Web Resources

Discovery Education's Puzzlemaker gives plenty of opportunity to create a variety of word games. (skills: RT, W, N, TS, CU, CL)

Funbrain might seem a bit childish to some adults, but not to this reviewer. Everything from arcade games to math baseball is offered free. (skills: RT, N, W, TS, CU, CL)

Find out about 'urban legends' and many other fascinating rumours! (skills: RT, CL)

We Dig TV - play a version of your favourite TV game shows, like The Price is Right, Catchphrase and Family Fortunes. Lots of fun and it's free! Requires a broadband connection to the Internet. (skills: RT, TS, CU, CL)

Fact Monster may seem too childish for some, but is a colourful site that this reviewer loves! Includes a reference desk with homework help, a dictionary, and encyclopedia, in addition to math challenges, games and quizzes and interesting articles. (skills: RT, N, TS, CU, CL)

Download the free GoogleEarth software and get aerial views of just about anywhere in the world, including your own home if it's one of the areas that's available. Tutor support would be useful with this site. (skills: RT, DU, TS, CU, CL)

This site provides free audio books that are in the public domain. (skills: TS, OC, CU, CL)