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iPad Toss Up
Whether you’re teaching probability or just looking to make a quick decision in your classroom, Toss Up is a free app that simulates a coin toss. Try it in math class or as a management tool. Check out...
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Hourglass iPad Timer
I’ve shared some of my favorite iPad apps to practice pacing and stamina. Whether students are performing everyday tasks or in the middle of test prep, you might need a timer to help students...
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iPad Safety Apps
The American Red Cross has three apps designed to support victims of natural disasters. Whether you’re studying a region of the United States or just looking to spark a discussion, these apps will come...
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Basic Fractions Skills
If you’re teaching fractions, Basic Fractions is a must have free app. Full of questions for multiple fraction skills, this app includes models and a scratch pad to help students solve problems. Check...
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Gettysburg Virtual Tour
Designed for visitors to Gettysburg, the Gettysburg Battle app can be used as a virtual tour of the Civil War battlefield. It includes video, audio, and an abundance of information on notable sites at...
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Super Stretch Yoga
A great app for getting students moving is Super Stretch Yoga. Also known as The Adventures of Super Stretch, this app is perfect for introducing students to kid-friendly yoga poses. The quick and...
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Changing America on iPads
There are so many great apps that can be used to access primary source documents, and the Smithsonian’s Changing America app should be added to your list. It includes images related to the Civil War...
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iPad Coloring Books
Two fun apps for virtual coloring books are Hello Crayon and Hello Color Pencil. Great for students practicing fine motor skills and teachers looking to offer children a creative outlet. Draw on a...
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iPad Lab Timer for Experiments
Timers are great for pacing (I love Traffic Light and Hourglass!) but they can also be used by students in a science classroom. Lab Timer is a great free app for teachers and students looking to keep...
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Free iPad Apps for Classroom Management
Thank you to the close to 800 people who joined my SimpleK12 webinar! “Free iPad Apps for Classroom Management” View the presentation on SlideShare! Download from my TpT Store! Sign up for an upcoming...
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Congressional Moments
The Library of Congress has an excellent new app to help students learn about primary source documents. With video clips, quizzes and a gallery to explore, the Congressional Moments app will support...
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Virtual Periodic Table of Elements
If you’re looking for a quick reference tool for a science classroom, here are two options for the periodic table. NOVA from PBS has an interactive app that includes video clips and an option to build...
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ARBasketball: Must See to Believe!
I’ve shared some apps that seem too good to be true and ARBasketball – Augmented Reality Basketball Game is definitely one of them. AR stands for Augmented Reality, and that’s where the basketball hoop...
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App Combo Projects: PaperPort and Pic Collage
When I’m using iPads with my students, we often use a combination of apps to accomplish a task. For a research project on biomes, my class created posters in Pic Collage and published their reports...
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QR Codes in the Garden
There are so many ways to use QR codes and I’ve been excited to see them in my travels the last few months! On my walk to work and recent trip to the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace in Savannah, I’ve...
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Inspiration Lite for Mind Mapping
There are a few iPad graphic organizers I like to use with my students, and Inspiration Lite is one of them! Whether they’re taking notes, brainstorming or just looking to organize their thinking,...
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Random Name Selector
I’ve shared one of my favorite classroom management tools, Pick a Student, and here is another option. Random Name Selector let’s users set up multiple classes and the app chooses students randomly...
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Tell a Tale on iPads
If you’re looking to challenge your students try Tell a Tale in your ELA class. Perfect for partner and group work, this app gives the first and last sentence of a story and three images that must be...
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Spelling Bee Prep App
Spell + Friends by Tap to Learn is the perfect free app for preparing your students for their next spelling bee. They will be introduced to the Consolidated Word List, and have the chance to learn,...
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Penguin Leveled Readers: iPad Bookshelf
Penguin Leveled Reader is a wonderful bookshelf app for young readers. Students can listen to narration, read along, and manipulate the story. This app comes with one free text from each of the four...
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