FreePlay Music

http://www.freeplaymusic.com 

This is actually a free resource of music for video soundtracks, websites, PowerPoints, digital storytelling and other multimedia enhanced with music. The tracks are really pretty good for what they are (infinitely better than ordinary MIDIs), and are available in MP3 or WAV formats in a variety of lengths and qualities. There are restrictions on their commercial use and performance. 

Letter Generator

http://readwritethink.org/student_mat/student_material.asp?id=5 

This tool is a fun way to teach or reinforce letter writing. Students learn the parts of a letter and are led through the process or writing a friendly or business letter. There are several other exceptional interactive writing activities that are on the same site, Read, Write, Think.  

Gameaquarium Math Games

http://www.gamequarium.com/math.htm 

This site contains links to many other sites that have games and interactive activities for intermediate and middle school math content. There are also links to other content areas for grades 3-6 and some primary links as well from the Gameaquarium home page. 

Science News for Kids

http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/ 

In this weekly e-zine you'll find lots of science articles that students will be interested in on several different topics as well as games, puzzles, science fair tips and interactive lab activities. 

SAS in School

http://www.sasinschool.com/ 

For the month of October, teachers in Fayette County have free access to Curriculum Pathways software from SAS in School.  Content is primarily for high school teachers, however, there is much that would apply to middle school classes.  It includes quality lesson plans, resources and student web activities.  If you are interested in using this valuable FREE resource during the month of October, contact Lucinda Sanders at lsanders@fayette.k12.ky.us.