Resources for Parents

 

Playing with  Trunky helps your child practice spelling in a fun way. There are 3 levels to choose from to practice the most common sight words, including Dolch words. Your kids can practice their math skills with Trunky as well. Watch them learn as they enjoy themselves!

 

Some interesting articles from one parent to another:

 

iPads Make Better Readers and Writers
http://thejournal.com/articles/2011/09/06/ipads-make-better-readers-writers.aspx

Using iPads for fun and for education
http://cyndidannerkuhn.info/CDK/iPads_Resources.html

How iPads will change education
http://www.onlinecolleges.net/2010/06/21/10-ways-the-ipad-will-forever-change-education/

Additional literacy activities
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/websites/4_11/site/literacy.shtml

Information on developing numeracy with kids
http://raisingchildren.net.au/articles/numeracy_early_years_-_dest.html

Additional numeracy practice
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/websites/4_11/site/numeracy.shtml

Numeracy & Literacy tips
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/parents/primary_support

Have you got any comments? Any ideas you have for using iPads to engage your kids? What is your game wishlist?

 

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