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Kindergarten iPad Apps

Imagine a place where every kindergarten student has access to their own iPad. An iPad preloaded with Language Arts specific apps aimed at helping them learn basic oral language, phonemic awareness, early phonics, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing skills.

That place is Aurora Public Schools! The APS school board has made K-2 literacy a high priority, and thanks to a district grant, each kindergarten students will receive an iPad to use both in class and at home with the express purpose of build reading and writing skills!

 

Students can access most apps by logging in with their Clever QR Code

Clever will require log-in again after a certain amount of time; however, log-ins to SeeSaw, Sora, and iReady often “stick” even after Clever logs out so it is very important that each student be assigned a specific iPad and use only that iPad

Duolingo ABC

Duolingo ABC


Duolingo ABC is an app from the makers of Duolingo that is specifically geared towards helping young children learn their ABC's. Duo ABC provides activities that are developmentally appropriate for students and "gamifies" these lessons. Duo ABC includes opportunities for children to write, speak, identify, and listen, all while building on previous knowledge.

Teach Your Monster To Read

Teach Your Monster


Teach Your Monster to Read is a phonics and reading game app. It's a wonderful and captivating classroom tool that helps their students learn to read.

To log in via app: No need to create an account but be sure students always use same iPad

  • Open App

  • Choose “Create a Monster”

  • Type the Student’s Name

  • Choose a game level for that student

  • Build the Monster - Student can then play

NOTE: this app requires sound

epic!

epic!


epic! Gives families and classrooms instant, unlimited access to thousands of books, videos and quizzes from leading publishers to help kids everywhere read, learn and grow. (Please note that this works during school hours of 7am to 3pm only)

To log in with App:

  • Teachers
    • Create epic account online ( https://www.getepic.com/ );
    • Make a profile & get a code
    •  Add students to your roster
    •  Use the Explore menu at top of page to find books,
    • To assign to the whole class or to specific students, click assign
  • Students
    • Open App
    •  Choose “Student”
    •  Enter Teacher Code (only first time unless they sign out)
    •  Click Name (will only appear after teacher adds roster)

      *NOTE: Epic is only available from 7am to 3 pm

Book Creator

Book Creator


Book Creator enables students to create and read multimedia digital books. Check out the Foundational literacy section that Bookcreator has provided! It is an ideal tool for enhancing student engagement through story creation and multimedia design.

Seesaw

Seesaw


Seesaw is the APS approved Learning Management System for P-3 students.

  • Teachers can empower students to create, reflect, share, and collaborate.
  • Students "show what they know" using photos, videos, drawings, text, PDFs, and links.
  • It's simple to get student work in one place and share with families, and nothing is shared without teacher approval. Take a look at wonders linked seesaw lessons here!
  • Students can log in to Seesaw via the Clever dashboard with their QR code
    • simply have students find SeeSaw on their Clever dashboard!

Sora

Sora


APS e-book library includes picture, audio, comic, print books. Whether you're reading for class or for fun, Sora's ebook reader makes it easy.

 

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