VocabularySpellingCity is a game-based website and app used to build literacy skills with vocabulary and spelling for K-12. Students can use it to practice spelling and vocabulary words using one of more than 30 games and activities. Vocabulary and Spelling Practice In the classroom, teachers can automate grading of tests and differentiated instruction. You can […]
NoteLedge is a terrific app for PDF Notes on iPad. It will come in handy for both teachers and students. It lets users take notes on their iPad that includes video and audio recordings. You can even record audio of a lecture as you are typing notes on your screen. It has a varitey of options […]
Otus is a terrific management tool for teachers in one-to-one classrooms who want an easy way to keep track of student work, provide opportunities for collaboration, and so much more. I’ve had the opportunity to share Otus with my readers and webinar attendees and want to highlight one of the fantastic aspects of this powerful […]
Buncee is a web based creation tool. It makes it simple for students to create anything. From digital stories and multimedia research reports, to interactive presentations and holiday cards, the possibilities are endless. Buncee Creation Tool Using buncee’s digital creation canvas, you and your students can easily complete creative online projects by combining personal media, Buncee […]
Keb and Cala Explore Sugar, What Is It And Why Is It So Sweet? is an engaging healthy eBook designed for iPads. It will bring healthy eating to life for children. It follows the adventures of Keb and Cala as they explore sugar in different foods. The whimsical animations and characters will grab your students’ attention as […]
Graphic novels are becoming more and more popular in school libraries and classrooms. If your students are reading these texts they might like the idea of telling their own stories using this format. ComicMaster is a web-based application that lets students create their own comics. ComicMaster By accessing their website on an Internet browser, students […]
Canva is a poster making tool that I absolutely love. It’s free, easy to use, and a great tool for teachers and students. With this app and website users of any age can create beautiful posters. There are templates to help you gets started or you can use this poster tool as a completely blank […]
The iPad is a powerful educational tool for students with special needs. Questionit is designed to help children learn what type of word answers can be given to different questions. It starts with simple sentences and moves to paragraphs as students practice answering. This app uses faded color cues and errorless learning to help children build their understanding […]
Informational text is an important feature of teaching students about the natural and social world and a key element of Common Core in today’s classrooms. Informational text varies from general non-fiction because of a few features—most notably that the information is structured in a way that helps students learn. For teachers looking to learn more […]
One of my favorite online resources is Scholastic News. This website is perfect for finding high quality informational texts about current events. Each article contains nonfiction text features including captions, maps, sections headings and more. Informational Text and Articles Scholastic News is a great resource for connecting current events issues to English Language Arts instruction or […]