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Francesca replied to Randee Brodeur's discussion Using a SMARTBoard with young children in the group prek, kindergarten, 1st & 2nd grade"I teach to children from 6 to 10 so I had to choose a middle height so for shortest children I use a little step bought at the Ikea or pointers.
Hope it helps.
Francesca"
Patricia Newman replied to Randee Brodeur's discussion Using a SMARTBoard with young children in the group prek, kindergarten, 1st & 2nd grade"I had it installed 24" from the floor and then for even the smallest of children they can reach up 2/3rd of the Smartboard. I also have a bench next to our Smartboard for children who want to get higher. I do move the tools down to the bottom…"
Meredith Richter replied to Randee Brodeur's discussion Using a SMARTBoard with young children in the group prek, kindergarten, 1st & 2nd grade"I teach special needs preschool. We are having ours installed 18" off the ground and we will also be using "retired" exercise steps (these are plastic, lightweight and rounded edges) for the students to step up on. Also, I…"
Kim Daniels replied to Randee Brodeur's discussion Using a SMARTBoard with young children in the group prek, kindergarten, 1st & 2nd grade"There is state height guidelines to suite the height of the students. It should be installed using these heights. I do suggested when creating SmartBoard activities to make it lower on the board versus higher."
"yes, I install it low as it can go. Mine is on wheels and I have stools.....four in fact for the kids to stand on and walk across. My mothers boyfriend was going to make me a longer wooden stool. The trouble is that it takes up so…"
Soledad Ugarte replied to Randee Brodeur's discussion Using a SMARTBoard with young children in the group prek, kindergarten, 1st & 2nd grade"In our school there were made step stools so the kids can reach the smartboard in a easy way, it it also important to place it no very high.you will enjoy it!"
Randee Brodeur replied to Randee Brodeur's discussion Using a SMARTBoard with young children in the group prek, kindergarten, 1st & 2nd grade"Thank you all for your great advice! It was so helpful! Randee"
Joan Biese replied to Randee Brodeur's discussion Using a SMARTBoard with young children in the group prek, kindergarten, 1st & 2nd grade"Hello Randeel,
My board is also at the height of the whiteboard, and most of my first graders can reach 3/4 of it without assistance. I do have a small chair designated to help them reach higher if need be. (I marked the seat of the chair with an…"
Tim Bunce replied to Randee Brodeur's discussion Using a SMARTBoard with young children in the group prek, kindergarten, 1st & 2nd grade"My colleague Jeanette has 4 and 5 year olds. She uses a novelty plastic hand - the sort of thing you find in show bags and $2 shops - loved by children and adults alike (both Jeanette and the plastic hand)."
Sara Getting replied to Randee Brodeur's discussion Using a SMARTBoard with young children in the group prek, kindergarten, 1st & 2nd grade"L Rood,
Good call! I've used the tennis balls alone, and the dowel sticks alone, but never thought of putting them together! The kids LOVE anything novel like that."
L Rood replied to Randee Brodeur's discussion Using a SMARTBoard with young children in the group prek, kindergarten, 1st & 2nd grade"Have you tried a tennis ball on the end of a dowel? My kids always use the tennis ball because it is easier for them than their (often dirty) hands. Even if we wash - their hands never seem to be clean! Your board will stay MUCH cleaner."
"I use pointers and stress balls shaped like pencils and round stress balls to write on the board...............The kids will pick the fun objects over the colored pens to write,,,,,,,,,,,,I also use rubber tipped pointers, too."
"I put my smartboard on the lowest notch.............Plus the kids still needed a step stool........so i had 4 that one kid was in charge of putting out every morning..........or if they got moved to fix them.............I taught 1st and 2nd
i even…"
Christi Squires replied to Randee Brodeur's discussion Using a SMARTBoard with young children in the group prek, kindergarten, 1st & 2nd grade"Hi Randee,
I also teach first grade. When we moved into our new building last year both our white boards and SMARTBorad were installed at the same height. So I found a stepping stool that had an extension on it for a guard. The students loved it.…"
Christa Halstead replied to Randee Brodeur's discussion Using a SMARTBoard with young children in the group prek, kindergarten, 1st & 2nd grade"Hey Randee,
There is a mount that is available which allows you to move the Smartboard up and down as needed, however isn't always purchased by school districts as it tends to be cost prohibitive. I teach first grade and have a wooden dowel…"
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