State Capitals

http://www.vectorkids.com/maps.htm

Here's a fun game for back to school, where students can talk about different states they may have visited this summer, and review the state capitals as well.

Trivia for Kids

http://www.puzzability.com/sampler/kidtriviahangman/samplerkidthm.html
Answer five questions - with clues - to fill in the blanks, hangman-style, in this trivia game for kids.

Furious Frogs

http://www.arcademicskillbuilders.com/games/furious-frogs/furious-frogs.html
The pace is fast and furious for this online language arts game, where you can review antonyms, synonyms, and homonyms. Target words need to be matched with incoming flies, beating the computer or other friends playing the game (up to four players). Create your own password to play against the computer in a private, rather than public, game.

Rollercoaster Rush

http://www.primarygames.com/arcade/action/rollercoasterrush/index.htm
A bit of summer fun - use your keyboard controls as directed to control the roller coaster ride - and make sure it doesn't fly off the rails!

A Maze Race

http://www.thekidzpage.com/freekidsgames/games/nggames/mazerace2-game.html
Race against the computer to move your ladybug to the food before the computer gets there!

Ahead to the Past

Here's another interactive crossword to test your vocabulary - with a secret message!

CARgo

http://www.agameaday.com/0107/107cargo.htm
Use the clues to help you guess the letters for this crossword puzzle-style of game.

Make Your Own Comics

http://www.makebeliefscomix.com/
Make your own comics with this online, interactive feature, and encourage literacy skills. Choose between five languages - or mix them up!

Artist Hangman

http://www.artsology.com/art_recognition.php#hangman
How well do you know your master artists and their styles? Try this art game to find out, where you will choose letters, hangman style, to determine the artist of any given painting.

Say What?

http://www.puzzability.com/cgi-bin/saywhat.pl
Here's a challenging puzzle and word game: reveal a famous quote by rearranging letters in a column - not as easy as it might sound!

The Bicycle Game

http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/webisode_3/web_game3.html
Typifying modern American life, Inez has to get to several places in the shortest amount of time in order to get all of her chores done. You should take a good look at the map first and then plot out your route before proceeding, in this online kids' map skills game from PBS.

Tractor Multiplication

http://www.arcademicskillbuilders.com/games/tractor-multiplication/tractor-multiplication.html
Practice multiplication facts with this fun online game, where it's you up against the computer in a tug-of-war. Who wins? The player who connects the most correct answers in multiplication quizzes.

CHILI WALLA!

Chili Walla:

http://www.chiliwalla.com/

We're happy to recommend this family website for summer activities to keep kids busy and active, and to support families, learning, and creativity all year long - it's brand new, and looks promising with lots of great resources to come!

More on Kerpoof

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rl4cdCrs3OQ&feature=related

There are several tutorials on YouTube for learning how to use Kerpoof in the classroom, but this one is particularly valuable in offering step-by-step instructions and tips for activities with Kerpoof in the elementary classroom.

Kerpoof!

http://www.kerpoof.com/
Sign up for a free account with KerPoof and make a drawing, a movie, a storybook, or spell a picture! Tutorials are available, and check our http://classroomflyer.blogspot.com page for a Teacher's page, guide, and lesson plans with this wonderful interactive tool.

Interactive Jigsaw Puzzle of the Day

http://www.jigzone.com/puzzles/daily-jigsaw
See how quickly you can complete the 80 piece online jigsaw puzzle.
It changes out daily, so you can improve your time and your brain!

The Rat Lab

http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/blastlab/blastlab_game.shtml
It's lab rats we're talking about here, and you can join in the fun with blasting off science experiments to see if they break world records, or exploring the lab for more science fun.

Voronoi Tessellations

http://wonderfl.net/c/iNy0/fullscreen

Very cool! Make your own Voronoi tessellations with this interactive feature.

Decorate a Virtual Birthday Cake!

http://decorateacake.bhg.com/decorateacake/

It doesn't have to be a birthday cake - decorate and send this virtual cake for any reason!

Create a Virtual Bouquet

http://createabouquet.bhg.com/createabouquet/?psrc=RG102BTR20
Someone you know deserve a bouquet of flowers? Create and send a virtual one. Choose your vase, stems of flowers, and decorations with this fun online option.