This morning I came to the library and went with Amanda, Catherine, and David to the K-12 Initiative meeting. This was a good experience for me because I was able to hear some of the behind-the-scenes issues that go on with budget and planning. I listened as they discussed E-Rate funding and technology budgets. Though I didn’t understand everything that was going on, I was able to follow along with most of it.
This afternoon, I continued working on the For Kids Only Room. Amanda liked my design with the bigger buttons, so I continued with that theme throughout the page. Today, I created the Preschool Playroom. Then, I searched for songs kids could listen and sing along to. I made a cm on the right with those, also in the format of an announcement box and then audience navigation buttons. I did the same with some educational videos that kids can watch. I was amazed to see how many free educational videos there are out there.
Next, I created a slide show on the left for children to practice naming their colors. Basically, I just used paint.net to create ten different colored rectangles with the name of the color written inside. I figured this would be a simple way for kids to practice, kind of like flashcards. I also started working on one for shapes, and I might add numbers as well. I’m not sure yet.
Amanda says we can add pictures again! 
So, this room should be finished very soon.
