Kindergarten Technology Night Tuesday, August 16,

Welcome!  Take your handout  Log in to a computer using your child’s CCS login (provided in folder) OR log in to your child’s device  Connecting to the internet on your device:  CCS (no guest)  Use your child’s login  Accept/Trust the policy  School Folder on I-pad (where you place all school learning apps) 2

First Steps  Download the QR Code Reader The following page contains suggested apps that you and your child might enjoy however, as the semester continues, your teacher will you with any apps that pertain to your classroom specifically. *This Presentation will be linked to your classroom teachers’ websites. Please refer to it for the links. 3

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 Website:  3,000+ learning activities including:  Books  Puzzles  Games  Songs  Art activities and printables  Math and more  Sight words  With each lesson, multiple ways to learn! 5

 Website:  Foundation: Hundreds of interactive eBooks with over 27 levels  Students: Read on the go from their favorite mobile device  Opportunities: Read, listen, and record themselves and the teacher can monitor progress  Motivational: Raz Rocket is a favorite of students. They spend stars they have earned 6

 Website:  Foundation: Pre K to 2nd grade, over 30 lessons, teaches reading through phonics  Reading lessons are divided into four sections.  1. ABC's  2. Learn to Read  3. It's Fun to Read  4. I'm Reading  Membership: You can buy a membership to access even more resources/sections, but stick to the “free sections” for a no cost option! 7

 Website:  Resources:  Vocabulary  Stories with math  “Do Anytime Activities”  Games and Practice  “More stuff you can do”  Literature Lists  EM Games > Select a Grade-Level > One or Two Player Games  U-Chicago Parent Portal: Homework help Note: Select “Early Childhood” when “Kindergarten” not available 8

Reach for Reading  Website:  Students can: Play a game, listen to a book, or watch a video  Resources:  Games: Click on Unit, Choose a Game Type, Choose a Game  My Books: Read on Your Own Books and Alphachant Books Digital Library: A Simple Search function for locating videos or images for Unit Material Student Resources: Resources include Build Background videos, Sing with Me audio, Read with Me audio, Digital Library images, and worksheets 9