The Accelerated Reader program works just as well on an older 386 machine as it does on a new machine. Ask parents in your class if they have older, outdated machines you can use to run the AR program on. In my classroom I use two older computers, one for boys and one for girls. This allows more children to have access to the program during the day. Even better, if you don't want to spend your day solving computer problems, train a few experts for each software program who can assist students when they run into problems.
Children can demonstrate classroom procedures and rules, as well as display needed supplies.
You can use a program like HyperStudio or Claris Works to create your slide show with digital pictures. If you don't have access to a digital camera, you can scan the pictures in or do a video show instead. The parents really enjoy watching their children and the students really get a kick out of it. All About Us - Using HyperStudio or Claris Works your students can create a slide show to tell a little bit about themselves. If you don't have access to digital cameras or scanners, you can let the children draw a picture of themselves with a computer drawing program.