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• Math vs Zombies for Fluency

  There are lots of apps for math fluency but Math vs. Zombies has to be one of the most engaging ones! Students use fanatics facts to turn zombies back to people in this fast moving, sharply illustrated math fluency game.  It’s a great app for changing up your skill and drill flashcard routine! This app […]

• iPad Measurement Tools

  I’ve shared some great free apps for turning your iPad into a measurement tool: protractor, reading a ruler.  Measure Length – Tiny Chicken by TapToLearn is another app that’s perfect for teaching students how to use a ruler to measure inches, centimeters and millimeters.  They’ll move a ruler on their screen and find the length […]

• News-O-Matic for Current Events

  There are lots of choices for current events on iPads but a kid-friendly option is News-O-Matic.  This app offers free trial issues and has articles written especially for children.  It includes videos, images and extra resources to help bring the news to life for your students! Use this app with my Common Core aligned iPad lesson plan on […]

• iPad Science Fair

  If you’re looking for experiments for a school science fair or an easy way to access steps for an experiment, try DIY Nano HD. This free app focuses on an exploration of nanotechnologies, and the properties of atoms and molecules. It includes informational videos, easy to follow instructions and is great for all ages! Check […]

• Virtual Tool: iPad Protractor

  There are lots of great tools for the iPad and another to add to your list is the free Protractor app. Perfect for teaching different types of angles and a great preview for students before using the real thing.  Have students place objects or cut outs of shapes on their iPad screen to measure angles! Here’s my bundle […]