Perkins School for the Blind
Let's Pretend
Playing pretend with real objects or concepts is a wonderful way for learners to make object-to-action connections, as well as practice daily living skills. Learners with visual and intellectual disabilities use a wide variety of real...
Curated OER
History of the American Flag and Pledge of Allegiance
Sixth graders discuss key features from American history. In this flag and pledge lesson, 6th graders research the history of the United States flag and the principles of the Pledge of Allegiance prior to class. Students discuss their...
Crickweb
Crickweb: Literacy: Color Labeling
The interactive learning activity explores the names of colors. Students drag and drop the names of the color on the picture of the color.
Other
Streeter: Semiotics and Advertising
A slide show that offers a good study of connotation and how it refers to semiotics. Symbols are not the things they represent. L.11-12.5b Nuance
Discovering Egypt
Discovering Egypt: Egyptian Mathematics
A brief explanation of the numbering system of the ancient Egyptians, with great drawings and sample problems. Use this resource to introduce yourself to the symbols ancient Egyptians used in mathematics. There are some activities to...
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: Math Central: Mayan Numerals
Learning about Mayan Numerals will help students understand place value, and the sorting and collection of different objects.
ICT Games
Ict Games: Post a Letter
Students listen to the number announced and place the letter in the matching number's door.
Math2
Math2.org: Number Notation
At this website from Math2.org you will find tables with information about number words, meanings, and the symbols used to express them. At the very bottom there is also a Java Base Conversion Calculator.
NumberNut
Number Nut: Shapes Make the Numbers
A brief overview of the ten shapes used to represent numbers in the United States and number symbols of different cultures. Learn the symbols used for Chinese numbers when you play Chinese Symbols Memory. Then, test your counting ability...
NumberNut
Number Nut: Numbers and Counting: Numeric Symbols
What are some of the ways that numbers are described using shapes and words in the world? Learn about Roman numerals and then play the Roman and Chinese Symbols Memory Challenge.
Instituto Latinoamericano de la Comunicacion Educativa
Red Escolar: Numeraciones Antiguas
In Spanish. In this activity you will find a document with numbers written in the form of an old numbering (starting with Egyptian symbols) and their corresponding transcript in our current numbering. There are 11 different numbers to...
Quia
Quia: Word and Digit Identification 0 to 25 Concentration
This website for young children gives them practice identifying words and digits from 0 to 25 in a concentration game type format.
Quia
Quia: Word and Digit Identification 0 to 25 Matching
This website for young children gives them practice identifying words and digits from 0 to 25 in a matching type format.
PBS
Pbs Kids: Peg and Cat: 3 2 1 Snack
Can you help Peg feed Cat his snack? Count the number of snacks that matches the number he wants.
Toy Theater
Toy Theater: Feed Freddy
A number is shown just below Freddy's chin. Drag the identical number in a circle to Freddy's mouth to feed him. If it is a match Freddy will munch on it. If not he just keeps his mouth shut tight.
Quia
Quia: Identifying Numerals
This website for young children gives practice identifying words and digits from 0 to 25 in a flashcard type format.