Category: Creation Inspiration
Meet TinyTap’s Trusted Teachers: Moses Sia
Great educators have the ability to ignite creativity in learners while teaching new concepts. Moses Sia is an expert in this. He shares his inspirations and processes for creating and teaching with TinyTap. Where are you from? I was born in Singapore, and have been working in Singapore except for the three years I spent in Indonesia. I was heading a private school there, for a wide range of students from K-12, which was really interesting. How … Read More
6 Ways to Create Puzzles in TinyTap
By Ellen Weber So often we think of puzzles as just a game to play, or something to keep the kids busy for a little while, but did you know that puzzles play an important role in a child’s development? Some of the skills they learn through puzzles include fine motor skills, eye-hand coordination, visual perception, spatial orientation/directionality, language skills (such as using descriptive vocabulary and following directions), problem-solving, understanding part-whole relationships, attention/concentration, and memory, as well as character … Read More
Celebrate National Crossword Puzzle Day with Tap n’ Type
By Ellen Weber December 21st is officially National Crossword Puzzle Day! Why not take this opportunity to add crosswords to your classroom arsenal? With TinyTap’s newest feature Tap n’ Type, it’s easy to create customized crossword puzzles to practice spelling words, reinforce vocabulary, teach understanding of visual and verbal directions, add fun to literacy centers, create cooperative group projects, or substitute an interactive game for the same old boring paper-and-pencil homework. Here’s how in 4 steps, so easy even your students … Read More