Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Create Your Own Sorting, Labeling, and Matching iPad Games

Stick Around is a puzzle creation tool that teachers, parents, and students can use to make and share their own puzzles.  I love the fact that it comes with an assortment of example puzzles including ordering decimals, name the states, and the water cycle.

It's a great way to preview what Stick Around can do for you.  The simple idea behind the app is to have players move stickers onto the correct spot on a background.

Not only do users play the sticker puzzles, but they can create them, as well. Tony Vincent created the Stick Around app for iPad in collaboration with Morris Cooke, the creator of the amazing Explain Everything app. To learn more about the app, watch Tony's short video.

Sorting, Labeling & Matching iPad Games from Tony Vincent on Vimeo.

You can find some sample puzzles on this Pinterest board or get more Stick Around ideas on this board.

Finally, for McAllen ISD teachers that are interested in trying the app, I am so happy to offer you an opportunity to get your own FREE Stick Around app.  What perfect time to play with a new app than over the summer months.  To get a FREE copy, just add a comment below on how you envision using the Stick Around app in your classroom. Don't forget to include your name. I only have a few copies to share, so first come, first serve.  Not a McAllen ISD teacher?  Don't worry, you can find a copy in the Apple App Store for $2.99.

8 comments:

  1. This looks like an interesting app, students will be able to create their own puzzels and can be integrated in all subject areas.

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    1. Yes, that's right, Viviana. I really love the flexibility of this app.

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  2. This a great app where teachers from all content areas can incorporate into their leaaons. This resource would allow students to make connections across content areas. This app would be great to utilize throughout our IB unit planners.

    Gabriela Zuniga-Jackson Elem.

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    1. Gabriela, yes I agree. Plus, once you explore it further I'm positive you'll come up with new ideas. Check out the Pinterest boards to find out how others are using the app.

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  3. This looks like a great app! I can see possibilities for my music classroom! Thanks for sharing!
    Rebecca Gutierrez-Wilson Elementary

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  4. My students with Special Needs would benefit with this app. My students learn better with hands on and with visuals. Thank you for sharing this idea of an app.
    Maria Teresa Ramirez--Spec. Ed. Teacher @Wilson Elementary

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  5. This looks like an awesome app. My students would surely benefit from this app.

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    1. Tammy, are you a McAllen ISD teacher? If so, you can have a copy. I need your last name and campus.

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