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Jack-O-Lanterns: Pumpkins by Kindergarten
Kathy Cothran
Drawing with a mouse is so challenging at the beginning of the year with kindergarten and first grade children. Pumpkins offer a simple shape lesson with lots of room for varying shapes and sizes! . . . keep reading
Veterans Day - Activities to Honor Veterans While Teaching Technology Skills in Elementary School
Kathy Cothran
Around the world this day is celebrated whether it is called Veterans Day, Remembrance Day, or Armistice Day. The idea is to renew our commitment to world peace. The children of our world need to be taught and reminded that world peace is a goal worth achieving. In addition, our children need to take time to connect with adults, learn to listen, and appreciate what the people who have served our country have to teach all of us. . . . keep reading
Halloween Activities, Using Classroom Technology & Multiple Intelligences For Classroom Lesson Plans
Kathy Cothran
I've always tried to sneak in learning activities that have the disguise of holiday celebrations! When I was a classroom teacher my holiday parties strongly resembled "center activities" where students moved from one activity to the next. Kids know how to do this normal classroom routine and this kept craziness to a minimum. . . . keep reading
Teaching About the Election to Elementary Students Using Literature and Technology
Kathy Cothran
Overall, the more concrete examples you can give to students about the election will assist them in learning about the process that we embrace within our country. . . . keep reading
Ideas For Using Webkinz Pets For Learning - Teaching With Technology
Kathy Cothran
You've contemplated how excited children are about these Webkinz pets. You've pondered how that could impact your classroom. Yet, you still aren't sure how to go about using this toy in school. Whereas most people would think that the Webkinz pets and activities are geared for younger children, that isn't the case. Due to the large number of adults who are addicted to playing Webkinz, I believe that there are activities that people of all ages can benefit and learn from inside the land of Webkinz! . . . keep reading
Teaching Latitude and Longitude to Elementary Students Using Technology
Kathy Cothran
Teaching children about latitude and longitude is challenging at best. Asking children to visualize imaginary and invisible lines that only seem to exist on a map is beyond many young minds. When I came across the Confluence Project web site I was ecstatic! Now this was something that younger children could relate to and understand! Alex Jarrett started the Confluence Project in 1996. He became interested in the unique spots on earth where the integer degrees of latitude and longitude intersect. What would be at each unique spot? . . . keep reading
Using Digital Cameras to Reinforce the Learning of Concepts Through Scavenger Hunts
Kathy Cothran
Sending children out with digital cameras to find specific examples of a concept is an excellent way for the children to demonstrate understanding of a concept. . . . keep reading
Back to School Ideas For Using Your Digital Camera
Kathy Cothran
School's back in session. In most elementary classrooms around the country you find teachers taking digital photos of their students on the first day. What can you do with those pictures? Do you need some new, fresh ideas? . . . keep reading
Kindergarten Goes to the Farm
Kathy
Using KidPix, kindergarten children illustrated a farm scene. We used drawing tools, stickers, and animations. . . . keep reading
Happy Mother's Day!
Kathy Cothran
Have your students make special cards for their mom in honor of Mother's Day. . . . keep reading
Presidents Day
Kathy Cothran
A few basic ideas for Presidents Day . . . keep reading
What I Like to Do in Winter
Kathy
What are your favorite things to do in winter? . . . keep reading
Teaching with Technology about Snowflakes, Wilson Bentley, and Snow
Snowflake Bentley is an excellent way to kick off any unit about snow, seasons, water cycle, or states of matter. . . . keep reading
Drawing Penguins
Kathy Cothran
After learning to draw snowmen, drawing penguins is an easy but fun task! . . . keep reading
Underground Railroad: Great Interactive Unit
Scholastic
The Underground Railroad: Escape From Slavery online activity presents an accurate and personal view of the brutal practice of slavery, a concept that may be difficult for young students. (from Scholastic) . . . keep reading
Valentine Ideas
Kathy Cothran
A few ideas for Valentine's Day . . . keep reading
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