I'm sure you've heard about Boom Cards. They are being talked about EVERYWHERE. I see them popping up all over my Instagram feed, Teachers Pay Teachers pages, and my Pinterest is bursting with pins to these interactive, digital task cards. So what's all the buzz about them?
Boom Cards have been around for a while. I am not sure exactly how long but I started creating and using them with my students in September of 2018. I first used them as whole class review activities that were displayed on the Smart Board. I soon realized that they are pretty AMAZING and there are endless ways to use them with my students. I started using them during my literacy and math centers, early finisher activities, and small group or 1:1 interventions.
When the school closures due to COVID-19 happened, I started using Boom Cards as my assignments. This is when all the Boom Card buzz really started happening as more and more teachers and parents finally understood how great they were. Because they are digital and have a component for teachers to monitor student progress from afar, they became a distance learning game-changer. Don't just take it from me… here's what some teachers have to say about Boom Cards!
“My students LOVED these Boom cards! They are adorable and were perfect for distance learning. Thank you for creating such a fun activity for my class!” -K
“I used this Boom deck during e-learning and not only did my students love it but their parents also gave positive feedback while I was able to monitor progress.” -A
With in-person learning making a comeback during the 2020-2021 school year, one thing that came back to the classroom was Boom Cards. Teachers fell in love with them during distance learning and quickly realized that they aren't just a tool for virtual but a great component to in-person learning too!
What are Boom Cards?
Basically, they are the task cards that you love to use but without the paper and prepping because they are digital. They are a “gamified” learning activity that is played on the Boom Learning website (www.boomlearning.com) or their free APP. Boom Cards are highly engaging, interactive, and provide students with immediate feedback. They can be played on almost any device with an internet connection, making them perfect for classroom use or distance learning. All you need is a free account to get started, however, if you want to track data on your whole class, you will need a paid subscription. You can click here to find out about the different memberships and get help deciding which subscription is right for you.
The best part about Boom Cards? You can find “decks” for pretty much any subject, skill, and grade level!
Can you tell why there is so much BUZZ around Boom Cards? Since I've been using and creating them since 2018, I have a ton of decks in my Teachers Pay Teachers Store. Below I will share a few decks that I use in my First Grade classroom.
Head over to my Teachers Pay Teachers store to check out more Boom Cards for Kindergarten and First Grade. Want to stay up to date and save 50% on new resources? You can click here to follow me on TpT and get notifications from my shop!
Lastly, here's a freebie for you to try out! I know you'll understand all the BUZZ once you try them!
Looking for more information on Boom Cards? Check out these blog posts:
- Boom Cards: Frequently Asked Questions
- Creating a Boom Learning Account
- How to Use Boom Cards with Online Platforms such as SeeSaw and Google Classroom
- Boom Cards for the Beginning of the Year
As always, Happy Booming!
