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11 years ago when I first started teaching Kindergarten one of the first things I bought for my class was a cute little wooden box to use as a treasure chest. During my student teaching I was convinced that dollar store goodies and stickers galore were the way to properly "manage" the behavior in my class.
This week we continued discussing changes that happen in our world by exploring the three forms of water (solid, gas, liquid). One of the activities I really enjoy each year is water painting.
This is my personal favorite as far as storytelling apps on the iPad. We have been using this app in large group all year for review and retelling but this week my kids got to use it independently in centers.
This week we have been learning about seeds and plants. One of our lesson involved reading "The Tiny Seed" by Eric Carle and then working in small groups to retell the story by creating a mural.
At the beginning of the year I bought several large tubs of perler beads. These are the beads that you can melt with an iron and they will stick together. At the time I bought them I planned to let the class use them as they are intended with the pre-made shapes and designs but I struggled with this...
I posted a few weeks ago about my favorite tech tool, today I am sharing my second favorite - the document camera. The document camera we use in my class is called an ELMO ...
Once again the iPad proves to be a great way to promote creativity through storytelling apps. This week my class has been using the Sock Puppets app to make stories with a partner.