere!
4. Khan Academy : This site is a good resource for educational videos to help students better understand different concepts and subjects for grades K-8.
5. Lumos Free Teacher Account : This Free Teacher Account allows the Teacher to use Lumos Learnings online workbooks for one grade and Subject for one school year free for 30 students! It gives the Teacher a preview of the Full Lumos Learning Step-up-test prep program, as well!
6. Publicdomainpictures.net : This site is excellent for teachers to access a library of pictures they can use in their classroom free from copyright restrictions.
7. Scholastic.com : This site is full of great resources that a teacher can use in their classroom, including some lesson plans, student activities, and great resources.
8. Grammar question app : I found this while searching Lumos Learnings EdSearch- a free search on their website. Van Duc Nguyen developed it. It gives teachers access to 1925 English Language grammar questions and can be accessed anywhere there is internet access!
9. School-Homework alerts : This excellent free app allows teachers to communicate with parents. You can use this app to send homework assignments and updates about the classroom by creating Stickies that can keep parents up-to-date on what is happening at the school and in each Teacher’s classroom.
10. Easy Fractions : This is an excellent resource for practicing fractions. It is a great tool to share with parents who would like to check their children’s homework. This app can be a great resource that can be used in the classroom or for practice at home!
The resources above will help you enhance your classroom by providing materials that are essential in helping you and your students and their parents. These tools will ensure you have a very successful start to the school year, from free practice accounts to educational videos. Is there a current app, website, or device you are currently using that isn’t listed above? Please comment and provide the information so that other teachers can check it out, as well!
