kids technology

I created an online technology integration course for K-5 teachers that is now available on the OPI Learning Hub . If you've never visited this site, I encourage you to check it out. The Learning Hub provides high quality, free professional learning for all K-12 teachers across Montana. You can find my course, Tech-ify Your Classroom! The Basics of K-5 Technology Integration under Self Paced Courses > Universal Instructional Strategies. It's available for 4 OPI renewal units.

This camping-themed Breakout Edu was created using 1st grade standards, but could be adapted for any grade level. You'll need a Breakout box and the locks listed in the directions. To find the set up instructions, printable materials and instructions CLICK HERE .

Click the image to download a PDF. Don't forget this fun end of the year Seesaw Go game! Print, hang around the room and let your kids reflect on the year using Seesaw tools. bit.ly/EOYSeesaw

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PicCollage Kids is such a versatile, creative and fun app for students, that it�s a perfect tool to celebrate the end of the year! This post will share three of my favorite ways to use it with K-2nd grade students. Digital Selfie Scoot from Erintegration This idea from Erintegration is so awesome and makes a terrific end of the year keepsake for students. I modified it a bit for the young learners I work with, and here�s what I did! Mrs. Tieszen began this activity by reading the story One Word Pearl by Nicole Groeneweg , which is a wonderful introduction to generating describing words about their friends. After reading the story, the first graders created an anchor chart of adjectives we can use to describe one another. We then used the app PicCollage Kids to begin our digital selfie project. Students began by taking a selfie, then used the clip tool by double tapping the image and chose the scissors to trim the background off of their selfie photo. Once done, they clicked the chec...

One of my absolute favorite apps for the classroom is Book Creator. This is such a versatile app that can be used across a variety of grade, subject and topic areas, making it definitely worth the $4.99 price (available at half price if using Volume Purchasing Program).  Book Creator recently created a collection of resources for teachers, which can be found on its website at  https://bookcreator.com/education/resources/ . This is a great way to search for lesson ideas, gain some inspiration, or view a quick tutorial. I also love this simple anchor chart Mrs. Tieszen created for her first graders. Visual reminders are key for young learners. This simple prompts help her students be able to work independently on their Book Creator books.