Web Resources
(Click
on the underlined words for a direct link.)
Veterans’
Day
Veterans’ Day – Poetry
and word
puzzles
VA Kids – Facts and
activities from the Department of Veteran’s Affairs
Enchanted Learning
– Crafts and activities
Quiz
– Try this short quiz and see how much you know about this day
Thanksgiving
Day
Macy’s
Thanksgiving Parade – Learn about the parade history, fun facts
about those giant balloons and more
Billy Bear – Games, puzzles and crafts
Thanksgiving Recipes – From the turkey and side dishes to the
leftovers
Enchanted Learning – Crafts and activities
Kidzpage – Printables, coloring, puzzles and more
Black
Dog – Jokes, riddles, games, recipes and lots more
Primary Games – Games, stationery, and more
Click and Drag – How fast
can you name the states?
Funbrain
– Play “Where is That” and find the state
Lizard Point –
Can you find all 50 states and get all of the points?
Hangout
NJ – Games, history, timelines, web search, and the New Jersey
Devil: a great site for students
Pick
Your Own –
New
Jersey – An extensive listing of day trips and rainy-day
destinations
Homework Helpers
Click on the homework
icon – Rahway library card needed. For grades 4 and above
Sunday
Monday – Thursday
An easy site to get reference material on a multitude of topics
Search engine: A safe site for children to browse the web
Links to interesting and helpful sites
New Jersey ASK Resources
Interactive online assessments
for grades 3-8 with answers
Scroll to the bottom
of the page for sample questions from last year's NJASK test. Click on each
sample page to enlarge the image.
New Jersey Department of Education
Sample Science, Math
and Language Arts Assessments
Math computation and estimation warm up exercises
Samples and scored responses
Ideas for writing a
picture prompt (essay)
Sample picture prompt
Use this picture to
start a written response
Writing prompts
Ideas for written
responses
Math Questions
Sample these
questions
Open ended math problems
Written responses
to math problems
Math and Reading Activities
Step by step explanation of the process with illustrations
A demonstration of the process
A sample of the algorithms for each operation
Reading ideas and
activities
Reading games and writing activities from “Reading
is Fundamental”
How much do you know about children's literature?
Parent Tips (Grades Pre-K to 3)
In English and Spanish
Games and activities for younger readers
Free registration.
Reading and language arts games for beginning
students
Games and activities for beginning readers
Rhyming for beginning readers
Stories and games for beginning readers
Games for beginning
readers
A reading/spelling
site for beginning readers
Binky’s Facts and Opinions Game
A fun game practicing
this reading skill
What would you like
to know about helping your child read? It's all here
The Reading Rockets site in Spanish
A great place to get
information about reading to children
Build a simple story with movement and audio
A vocabulary game for all grade levels
Math activities for
all elementary grades
Reading games and
activities
Great math games
Fun math games for upper grade students
Fun math activities and games
Parent Resources
Wondering
about the games your children are playing, or the ones they want? This site includes simple descriptions of
each game. Also includes information
which may not be on the box or easily accessed prior to purchase. 
Things to do to help your child in school (English)
Qué se puede hacer en el hogar
Things to do to help your child in school (Spanish)
Recommendations for home supplies in case of emergencies
From the Office Of Homeland Security
Excellent sources of information and parenting tips
Answers to questions about health, development, and school success
Great parent resources
Helping children to succeed in school
Non-profit organization for children and adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD)
Interactive guide to Learning Disabilities for parents and teachers
Interactive guide to Learning Disabilities for parents who read Spanish
School Psychology Resources Online
Parenting and other information
Fun art projects. Also a good place to find out how to remove your child's latest Picasso imitation from walls, carpets, etc.
Learn about being a good citizen
Fun and Entertainment
Just like the books, but interactive
Check out
these animals living at the National Zoo
Links to Nick, Jr. programs (Bob the Builder, Blue's Clues, etc.)
Links to PBS children's programs with coloring pages, stories, puzzles, etc.
NASA Kid's Club
What's new(s)?
Ringling Brothers Circus
Visit the circus
The White House for Kids: An online tour
The National PTA site
From the folks at Disney
Grover Cleveland Fundraisers
Links to endless shopping sites, with rewards for our school
This interactive site helps our school earn rewards
Page updated 11/08