Thumbs Up for Pinterest

In the last couple of days, I have really become addicted to Pinterest! A picture is worth a thousand words! I have been particularly looking at the photography board ( have a lot of saved images now on my camera), travel board (wishing I could be there) and the education board which has some really great ideas. I like that you see just the image and not all the personal comments that you would get/ see on Facebook. If you want more info, simply click on the image.

Fantastic "Toontastic"

Found a great free app today called Toontastic. This app was a lot better than Tell a Story. The app breaks down the story into 5 parts. For each part it gives you options for a background and characters. If you don't like their options you can draw your own. When you record a scene you can move the characters. After each scene you can add music in the background based on the mood of the story. Both Aidan and I created a story...very fun AND user friendly. Great way to create a writing piece or make a movie out of an already written script.

Tell A Story woes

Decided to check out the app Tell a Story as it sounded like a tool I could use with students. I am once again feeling "dumb" as I can't seem to figure out how to use it correctly. I have read the directions repeatedly, but they r not user friendly. What is cool about the app is that includes sounds that you can add to your self created story or add music that can play in the background while the recorded story is being played. I managed to record a story, but couldn't figure out how to add the background sound. If anyone has used this app, I would love your help!!!

Fire Ball

I can see how people get addicted to these games! When I first tried Fireball, I didn't get how to play...until Aidan took the iPad and told me what I needed to do. Amazing how a 6 year old can quickly figure out the game...and navigate his way on an iPad. Now that I have been set straight, I am having a hard time putting the iPad down. This game requires you to quickly strategize your next move. it took me several tries to be able to move on to level 2.

Quarrel

Had fun playing quarrel tonight. If you like playing scrabble, you will enjoy this game. My son was trying to help me come up with words, but it's a bit difficult for a 6 year old. It didn't stop him from trying!

Just about done setting this up!

I hope I am doing this right??