I just begin using a new tool called Photo Story. It's really fun, easy to use, and a great tool for the classroom. It can be used both for small and large group activities. Basically it allows you to combine photos, words, text, music, and animation all in one easy process. So I told the story of my life, basing it on the theme of family. I had a lot of fun doing it too!!! It's a much more fun get to know you tool than just about anything else I've seen as long as you are prepared for it. I highly reccommend checking it out.



Another tool we made is black cutout letters. We used the cutouts in the lab and then hole punched where you would begin drawing that particular letter to show young children how to begin drawing letters. We laminated them and made packets for them, and they are now ready for use in the classroom!
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