Brain Pop Jr. is a great site for kids to use.  They are familiar with this site.  This website has great educational videos that hit all the academic areas.  You can request for free access.  

jr.brainpop.com/

The students have access to this site.  Great site for math that hits their level.

play.prodigygame.com/

This site has some great literature (fiction and non-fiction).  Also, there are great educational videos and games for the kids to play.

www.tumblebooklibrary.com/Home.aspx?categoryID=77

Another great site for your child to listen to stories.

www.storylineonline.net/

The students can practice words that we have been learning about (Fundations)

www.spellingcity.com/users/mesquite1grade

Great site for the kids to practice math and reading.  Some fun reading games and math games.

www.starfall.com/h/

This website is great for math.

www.ixl.com/math/grade-1

Some Favorite Books/Authors:

• • Robert Munsch

  • Patricia Polacco

  • Magic Tree House Books by Mary Pope Osborne

  • Berenstain Bears by Stan and Jan Berenstain

  • Biscuit Books by Alyssa Satin Capucilli

  • Arthur Books by Marc Brown

  • Clifford Books by Norman Bridwell

  • Magic School Bus by Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen

  • Junie B. Jones by Barbara Park

  • Henry and Mudge by Cynthia Rylant

  • Kevin Henkes

  • Eric Carle books

  • Mem Fox books

  • Cam Jansen books

  • Fly Guy books by Tedd Arnold

Great for kids to practice their typing skills.  ***Make sure to have them use home row position.

www.typingclub.com/sportal/program-3.game