Monday, November 30, 2009

MY AVATAR EDITOR

My Avatar Editor allows you create your own avatar Mii like the kind you make on the Nintendo Wii.
It´s very easy to use: choose gender, choose colours, customise your avatar with different features, select the picture size and a background colour.
There are several options to save your avatar character. Use "Export" option and save it as a JPEG image into your computer folders, kids. Have fun!

This is my avatar. Do you think I look like?

Share/Bookmark

Sunday, November 29, 2009

WHAT SHALL I WEAR THIS WEEK?

On the Obama Weather website, Angelina Jolie, Dr. House, Obama, Bruce Lee or the robot Bender can help you how to dress yourself on the following days. Choose one of these celebrities from the menu and the city where you live and they will tell you the weather.
As you can see, in La Coruña is going to rain all week. How boring!

Share/Bookmark

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

MY STORY MAKER

My Story Maker lets you create your own story book by dragging and dropping characters, objects and backgrounds into your story. The characters can do actions, have emotions or interact with each other (listen to the instructions first)
When you drag different elements to the story book, a story is written for you based on what is happening in the pictures.

When you are finished, you have created an interactive book that you can read and share with your friends. It´s very easy!
Have fun with this fantastic interactive tool, kids!

Share/Bookmark

Monday, November 23, 2009

BRAINPOP: THANKSGIVING MOVIE

Thanksgiving with Annie and Mobi teaches you some things about the first Thanksgiving by answering these five questions:
-Who were the Pilgrims?
-Where did the Pilgrims land?
-Who were the Wampanoag?
-What happened at the first Thanksgiving?
-How do people celebrate Thanksgiving now?

At the end, click on "Learn More" and you can do some online activities about this harvest festival. Enjoy!

Share/Bookmark

Sunday, November 22, 2009

THANKSGIVING STORY

Squanto was the Wampanoag Indian who helped the Pilgrims adapt to their new land. Read along as you view The Story of Squanto and learn about the harvest feast that is the basis of the tradition of Thanksgiving Day in America. Then, take the quiz to see what you have learned!

Share/Bookmark

Monday, November 16, 2009

GRAMMAR GAMES


1- NOUN BASKETBALL (common noun, proper noun)
2- PRONOUN REEF (object pronoun, subject pronoun)


3- PREPOSITION DESERT (object of the preposition, preposition)
4- VERB POWER (contraction, helping verb, main verb)

Share/Bookmark

Sunday, November 15, 2009

FRUIT SHOOT VIDEOS

This kid will teach you some dance steps. Put them into practice in your free time!



Have a look at more cool videos at Robinsons Fruit Shoot website. You can see loads of fun mental and physical skills and learn how to do them yourself. Have fun!

Share/Bookmark

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

THE OPERA HOUSE MOUSE

This animated story is about a mouse who lives in a opera house and the ruckus he caused one night during a performance of the opera "Aida" by Giussepe Verdi.

Don´t worry if you don´t understand all the vocabulary. Try to read alone and listen carefully.

Share/Bookmark

Monday, November 9, 2009

MAKE YOUR OWN SUPERHERO

The Hero Factory allows you to create your very own superhero (male or female) with many combinations of hairstyles, eyes, noses, outfits, accessories...

This is my creation. As you can see, I changed the colour of my hair and spent many hours going to the gym to get dressed in this costume. The result is great, don´t you think so, kids?

Share/Bookmark

Sunday, November 8, 2009

CHAT IN ENGLISH WITH ALICE

Practise your English chatting with this bot called Alice: type your questions in the box and then click on the "Say" button.
She is programmed to answer hundreds of questions! Check it out!
Share/Bookmark

Thursday, November 5, 2009

CREATE A STORY AT STORYBIRD

Storybird makes easy to create and tell stories digitally (have a look at this Tutorial first) You can create your imaginative story by combining artwork and text. The final product can be printed or shared in an online library. You need to register to publish your story.
You can work in teams in class to create stories together. Enjoy!


Share/Bookmark

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

THE TALE OF THE GUNPOWDER PLOT

This great video is a tale about the Gunpowder Plot. You can learn more about Guy Fawles and his conspirators and how the plot was discovered.
Watch more interesting videos on the Tales of Curiosity website. Enjoy reading!

Share/Bookmark

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

CREATE YOUR VIRTUAL FIREWORKS

On the very night that the Gunpowder Plot was foiled, on November 5th, 1605, bonfires were set alight to celebrate the safety of the King. Since then, November 5th has become known as Bonfire Night. The event is commemorated every year with fireworks and burning effigies of Guy Fawkes on a bonfire.

You can also build your own colourful fireworks at Crayola Fireworks Spectacular to remember the fifth of November. Have fun!


Share/Bookmark

GUNPOWDER PLOT GAME

In 1605, Guy Fawles and a band of Catholic conspirators plotted to kill King James I of England by blowing up the House of Lords during the opening of parliament.
You must stop their plan answering some questions correctly. You have only 5 minutes to avert disaster.
Hurry up, kids!

Share/Bookmark

Monday, November 2, 2009

MOON DANCING ANIMATION

Create your own space movie at Space your face: upload your photo, choose a space scenerario and breakdance on the Moon wearing an astronaut suit. Enjoy!

Share/Bookmark