Tiggly toys bring blended learning into the primary classroom with interactive manipulatives and apps that mix the real world and digital. Learn more about what Tiggly is and how it can be used in the elementary classroom. Currently available in three sets, Tiggly Words, Tiggly Shapes, and
CREATE PAPERLESS ALPHABET BOOKS ON THE IPAD
Learn how to make paperless alphabet books on the iPad with this engaging and versatile project on the free iPad app Pic Collage. Classroom ABC books can be made for almost ANY topic and this lesson can be used in ANY elementary grade. Make beginning sounds books, content area ABC books, biography
How to Make a Leaf Man on Pic Collage
Integrate technology into a reading and craft lesson by making a digital version of a Leaf Man on Pic Collage or Pic Collage Kids. Last week my girls and I were attempting to gather some leaves for an upcoming project at their school. They were reading the book Leaf Man by Lois
BOTTLE TOSSING AND FLIPPING IN THE CLASSROOM
Bottle flipping, bottle tossing, the bottle flip challenge, water bottle toss challenge, or water bottle flip challenge - regardless of the name, your students are most likely familiar with it and driving teachers, parents, and community members a little crazy flipping their half filled water
DIGITAL COMICS ON THE IPAD WITH PICCOLLAGE
One of our members of the Facebook community, Tech with Us, posted looking for some app ideas for making digital comics on the iPad. Because our community is seriously awesome, many educators responded with ideas. (Did you know any tech-interested teacher, administrator, educator, and coach
POST-IT PLUS APP FOR DIGITAL EXIT TICKETS
I love the idea of exit tickets, and especially digital exit tickets. I think having students quickly reflect on what they learned and giving instant feedback is a powerful tool in the classroom. However the reality of exit tickets can sometimes make their implementation cumbersome. Plus we are
AGING BOOTH APP ON THE 100TH DAY OF SCHOOL
The 100th day of school is a big deal in elementary. First of all, the number 100 seems HUGE to kids so saying, "I have been in school 100 days" seems like a lot to them. Upper elementary students will see it more as a halfway point and something to celebrate as a milestone towards the countdown
VALENTINE’S DAY TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION ACTIVITIES
Integrate technology this Valentine's Day! Valentine's Day is fast approaching so be sure to plan some technology integration activities your students will LOVE! Here are some of my favorite apps, activities and sites for Valentine's Day technology integration in the elementary