Educational Games: Digital Learning Tools: As we discussed the recent changes to education and the huge jump toward digital learning, let's talk about digital learning tools for Educational Games and what online game formats can we use together. When we talk about fun Educational Games for kids, we mean an online gaming format that is educationally driven. For this topic, we are … [Read more...]
Communication Platforms: Digital Learning Tools
Education just took a huge turn towards digital learning. Although things can seem scary, the learning curve may require just a slight adjustment. Maybe you just need some inspiration for digital learning tools to try. Let's talk all about digital learning tools for Communication Platforms. What are Communication Platforms? When we say Communication Platform, we mean a platform for you as the … [Read more...]
Being 1:1 With Devices in Kindergarten: Part 4
Being 1:1 With Devices in Kindergarten has been a journey. I didn't start out with a class set of iPads or Chromebooks, but instead I built up to this over many years. Being 1:1 With Devices in Kindergarten Going to One to 1:1: Part 4 is the fourth installment of my technology journey. At this stage, I have just moved from almost one-to-one with technology to actually being … [Read more...]
Efficiently Organize Osmos in the Classroom
Who here is a huge fan of Osmo... like me? I love Osmo. I have helped to make Osmo Words and Numbers even better in your classroom. Here is how you can organize Osmos in the classroom. (This will help keep those Osmo tiles in their place.) Organize Osmos in the Classroom? Osmo is an amazing learning tool parents and teachers can use with iPads and Kindles to enhance the device like never before! … [Read more...]
Fry Sight Word Activities on Osmo
Fry Sight Word Activities on Osmo: Osmo fans, get ready to jump for joy! I have some fun Fry Sight Words on Osmo to share with you to use on Osmo Words! The best news is... you can grab the activities I created from Osmo for FREE. Let me talk you through how to grab these activities and use them in your classroom. Check out this fun way to teach sight words to kids. Customized Activities … [Read more...]
Journals Alive: Augmented Reality Journals
Check out these Journals Alive: A kindergarten is a magical place where reality meets fantasy. Let me introduce you to THE PERFECT JOURNAL where handwriting and imagination meet the simple-to-use technology of augmented reality. Friends, this is Journals Alive. Let me show you how I set up, implemented, and saw learning excitement and success with Journals Alive: Augments Reality Journals. Setting … [Read more...]
Scan & Learn Sight Words with Independence
Let's talk about Scan & Learn Sight Words with Independence. This past week in school I had a LIGHT BULB moment. Truly one of those moments when I stop dead in my track. I pieced together two things that I love to create a solution to a problem I have in my classroom. I know that if I have this problem in my classroom, then you most likely have this problem in your classroom. My Problem with … [Read more...]
Printer Hack with Printable Magnetic Sheets
Get ready for me to blow your mind with a printer hack with printable magnetic sheets that will be a game changer in your classroom. I am going to show you how to use a printer to create custom creations for your classroom for pennies in just 4 simple steps! Step 1- Set Up a Printer Station With Instant Ink First, set up a printer station. Here is a look at my HP8620 printer. I … [Read more...]
Simple Meet the Teacher Tip Using Google Forms
A few years ago I posted this tip about using Google Forms for Meet the Teacher. Over time, Google Forms has been updated and I have been able to make this tip better and more efficient for teachers and parents. What is Google Forms? Google Forms is a great Google way to make forms easy to fill out for the user and easy to read for the maker. You can gather information and data so easily and … [Read more...]
Using Augmented Reality to Bring Letters Alive
Augmented reality is a great way to get spark interest in your little learners. I have been using Letters Alive in my classroom for several months. I would love to tell you all about how in love I am with this reading system. But the truth is... it doesn't matter what I think. My students started using this program with infatuation. They extended their learning with liking. They fell in love … [Read more...]
Customize Word Games with Osmo
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...]