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Niki Schapeler replied to Faith's discussion 'Need Kindergarten Computer Lab Ideas'

Thank you Scott! I've linked my site to yours in a few different areas! Awesome!

6 hours ago

Niki Schapeler replied to Faith's discussion 'Need Kindergarten Computer Lab Ideas'

Here's my website wscomputerlab.weebly.com At the top click on Kindergarten and it will take you to the Kindergarten Page where you can select a category. Each category has several links. Each grade level…

6 hours ago

Niki Schapeler replied to April's discussion 'Sharing Student Work'

April - you read my mind! This is my first year in Computer Lab and I've been really struggling with this question all year! I started a "Gallery" page on my website, but I have 350 students with multiple things I'd…

7 hours ago

Sharing Student Work

Hi everyone-I usually post samples of student work to my student work page on my website, but I would like to be able to interact and increase the school/home connection and I want to know how you all do it. I teach 715 kids each week and not all weeks are we doing big projects, but when we do, I'd like to be able to share it with their parents, but I need them to be able to upload it. There is just no way I could do it all by myself. What are your thoughts and how do you share student work?…See More

Discussion posted by April 8 hours ago

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Sara Saffell replied to Sara Saffell's discussion 'Groundhog Day Activities'

Thanks great ideas and links!

10 hours ago

Arielle Goldstein replied to Lori Vines's discussion 'Teaching internet search'

That's weird because I did the search right before posting this to double check before posting something inaccurate and there it was, clear as day; now, the search results are different. While I am glad this is true it did prompt me to read…

11 hours ago

Vicky S replied to Becky Buckley's discussion 'Drawing program'

We're a PC Lab so don't have the issue with newer Macs but I really am liking TuxPaint. My Middle School students actually love it though they aren't ever really assigned work in it. I do wish there was more control over saving and I…

11 hours ago

Misty Anderson and Bob Prince are now friends 12 hours ago

Maran W replied to Becky Buckley's discussion 'Drawing program'

We use TuxPaint, but that's because it's free! The kids love it, but the save features are weird and I don't think you have as many options with TuxPaint as with other software. For instruction, I only use it with the first and second…

13 hours ago

Maran W replied to Lori Vines's discussion 'Teaching internet search'

Good tip! I like it.

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Bob Prince replied to Jan Anderson's discussion 'SmartBoard or Eno?'

We've had Smartboards for about 3 years, now, and they've served us well. We just received some grant money and are ordering new boards. Though the Enos, Promethean, Brightlinks, etc have a lot to offer, we've decided to stick with…

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Marilyn Western replied to Lori Vines's discussion 'Teaching internet search'

When I have my 5th & 6th graders (we are a 5/6 school) use any search engine, they type in their keyword followed by the 2 magic words: for kids. Example: instead of rainforest, they search for rainforest for kids. This really re-defines their…

15 hours ago

Joan Pearson replied to Becky Buckley's discussion 'Drawing program'

Becky, in using Kid Pix I found that too. We got Pixie 3 and the students and I love it! I realize that Tux Paint is free, but take a look at Pixie. There are so many activities built into it for all subject areas.

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Need Kindergarten Computer Lab Ideas 23 Replies

Hi All,Thank you for all the great ideas I've collected since the beginning of this forum. I'm looking for new Kindergarten and/or first grade projects to do in the computer lab. I've been working…Continue

Started by Faith in Lesson Plans. Last reply by Niki Schapeler 6 hours ago.

Sharing Student Work 1 Reply

Tags: sharing, work, student

Started by April in Uncategorized. Last reply by Niki Schapeler 7 hours ago.

Groundhog Day Activities 2 Replies

Anyone have some groundhog day activities they are willing to share....games...lessons..websites...flip charts. All and any would be so helpful! Thanks so much!Continue

Started by Sara Saffell in Lesson Plans. Last reply by Sara Saffell 10 hours ago.

Teaching internet search 13 Replies

Getting ready to start a lesson and wondering what are some of the things that you all do. Do you have older elementary students use kid search engines like sweet search or quinturakids for research? Continue

Started by Lori Vines in Uncategorized. Last reply by Arielle Goldstein 11 hours ago.

Drawing program 3 Replies

Do you use KidPix or TuxPaint? We have an older version of KidPix that often freezes on our new Macs. What has your experience been?Continue

Started by Becky Buckley in Software. Last reply by Vicky S 11 hours ago.

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Gift for Homeroom teacher

Last year I ended the school year by having each of my classes create a "gift" for their homeroom teacher in the form of a book. Each student wrote a page and I helped create a cover with a class picture. The teachers appreciated the gift and the individual notes from each student. I would like to do something for the teachers again this year however I'm looking for new ideas . . . . any ideas would be appreciated!

Posted by Lisa Freking on February 1, 2012 at 4:00pm — 1 Comment

We Give Books

There is a great website called We Give Books (http://www.wegivebooks.org/) They have GREAT online books for students/teachers to read. After you finish a book, they will donate a book to children in need or an organization of your choice!

Posted by Matt Gipson on January 11, 2012 at 12:59pm — 1 Comment

Technology Grants

Does anyone know of any technology grants that could be used for ipads? My primary grade teachers are interested in getting some to use in their classroom and our budget is tight right now.

Posted by Ellen Barnes on January 8, 2012 at 10:31pm

Stock video footage

Does anyone know where I can find some free stock video footage to make iMovies? I haven't been successful in finding and saving a clip and then extracting the audio from it. I'm looking for weather and rocks and minerals footage.

Posted by Denise McLaughlin on January 3, 2012 at 10:30am

World Education Games

Pre-register for World Education Games coming up in March. http://worldeducationgames.com/

This is great practice and competition for kids all over the world. They are able to compete against one another. I did this last year with my fifth graders and they absolutely loved it! Practice begins February 1st and it is free to participate in the games.

Posted by Tisheema Bush on December 16, 2011 at 12:01pm