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December 15, 2014

Best Educational Product .@PhysicalApps (X 12/21/14)

TheO Smartball
Sometimes a product just hits you, literally!  TheO Smartball at first look makes you think, NO WAY am I putting my phone in there and then letting kids throw it around the classroom.  But of course, I HAD to take the chance of my phone becoming a victim.

TheO Ball by Physical Apps is AMAZING.  Kids love it and BEG to use it!  After downloading the app or apps (nice selection available), insert your phone into the ball.  Trust me, your phone is TOTALLY SAFE.  I highly suggest watching the video to properly install your phone.

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I apologize for this horrible image, but taking a picture of the bright phone inside the ball was extremely difficult.  The phone is about 3 inches inside the ball secured with hook/look material along with the firm grip of the ball.  I like that it is not easy to get the phone into or out of the ball, although not overly difficult.  I began to breathe easier at this point.  The first time you see your phone inside the TheO Smartball fly across the room, trust me, you’re holding your breath!

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New apps are added frequently encompassing various subjects.  Students toss TheO Smartball reinforcing math facts , colors, animals and many more.  We’re always looking for new ways to incorporate play into learning.  This is it!  Once the app is started, simply follow the directions and you’re off on a wonderful giggling FUN game of learning and they don’teven know it!  Halleluiah!  Depending on the app, students are required to solve math equations or match and the list goes on!

Teachers can also record special reinforcement such as great job, keep going, or anything you want!

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This time of the year is especially difficult because recess more than likely doesn’t involve going outside.  Indoor recess is turned into a FUN game with reinforcement, or a simple game of Hot Potato–our favorite.  Students are not limited to sitting to engage TheO Smartball, get them off their rears to play AND learn!

The weight of TheO Ball is surprisingly heavy and does HURT when hit in the face because someone isn’t fully attentive to the game.  Yup, happened to us!  Pass the ball around GENTLY before beginning a game so all students understand that “zinging” the ball to classmates is NOT the proper way to toss the ball.

The concept of TheO Ball is simple, yet complex providing an educational and entertaining avenue for teachers and students to change the pace with a toss of a ball!

This wins my Best Education Product of the year award….although we don’t have that award, I’m still giving it to Physical Apps 🙂

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Comments: 11 Comments
Categories: Daily, Dec 2014, Giveaway, Product Spotlight
Tags: classroom giveaway, teacher giveaway

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  1. Marcie says

    December 15, 2014 at 4:18 pm

    I would love to create my own lessons and use WordTeasers!

    Reply
    • Dlove says

      December 21, 2014 at 9:11 pm

      This would be great for math facts practice.

      Reply
  2. Amanda Sowders says

    December 15, 2014 at 6:54 pm

    Love how interactive this product is! Kids will love it!

    Reply
  3. Colleen says

    December 16, 2014 at 6:33 am

    Word Teasers looks like fun, also the Math Flash.

    Reply
  4. Greta Smith says

    December 16, 2014 at 10:05 pm

    I would love to try active 123

    Reply
  5. Beth says

    December 18, 2014 at 2:46 pm

    I would use Word Teasers

    Reply
  6. heather t says

    December 19, 2014 at 8:32 pm

    I would use math flash! Always looking for new ways to practice fats!

    Reply
  7. Rebecca Wright says

    December 19, 2014 at 8:39 pm

    I would like top try the Simple Algebra!

    Reply
  8. Megan Loiselle Forti says

    December 19, 2014 at 10:20 pm

    Thanks for sharing! I can see so many that would be great because I teach EL kindergarteners learning vocabulary (Discover Farm, etc.), EL 4th graders learning about the body (Discover Body) to EL 5th graders learning how to have a discussion (Interoggo).

    Reply
  9. Heather Hollands says

    December 20, 2014 at 1:19 pm

    I think learning about animal habitats would be fun for the students.

    Reply
  10. Heather Hollands says

    December 20, 2014 at 1:19 pm

    I think learning about animal habitats would be fun for the students.

    Reply

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