tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107133716698769562024-03-13T08:28:22.498-07:001st Grade Learning StarsiPadding Alonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13330066781383590441noreply@blogger.comBlogger73125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10713371669876956.post-19696806836424167182013-11-27T14:09:00.002-08:002013-11-27T14:09:34.586-08:00I'm Back....In A New GradeThe old saying "time flies" sure holds true for me. I haven't posted on this blog for a long time, I've just been so busy. I was amazed at the number of followers I have since I was last on here. I figured most people look at Teachers Pay Teachers and stopped looking here. Yay, I'm glad to see that I'm wrong. I still like making games and not charging for them. I'll dig out some that I've made since I've moved to Second Grade, I move that I am so happy about. I looped with my kids and it made the transition so easy. So, hopefully I'll pick up my pace of posting on here. If anyone is still reading this, leave me a message so I know there is interest. Thanks, and Happy Thanksgiving.iPadding Alonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13330066781383590441noreply@blogger.com34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10713371669876956.post-56697011858044691922012-03-25T08:19:00.002-07:002012-03-25T10:12:36.819-07:00A New Blog<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Hello everyone, I want to share with you all my new blog I have going. I applied for a grant, that I received, that gave my classroom 20 iPads for a 1:1 initiative. OH MY GOODNESS!!!!!! It is so awesome and has changed learning in my room. I have been hugged so much these past several days more than I have all year! I'm constantly hearing the kids say how much fun they are having and the best part is they are LEARNING! They are engaged and their understanding of not only the concepts I'm teaching but their knowledge and use of technology has also grown. Most, but not all, of these kids have used an iPad before but I'm not really using them in the same way as they are used to. I love that this is leveling the playing field for the kids that do not have access to technology at home. So, if you are interested, follow along on our iPad journey at</span><br />
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