: 24 is a great mental math challenge. Typically it is played with cards, but here is the online version.
24 Numbers
: This is another version of 24, but in general I don't recommend the other games on this site.
Another version of 24
: This is a good resource too because it offers a lot of variety and varying levels.
Sheppard Software
: This is a compilation website offering 'the best of' for targeted skills. There are lots of ads that can be confusing. An adult may have to help guide to the educational content. There are some broken links, but I've found some good math games by googling the website listed.
Game Aquarium
: Although not really visually interesting, this is the National Association of Math Teacher's site. It offers a variety of high quality online games you can tailor according to grade level standards.
Illuminations
: Khan Academy gives your student an opportunity to access supplementary math activities. They will have a user name and password to log in.
Khan Academy
: There are many ways that your student can gain access to books. The Douglas County Library website is one where they can listen to a book or check out a book digitally.
Douglas County Library
: A great place for kids to go and have book read to them by a celebrity!
Storyline Online
: Trustworthy tween news site has cool classroom component
Smithsonian TweenTribune
: Students do need to create a log in for this site, however, there are a lot of great free news related resources that are on their level.
Newsela
: Here is the link for The Empty Pot. Click to listen independently.
The Empty Pot
Solve a Mystery