YES! They Are Kindergarteners and They Know How To Advocate For Their Own Learning

YES! They Are Kindergarteners & They Know How To Advocate For Their Own Learning

In this picture, these young 5 year olds are learning to access Canvas.  These students like many others at Carlin Springs are learning that we all have different learning styles and pacing.  They are learning self advocacy like: asking questions, expressing their needs, setting personal goals, seeking feedback, and choosing preferred learning styles.

Our teachers work around the clock to provide quality and rigorous instruction.  Ms. Olden is demonstrating how she and another teacher have their lessons so that if a child want to review the lesson again at home, they can do so.

Purpose of iPad

• Supports Differentiated Learning: iPads can accommodate various learning styles and abilities. With apps that adapt to individual needs, teachers can offer personalized instruction, ensuring that all children progress at their own pace.
• Develops Digital Literacy: Introducing iPads early helps children become familiar with technology, fostering digital literacy skills that will be essential in their future education and lives.

• Enhances Engagement: Interactive apps, games, and multimedia on iPads can capture students’ attention and make learning more engaging, particularly for young children who benefit from visual and hands-on experiences.
• Improves Fine Motor Skills: Using an iPad involves actions like tapping, swiping, and dragging, which help kindergarteners develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
• Fosters Creativity: iPads offer creative outlets through apps that allow children to draw, compose music, or create stories, helping to nurture their imagination and self-expression.
• Promotes Early Reading and Math Skills: Educational apps on iPads can reinforce basic skills in reading, phonics, and math through interactive and fun activities that encourage practice and mastery.
• Prepares for Future Learning: As technology continues to play a significant role in education, introducing iPads early on helps students build the foundational skills they’ll need for technology-based learning in later grades.