apps (for ipads/smart phones)

We're very fortunate to have ipads to use in our classrooms this year!  We are learning together with the students the many ways in which we can use them to help us learn.  Some of the apps that we have found (that are free!) that we enjoy using are listed below. . . . we thought that those of you with a device that supports apps might like to intall them so that your child can use them at home too.  Also - if you know of any apps that you think would be helpful to use in the classroom, please let us know!

Bluster - a making words game, useful for practice identifying prefixes/sufixes, root words, homophones, and more

Word Boom - a making words game, kind of like scrabble

Pop Words - change a given word to create new words (or in challenge mode the user has to change a given word to a specific new word) by changing one letter at a time.

Math Ninja - learn basic math facts

Spelling City - an app for the website - search for Jill Hartsock to work on our spelling lists


Students enjoy using the ipads to reinforce a skill we've learned in class, during stations, and as early finisher activities.