Great Math WEB SITES for the 1st Grade Math Classroom
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HI Math Lovers!
In our opinions, this is a list of the very BEST math web sites available. As of today (June 23, 2014),
all the links connect. You could learn lyrics to a math rap/jingle, print worksheets, learn a new math
game, or practice basic math skills. Use these sites as a instant workstation. Have FUN!!!!
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http://www.math-drills.com/
Math drills
TEACHERS & STUDENTS-Practice worksheets
for every math skill or concept. Teachers- great for
homework!
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https://sites.google.com/site/sa
ilonedu/
sail on +
TEKS
STUDENTS - A really great web site because it
aligns with the Texas Standards - TEKS. You can
select any grade level and a table pops up with the
TEKS and game links that correlate. (Careful – the
district block some sites.)
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http://nlvm.usu.edu/
virtual
manipulatives
STUDENTS-A #1 favorite web site for math - the
National Library of Virtual Manipulatives. It is a
comprehensive library of interactive, Java applets.
Especially good to use on a SMARTBoard or to
project. (You can sign up for a free 30 day trial.)
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http://streaming.discoveryeduc
ation.com/
Discovery
Education
TEACHERS & STUDENTS-Video streaming (a
steady/continuous stream of video without
interruption) is a fun and easy way to incorporate
technology into your math class. After logging in
search for whichever SE you are teaching.
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http://www.lyricsmania.com/s
choolhouse_rock_lyrics.html
School house
rock + lyrics
STUDENTS-Rap songs. Kids LOVE ‘em! This is
better for upper elementary. But; “Three is a Magic
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Number” and “Ready or not, Here I Come!” (skip count
by 5s) might work with GT.
Great Math WEB SITES for the 1st Grade Math Classroom
http://www.aplusmath.com/
Aplus math
STUDENTS-This web site was developed to help
students improve their math skills interactively.
There is a game room, flashcards, worksheets to
print, and a homework helper. Best for GT
students.
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http://www.funbrain.com/
funbrain
STUDENTS-Lots of math games at this web site.
Children will love this site; however, there are
directions for each game that will be difficult for
first grade math students to maneuver!
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http://www.aaamath.com/
aaamath
TEACHERS-Comprehensive set of interactive
arithmetic lessons. Lots of text. Gets a bit boring
for first grade students who need lots of visuals.
Better for GT.
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http://www.homeschoolmath.n
et/online/math_facts.php
Math goodies
TEACHERS-Lots of free links to math activities,
worksheets, games, and flashcards.
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/
numbertime/games/find.shtml
BBC bitesize
STUDENTS -Graphics are great here (silly really).
The British accent and spelling differences may be
hard for students to understand. Try it!
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http://abcteach.com/directory/
basics/math
Abc teach
STUDENTS & TEACHERS-This website is
organized into age-appropriate levels, covering
topics from basic math concepts through geometry.
A solution page is provided with every worksheet,
no matter how simple or hard it is. You must
subscribe. HOWEVER – there are many sample
printable worksheets for free.
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http://donnayoung.org/math/pa
pers.htm
Link from the
myEPISD
website’s
home page.
Math
pointers
Teacher
Toolbox
BEST FOR TEACHERS! This site is just for the
teacher. Lots of math resources to print - number
lines, graph paper, pictures of coins, money
quizzes, store money tags, etc…
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http://www.songsforteaching.c
om/numberscounting.htm
Number
chants
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www.math-play.com
Math play
TEACHERS-Number chants and counting songs
teaching early mathematics skills shapes, money
and telling time. You can play once or order a CD.
TEACHERS & STUDENTS- Math Play has a wide
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variety of fun games that can be played online. A lot of
Great Math WEB SITES for the 1st Grade Math Classroom
games are suitable for elementary students.
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http://www.mathplayground.c
om/
Math
playground
TEACHER & STUDENTS-Wow! The graphics on
this website are amazing!! The students (especially
GT) will love this site as they play action-practice
math skills via games, play logic games, and have
some fun! For first grade the “Manipulatives 
Pattern Blocks” is great.
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http://www.iknowthat.com/co
m
I know that
STUDENTS-You have to register for this website,
BUT it is free! So many fun math games! I liked
the karate dojo a lot.
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http://exchange.smarttech.com
/#tab=0
SMART
Exchange
TEACHERS-VISIT WEEKLY! This is the very
best online resource available today! AND – you do
not even need a SMARTBoard; a computer +
projector will do fine. Math lessons will bring your
SEs to interactive life. Or – use as a workstation.
You need to register for FREE account.
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http://www.spellingcity.com/
Spell city
STUDENTS-AN INSTANT VOCABULARY
WORK STATION. The first grade math
vocabulary is HERE! Students are able to play
interactive games with vocabulary according to the
old TEKS. Students can play games, find
definitions, and practice writing the words. It has
been revised since last year and is still difficult –
may be best for your GT.
Login User: EPISD (all caps)
Password: firstgrade (no spaces)
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http://www.beaconlearningcen
ter.com/WebLessons/Brendas
Bedroom/default.htm
Bedroom
Border
STUDENTS-Patterns!!!
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http://www.drjean.org/html/lyr
ics/
Lyrics Dr
Jean
TEACHERS-Dr. Jean writes the easiest-to-learn
and catchiest lyrics to help you learn math
concepts. Learn them here!
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http://illuminations.nctm.org/
illuminations
TEACHERS-Here are great math lessons. The site
also offers a comprehensive and diverse array of
professional development opportunities – books online,
conference listings, etc....
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http://www.schooltube.com
School tube
TEACHERS & STUDENTS-Great kids website for
Great Math WEB SITES for the 1st Grade Math Classroom
educational videos. Some of ship counting songs:
*Whatcha' Gonna' Do? (Count by 2's, 5's, 10's)
*Exercise and Count by 5's (5 Fingers on my Right
Hand...)
*Counting By Fives Song
*Counting By Twos Song
*Counting By Ones Song (to 50)
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http://www.starfall.com/
Starfall
STUDENTS- Good interactive math games and
activities (i.e. bowling addition, number songs)
Extended version available for a membership fee.
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www.Mathlearningcenter.org
Math Learning
Center
TEACHERS-Innovative and standards-based
curriculum, professional development, and
supplemental materials to support learning and
teaching.
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http://www.kindergartenkinder
garten.com/mathproblemsolving.html
Kindergarten,
Kindergarten
TEACHERS-lots of teaching ideas, lesson plans
and printables--so be sure to explore all the pages.
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http://www.sumdog.com/teach
er/activities
Sum dog
TEACHERS-STUDENTS-Activities and games for
exciting ways to learn math skills. Teachers: you
will need to create a FREE account.
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http://www.hoodamath.com/
hoodamath
STUDENTS-Logic games (many geared towards
GT) that get harder as they go along.