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Word Steps is a resource for learning the vocabulary of choice in nine different languages. It is free to sign up and to use. This website can be used by an instructor in a language arts or foreign language class. The user can select the language to be learned and there are six different types of practice activities for each set of vocabulary words. Each set of vocabulary words is called a dictionary in Word Steps (interesting). One can use dictionaries (words) created by other Word Steps users or one can create his/her own dictionary (words). The website is easy to use and navigate through. The website could be use with or without creating an account.

This is a free visual, video dictionary. It features a selection of user-created as well as professionally-created videos explaining the meaning of a word. When the video plays there are images as well as text defining the word. Most of the words featured on this website are every-day words. The website is easy to use and it could be incorporated into a language art classroom.

Wordle is a toy for generating "word clouds" from text that you provide. The clouds give greater prominence to words that appear more frequently in the source text. You can tweak your clouds with different fonts, layouts, and color schemes. The images you create with Wordle are yours to use however you like. You can print them out, or save them to the Wordle gallery to share with your friends. This free site generates word clouds. It can be used for any grade level when coming up with words to describe a concept or topic. Usability, aesthetic appeal, and quality of content is excellent. I feel that it would be very appealing to the students of all ages when coming up with words to summarize something, rather than just listing words. It can be effective learning tool when trying to establish hierarchy among a summary. There is a section available with FAQ that appears to be very helpful.

In Visuwords™ online graphical dictionary you can look up words to find their meanings and associations with other words and concepts. You can produce diagrams reminiscent of a neural net. It helps to learn how words associate.

I came across this website not too long ago and was surprised by the type of approach it uses to help ESL students learn English. Voxy uses current articles from world news, pop culture, as well as sports to help students learn. This would be a great tool that can be used in an ESL classroom. As the student reads an article, s(he) can click on highlighted words in the text and hear the words pronounced. By clicking the highlighted words, they also become automatically generated into a vocabulary list that the students could learn. The lists could very well be used for quizzes and games. The website is available in both English and Spanish. It is free and very easy to use. Check it out.

A better, more kid-friendly site than dictionary.com for students to look up words and synonyms. There are also links here to fun word games for students to use and build vocabulary.

This is a free website for making puzzle with words of your choice. It can be used in any subject for practicing new vocabulary words. It is a free website.

This a interesting website that students can visit every day and find sections like "This Day in History", "Mind Benders", "Word of the Day", "Word of the Day". Give students the opportunity to choose a subject and a grade level and compare themselves to other students by taking a quiz. In the section "Graph" gives students a chance to create different types of graphs.

Meriam-Webster's word central page that provides opportunities for students to build their own dictionary and participate in interactive games involving language. There is also a section of the website dedicated to helping educators as well.

Teachers and students create their own word search, criss-cross, double puzzles, fallen phrases, math squares, mazes, letter tiles, cryptograms, number blocks and hidden messages. Useful for all subjects!

Students use this word to build reading logic and comprehension. Very good for practicing chronology.

Interactive website for grammar (British)

Math Playground is a website in which the students can practice math in a fun way. This website give students big variety of math games, math word problems, logical puzzles, and math videos. It is a free website. Students can access the website if they have a internet access.

Rearrange the letters in this game to make as many words as you can!

This is a game designed to test your vocabulary knowledge. There are over thousands of words to practice with levels at easy, medium, and difficult.

This free website allows teachers to create custom rubrics. It is a great tool to use if you have trouble creating rubrics and setting different criteria. You can create a rubric based on a template with the following subjects: oral projects, multimedia, math, writing, products, reading, art, work skills, science, music, and reading. You can also save your rubrics online, and export them to a word processor. This site is mostly for teachers to create a rubric. Its usability is acceptable, although the navigation takes some time to get used to. This website does not seem to be undated frequently and that copyright date says 2007-2008. Overall, this website is extremely helpful to teachers when it comes to making a rubric, and differentiating criteria. There is a tutorial available on how to use rubistar, and a contact us page for support.

I LOVE this website. You can make rubrics in Spanish, too!