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QR Codes In The Classroom

We are all aware of the concerns about the amount of screen time kids receive. We also know the importance of technology in the classroom. Over the last couple of years, we have worked to reduce screen time in our classroom while still using technology. We do that by using QR codes!

What Are QR Codes?

A QR code is basically a link to a document/video/picture/website. Instead of “clicking” the link, you scan the QR code with a QR reader. And with the newest iPhone update, you can simply use your camera! In fact, you’ve probably seen QR codes everywhere!

They look like this: (Scan this qr code and you will go to our online store!)

qr codes in the classroom

How Do You Use QR Codes In The Classroom?

In our classroom, QR codes are used in math and literacy centers. Technology is a choice on our center wheel. When students go to technology, they choose a QR code activity and use an iPad to complete the activity. No iPad? No worries. A QR code will work on any device with internet access.

qr codes in the classroom

Students scan the code and an image or word appears. It’s like magic. Which is why kids love them. Teachers love them because they’re also easily differentiated. Our QR code creations come up with differentiated recording sheets so you can use these technology centers to easily target all students! And you can use these magical teaching tools to work on any skill!

Check out this video to see a QR code center in action!

You can grab our QR Code creations here:

qr codes in the classroom
This QR code resource is designed to integrate technology into your math and literacy instruction. You will need a mobile device with a camera, internet access (wifi), and a QR code reader app (many of which are FREE)! Students scan the codes and use the pictures and words to help them practice math and literacy skills. Many of the activities can be used in different ways to meet the needs of all students. Each activity comes with several recording sheets so you can differentiate the activities! Each set of cards is color-coded for easy organization and the recording sheets use the same dog clip art so you know which recording sheets to use with each set.

Includes:
Ten Frames to 20 (counting and number writing)
Making Ten Frames (one-to-one counting)
Place Value 11-30
Counting On
Beginning Sounds
Ending Sounds
Segmenting CVC Words
Blending CVC Words
Rhyming Words 
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qr codes in the classroom
This QR code creation has been designed to use technology to practice math and literacy skills. Students scan a code with a smartphone, iPod, or iPad. You will need to make sure the device has a QR code reader (free in the app store) and must be connected to the internet. Students scan the codes and follow the directions to practice the skills!
These activities can be easily differentiated by using the included recording sheets.
Includes:
CVC-E Words
Place Value 10-20
Place Value 20-50
Addition to 5
Addition to 10
Subtraction to 5
Subtraction to 10
Making Tally Marks
Tally Marks
Blends
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This QR code resource is designed to integrate technology into your sight word instruction and practice. You will need a mobile device with a camera, internet access (wifi), and a QR code reader app (many of which are FREE)! 
This QR code creation contains the first 100 words from the Fry list of high frequency/sight words. This creation will allow students to use technology to practice their sight words! The cards are organized by lists. List 1 is green, list 2 is pink, list 3 is purple, list 4 is orange. Each set of words comes with 5 different recording sheets for students to record their learning. 
Students will scan a code and a word will appear. They will read the word and use the recording sheets to write the word, stamp the word, and color the word! You can add more rigor to these activities by giving students magnetic letters or letter tiles and they build the word before they record their learning on the recording sheets.
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This QR code creation was crafted to help students practice letters and beginning sounds while tapping into students’ love of technology! You will need a mobile device with a camera, internet access (wifi), and a QR code reader app (many of which are FREE)! There are uppercase letters, lowercase letters, and initial sound picture cards included. The cards are differentiated by different colored magnifying glasses! You can differentiate the activities by using the various recording sheets. 
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qr codes in the classroom


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