Virtual manipulatives help students explore content in a way that is tangible. This session will feature virtual manipulatives to use with students in the elementary grades across all subjects and content areas. Come with questions, leave with ideas and resources!
Dinosaur, Caterpillar, and Butterfly Board
Teachers can make their own copy of these blending boards and edit them to fit their instruction. This engaging take on Elkonin boxes allows students to see the character physically skate across the screen as they practice blending CVC words or nonsense words.
This resource includes various letters and blends that can be combined to allow students to practice blending words.
This Word Work Mat comes with a beginner and intermediate option. The work mat contains letters and boxes that can be filled to practice reading letters and words. It is also available in PowerPoint and Google Slides.
These letter tiles can benefit teachers in any phonics-based instruction as a way to explicitly teach letter-sound relationships.
These story dice can be easily adapted to meet the needs of students. The pictures can serve as prompts for storytelling, grammar, or discussions.
Once you sign up for free using your email, Blooket allows you to create question sets or choose from the many community sets which are made into interactive games for students.
Toy Theater has various virtual maniplatives for students of all elementary ages. Students are able to explore math concepts and practice in an engaging way.
Another helpful resource with virtual manipulatives for various math concepts. Although some are similar, this is a great way to keep math class exciting.
Additional informative resource for teachers and students that are visually appealing. Links take you to different resources and allow students to stay organized.
Classroom Screen has various virtual tools and visual manipulatives that help your school day run smoothly. These tools are fun and contain many interactive and customizable components.
A virtual spinner can be used for countless activities in the classroom. You can edit the wheel with words and colors and create some excitement in the classroom. The wheel helps make random decisions and a great way to keep things fair.