Teachers or grade-school parents

[Pooh's Pixie]

Are there any math websites for elementary school worksheets that you've used & recommended? I am trying to put together a binder of summer worksheets for my DS8 so that he doesn't suffer the "summer slide"...JUst figured I'd ask DISers what they recommend. I was planning on printing off worksheets and putting them in a binder, rather than buy a workbook from the store. That way, I can focus on what he needs the most.
Thanks!

 

[MamaLema]

I love www.mathfactcafe.com because you can print ready-made problems or you can make up your own. It's up to grade 4.

 

[MinnieM3]

the first one that came to mind is www.superkids.com. Not real exciting. Just basic worksheets. I know another one is www.aplusmath.com. www.acbteach.com probably has some, too. www.enchantedlearning.com may also. Hope this helps!

BEth

Remember, there are ways other than worksheets to keep your child's mind sharp over the summer. You may want to add some other things like cooking, taking the numbers in signs as you're driving and adding them or multiplying them, using dice or a deck of cards, just for starters. My kids also always love making up a test for ME and then correcting it!

 

[golfgal]

http://www.edu4kids.com/ is another good site. You can "join" the site or not. You can set the parameters for the math games to be what your child knows how to do. It has a timer or not and it keeps track of the number correct.

 

[vettechick99]

I also have some math websites that have fun games. I put my SPED kids on these at least once a week and it really helps.

Games

Multiflyer

Challenge

Concentration

And here are a few worksheet websites...

Worksheet Creator

Scroll to the bottom for more worksheets...

Another worksheet creator

 

[jama]

My kids like www.brainpop.com
They have a free 14 day trial.
My kids' school has a supscription to the site.
Jama

 

[Scutapipig]

My daughter loves to work "online" at this site:
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/skills_3rd_original.htm

If you go to the bottom of the page, you can pull up interactive pages for other grade levels.


vettechick...As a side note, and just an observation, but I'm a little surprised to see the abbreviation for the words SPecial EDucation. When I was in school, the word "sped" was derogatory slang used to tease those in the special education program. Now, as a mom of a special needs child, it still bugs me to see this word or abbreviation.

 

[pirateofthecarolinas]

My children use www.studyisland.com. It helps prepare them for the EOGs. It costs $49.

Lori

 

[Disney Hot Mama]

There are lots of teacher supply stores around. Ask your sons teacher where they get stuff. There is a nice book called Summer Bridge Book that has daily worksheets, progress chart etc. We use these every year to keep the kids brains working and I also add in other worksheets, give 'bonuses' for completed work (lunch out, movies etc) My kids have fun learning and really don't realize they are still learning. I also try to have them journal daily to keep their writing skills working.......

 

[debbiedoo]

subscribing to thread -- great info

 

[daisyduck123]

There is a nice book called Summer Bridge Book that has daily worksheets, progress chart etc.

I'm a First Grade Teacher...I always recommend these workbooks to parents who ask.

 

[nataliz]

The Learning Page has lots of different worksheets for math and reading. You have to sign up- but it's free to use.


http://www.learningpage.com

My second graders love this site. There are TONS of great games to play to review math skills in a fun way. Their favorites are ghost blasters and speed grid addition and subtraction.

http://www.oswego.org/staff/cchamber/techno/games.htm

I hope that you find these useful.

 

[frndofpooh]

DS 8 loves www.funbrain.com!

 

[Mishetta]

I've asked the teacher each year what she recommends & each year his current teacher gives me a booklet of worksheets.

 

[MinnieM3]

I forgot about www.iknowthat.com! Leon's Math DoJo is GREAT! It's free, but you can set up an account (free) if you want!

 

[kirbsam]

here is a different take. let an 8 year old enjoy his summer and slide a little bit. at this point, who cares. now if he wants to do math during the summer that is a different story.

 

[Cor44432]

>> math-drills.com .....this is great for printing math fact worksheets, time tests, etc.

>> www.coolmath4kids.com...... a great site for all levels of learning math
related. Brainteasers, puzzles, problem solving, etc.

As to what was posted before, "funbrain" is really good, and "studyisland"
is absolutely the best resource for achievement test preparation (our district subscribes to this site for grades 3-12) The questions/tests are state specific though, so before plunking down cash, make sure you can find your state on the study island home page.

 

[Cor44432]

"slide a little bit. at this point, who cares."

When 8-9 yr. olds (3rd grade) are now taking high stakes, state mandated
tests to meet requirements for NCLB, a lot of people care.

15-20 minutes every couple of days during the summer doing math related
websites will not ruin the enjoyment of summer for children.

 

[vettechick99]

"slide a little bit. at this point, who cares."

When 8-9 yr. olds (3rd grade) are now taking high stakes, state mandated
tests to meet requirements for NCLB, a lot of people care.

15-20 minutes every couple of days during the summer doing math related
websites will not ruin the enjoyment of summer for children.

Totally agree. I also recommend that the OP (and other parents here) to either ask their teacher about the next year's standards or look them up online. Read over them and see what is coming up. Slowly introduce some of the elements over the summer. You student will be soooo much better off just because they recognize terms or even know how to do some of the math problems.

 

[princesspumpkin]

edhelper.com - the best ever.