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Here are some important links we will be using throughout the school year. Please check back often as we'll be adding more!

Science sites
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5th grade Outdoor Ed website Take a look at this website in order to see what our surroundings will be like at Outdoor Ed this year. You can also see a sample schedule, a list of clothes that will be needed while we're away, and a parent brochure for more information. For 2011-12, we'll be at the Creekside campgroud.
Houghton Mifflin Science Our science book publisher has some fun things to do. Check it out!

Math sites
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Cool Math for Kids Fun math games and printable activities...even printable flashcards!
Virtual Math Manipulatives This site has excellent skills practice activity (including some fun factor tree practice!).
Math is fun! Fun math practice and games, even a math dictionary!

Reading sites
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Roald Dahl's Official Website

Spelling sites
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Free Dictionary This is a great site for not only finding words, but practicing your SPELLING! They have an online spelling bee for even more practice. HAVE FUN!

Miscellaneous sites
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Craft ideas
Scholastic KIDS NEWS Great for finding "kid friendly" news articles. Kids news, by kids!!
ABC Teach Find helpful learning tips and activities here!
Funbrain Fun learning games and activities.

Parent links
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Tips to help kids get organized Ten ways to help kids get organized! Great ideas!!
ABCs of a successful year for parents! Great things to do on a regular basis to help kids have a super school year!

Social Studies sites
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Social Studies Our social studies publisher has some great information on this site, plus fun games! Enjoy!
Place the State Game Super fun way to practice your US state geography!
States & Capitals Game Great, repetitive way to practice the US states and capitals. Keep practicing!

Ladera Fifth Grade
Rooms 401 and 405
lschwartz@tustin.k12.ca.us
mdonavan@tustin.k12.ca.us