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Technology in the pre-k classroom

QR Codes, Augmented Reality, Google Cardboard and play osmo

QR Codes? Just scan it!

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QR codes are a fun, simple way to integrate technology with hands-on activities.

Check out these amazing bloggers to download activities that fit your student's needs:

Teaching With Nancy 
Technology in Early Childhood 
The Preschool Toolbox
The Kindergarten Smorgasboard 










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In my classroom QR codes are located in our technology nook. Students have access to Spanish alphabet songs for the whole alphabet. 











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*There's no preference of QR Scanners! 

Augmented Reality...what's that?

Love reading? Experience reading in a whole different experience! Children will fall in love with literacy through augmented reality books and games! 

Below are some amazing titles that your kids will truly love:

iDinosaur
Wonderbook 
Princesses and Their Pals
​Monster's Inc 
The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore
Here's one of my students thoroughly enjoying the AR experience:
Shelainy Reading The Fantastic Flying Books

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Augmented reality isn't limited to books! Download these exciting flashcards that review letters, shapes and even planets with students! 

Visit AR Flashcards and download your free copy! 

Here's a video of my students learning with the AR Flashcards app!
​Jaeliana AR Flashcards 

Travel with Google Cardboard!

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Want to take your students on a trip?! Simple...use Google Cardboard to give them 3D experiences that will transport them to places never seen before!

1. Purchase Google Cardboard
2. Download Google Cardboard app preferably to iPhone 4/5 or iTouch for better fit 

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Enhance your Math with Play OSMO

Play OSMO is a bundle that creates hands-on experiences for students to interact with math concepts! Watch the video and order your set here! 

Apps Used for this Presentation

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Want to obtain some of these games and apps but don't have the funding? Write a grant at Donor's Choose and your class could receive these items for free! 

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