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NGAkids Art Zone interactives offer an entertaining and informative introduction to art and art history. Featuring a variety of art-making tools that encourage exploration and creativity, these activities are suitable for all ages. Simply select a thumbnail image at the left or click one of the colorful banners above to learn more about each program.

Cross-curricular projects integrating technology. Search options include English/Language Arts, Math/Science/Technology, Social Studies, The Arts, and Health/PE.

Art Games for students in Grades K-12

Brought to you by USA.gov, Kids.gov is the official kids' portal for the U.S. government. We link kids, parents and teachers to U.S. government information and services on the web from government agencies, schools, and educational organizations, all geared to the learning level and interest of kids. Our Mission To provide a safe place online where kids can create, play, and learn. How The Site is Organized Kids.gov is organized into three audiences: Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, and Educators. Each audience tab is divided into educational subjects like Arts, Math, and History. Within each subject, the websites are grouped as either government sites (Federal, state, military) or other resources (commercial, non-profit, educational). The sites listed under the other resources category are maintained by other public and private organizations. When users click on these links, they are leaving Kids.gov and are subject to the privacy and security policies of the owners/sponsors of the outside websites. Please visit our Kids Privacy page for more information. Social Media We believe in delivering information and services in ways that are convenient for you. Check out our YouTube and TeacherTube channels and be sure to sign up for our weekly newsletter to get up to date information on what's happening in the Kids.gov community.

Brought to you by USA.gov, Kids.gov is the official kids' portal for the U.S. government. We link kids, parents and teachers to U.S. government information and services on the web from government agencies, schools, and educational organizations, all geared to the learning level and interest of kids. Our Mission To provide a safe place online where kids can create, play, and learn. How The Site is Organized Kids.gov is organized into three audiences: Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, and Educators. Each audience tab is divided into educational subjects like Arts, Math, and History. Within each subject, the websites are grouped as either government sites (Federal, state, military) or other resources (commercial, non-profit, educational). The sites listed under the other resources category are maintained by other public and private organizations. When users click on these links, they are leaving Kids.gov and are subject to the privacy and security policies of the owners/sponsors of the outside websites. Please visit our Kids Privacy page for more information. Social Media We believe in delivering information and services in ways that are convenient for you. Check out our YouTube and TeacherTube channels and be sure to sign up for our weekly newsletter to get up to date information on what's happening in the Kids.gov community.

Have you had it up to here with bubble tests? We hear you! To make learning really stick, kids need art, music, drama and hands-on activities. That's why we've gathered ideas for every grade level for incorporating more creativity into your day. Read on and then tell us how YOU make time for creativity

Create and submit.

The series that helped hundreds of thousands of educators revolutionize their primary and intermediate writing workshop instruction is now offering the grade-specific support teachers have been clamoring for. Building on the best practices and proven frameworks in the original Units of Study for Teaching Writing series, this new series offers elementary and middle school teachers grade-by-grade plans for teaching state-of-the-art writing workshops.

Technology lesson plans for elementary school childre. There are activities for word processing, spreadsheets and graphing, powerpoint presentations, graphic arts, multimedia and internet research and more.

GlobalSchoolNet and eLanguages have joined forces to offer educators iPoPP, a state-of-the-art, worldwide e-learning platform, for multi-lingual, project-driven collaboration. iPoPP gives educators a supportive community and easy-to-use tools that embrace the constructivist learning methodology, project-management principles, and future thinking strategies.

Visit the storymaking steps, transmedia digital tools, and the featured StoryKeeper's Gallery designed to inspire and jump start beginners. These one-of-a-kind artistic learning adventures are meant to lift the spirits, spark creativity and imaginations while deepening content and technical skills as digital authors experience the process of merging the ancient art of oral storytelling with a palette of transmedia tools.

Curriki is an open community of educators, parents, and students who share Open Educational Resources. We've been curating best in class learning materials since 2006. Please join us! It's free!

Inklewriter is a free tool designed to allow anyone to write and publish interactive stories. It's perfect for writers who want to try out interactivity, but also for teachers and students looking to mix computer skills and creative writing.

Resources made available by SCOE

Free resources primarily for elementary (fables, character, plot) but also has some lesson materials for higher level reading.

great resource with lessons and ideas for teaching students to read.

Here is our collection of interactive whiteboard games for educators on PBS KIDS. Students will enjoy participating in these collaborative, fun and engaging experiences, while exploring curriculum from trusted programs such as Curious George, Super Why and Arthur. Like our programs, all of our games are age-appropriate and vetted by educators.

TeachersFirst's lesson plans span many grade levels and subjects. These plans were written by experienced teachers who know classroom realities. Where available, the plans include standards and/or technology options. Try these lessons as is or adapt the ideas to your curriculum or level. Don't forget to use your free TeachersFirst membership to leave comments, sharing how the lessons worked or how you adapted them to your classroom.

TeachersFirst's lesson plans span many grade levels and subjects. These plans were written by experienced teachers who know classroom realities. Where available, the plans include standards and/or technology options. Try these lessons as is or adapt the ideas to your curriculum or level. Don't forget to use your free TeachersFirst membership to leave comments, sharing how the lessons worked or how you adapted them to your classroom.

Recommended for primary and secondary education Free to use for any educational purpose Build and share 3D models Find and download models from Sketchup's 3D Warehouse Work offline when there's no internet connection

Using polygons and flips in MS Paint

Using polygons and flips in MS Paint