First Grade
Math
Open Middle - Deep, challenging problems, often with multiple right answers. Lead to great discussions about mathematical thinking.
NRICH - Covers just about every math topic with interesting problems that get kids thinking. I would suggest stage 1 for first grade gifted. You can start with a 1 star challenge level and work students up to 2 or 3 star problems or simply choose a topic.
K-6 Math Extensions - Help students dive deeper into their current grade level content.
Greg Tang Math - A great website with resources for teachers and engaging games for students that will reinforce their current math skills as well as help them advance to the next level. I'd recommend previewing and choosing games for your students and then linking them to their Schoology account so that they aren't overwhelmed by the choices! In addition, they regularly run challenges that students can complete in class or at home. Students who complete the challenges are entered for prizes through the site and receive a certificate of completion as well!
First Grade Number Sense Routines - Designed to be used as class starters to engage your students, foster mathematical discourse, and create a classroom community. Help students go beyond the basics to really think about math holistically!
First Grade Math Extensions - A variety of math extension activities for first grade students, covering a variety of topics.
Reading
K-3 Gifted Reading List - Lexile number and description included. Books should be in the library as well!
High Ability/Age Appropriate Books - Extensive book list; click the tabs at the bottom to get a more narrow grade level.
Books with Gifted Characters - Almost 60 pages of books with gifted characters. Most have an interest level (IL) and a lexile, along with a brief description.
Reading Continuum
Reading Continuum.pdfWriting
Writing Continuum Goals - Evaluate where students are at on continuums involving organization, ideas, voice, word choice, fluency, and grammar/conventions.
Writing Strategy Menus - Once you determine student goals from the continuum, try some strategies for improving writing in the above areas. Allows students to have choice, creativity, and to using interesting strategies to improve writing.
Student Samples and Evaluations - Writing samples. How would you evaluate these students? What are their goals?
Overview - Planning a Dynamic Writer's Workshop
Science
The Nature of Thingies - Videos explaining the nature of various things from the Canadian Broadcast Company
Live Animal Webcams - Live webcams in zoos, shelters, and the environment where you can observe a variety of animals!
NASA For Kids - NASA website dedicated to sharing information about the space and the Earth
National Geographic for Kids - Resources about animals and people from National Geographic
San Diego Zoo for Kids - San Diego Zoo's website that allows students to learn more about animals
Virtual Field Trips - 30+ virtual field trips for students... explore zoos, Mars, the space museum, and more!
Mystery Science - Currently FREE to teachers who sign up, Mystery Science has a lot of fun resources and activities geared toward elementary students!
Bitesize Science - Science resources from BBC, including fun games, videos, and quizzes
Amazing Facts About Animals - YouTube playlist highlighting amazing facts about different animals!
Tumble - A science podcast for kids! Check out the searchable database for podcasts on specific topics.
Social Studies/History
History for Kids - Games, worksheets, quizzes and more to help share history with students
America's Story from America's Library - Website about America's history sponsored by the Library of Congress
10 Best Social Studies Tools for Elementary Students - A curated list from Common Sense Media focusing on elementary-level tools allowing kids to explore history and the world around them