Don’t get us wrong, Thinkspiration readers–we’re enjoying our summer too. But in the distance we can see the start of a bright new school year, and we want to make sure you’re prepared for it!
August is all about introducing you to the newest member of the Inspiration Software, Inc ® products family: Kidspiration Maps ™! With over 1,000 symbols, dozens of pre-made activities and great features like sound recording, Kidspiration Maps is the perfect tool to kick off Fall 2013 right.
One of our earliest testers of Kidspiration Maps, Barbara Ganter, noted that “as Common Core standards encourage students to show their thinking, Kidspiration Maps will allow students to verbalize and rehearse their spoken words.” We pride ourselves on helping learners of all ages make connections between words and symbols. . .just look at one of the colorful, Common Core-aligned activities Kids Maps has to offer!
This great SuperGrouper activity has kids drag animals to their natural habitat!
In addition to getting you in the know about Kidspiration Maps, we’ll also be sharing the latest and greatest news on standards implementation, upcoming EdCamps (like EdCamp STEAM in New Jersey that we just sponsored!) back-to-school deals and of course the motivational quotes you all love.
So enjoy the next few days of sun, sand and maybe some s’mores–we’ll be right here ready to support you when the first bell rings on Day 1!
Signing off from Inspiration HQ,
Stephanie H
