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'Spiration
Are you an inspired teacher? Inspiration and Kidspiration are great ways to inspire your class. There is a lot of research on how children learn, and both programs use strategies that promote student achievement.
Inspiration was the original program. It was great for upper primary and intermediate, but a nightmare for the little guys. Most of the schools have version 6, and a new version 7 has just come out. For our Inspiration fans, schools in FCPS can obtain an up-grade from 6 to 7 for $7.70 until the end of the year.
When the "inspired" folks first introduced Kidspiration, they thought it would be great for K-3. However, all elementary grades use it and love it. By popular demand, the company is now calling this a K-5 program. The major difference in Kidspiration and Inspiration are:
Both programs work beautifully in a lab or classroom setting. They also work well with large groups, small groups, or for individual projects. If you would like more information on the programs, or a free 30 day trial of the program, please let me know. I'd also be glad to model lessons, or assist you while you teach with one of the 'Spirations.
For tons of more ideas on how to use Inspiration and Kidspiration, go to: http://teach.fcps.net/trt4/FETC03/spiration.htm http://teach.fcps.net/talk/index2.asp?nav=apps
"Children
Are Not Our Business, They Are Our Purpose."
~ Janet C. Johnson Happy Halloween
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Web Sites of the Week ARE YOUR STUDENTS UP
THERE WITH THE REST OF THE PLANET: Grades 3-5 and up: Wow! Our students are growing up in a global economy and will work along side people from many lands. Will they be well prepared to compete with those who have been educated in other countries? Students can use this site to see if their knowledge is on-line with students from around the world. Get Smart features some wonderful... and very noisy, academic activities. This site requires a newer computer, and I would not recommend this for a lab setting. This would work wonderfully as a center, a small group activity, or as a classroom activity. If you have individual students use it alone, I'd suggest head phones! TOP 100 WEB
SITES FOR KIDS Teacher Resource: Links to the 100 most used children's web sites. Activities
for Young Children From the Other U.K. Ages 4 - 8: From across the pond come a variety of activities for the young ones. You will notice that there are a few vocabulary differences between our English and the Queen's English.
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