For all my friends teaching the American Revolution

Here’s a site that will allow your students to explore the forts of the revolution. Check out the soldiers, kids roles, and the teacher section.  From TeachersFirst.

Make a book (or catch up on current events) with Jelly Beans!

This post from Richard Byrne (Free Technology for Teachers) is from late June.  I’ve had it in my file since then.  Jellybean Writer will allow your students to create their own storybooks.  Jellybean Scoop is a collection of current news article complete with questions and other learning options. One of my friends has set up her class accounts- hopefully she will share some samples with me.  This site would work best with elementary age students.