There are 100s of activities for first graders. The Blizzard of Blue Moon
Central Park Map
This Google map of Central Park will show points of interest, fountains, monuments, and sculptures.Central Park Map - Aerial or Traditional
This interactive map allows you to locate specific landmarks in Central Park on either an aerial or traditional map view.Changing New York 1935-1938
View 1930s photographs of New York. Can you find out how much gas cost during that time period?Prices of Goods During the Great Depression
The Dust Bowl
View a map of the dust bowl during the Great Depression.Once in a Blue Moon
When will the next Blue Moon occur, find out at this web site.Teacher Vision: Charlotte's Web
Enrichment activities and other projects are available with each part of the book.Charlotte's Web - Integrated Technology Unit
Discover all the animals that lived with Charlotte.Charlotte's Web: A Story About Friendship
Answer questions about the story and learn vocabulary.The Extraordinary Adventures of Ordinary Basil
Atlantis Myth or History?
FactMonster gives the details of Atlantis and the Thera Theory.The Lost Continent: Atlantis
Look at the capital of Atlantis drawn from Plato's description and learn about Plato's writings.Famous Fairy Tales
Read the most popular fairy tales throughout the ages.The Homepage of Scholastic's Goosebumps Web SiteThe official site of Harry Potter! Movie trailers, film clips, behind the scenes at Hogwarts. J.K Rowlings' wizards and witches Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Hagrid, Dumbledore and Lord Voldemort brought to life in Warner Bros. feature film Harry Potter and the Sorceror's Stone. A treat for magical and muggle alike.The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
The Chronicles of Narnia
Learn about the history of Narnia and the man who created it. Play interactive games and take quizzes to see how much you know about The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.Narnia
Learn all about the world of Narnia and C. S. Lewis.Birds Scavenger Hunt
Sam Gribley, in the story My Side Of The Mountain by Jean Craighead George learned to look for these signs to identify birds. Can you?Mr. Tucker and Famous Conservationists
John Audubon: The American Woodsman
Learn about the first person to paint and describe the birds of America. George Washington Carver: Inventor Profile
Check out his biography and what he invented. Poetry Quizlet
Learn, practice and interact with poetry vocabulary.Poetry Workshop
Use the Free Verse or Poetry Machine to create your own poem.RhymeZone
This rhyming dictionary will supply you with a list of words that rhyme with each other. Use it for your poetry or stories and also learn spelling and phonics.Taylor Swift's 5th Grade Poem - A Monster in My Closet
In fifth grade, Taylor Swift was a top ten winner in a poetry contest.Verse by Verse
An experimental AI-powered muse that helps you compose poetry.Aaron's RT Page
Free scripts for reader’s theater (or readers theatre) adapted from stories written by Aaron Shepard and others. Dr. Chase Young Reader's Theater
Alphabetical listing of reader's theater with number of parts.Wise Owl Factory
Free reader's theater scripts for Chicken Little, Carnival of Animals, Summer of Riley, Whipping Boy, Little Red Hen, and more.Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes
Kids Web Japan
Explore the country, culture, and history of Japan. Sadako and the Atomic Bombing
Sadako's story is told and the Hiroshima Peace Park is established.Myths, Folktales and Fairy Tales
From Scholastic, learn about the myths, folktales, and fairy tales from around the world.Paul Bunyan
Read the story about the giant lumberjack Paul Bunyan.Photographs of Swans
Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge
Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge was established to protect the rare trumpeter swan.Swan Identification
Swans can be identified by several different characteristics including their posture, size and flight. You can also listen to swans at this site.Trumpeter Swans Prepare for Migration
Journey South gives information about the changing migration patterns of trumpeter swans and their efforts to reintroduce the almost extinct swans into wildlife areas.