Overview: This website is designed for K-8 aged children, and it includes several different games primarily focused in math. The website is highly interactive and clearly represents the idea of integrating education and fun. Each game has a clear purpose, and they are actually very entertaining. Content: The purpose of the site is easily identifiable in the homepage, where bright colors and very childlike design catches your eye. The content is organized primarily by grade level, so it is easy to find appropriate games for whatever grade you are teaching. Although it is unclear when the website was last updated, the information appears to be up to date and relevant for elementary education standards today. There are not outside links to similar or relevant websites to enhance what is being presented on the site, but the content on the site is very thorough, so other resources aren't really necessary. Design: The design of the site is obviously very child-centered; however, it is well done, not cheesy or obnoxious. The homepage catches your attention, and the information is easy to access. Each game is unique, has its own fun, vibrant design, and is highly educational. Since the website is primarily organized by grade level, the design enhances the user-friendliness of the website. I believe this website would be good for use in the classroom because there are minimal advertisements, and children could easily find a fun and educational game that suits their needs.

Overview: Read Write Think is a website designed for teachers to assist them with lesson plans, classroom resources and overall classroom ideas. The website is unique in that you can search a subject, and it will give you several different lesson plan ideas for grades K-12. Beyond that, the lesson plan ideas tell you the required materials such as internet or textbook resources, and they also tell you the state standards the lesson will meet. This website is great for generating ideas about different subjects, and creating lessons you might never have thought of on your own. Content: The overall content of the site is very reliable; it was created by the International Reading Association and the National Council for Teachers of English. The ideas, standards, and recommended resources are also highly reliable. All the links on the site also bring you to highly relevant information to the topic you have searched. Design: The design of the site is very professional and easy to navigate. The content is all easy to access, and displayed in a way where you automatically know the intended, professional purpose of the site. All the links to other websites are relevant and fully functioning. There aren't many advertisements to distract you; however, there is hardly any use of multimedia. There are occasional pictures, but in general it is a strictly traditional, informational site.

Overview: This site was created by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), and is intended for teacher, professionals or parents to find out more about early childhood education. The website discusses the Association's beliefs in early childhood education, but also why it is important, how it can be well executed, and what parents can do at home to help their children. There are also numerous outside resources listed on the website to other sites, books and journals relevant to early childhood education. Content: The purpose of the site is immediately identifiable, and the information about the association and the creation of the website can be easily and clearly found. The sources of information are highly reliable, and all the outside links are highly relevant. The information is kept up to date and the site is very professionally kept. The site is easy to navigate, and all information can be easily found. Design: The design of the site clearly represents the association's ideals and purpose. It is very professional, yet also creatively displayed. The information is readily available and catches your eye. Each graphic and link is relevant to the overall site. The site is essentially free of advertisements, making it appear even more professional and clean. For this website, the design plays a large part in the successful presentation of their information.

Overview: Starfall is intended for young children ages 4-8 to teach reading through a variety of games and activities. The website is highly interactive, with pictures, videos, and several games, yet it is also highly educational. The focus is on teaching the basics to young children such as the alphabet, basic letter sounds, and early simple reading and reading comprehension. It also focuses on helping young English Language Learners with English and reading. Content: The purpose of the site is easily identifiable, it is a children's website, and it wants to make learning fun. The links to outside websites work, and all the activities and games on the site worked well and loaded somewhat quickly. The site is easy to navigate, and it is easy to find games appropriate for different ages or skill sets. The educational value of each game was also easy to identify. It would be a very helpful resource in the classroom due to the overall safety and educational value of the site. Design: The design of the site is very bright and fun, because it is tailored to young children. Each picture, video and game serves a clear purpose, and the site is easy to navigate. Each page maintains the strong eye appeal, and each link to outside websites is relevant. It is free of advertisements, so it is completely safe for the classroom because there is no fear of students unknowingly navigating away from the site. Overall, the site is very interesting and well organized.