Oh wow. Â I know that it is hard to find 15 minutes in your day to watch an animated film, but you truly must make the time for this one – especially if you are a lover of books. Â This Oscar-nominated short is stunning in graphics and in its message. Â My students will be having … Read more
Scribble Press is a free app for the iPad that allows the user to create ebooks. Â There are over 50 story templates (If I Were a Superhero, for example), or you can create your own. Â Illustrating the stories is easy and fun with the use of markers, stamps, and stickers. Â Once a book is created, … Read more
Windosill is an app for the iPad for $2.99. Â A free version is also available online. Â I have to admit, though, that I am glad I purchased the app. It is difficult to describe this mysterious, whimsical game, so I will quote the iTunes summary, “Explore a dream-like world of eleven beautifully-constructed environments in this … Read more
Ever heard of Speed Dating? Â The concept is to meet with a person for a few minutes, chat, and then move on to another person. Â The short discussion with the potential date allows each participant to determine if he or she thinks it is worth pursuing the relationship any further. The other day, I saw … Read more
Although I have not participated in these Synergy challenges before, the e-mail from them in my mailbox the other day intrigued me. I think that students would be excited by the Winter Challenge, which is to design and produce a game. The deadline is April 1, 2012.  There is no entry fee.  See the website … Read more
UPDATE 1/26/2021 – Here is my up-to-date Wakelet collection of Valentine’s Day resources. Jim Dine, one of the artists responsible for the Pop Art movement, was the inspiration behind this Valentine Heart Painting posted by Kathy Barbro on her blog, Art Projects for Kids. Â With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, this would be a wonderful art … Read more