As a huge technology fan and Kindergarten teacher, I have not only fallen in love with the Osmo, but I have uncovered an amazing secret to using the myWords game! In addition to the premade and free albums provided within the Osmo myWords game, you can make your own Customize Word Games with Osmo and upload them into an album for a specific and custom game! Are you jumping for joy like I … [Read more...]
One-to-One with Technology in Kindergarten: Part 3
One-to-One with Technology in Kindergarten: Part 3 is the third installment of my technology journey. At this stage, I have implemented small groups of iPads into regular instruction and students are using devices for a few minutes every single day. To catch up, you can read about Part 1 here. You can read about Part 2 here. This was a hard phase is going 1:1 technology in the … [Read more...]
Assessing in Kindergarten using ESGI
Let's talk about Assessing in Kindergarten. My entire county uses ESGI and I get asked all the time if I like it. Do I REALLY Love ESGI? With ESGI the answer is simple. Yes. Many teachers ask me if I really like the assessment platform ESGI. The answer is simple; No. I do not really like ESGI. I really, really, REALLY love ESGI Kindergarten assessment. I honestly and truly use this software daily … [Read more...]
One-to-one with Technology in Kindergarten: Part 2
One-to-one with Technology in Kindergarten: Part 2 is the second installment of my technology journey. At this stage, I am sitting pretty with a few iPads for my classroom. Things are going smoothly, but there is still so much to learn and management issues to solve. (You can read about Part 1 here.) Adding to Technology: One-to-one with Technology in Kindergarten I was able to … [Read more...]
One-to-One with Technology in Kindergarten: Part 1
Today we are starting our journey from going from 1 device to one-to-one with Technology in Kindergarten. Every teacher travels a different road when it comes to their technology journey. I am going to share with you my technology journey that started with one iPad and grew to 1:1 devices this school year. This is the first part of my journey. Beginning the Journey With one-to-one with … [Read more...]
Live Animal Cams in the Classroom
Live Animal Cams in the Classrooms because they are a powerful tool to take little learners INTO the animal world to see the animals for free. Students also love live animal cams because they are spectacular! Integrating live cams into your classroom can be fun and educational. No two days are exactly the same and nothing is as awesome as seeing the animals in their natural habitat. My students … [Read more...]
Classroom iPad Apps to Love
As a teacher with iPads in your classroom, you have the drive to give your students differentiated and meaningful technology engagement activities. The struggle to follow the school districts technology rules as well as your schools can be overwhelming. Classroom iPad Apps BUT sometimes you have an awesome parent who gives you the gift of an iTunes gift card for your classroom. HOW AWESOME. … [Read more...]
Add Your Favorite YouTube Video to GoNoodle
Did you know you can Add Your Favorite YouTube Video to GoNoodle! I learned an easy and FUN tech tip a few weeks ago that I know many other teachers will LOVE. Let me show you how you can add your favorite YouTube Videos to GoNoodle! Add Your Favorite YouTube Video to GoNoodle You can take your favorite YouTube videos and put them in your GoNoodle so they are easy to find,you remember you … [Read more...]
Free Technology for Teachers
Free Technology for Teachers: There are several high quality FREE technology for teachers resources you need to know about as an educator. These are sites that offer their services for free in general or free for teachers. These sites are great to use for some of your students or even whole group. Check out this list and links to grab some great interactive ways to reach your little … [Read more...]
How to Make a DVD-Free Class Movie
One of my favorite things to make my class each year is an end-of-the-year slideshow or class movie. It is a fun way to wrap up the year, celebrating all of our learning activities and events. How to Make a DVD-Free Class Movie One of my least favorite things to do is to burn 20-25 DVDs. I hate doing to the store to buy them, then staying up all night burning copy after copy. A few copies … [Read more...]
How to Clean Up Videos for Kids
Check out this video to show you how to add a filter to videos FOR FREE. These sites are easy to use and block ads from YouTube videos. I love using these because they add a layer of safeguard in the classroom or for little eyes. … [Read more...]
Learning Initial Sounds with QR Scan & Learn
Learning Initial Sounds: As a kindergarten teacher, you are always on the lookout for innovative and effective strategies to engage your students in the learning process. When it comes to teaching initial sounds, incorporating technology can add an element of excitement and interactivity to your lessons. In this blog post, we will explore the power of QR Scan activities in helping kindergarten … [Read more...]