Letter "W" and its Sound - "W" Trouble Song
This song from "Between the Lions" features a lion singing a song about "W Trouble". The trouble with "w" is that the sound "W" makes does not resemble its name. Many "W" words are featured during this country song.Produced by PBSkids for the learn to read series, "Between the Lions." (1:27)
Francis Fairy (The letter 'F')
This is a funny, short, animated Sesame Street video featuring the letter F. The letter F becomes many different things whose names start with F.
"Circle and Square" - A Song With Subtitles
Animation. A catchy song about Circle and Square, with lyrics on screen as they're sung. Simple, engaging repetition of words. From Readeez.com. (1:25)
Three Gray Catbird videos
Three brief videos of the Gray Catbird: eating an insect, singing, and bathing. (Note, this can be embedded, but WatchKnow does not yet support the site.)
The Future Tense Using Will
An English teacher shows how to make the future tense using "will" and the simple form of the verb. The teacher presents the lesson in lecture format using a white board with different examples. He also talks about making contractions in the future tense.
Metaphors and Similes
This instructional video shows how to use metaphors and simiies. The narrator discusses the differences and similarities between metaphors and similes. It provides examples of both through images and voice over narration.
Analogies
This video feautures a narrator who begins by explaining the structure of an analogy. Then, he presents strategies for determining the relationship between words in order to solve analogies. ( 9:41)
Spectacular Similes
This student-made video teaches all about similes including how to use them, when to use them, and some common examples. (1:57)
The Knights Templar
This 2:32 minute long video explains how new documents show that the Knights' trial and the disbanding of the group was not done under orders of the Catholic Church. This absolution document also states that the death of the Templar leader was an illegal act by the King of France. The value of this video is in its revelations for older students.
The Prodigal Son
NEST Learning.com video, the Animated Stories of the New Testament, story of The Prodigal Son. The Parable of The Prodigal Son (or the Parable of the Lost Son) is the tale of a wayward youth reunited with his father and family after having squandered all his inheritance through wasteful living. Learn of God's overwhelming love for those who humbly repent of their foolish ways with this endearing Bible story. Cartoon format. (1:58)
Two Digit Addition With Regrouping/ Two Digit plus One Digit Mental Math
In this computer animated video, students are taught to add two digit numbers using regrouping. Students are also shown a strategy for adding two digit and one digit numbers using mental math. ( 3:23)
+ and - Without Regrouping - by StudyJams
Addition is really about finding sums, or totals. Subtraction is about finding the difference between two numbers. Learn more about adding and subtracting without regrouping with this step-by-step, interactive video from StudyJams. A short, self-checking quiz is also included with the link.
Identify and Count Coins
Students will learn to count pennies by one's and nickels by 5's. User clicks through the slides.
Money & Making Change Sample Clip
This computer animated music video is a snippet that will teach children how to count money and its value. Run time 03:01.
The Plagues of Egypt DBL Productions presents “The Prince of Egypt - The Plagues.” Video starts with the frogs proceeding into the city, gnats, cattle sickness, dog flies, then hail, then the locusts, then boils, darkness, and blood. Video is short and the words are sung. Cartoon format. (2:48)
The Ocean Floor - by StudyJams
Earth's most magnificent and enormous landforms are all on the ocean floor. Volcanoes and earthquakes change the ocean floor, creating new landforms. Erosion on land also deposits minerals and animal matter on the ocean floor. Learn more about the ocean floor with this slide show from StudyJams. Vibrant photos are set to music, with information written under each photo. A short, self-checking quiz is also provided with this link.
Gulf and Caribbean Wildlife
"The mix of moonlight, tide, and temperature triggers an extraordinary explosion of life in these waters. When the conditions are just right, divers can witness the reproduction of corals, snappers, yellowhead jawfish, and nurse sharks." (03:55)
Colors In English and Spanish
Teach your children their colors in English and Spanish!
The video includes pictures and words for each color while an instructor pronounces each. Run time 01:11.
Flashcards for Kids
This slideshow has a picture, the written word, and Mr. Krokos verbally saying the word. This would be great for preschool learners or for ELL students. (7:14)
Different Kinds of Tools
This video slide show presents different kinds of working tools. You can see the image of the tool and read the word. The words are read out twice.
