DS? DSi? Wii? XBox? XBox 360? PSP? What's the difference? Though I personally can't tell you the difference between the game systems, I do know they all have one thing in common: kids LOVE them and are highly engaged by them.
Most of my students mention playing some sort of video games on a daily basis.
Video games are a hit with children of any race, socioeconomic status, age, and ability. My first graders are very eager learners. Why not use video games to help to take their learning to the next level?
My Project
I am requesting 4 Leapster Explorers, some of the newest technology from Leap Frog, to use as a center in my first grade classroom. These hand-held devices incorporate "apps," touch screens, styluses, and high-interest characters into educational games, e-books, and even handwriting activities. The biggest selling point is that I can connect the Explorers to my computer to see each child's progress and differentiate through the games.
Getting the Leapster Explorers will mean that my students will spend even more time engaged and learning.
They will be used during our center time, which falls in the afternoon, which can sometimes be a difficult time to keep six-year-olds engaged. Using these games to help students learn independently means that I have more time to focus on guided reading with another group. The technology in this project will help students learn now, and prepare them for the future.
More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households
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