Ways We Help

Teacher Collaboration
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Appy Time For Learning collaborates weekly with classroom teachers in order to tailor instruction to meet individual needs.

Amy Hammond, Westminster Head Start Education Coordinator, and Lisa Symonds, Pre-K Teacher, share how Appy Time For Learning has been a benefit for the students.

Mary Ann Winterling Elementary School- Miss Woods, Kindergarten teacher

​​Westminster Head Start Teachers,  Lisa Symonds (left) and Samaria Childs (right) talk about Appy Time for Learning (ATFL).

 Individual Practice

Students are naturally motivated by technology.  Providing additional time to practice academic skills is crucial to closing the gap and mastering concepts.

Curriculum Integration

Kindergarten students used Pixie  to tell about their favorite kindergarten experiences. The class presentation was used for their end of the year ceremony.

Building Personal Home Libraries For Each Child

One of our goals is to build personal home libraries by giving each student a minimum of ten books throughout the school year. Our partners in this effort include Mount View Middle School, West Friendship Elementary School, Crossroads Community Church, Shiloh Middle School, The Harbour School and Ebb Valley Elementary School.

Students select a book of their choice.

Building Academic Excellence Through Technology
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Providing 1:1 or small group
​instruction

Choosing apps for each child's
​individual needs

Benefits:

​There are many apps in the market place to educate children in a variety of categories.  Appy Time For Learning researches the best apps based on children’s developmental levels and interests.   The best apps must be assessed on the following  criteria:  connection to the curriculum,  level of differentiation, user friendliness, student motivation, and type of  measurable feedback to student or the teacher.

Benefits:

​Using 1:1 or small group instruction assists teachers in quickly observing student errors and providing opportunities for re-teaching based on student needs. Allowing students to teach one another in small group settings increases their understanding of the importance of collaborating and accepting other points of view.  As students become more confident in their skills, they are more likely to take risks in exploring more advanced concepts.

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​    Appy Time For Learning Components

• Consult with classroom teachers to collaborate on student needs and how to meet those needs
• Choose a variety of apps to meet student need
• Meet once a week with students designated by the classroom teacher to reinforce concepts previously designated  
• Assist in keeping student data on the programs used and provide feedback to the classroom teacher

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"My favorite app is Razkids. I like reading about fire fighters because they are my favorite people." Kindergarten Student Mary Ann Winterling Elem.