On any given day, when you walk into the Lab, our younger tech friends are tinkering in a few fun apps! They are adding backgrounds, manipulating images, adding text and more. They are perfecting mousing skills and keyboarding skills. We 'play' while becoming proficient with our technology. It's not always easy, but this is #MyWorld in #SmallSteps
I think it's important to support reading and math learning and I love doing this by making connections. Some of my favorite books helps here:
"I Like Myself", by Karen Beaumont (illustrations by David Catrow) - This is a wonderful self-esteme book about liking ourself...no matter what. The illustrations are fun and funny and my young friends giggle with each passing page. The connection we'll make is to create an avatar. I like using ABCYa! Make A Face, for this activity! They can create an avatar with funny eyes, nose, mustache, glasses and more. When printed, makes a great display!
"Where the Wild Things Are", by Maurice Sendak - let the 'wild rumpus' begin! A classic! No matter how many times we read this book, reading it again, always brings out our imagination and creativity! Afterwards, we create our own 'Wild Thing' by tinkering in "Build Your Wild Self", by the folks at New York Zoo and Aquarium - choose male or female character, add body, facial expressions, tails, animal legs and arms - too much fun! I like this website as well, as with a click, view the New York Aquarium and Zoo, and get great views of animals, enjoy digital experiences and learn more about animals. This is a win-win for our young friends!
"The Story of Ferdinand" by Munro Leaf (Illustrations by Robert Lawson) - easily, my favorite book. My grandmother used to read this book to me. I just couldn't get enough of Ferdinand. When he's under the cork tree smelling the beautiful flowers, we all take in a deep breath ourself. This wonderful tale is now in theaters, making an additional connection for our young friends. Ferdinand's adventures spark a story in all of us. Digital Storytelling takes on new playtime in the Lab. We'll use KidPix, Pixie, and so many more wonderful applications to create our own stories. This then gives us a chance to share our stories.Yet another win-win for everyone!
This is a great way to connect young friends with wonderful stories and technology!
I think it's important to support reading and math learning and I love doing this by making connections. Some of my favorite books helps here:
"I Like Myself", by Karen Beaumont (illustrations by David Catrow) - This is a wonderful self-esteme book about liking ourself...no matter what. The illustrations are fun and funny and my young friends giggle with each passing page. The connection we'll make is to create an avatar. I like using ABCYa! Make A Face, for this activity! They can create an avatar with funny eyes, nose, mustache, glasses and more. When printed, makes a great display!
"Where the Wild Things Are", by Maurice Sendak - let the 'wild rumpus' begin! A classic! No matter how many times we read this book, reading it again, always brings out our imagination and creativity! Afterwards, we create our own 'Wild Thing' by tinkering in "Build Your Wild Self", by the folks at New York Zoo and Aquarium - choose male or female character, add body, facial expressions, tails, animal legs and arms - too much fun! I like this website as well, as with a click, view the New York Aquarium and Zoo, and get great views of animals, enjoy digital experiences and learn more about animals. This is a win-win for our young friends!
"The Story of Ferdinand" by Munro Leaf (Illustrations by Robert Lawson) - easily, my favorite book. My grandmother used to read this book to me. I just couldn't get enough of Ferdinand. When he's under the cork tree smelling the beautiful flowers, we all take in a deep breath ourself. This wonderful tale is now in theaters, making an additional connection for our young friends. Ferdinand's adventures spark a story in all of us. Digital Storytelling takes on new playtime in the Lab. We'll use KidPix, Pixie, and so many more wonderful applications to create our own stories. This then gives us a chance to share our stories.Yet another win-win for everyone!
This is a great way to connect young friends with wonderful stories and technology!
"I Like Myself", by Karen Beaumont (illustrations by David Catrow) |
"Where the Wild Things Are", by Maurice Sendak |
"The Story of Ferdinand" by Munro Leaf (Illustrations by Robert Lawson) |