iPads

This week saw us introducing the iPads into the classroom, although many of the children already knew how to use them
Some of our essential agreements when using the iPads are:

• always carry them with two hands
• no food or drink near them
• no fighting or grabbing
• When you have finished put them back somewhere safe

At the moment we are integrating them into our language sessions but eventually we will be using them during math and unit of inquiry

Below are some of the great apps that we have been using this week – hopefully I’ve linked them to itunes so you can download them easily
      

	abc spelling This app focuses on the skill of learning to spell words with three phonetic sounds with short vowel words
	Bob Books Reading Magic follows the same method and principles as the Bob Books series that we use in our classrooms. Make the connection between letters and sounds. Sound out simple words. Spell the words they’ve read.
	ABC tracer Animates and shows how to write the letters with strokes in the right order on the traditional red-blue guidelines. Provides fun feedback of right and wrong strokes. Has a lot of reinforcing fun activities
	Intro to letters Learn to trace, read, write and record letter sounds

   
If you have any great apps that you would like to share please let me know.