Weekend App Attack {Google Based Math Apps}
Today I’m sharing some of the math apps my students are using on our Google Nexus 7 tablets during math workshop. We l-o-v-e using our tablets for math workshop! I will admit that it is harder for me to find math apps that are android based compared to apps for the iPad, so I am always so happy when I find some good ones!
This first game is called First Grade Learning Games. It contains both math and language arts games. A couple games come with the app if you download the Free version. For a small price ($1.99) the app will unlock quite a few games that students can play. The ones my students are playing now are the top 4 games on the math side: patterns, ordering, advanced counting, and add/subtract. The questions gradually increase in difficulty. My students are enjoying this app!
The last one I have for you today is called Test A Day Math. This is also a free download. I love that it has my students practicing two digit addition and familiarizes them with number words.
I ran a workshop last week on small groups and I discussed how I use our tablets as part of our routine. A common question I received was “How do you make sure your students are on the right app and are using only the apps you want them to use?” I thought for this weekend’s app attack, I’d share the app I use to make sure my kids are safe and are in fact only using apps that have been approved by me! 🙂
I downloaded the app Kids Place (from the Google Store) onto all six of my tablets. Using this app, I simply enter a password that only I have and I can then check which apps I want to be placed into Kids Place. When my students pick up a tablet, they are only shown the apps I want them to use. It also blocks all paid advertisements. If my students were to accidentally click on something, a warning screen shows up and the the “Action Not allowed” warning is shown. This little app has given me a lot of peace knowing my students are safe while I am teaching small groups. 🙂
Thanks for the app ideas! They also have them available for iPads. I only have one iPad to use with my students and I'm always looking for good suggestions! Thanks again!
Karyn
What a beautiful tree! Decorating is on my to do list for this week, as soon as Thanksgiving is over. Thanks for sharing these great apps. I really love the Kids Place App. Great idea which will allow me to differentiate the apps I offer during center time.
~Laura
Beautiful tree! I hope to get mine up over Thanksgiving:) Can't wait to try out the new apps.
I have got to tell you that I think that I just found the gold mine of great ideas! I was searching for something to beef up my reading time. I instantly found 4 Awesome items and added them to my cart right awayand lo and behold they were ALL yours! As a fellow Ohio teacher- I'm sure you know the pressure of OTES! I already was observed in math- no problem but was afraid that I didn't differentiate enough for reading. So your items will give my groups a more student led approach and get those kiddos ready for the OAAs in a couple of years.
I am super jealous of all of the technology that you have! I only get to borrow the mobile lab once a week but I too LOVE Raz-Kids, spellingcity etc. Perhaps I should start grant writing so I can try out more of your fantastic ideas!
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Have a great Thanksgiving break!
-Danielle
http://www.lasotaslittlelearners.blogspot.com
Your home looks beautiful! I can't wait to put my tree up next weekend!
Sara 🙂
The Colorful Apple
Just go with it and tell people that "Every woman needs a little glitter in their lives!" 🙂
Karen Rowland
Adventures With Firsties
karenrowland112677@yahoo.com
Love the decorations. I may have to get one that this week while hubby is at work. I work M-W this week 🙁 Friday it is!
Happy Thanksgiving,
Tania
My Second Sense
Your new home is beautiful!! I love your holiday decorations. 🙂
Kristen
Sprinkled in Second