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Using Popplet in 1st Grade


First graders at Carol Stream School are using the Popplet Lite app in reading to create their concept maps! Last week they were reading "Sam, Come Back" and discussing their essential question which was: “What do pets need?” Based on the story, the class worked together to brainstorm what pets need. Their teacher used those ideas to create a concept map on the classroom whiteboard, then students set to work creating the same concept map on their iPads using Popplet Lite. Last, the students spent some time adding pictures from their story that matched the words in their concept map. When the concept maps are finished, students will save the map to their photo roll and upload it to their Google Drive. This will enable them to refer back to those maps and to share them with their families.

The first grades will be creating concept maps with each unit, building their ability to make use of the app more independently each week, and will be able to use the concept maps to look back and reflect on their learning. The goal is for students to develop an understanding of concept maps and to use them to support their learning in other content areas.

Popplet Lite is available on all iPads preschool through 2nd grade. If you would like support as you make use of Popplet Lite in your classroom, feel free to complete the PLS and ask for Becky. Here is a video that provides a quick tutorial for using Popplet Lite.


Working together to create the concept map


Adding photos from the story
An almost-finished concept map!
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