Desktop Publishing
I have used Microsoft Publisher in many different ways. Parent newletters, open house flyers, and brochures to explain a new program. The program allows you the option to put information in columns on a single sheet to a trifold sheet with information on the front and back. You can insert pictures or clipart, borders, and shapes. This type of communication with parents is very effective.
Whiteboard Activity Software
I have been to a workshop to learn to create Whiteboard lessons. I have played with the software, but have not become comfortable with using it. We have several teachers in my school who are very knowledgeable about this software. They are instrumental in creating most of the SmartBoard lessons that all of our teachers use. I would love to learn more about this process.
Graphc Document Makers
When you teach kindergarten, you become very familiar with these. EVerything in a kindergarten classroom has to be made, it has to be labeled, and it has to be developmentally appropriate. For so many years, there were no "teaching materials." We made them. We selected literature that would teach a concept. Then we used whatever program available to create visuals and activities. Most recently, we selected a reading series that had a wonderful weekly list of suggested literacy stations. Those stations had to be made. Print Shop made that possible!
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