Kidspiration and Webspiration

Today in class we played with two related programs. Kidspiration is a program that you have to pay for that is then downloaded to the computer. It is a great tool for kids to use. It is very kid-friendly: the toolbars are fun and easy to use for kids. It also has a way for teachers to see what the kids have done. There are also pre-made activities for kids to do in several subject areas. One of my favorite tools on Kidspiration is the idea web. You can link idea bubbles and such to make a web. Webspiration has this same tool (making idea webs) but geared for older people. I would definitely use this site for making idea webs. It is much easier and more fun than writing it on paper!