Correcting Common Handwriting Problems with Cursive Writing
This video features an expert in handwriting demonstrating common errors made in cursive writing , such as misforming e's and r's, using excessive slant, and using capitals in the middle of words. Corrections are then demonstrated. ( 5:50)
Counting to 19 - Sesame Street
In this short video from "Sesame Street", numbers from 1-19 are shown. The video is accompanied by a chanting, tribal sort of tune where the voices count from 1-19 while the stylized numbers and images of the numbers are shown.
Sesame Street - Rap#19
This short, animated video from "Sesame Street" is a rap that talks about the number 19. It shows a wide variety of groups of 19 items and shows the number several times.
Gumball Subtraction - Sesame Street
A fun little sesame street video showing basic subtraction practice using a gumball machine.
Sesame Street-Bowling Subtraction
Catchy little number from the good old days on Sesame Street with a bowling ball demonstrating subtraction. (0:55)
Minus 1 Subtraction Facts Presented by Sesame Street
A cartoon peacock demonstrates subtraction when he loses tail feathers. He begins with 5 feathers and loses them one by one. The number sentence presented each time a disaster takes away one of the tail feathers.
Simple Subtraction From 4 Song "Elmo Has 4 Ducks" - Sesame Street
In this video snippet from "Sesame Street", Elmo sings about his 4 ducks. During each verse of the song, one duck at a time leaves, allowing the viewer to tell how many ducks are left. This would be a great song for introducing subtraction to very young children. (2:04)
Bubble Gum Subtraction
This animated Sesame Street video uses gumballs to show simple subtraction problems. Different problems are repeated until there are 0 gumballs left. Models counting strategy to find the answer. (1:01)
Light Bulb Subtraction - Sesame Street
This short, animated video uses light bulbs to demonstrate subtraction. Light bulbs are taken away one at a time until none are left.
Eight Little Spiders - Basic Subtraction
This Sesame Street subtraction rhyme starts with 8 spiders. One by one, the spiders are subtracted leaving only one at the end. Shows the strategy of "take away one and count the remaining objects." (1:11)
SteveSongs 5 Smiles Song
This song from SteveSongs uses changing a frown into a smile to practice counting, basic addition, and subtraction skills. Scenes are shot in a playground. (1:41)
Children's Subtraction Numbers 0-10
This children's educational video teaches kids basic subtraction
skills. The concept is presented simply with numbers and picture
representations of numbers 0 though 10.
Twilight Author Stephenie Meyer
This 5:42 minute video is an interview with the author of the Twilight books. She explains how she wrote the books and what she was thinking. This would be a good video to show students about the writing process although it does go on to talk about the movie.
Creative Quotations from T. S. Eliot
A thought provoking collection of Creative Quotations from T. S. Eliot (1888-1965); born on Sep 26. US-English poet, critic, and playwright.
El Gran Granero Rojo (The Big Red Barn) Read in Spanish
In this video, a Spanish translation of the book "The Big Red Barn" by Margaret Wise Brown, is read by a Spanish student. The video does not show the pages that she is reading
The Elegant Universe - Gravity and Theory of Relativity
This video gives detailed explanations of the story of gravity and theory of relativity. Run time 09:30.
Arthur's TV Trouble Read-Aloud Online Storybook
This read-aloud is Arthur's TV Trouble written and illustrated by Marc Brown. After a television ad convinces Arthur that his puppy, Pal, needs a Treat Timer to dispense dog biscuits, he finds that he can think of little else. Arthur works to earn the $19.95 (nonrefundable), then buys the Treat Timer (some assembly required), but its lights, noises, and rocketing treats frighten Pal. The money's gone, the gadget's a dud, and Arthur's learned his lesson. There is a play button to start the s
Arthur's Baby Read-Aloud (Narrated by Kelly Rippa)
This read-aloud is Arthur's Baby written and illustrated by Marc Brown. The narrator is Kelly Rippa. The words appear at the bottom of the screen as they are read by the narrator. D.W. and Arthur find out the challenges and joys of having a new sister in the house. This is a good resource to help build a literacy rich environment in the elementary classroom. It would help struggling readers and/or special education students.
Alaska Brown Bear Trapped National Geographic Video. National Geographic researchers trap an Alaskan brown bear for research. Video is used for research on the life of the brown bear. Researchers are trying to discover more about the bears movement. How is their movement affected by clear cut forests and roads? They use GPS systems to do this, in order to get the GPS on the bear they need to capture the bear the bear does not like this.
Iowa State Flag and Song
The flag of Iowa is shown flying against a blue sky. The flag has three vertical strips, blue, white and red the Iowa flag resembles the flag of France. On the white stripe is a bald eagle carrying a blue streamer in its beak. The state motto "Our Liberties We Prize, and Our Rights We will Maintain" is written on the streamer. The name of the state is emblazoned in red letters. Flag adopted 1921.Listen to the Iowa state song, “Song of Iowa” wo
