KidspirationKidspiration (EC(EC‐‐6)6)I i ti (6I i ti (6 12)12)Inspiration (6Inspiration (6‐‐12)12)

•Fun visual way to explore and understand  words, numbers and conceptsp

•Develops thinking, literacy and numeric skills

•Promotes creativity, organization and comprehensioncomprehension

Kidspiration/InspirationKidspiration/Inspiration

Fun technology for the classroom that isFun technology for the classroom that is aligned with the TEKS

Can be used for all three tiers of learners: useCan be used for all three tiers of learners:  use in large groups, small groups, and individually

Ad i i i hiAdministrators want to see you using this type of technology because it works! 

Differences Between Kidspiration & Inspiration

Kidspiration is for younger learners,EC‐6, where Inspiration is for kids 6‐12.

Kidspiration has activities for L.A., math, science and social studies, whereas Inspiration has only L.A. and science.

Kidspiration is more appealing to the eye, but p pp g y ,there are many fabulous science activities on Inspiration for older students! p

Getting to Know Your StudentsGetting to Know Your Students

• Learn who your students are and where theyLearn who your students are and where they come from.  

• Have your students learn about each other• Have your students learn about each other and share the information with the class.

Why I am special Things I like My family

Getting to Know Your StudentsGetting to Know Your Students

MathColor Tiles

‐ count, compare and sortcount, compare and sort

‐ explore properties of numbers & the 4 basic operationsnumbers &  the 4 basic operations

‐ create charts, build d l & t d lmodels &  create models

Math Color TilesMath Color Tiles

MathPattern Blocks

create patterns‐ create patterns

‐ experiment with symmetry

‐ represent fractions

Math Pattern BlocksMath Pattern Blocks

MathBase Ten Blocks

‐ place value‐create representations ofwhole numbers and decimals

Math Base Ten BlocksMath Base Ten Blocks

MathFraction Tiles and Boxes

‐ understand & ‐ represent 

f i i llcompare  fractions visually

fractions to build a strong 

foundation for

‐ Find common future work withFind common future work with

denominators fractions

Fraction Tiles and BoxesFraction Tiles and Boxes

MathThese visuals help create a foundation on which students can build. Other activities include:

Telling Time          Graphing          Multiplication/Division

How many jelly beans does

Sarah need to…..

Measuring            Patterns           Word Problems

Picture/ Writing ViewPicture/ Writing ViewMap organize and display ideas visuallyMap, organize and display ideas visually

‐compare characters genres & analyze storiescompare characters, genres, & analyze stories

‐make connections between words

PhonicsPhonics

‐consonant cluster words

‐alphabet sounds

‐short vowel sounds

Great for English Language Learners

Gives them opportunities to blend words thatGives them opportunities to blend words that are known and meaningful to them.Help them learn and practice skills usingHelp them learn and practice skills using words and symbols that are familiar to them.Help them match letters and sounds.Help them match letters and sounds.Helps them become aware of the role of   vowels.vowels.Students will be able to quickly expand their knowledge and of words & word patterns.knowledge and of words & word patterns.   

PhonicsPhonics

VocabularyVocabulary

‐sight words, synonyms, contractions, suffixes, compound words

‐definition by association, alphabet cards

‐word mapsword maps

VocabularyVocabulary

Reading ComprehensionReading Comprehension‐strategies for reading nonfiction, retellingg g , ga story, storyboards, asking questions‐reflecting on the text, inferring a theme, g , g ,literary analysis

ComprehensionComprehension

WritingWriting

Make writing fun and use 

h id i ithe Kidspiration

templates for writing 

postcards, letters, 

stories and reportsstories and reports.   

WritingWriting

ScienceScienceMany areas of science are covered in these activities.  Some are very basic for elementary students and some require highervery basic for elementary students and some require higher levels of thinking for jr. high and high school students.  

Inspiration Concept MapInspiration Concept Map

ConclusionConclusionIn using this software with your students youIn using this software with your students you 

will touch on the following:

• TEKS• TAKS• TAKS• TechnologyM d liti• Modalities

• Learning Styles

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Remember: If you do not have 

Kidspiration/Inspiration availableKidspiration/Inspiration available for use at your school you may use them on the Specialist II computer 

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