Fireworks!

http://www.maylin.net/Fireworks2.html
http://www.maylin.net/Fireworks.html
Just for fun this Independence Day, set off your own fireworks by clicking all over the game screen at either of the links above. *H*A*P*P*Y*  *4*T*H*  *O*F*  *J*U*L*Y* !!!!

Doodle Pad

http://www.toytheater.com/doodle-pad.php
Just want a space to doodle? Online? Try Doodle Pad, with loads of colors to choose from. Change the size of your doodle pen as well by adjusting the scale at the top of your screen.

Create a Super Bug

Anyone remember the movie, "The Fly"? Kids can create their own creepy, weird, and still enticing versions of their own super bugs with this online game. They will choose body parts, and then add two super strengths. Each step is outlined with text explaining the functions of the forms, and kids can print out a stats card of the strength and speed of their creations when finished.

Ladybug PacMan

http://frontpage.woodland-trust.org.uk/spotted/
It's PacMan with a twist - or spots - in this ladybug version of the popular game. Eat enough aphids and munch through those trees!

Build a Castle

http://www.virtualsandcastle.com/home/index.aspx
Can't make it to the beach this summer? No problem! Turn on the beach sounds and sit back and design your own sandcastle.

Puzzled States!

http://www.scholastic.com/play/states.htm
Most of your kids will recognize the shape of their home states, but how many actually know the outline shape of all 50 states? Here's a different approach to learning the location of each of the 50 states, in this online and interactive U.S. geography game.

Make an Interactive Quilt Online

http://www.toytheater.com/quilt.php
Use the triangles and colors here to plan and design a quilt - online!

Brain Games

http://www.fitbrains.com/brain-games?ref=header
You can play a number of "brain games" to help improve memory, concentration, and visual and spatial awareness here - training your brain with a few dedicated minutes each day. Creating an account is free, with most games available at least in a trial basis, and an overall app to assess "cross-training" for your brain also available.

Line Jumper

http://www.funbrain.com/linejump/index.html

There are five different levels of play available with this math game, from Easy to Super Brain, and your K-8 students/kids can work their way through the challenges by clicking on the correct answers on the number lines.

Make a Tide Pool

http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/lc/activities/coloring_pages.asp

In honor of Amanda, let's explore the Monterey Bay Aquarium today. Discover which creatures live in tide pools with this interactive game. Click on "Start Over" to get a new line-up of creatures to place, but be careful not to leave any trash behind!

Chromatica

http://www.glowingeyegames.com/play/games_list/chromatica.html

Have fun with this game, which starts out easily enough. You have to match colors and shapes to form blocks of at least 4 game pieces. Score higher by creating larger blocks. Go onto the next levels, where you're competing against more game pieces on the board.

Matisse's Pieces

http://www.toytheater.com/matisse-pieces.php
Warning: you might become addicted to this art collage game! Play with similar "cut paper" shapes that Matisse used in his amazing works of art, as he became older and could no longer paint. Click on any piece to start, then make it smaller or larger, brighter or darker, or change the color. Move your pieces around, delete what you don't like, and print out your own Matisse Masterpiece!

Catch the Letters

http://www.toytheater.com/art.php

In this interactive game, kids will practice keyboard recognition and typing speed as they select the correct letter on the keyboard before it completely falls. They can select from Medium, Fast, Faster, or Fastest play levels for more difficult challenges as they gain skills.

The Same Game

http://www.factmonster.com/games/samegame.html

The object of this game is to secure as many balls of one color in a grouping by eliminating any groups of two or more other colors in the way. You'll need to think through the entire pattern, see which color is most prevalent, and consider your strategy accordingly.

The Road to Revolution: An American History Game

In this history game, you will answer a series of questions that take you through the events that led to the American Revolution. A video describes the Boston Tea Party, and you'll be able to explore a variety of primary documents from the journals of the time.Further PBS dramatizations of the American Revolution and its key players also available. 

http://www.pbs.org/ktca/liberty/road_q1.html

A World Devoid - An Environmental Game

View the movie first; that in itself is awesome - then play the game of the title link, where you must fight to save the dwindling resources of a desert planet and help to choose its fate.

Game: http://www.spore.com/sporepedia#qry=sast-500596556303

Online Movie: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGXsDcoIVro

Drag Race Division

Maintain skills over the summer, and have a bit of fun doing it at the same time! In this game, you can win the car race by how quickly and accurately you answer the division questions.
http://www.arcademicskillbuilders.com/games/drag_race/drag_race.html

Arachnid Keyboarding

You'll have to be speedy to type in numbers and letters before the arachnids steal your ice cream in this online keyboarding practice game!http://www.learninggamesforkids.com/keyboarding_games/keyboarding_games_arachnid_falls.html

Who Do You Want To Be?

What do you want to be when you grow up? Or if you are "grown up", then how about reinventing yourself? Covering all career fields and from all starting points (or restarting points!), find some useful interactive tools here from the Dept. of Education and the State of California. Appropriate for middle school students, high school students, retraining, returning to school, and/or college students. Salary ranges,career pathways, and videos are included, along with helpful quizzes and games related to the topics.

http://www.whodouwant2b.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=banner&utm_content=socialmedia&utm_campaign=CTE%2B2010&gclid=CJbkwoPOl6ICFQYbegodBh0dWw

Amelia the Pigeon

Want to see Brooklyn this summer? How about from a pigeon's point of view! Amelia the pigeon will take you on an adventure through the streets and wonders of Brooklyn, with animated audio stories and interactive online features. Access the stories with the first link below, with teaching resources and activities at the 2nd link. Happy travels!http://science.hq.nasa.gov/kids/imagers/amelia/index.html

http://science.hq.nasa.gov/kids/imagers/amelia/teachersguide/index.html