Educational Websites

So first and foremost I would have to say that in order for an educational website to be beneficial it needs to meet certain criteria. 1. The kids need to enjoy it, because of that not the case, then they will not enjoy it or learn from it. 2. The parents need to like it, simply put if you are using something that your parents are not down with then you know that as soon as these kids get home, they will not use this website until they return. 3. teacher functionality. Meaning, you got to know how to use it and be beneficial on and off the day, whether you are in class teaching or at home preparing.
With all of that being said I have decided on three places that benefit me personally, and plan to use in the future.
1. www.classdojo.com : This is an app and website used to monitor your child's behavior while at school and gives points for good and bad behavior which are redeemable through each teachers own system. At the beginning of the year your teacher sets up the account and sends home a code that you the parent uses after installing the app. Not only can you see when the points and awarded but you are also able to message your teachers and vise versa. This is simular to the remind app which allows you to message back and forth and is more beneficial for older school age kids since there is no need for points any more.
2. www.coolmath.com : This website is simply put a child centers website full of mini games for kids to play in there free time. These games involve several aspects of learning from math to science and even money management but there are games with no educational benefit so you will have to keep an eye on your students to keep them on track.
3.www.youtube.com : With all the other options out there it seems silly not to include this. With the options to make playlist and browse hundreds of thousands of educational material there is no end to learning. The best part is kids are allready into this website and use it on a regular basis.