Tech For Tots
November 2015
It's Not About Disabilities... It's About Abilities....
Technology is great for:
- Engagement
- Shared Enjoyment
- Cause and Effect
- Fine Motor Practice
- Language Acquisition
- Vocabulary Growth
- Behavior Regulation
Practical Tips
- Keep it interactive.
- Match use with cognitive age.
- Have fun, stay engaged.
- Promote digital literacy.
Story Time
Apple Accessibility Activity:
If you finish early; look through the educators guide to accessibility features provided and play with any of the features not covered in the station activities.
Puppet Pals
Puppet Pals Activity:
2. Retell (or make up an alternate ending to the story) and record the story of the rainbow fish.
Skitch
Snap a Photo
Mark it Up
Share It
Skitch Activity:
2. With a partner's help, (if needed) take a picture of yourself
3. Then use Skitch to add characteristics of yourself that are similar to characteristics of the Rainbow Fish
4. Be ready to share your creation with the group
Toca Town
The Residents of Toca Town
The City of Toca Town
Everything's an Interactive Adventure
Toca Town Activity:
Complete the following tasks in Toca Town...
At the Market: get a toy and gift wrap it
- In the Apartment: put on the radio and type on the computer
- At the Restaurant: make a meal
- At the Police Station: dress up a character in disguise and take a photo
- At the House: take a shower and brush your teeth
Tiggly Chef
Tiggly Counts
Tiggly Chef
FEATURES
- 3 kitchens, each with 15 unique ingredients (kiwi, lemon slices, and more)
- 45 surprising dishes with hilarious names like Blushing Radish Hootenanny
- Each kitchen challenges you at a higher level of difficulty
- Create your own kooky culinary concoctions
- Critique Chef’s dishes and save your voice in the recipe book
- No third party advertising
- No in-app purchases
Tiggly Addventure
FEATURES
- 2 worlds of play, each with unique goals and challenges
- Discover many surprises along the way. We won’t spoil them here!
- No third party advertising
- No in-app purchasesTiggly Cardtoons
FEATURES
- 25 imaginative stories focused on numbers
- Unique illustrations with textures taken from the real world
- Guided counting gestures important for developing counting skills
- Lots of free play surprises. Don’t forget to explore!
- No third party advertisingTiggly Activity:
2. Be ready to share out thoughts and ideas
Major Awesomeness
Tiggly Words
Tiggly Words
Draw & Tell
Draw & Tell Activity:
2. Choose a backdrop
3. In the app use the drawing tools and stickers to set up a counting activity related to The Rainbow Fish
4. Record the activity or explanation of the activity
Paper53
Paper53 Activity:
2. Be ready to share...
Select a Story
Choose a Theme
Record, Save and Share
One Day Activity:
2. Open the One Day App
3. Under Toddlers/Babies find the "Personality" question prompts
4. Take turns recording each other responding to the prompts
5. Save finished product to share with the group
Pic Collage
Pic Collage Activity:
2. Individually or with a partner create a collage that illustrates at least 3 new things, apps, or new ideas you've gained today
Even More Apps for Preschool Students with Disabilities
Peekaboo Barn
Great For:
•Cause and Effect
•Vocabulary
•Language Acquisition
•Imitation of Speech
•Expressive and Receptive Language
•Turn Taking/Interaction
Toca Town & Toca Birthday
Good For:
•Engaging/Interaction
•Social Skills
•Turn Taking
•Pretend Play/Role Playing
•Cause and Effect
•Receptive and Expressive Vocabulary
Injini
Good For:
•Cause and Effect
•Engagement/Interaction
•Turn Taking
•Working Memory
•Vocabulary
•Fine Motor Skills
•Receptive and Expressive Language
•Matching Skills
Nighty Night
Great For:
•Early Literacy Skills
•Turn Taking
•Imitation of Speech
•Cause and Effect
•Expressive and Receptive Language
•Vocabulary Building
•Engagement and Interaction
Koi Pond
Kids and adults will be mesmerized by the tranquil sounds and beautiful images. Imagine gazing into a pond of crystal clear water, with bright, playful koi swimming through it’s shallow depths. Watch the water ripple as you run your fingers across the cool surface of the pond.
Cookie Doodle
Children work on fine motor skills while making cookies. Features include a rolling pin, choosing cookie dough, cookie cutters, and several decorating options.
Things That Go Together
200+ gorgeous pictures that are sure to keep kids interested and engaged. In this application, children will be presented with one or eight pairs of items and they have to figure out which items go together. The best way to play this game with a child is to sit down with them and have them explain to you the reason / thinking of why two items should go together. This way, the game can act as a wonderful interactive tool to develop both language and critical thinking skills.
Thank You For Attending Today's Session
Educational Specialist
Access to General Curriculum
Nicole Moore
Educational Specialist
Location: Portland, OR, United States
Phone: 713-291-8180