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- Vendor Partner Middle School Mindset Portfolio of Services The Middle School Mindset Portfolio of Services represents a unique national collaboration between: ADAC | William H. Sadlier | Friendzy | Archangel Education & Technology. An à la carte portfolio of resources.
- ADAC, Inc. ADAC partners with PK–12 schools, systems, and networks nationwide to help educators and leaders confidently meet the needs of every student.
- Friendzy, Co. An effective curriculum that teaches a new generation of students character development skills.
- Curriculum Associates Together with one million educators, we’re connecting every part of learning—from assessment to instruction, data to discovery—to empower classrooms and communities to thrive.
- Archangel Education & Technology Archangel brings a human touch to technology, blending passion, deep expertise, and a strong community focus to enrich educational experiences.
- William H. Sadlier Core and supplemental math programs teach the essentials students will use the rest of their academic and professional lives.
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Curriculum Standards and Benchmarks
- National Institute of Standards and Technology
- National Standards in Gifted and Talented Education Standards provide a foundation for the policies, rules, and procedures necessary to deliver high-quality, systematic programs and services for high-ability students. Guidance and framework resources.
- Standards and Assessments Raising academic standards for all students and measuring student achievement to hold schools accountable for educational progress are central strategies for promoting educational excellence and equity in our Nation’s schools.
- Next Generation Science Science Standards Resource
- Math Chimps Great online math games aligned to the Common Core State Standards~for ages 4-16
Educational Online "Free" Games
- Learn to Read with Phonics Fabulous site for beginning or emerging readers. Books read to children too…
- Knowledge Adventure Games for students 4-10 in all disciplines
- Math Games for Free Online Awesome games designed to enhance math skills for ages 5-14
- Science Games Making Science FUN! Great science games covering various aspect of science…lesson plans and activities too…free
- Social Studies Online Games Excellent resource to utilize at home for ages 4-15. Geography, History etc.
- National Geographic Science Resource for Parents and Teachers
- Fun Brain Great Educational Games
- Science Bob Fun Science
- Veggie Tale Games Great Games with a Good Moral Message
- A+ Math Math flashcards and games for math practice.
- Cool Math Fun math games.
- Fun Brain All disciplines covered on this learning site. *Check out baseball game for math
- Math Magician Games Math games for all ages.
- Illuminations Math Factor Game
- AAA Math Covers all fraction topics. NOTE: We think this is a fabulous site for scaffolding the learning process for all things fractions!
- Learning Factory Fraction Frenzy
- Visual Fractions Visual Fractions
- Between the Lions A PBS Online Phonics and Reading Game
- Dr. Seuss/ Seussville A wonderful world to explore, read and learn…so much fun!
- Pinky Dinky Doo Fun and interactive. Great story podcasts!
Educational Resources for Parents and Teachers
- Oceanhouse Media Great educational book apps and so much more. Check out often for FREE downloads to help your child learn letters, phonics & math!
- Kidz4mation Educational Enrichment Site
- Science Fair Projects A Complete “How To” Guide for Science Projects
- Science Buddies Science Resource for Parents and Teachers
- Science Bob Fun Science
- National Zoo Great Science Resource
- Science Club All Things Science
- 3 Atlas Social Studies Resource
- Teaching Kids About Money Great Resource for Parents and Teachers
- Presidents of the United States Great Social Studies Resource
- Veggie Tale Games Great Games with a Good Moral Message
- Kleininspiration A great educational resource.
- Odyssey of the Mind An international educational program that provides creative problem-solving opportunities for students from kindergarten through college.
- Math Chimps Great online math games aligned to the Common Core State Standards~for ages 4-16
IPad Learning Apps
- Class Dojo Classroom Management App
- ThreeRing A virtual portfolio for student work.
- Quizlet A great vocabulary flash card tool.
- A+Pro A flash card application.
- Educreations An app that allows students to make presentation videos with voice over capabilities.
- Super Flash Cards Recommended by Missa, one of our Readers
Recommend Book Apps & at the Best Value
- Oceanhouse Media Great educational book apps and so much more. Check out often for FREE downloads to help your child learn letters, phonics & math!
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- Sharing the Good with Dr. Denise Ball-A YouTube Channel Created to Inspire This YouTube Channel has been created to share the good and remind us all that when we train our eyes to see the good, amazing things happen!
Team Building and Problem-Solving Strategies for the Classroom
- Odyssey of the Mind An international educational program that provides creative problem-solving opportunities for students from kindergarten through college.
Websites with Games and Activities Created by Authors
- Oceanhouse Media Great educational book apps and so much more. Check out often for FREE downloads to help your child learn letters, phonics & math!
- Christopher Paolini's "Eragon" Series Games and Activities for Tweens and Teens…Great Teacher Resource Too
- John Flannagan's "Ranger's Apprentice" Series Games and Activities for Tweens and Teens…Great Teacher Resource Too
- The Chronicles of Narnia Amazing graphics and wonderful interactive games and puzzles!
- The Youngest Templar A great parent or classroom resource.
- The 39 Clues Website A fun clue hunt!
- The Mysterious Benedict Society Top Secret Adventures, Passwords and Amazing FUN!
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