April+S.

ontent and personal apps selected by April S. My 10 content apps for the classroom - 1. Postcards! HD - free - a creative way to share your feelings or learning. Students can upload pictures or use their default pictures. Type in the text box what you want to share. 2. Word shaker - free - 4 stars -- interactive game for many levels of word and spelling practice perfect for Boogle players. 3. Random name selector - free - 4 stars -- making sure all students are called on more fairly. Also good for grouping students for learning projects. 4. My Math Master - free - 4 stars -- excellent for math fact practice. Can be challenging for students at who try making equations and order of operations. Three levels for learning. 5. 3rd grade Reading Common Core - free - 4 stars -- passages with questions that assess core standards. This formative assessment can gage each student's level. Other subject areas offered too. 6. 3rd Grade Math Safari - free - common core related questions help review CC standards. 7. Grammaropolis - free for nouns, buy rest - parts of speech introduced and reinforced through videos and quiz formats 8. News-o-matic Daily News - free - 5 stars -- a way to get kids to read nonfiction. Written to appeal to kids. It has daily news kids will want to read. 9. Educreations whiteboard - free -5 stars -- interactive board allows recording audio, reviews say perfect for flipped classrooms, researching or reteaching. 10. Kids Doodle - free - 4 stars - a drawing app to use in a variety of ways. Students choose a few options for background and colors. Drawings can be saved and shared. My 5 personal apps - 1. Nike Fuel band app - free - keeping track of your health made a bit easier. If you have the fuel band this app helps motivate and track exercise - set goals or compete with others 2. Withings - free - tracking BP and weight which helps keep on track with your health goals 3. Weatherbug - free - a weather app to help monitor temperatures for daily use 4. PGA Tour - free - for up to date stats on your favorite golf tournaments and players <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #383d48; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">5. Calculator - free - a way to track and figure grades, bills, or tips