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Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Technology In Our Kindergarten Classroom



My students seem to learn best with technology, color, and interaction. I guess it has always been that way, except now technology is more high-tech.


My Ks are using the little Chromebooks I wrote a grant for last year. Of course at that time I didn't know I would be using them with Ks! I was uncertain if they could use them without a mouse, but they went for it immediately and all three are using Starfall. If you have other websites that are easy for Ks to get around in, please leave a comment.


This is actually going to be my writing center. I have a big ole Teacher Desk that is taking up prime property in my room. This was moved out yesterday so I now have room! These two Chromebooks are now in my little listening center so this is my writing area. My room is actually a mess right now and I can't wait to straighten it out this week. (We had 27 students and just split the classrooms so I have way too much stuff.)

This is my new assistant who is actually a certified teacher. She is showing students how to use the Smart Table. They love this! I can't wait to find time to make some activities on this. We do not have a Smart Board but I was able to get this from the EC Dept.

These pictures are our Cut N Paste Center. They rainbow trace their names and then cut the letters out to build their names. Turns out so cute. I wish I could figure out how to put this in an interactive pdf file so everyone could use this. Any ideas?

The Cut n Paste Center is one of their favorites.

What are some of your students favorite centers?

Today we plan on doing this center. This should be an ongoing center from now on until these sight words are mastered.





I only have 5 girls in my room, so while this will appeal to them because they love to make things and all of my girls play some type of sport, my boys will especially love the graphics.

Thanks for visiting! Pam

4 comments:

  1. That is so nice. That also give the student time to get used to his school and teacher. Pam

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  2. I love your name building activity. What program are you using to make these?

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  3. The use of such types of devices in a classroom make children more smart.

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    1. I agree that Technology in the Classroom adds to Engagement in the Classroom! Reluctant learners seem to respond to technology of any kind. I have added more techo centers in my room and it is working. Students have to complete basic writing and comprehension activities before going to the 'techo' centers. Pam

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