EM+Tools+Review

Check out the [|Busy Teacher's Cafe]! I have used this site to put together worksheets, to get ideas for themes and for finding clip art for math. It has been great for the kindergarten teachers in my building!

I also like use [|Wordle] for making what they call "word clouds" for fun designs in my Kinder class. The kids love seeing the words all messed around -- especially when it is words that they can read!

I thought that using [|Animoto] was simple. It was a great way to make a little movie to use in the classroom. I think it is a little advanced for my five and six year olds, but could be used with older ages!

[|Reach Every Child] is another great site to use. It is great for grabbing lessons and getting more ideas. It reminds me of the idea of sharing everything that has been talked A LOT about in my district.

[|Teacher Tube] is useful as well, especially if your school has a YouTube block. These videos are more education based, rather than the anything videos found on YouTube!

[|Zoomerang] is not something that I have used with my personal class before. However; I have used it at my school -- teachers and district people have sent out many a survey! They are a really quick, easy and paperless way to get feedback!

[|Xtranormal] is a tool that I can actually see Kindergarteners working with. They may need some help finding things, but the stories they come up with are hilarious. Also, using the keyboard can help with letter recognition. Their faces when they see their completed project is AMAZING!

[|ToonDoo] is another great site for kids to explore. I think that kids of all ages can figure this stuff out -- or at least with a little help. It was very easy for me to use - which is saying a lot!

This is not a creation tool, but [|Google Maps] is a great place. We did an "Around the World" theme and were able to map and actually see the places we were going. The kids LOVED it!

[|National Geographic for Kids] is also a great site. It's a great place for kids to explore animals and other things - whether it has something to do with your unit or just some free time in class. It's pretty cool!