Tune Train From iTunes: TuneTrain is a music creation app, where kids can quickly create and edit melodies through a fun line-drawing mechanic. In the world of TuneTrain, people live at various heights in colorful vertical buildings. To help these people get around, the user can draw a train line to connect them to […]
The world’s most popular search engine turns 15 years old today. It was started in 1998 by Stanford PhD students Larry Page and Sergey Brin, the same year I started my career in Westfield! Google has gone on to become the leader in search engines and has expanded its brand to so much more. Many […]
Sun by Kids Discover Description From iTunes ••• Selected New & Noteworthy in Education by Apple – April 2013 ••• To us here on Earth, the Sun is hugely important. Without it, our world would be a frozen rock wandering in space. Learn all about how the Sun gives us food, energy, seasons, weather, calendars, […]
“Little Discoverers: Big Fun with Science, Math and More, is a digital destination featuring videos, games, and activities to inspire youngsters and the adults in their lives to incorporate STEM—Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math—concepts and skills into everyday moments. Access this site on your mobile device for new Sesame Street STEM mobile games.” A great […]
The Human Body From iTunes: **Our app is free (this week only) as part of Apple’s App of the Week program! Explore a working model of the body. Every part is animated and interactive: the heart beats, guts gurgle, lungs breathe, the skin feels, and eyes see. Designed for kids ages 4+ to discover what […]
IXL Math Practice From iTunes: Make math tangible with the IXL Math Practice App! Over 1,500 standards-aligned skills provide comprehensive coverage of K-6 math content, while hundreds of colorful awards celebrate important milestones. From skip-counting with pictures to multi-step story problems, IXL’s diverse and interactive practice formats bring the joy of learning right to […]
This day commemorates the September 17, 1787 signing of the United States Constitution. This year is the 226th anniversary of the Constitution. Here is a link to a Brainpop movie that you can use to celebrate. Don’t forget that there are activities with each video that can enhance your instruction.
Equation Creation by Math Playground From iTunes: Equation Creations invites children of all ages to explore the fun side of math equations. In one section, math is used to draw beautiful spirals. By changing the variables in the equation, a variety of intricate patterns are formed. In another, math equations are used to animate […]
This Friday is Roald Dahl day. Mr. Dahl is one of my favorite authors. From Charlie and the Chocolate Factory to Matilda his books continue to captivate children of all ages. The Roald Dahl Day website has links to a party pack of resources to use in your classroom. It also features a way to […]
Tomorrow is a day that we stop and remember the awful events that happened eleven years ago. For the group of students we teach now, this date has always been a part of their lives. How we approach the subject in our class is a individual decision based on the age group and nature of […]