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Description
Kidspiration is the visual way to explore words, numbers and concepts!
Created for K-5 learners, Kidspiration® develops thinking, literacy and numeracy skills using proven visual learning principles. In reading and writing, Kidspiration strengthens word recognition, vocabulary, comprehension and written expression. Creating webs and diagrams provides students with a visual connection to the content they are learning.
Created for K-5 learners, Kidspiration® develops thinking, literacy and numeracy skills using proven visual learning principles. In reading and writing, Kidspiration strengthens word recognition, vocabulary, comprehension and written expression. Creating webs and diagrams provides students with a visual connection to the content they are learning.
Curricular Connections
Kidspiration webs and diagrams can be used to illustrate many ideas and concepts. Build a web or diagram to:
* Create a food chain or food web
* Complete a graphic organizer
* Main idea/detail
* Venn diagram
* Compare/contrast
* Character traits
* Story Map
* Cause/effect
* Begin the writing process in web view and transfer to outline view
* Create a timeline
Example Webs from Kidspiration
Equipment Needed:
- Scholastic Keys Software
- Headphones (optional)
Resources:
Kidspiration 3 Toolbars (PDF)
Activities - Science, Social Studies, Math, Reading
Curriculum Integration Resources
Quick Tips:
Customizing Clip Art Colors
Creating or Adjusting an Activity Using Activity Wizard
Note - Inspiration 8 files cannot be opened in Kidspiration.
Resource Links:
- Kidspiration Home Page (Basic information about the software)
- Kidspiration Examples and Lesson Plans
- Kidspiration Videos (Watch short movies that show how to use the templates and views to integrate with your curriculum.)
- FCPS Kidspiration Work At Home Agreement