Useful+Links

=Useful Links =

School Website - [|www.grantsbraes.school.nz]

__Educational Learning Websites__

 * Educational Wikis - http://educationalwikis.wikispaces.com/ - Examples of wiki's used in the classroom
 * [|ICT Instruction Sheets] - Free sheets to help with learning new skills - EXCELLENT!
 * [|What are the Multiple Intelligences] - Ever wondered what they actually here - here is an easy to read description - after you have taken the test

__Cool Tools__

 * [|Rocket Dock] - A cool tool to help you be more organised on your toolbar. This is a FREE download
 * [|Voice Thread] - Put voice behind your pictures
 * [|Image Well] - Free image editor
 * [|PhotoStory 3] - Bring your digital photos to life.
 * [|Picasa] - Very good free photo editing software
 * [|Skype] - Skype is a little piece of software that lets you make free phone calls to anyone else on Skype, anywhere in the world.

__Great Websites for Kids__ (and adults alike)

 * [|Kids Spell] - A cool website to help you learn your spelling words :)
 * [|Spelling City] - A spelling website for you to practice your words online
 * [|Free Learning Styles Inventory] - Find out what your learning style is (great for kids and parents)
 * [|3D Model Pro] - Free 3D Imaging Program
 * [|Pivot Stick] - Create stick figure animations free and easy and without any artistic skills. You can move the sections of the sick figure and easily create a chain of animation frames that can be previewed as you go.
 * [|Art Rage] - A free painting package designed to provide a realistic and fun simulation of using paint on canvas, along with pens, pencils, crayons, and other tools.
 * [|Typing Tutor] - Self-paced online Free typing tutor. One of the best, and nothing to download. Just click and type!
 * [|Comic Creation Website]- I have found this cool website where you can create a comic and save or print it - it is well worth a look :)
 * [|Neuroscience for Kids] - An amazing website about the brain! A must see
 * [|Brain TV Show] - A TV show that takes viewers on a journey through the brain..
 * [|Multiple Intelligences Test] - Which SMART are you - test everyone at home - see how there results compare to yours. ENJOY!!!
 * [|Brain Teasers] - Check here every week for the weekly brain teasers..
 * [|Multiple Intelligences extension actvities] - Have a look - could be fun and useful.
 * [|Brain Games] - Beat the top scores - give it a go - they are AWESOME!!!!!
 * [|Text To Speech Website] - Change your text into speech on this website - choose a variety of voices
 * [|Blabberize] - A Cool website where you can add voice to your photos