Pink Oatmeal Digital Resources

Welcome to the Pink Oatmeal digital resources page!  This page is dedicated to helping you work with Pink Oatmeal digital resources.

Check out the video that gives you an overview of Pink Oatmeal resources.  All resources are available in PowerPoint format. Several resources are also available to be played digitally in a PowerPoint format.  Most of the resources can be converted from PowerPoint to Google Slides for those of you that use Google Classroom with the exception of animated resources such as spinners.

Wanting to use Pink Oatmeal’s printable resources digitally?  That can be done too!  See the tips for turning PDF resources digital page.

Downloading Resources

Please note that you will receive zip files with your digital resources. Nearly all of Pink Oatmeal’s digital games have a PowerPoint file, copy of a Google Slides file and PDF file that you can play in a digital manner.

Make sure that you open up the zip file and pull the individual files out first.

See The Digital Games In Action

This tutorial gives you an overview of Pink Oatmeal’s digital games. In this tutorial I downloaded the resource as a member would.  The Interactive Yoga resource can also be purchased separate from the membership and the same instructions would apply. Many resources can be played in PowerPoint, PDF format, or Google Slides. Be sure to read the product description on each resource to see how the resource can be utilized.

Many of the resources can be played directly from the PDF file as well.  It will be noted in the product description if this is possible.  See how the Fitness Fun game is played directly from the PDF file!

See all of the resources available in the Pink Oatmeal growing digital library.

Opening a Google Slides File

Almost all of Pink Oatmeal’s digital games come with the option to make a copy of a Google Slides file. Within your zipped folder you will have PDF file that says GOOGLE DRIVE USERS OPEN HERE FOR LINK.

You will need to be signed into your Google Account (Gmail account) to do this.

These directions are also included in the Google information your receive in your order.

  1. Click on the link included in your PDF file.
  2. You will then be asked” Would you like to make a copy of NAME OF THE GAME?”
  3. You will click on make a copy and it will appear on your Google Drive.

Playing Interactive Games in the PDF file

Many of Pink Oatmeal’s games can also be directly played in clickable PDF files! Yes, the games can be played right in the PDF file! Anytime you are opening PDF files you should always use the most updated version of your PDF reader and it is highly recommended that you use Acrobat by Adobe (free version). Opening PDF files in internet browsers or outdated PDF readers can result in poor results in using the file for printing etc. It is highly recommended that you follow the same rules for playing the interactive games in the PDF files. Use the most updated version of Acrobat by Adobe to open and read your PDF files.

PowerPoint Show Files to Regular PowerPoint

There may be a reason that you need to open the PowerPoint show files you have in regular PowerPoint.  This may occur when your computer is having trouble opening the show file or when you want to screen share (see videos below). There is a way to do this!  Caution: When opening in PowerPoint mode that you don’t manipulate the file as it could cause the game not to work as it should!

Digital PowerPoint File Interactive

If you have a digital game in PowerPoint format and you want to play it interactively you must put it in slideshow mode/presentation mode. The video below shows you how to do this.

Screencast

Any game that you can play on a tablet (all of Pink Oatmeal’s digital games) can be screencast onto a television, if your television has the capabilities! When you screen cast, what you see and do on your tablet or computer will be shown on the television screen.

Screen Sharing In Zoom

In these tutorials I am using the free version of Zoom on a laptop.

For other screen sharing platforms, you will need to ask your tech person or refer to documentation in regards to screen sharing options as I am not versed in screen share options on all of the different platforms and programs out there.

Do you use Zoom?  Want to see how to screen share and even give control of the screen?  Check out our demonstration!

In the next video we show you how we screen share in Zoom opening a PowerPoint show file as many of Pink Oatmeal’s PowerPoint games come in PowerPoint show mode! 

Movable Pieces Digital Games

Pink Oatmeal has games available with movable pieces. You will recieve a PowerPoint file that can be converted to Google Slides. Since pieces are movable, it is advisable to make copies of the files. The videos below will show you how these games works!

PowerPoint

Google Slides

iPad

Spinner Games

Pink Oatmeal offers a few different spinner games. Unfortunately due to limitations of Google Slides, Chromebooks and some versions of Mac based PowerPoint they will not work. For tablets, there is a PowerPoint app that you can download for free that they can be used on.

Google Meets

I am not a Google Meets User, but I’ve had people that are Google Meets Users point at a couple of YouTube Videos that have been helpful for them in regards to screen sharing. Click on the links below to see the different YouTube videos.

Google Meet – How To Give Remote Control With One Click

Share Your Screen and Watch Your Students In Google Meet

Opening On A Tablet

Make sure you have the appropriate apps downloaded. If you are opening the PowerPoint version be sure you have the appropriate PowerPoint app downloaded. If you are opening the PDF version it is highly recommended you have the Acrobat Reader app as well.

Digital Game Templates

Pink Oatmeal offers digital game templates that allow you to add your own gross motor, fine motor, or really any activity into the game template! This video goes over how you would do that!

Important – Make sure to save a copy of your work. You also have the option to save multiple copies. For example, if you want to change up the exercises between one student and another, use the save as feature. Using save as assures that you don’t copy over previous work.

Modify A Digital Game

Pink Oatmeal has a huge selection of digital games. If there is one or two activities that you want to change up, you can do that. This video below shows you how to modify an exercise or two using the digital games.

Important – Make sure to save a copy of your work. You also have the option to save multiple copies. For example, if you want to change up the exercises between one student and another, use the save as feature. Using save as assures that you don’t copy over previous work. For example, you completed the game with one student. You switch up 3 exercises for the next child. You would go “save as” and name the file something slightly different – an idea would be the students name or initials.

Virtual Rooms

Pink Oatmeal has virtual rooms available to you. The files are given to you in PowerPoint format. You can also convert them to Google Slides. Below are tutorials to help you out! You will need to add your own links!

Converting virtual rooms to Google Slides (optional)

Adding a Bitmoji Extension (optional)

GOOGLE FORMS CHECKLISTS

This video goes over how to utilize Google Forms. In this example, you grab the checklist and modify it as you wish.

This is an example of using Google Forms for Tracking Forms.

RUBRICS

Pink Oatmeal has several rubrics available for you to use to print from Google Slides or to utilize in Google Forms.

All text in these rubrics can be edited. This includes the font, colors, and sizes.

The video below goes over how to use the digital rubrics through Google Forms.

More Tutorials

CLICK HERE to see all the other tutorials Pink Oatmeal has available to make resources easier for you!

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