Writing Workshop Next Week

Are you supporting an individual with executive functioning differences such as autism, learning disability, AD/HD, behavior disorders, etc.? The Indiana Resource Center for Autism is sponsoring a workshop next week on helping educators look at the writing process through the eyes of a student with executive functioning differences.

Want to learn more about it? Please visit:
https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/i-hate-to-write

Mobile App Monday - Writing Wizard

"Writing Wizard is designed to help every child learn how to trace letters, numbers and words through a fun system carefully designed to maintain motivation." Parents and teachers can create unique word lists, download progress reports, change fonts, and more.

Find out more about this app by visiting:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id631446426

Mobile App Monday - Toontastic

"Toontastic is a creative storytelling app that enables kids to draw, animate, and share their own cartoons with friends and family around the world. With over 14 million cartoons created in 200+ countries, parents and teachers rave about the app... and kids can't stop creating!

Making cartoons with Toontastic is as easy as putting on a puppet show - simply press the record button, move your characters onscreen, and tell your story. Toontastic records your animation and voice as a cartoon video to share with friends and family." -iTunes

Helpful for older kids who struggle with writing stories.

Want more information? Please visit:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id404693282

Mobile App Monday - Write My Name

Know someone who needs practice writing letters, both upper case and lower case? This app can be used for spelling, writing names and words, reading single words and repeating single words. Write My Name can be a fun and playful app for children with special needs who need practice with emerging writing skills. Children with fine motor delays and sensory processing disorder, among others, would benefit.

Want to learn more about it? Please visit:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id500623496

Mobile App Monday - SnapType

Do you or someone you know struggle with handwriting? SnapType can help by using your device to take a picture of a worksheet then use the keyboard to type in the answers. Printing, emailing, or sharing the results gives you the flexibility you need to turn in class assignments or fill out forms.

Want more information on this app? Please visit:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id866842989

Mobile App Monday - School Tool: Rhyming Words

Designed by creators of Build A Word Easy Spelling used by schools and loved by students worldwide! Teach students rhyming words to help them develop phonemic awareness which leads to better reading and writing (spelling) success.

Mobile App Monday - myMemoir

Want to make journaling a little easier for your students? Try myMemoir. This app provides 9 preset journal themes in a simple user interface. Displays date, time, and title for each entry and also
contains a calendar to keep track of entries.

Want to learn more about it? Please visit:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mymemoir/id364907316?mt=8

Mobile App Monday - Clicker Docs

Got someone who needs help with their writing skills? Clicker Docs might work. This app is a writing tool that provides differentiated support for students of all abilities. This robust tool offers a way to review what has been written, helps develop vocabulary and spelling skills, allows the user to check words before they are used, and more!

For more information on this app, please visit:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/clicker-docs/id575608215?mt=8

Mobile App Monday - Writing Prompts for Kids

Got a student who is having difficulty with writing skills? Boost their skills with writing prompts that will spark their imaginations. This writing prompt generator is quick and easy to use; your students will have an inspiring writing topic in seconds. Just tap the screen to pick a situation, a character, a setting, and an object.

Want to learn more about it? Please visit: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/writing-prompts-for-kids/id533233202?mt=8

Mobile App Monday - iWriteWords

"iWriteWords teaches your child handwriting while playing a fun and entertaining game." Give your child or student a helping hand with this app. Drawing the letters with your finger will also help with fine motor skills.

To learn more about this app, please visit: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/iwritewords-handwriting-game/id307025309?mt=8#

Writing Strategies for All Primary Students

Looking for a guide for teaching all your students the skills they need to be successful writers? Writing strategies for all primary students: Scaffolding independent writing with differentiated mini-lessons provides 25 mini-lessons designed to develop students’ writing behaviors and abilities. Use these writing strategies for all primary students: emergent, advanced, English Language Learners, and struggling writers.

Send us an email at cedir@indiana.edu to check out this title. Or try using worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.