The End of September - (26th-30th)

Kindergarten - We've been working on fundamental math concepts and thinking skills with Millie's Math House, and we've been exploring sounds and letters with Bailey's Book House. These software programs are also helping us with our mouse-clicking skills.

First and Second Grade - Did you know that you don't have to use KidPix to make a picture? This week we learned about an online site where we can create pictures, tell stories, and spell words. It's called Kerpoof and it's a lot of fun!

Third Grade - We just finished our last drawing lesson. We can move, rotate, and group objects! We can even duplicate them, send them to the front/back, and delete them. Each third grader is using our drawing tools to create a pumpkin with attitude! Check back soon to see our creations.

Fourth Grade - Do you know how to animate or add a voice recording and music? Join us in fourth grade as we create an interactive haunted house and explore animations, voice recordings, and music. We will also learn how to take screen shots and use free clip art from the web. It's going to be a spooktacular good time! We are also working on our keyboarding skills with Mavis Beacon.

First Grade Goes Wild!

Check out our self portraits we created using KidPix drawing tools and enjoy our Go Wild creations. Listen carefully for our voices. I wonder what habitat we live in?

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Howard

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2nd Grade Explores Kidspiration

Check out our magazine of About Me projects. We used Kidspiration to create our graphic organizers. Mrs. Henard exported them as .jpgs's and uploaded them so you could see our work.

September 6-16th

Kindergarten just started their computer journey! We've been learning about our mouse and how to left click. We've also been working hard to double-click. To help us practice we've explored Sammy's Science House and several other online apps (Bees and Honey and Connect the Dots).

First Grade is working on Mouse Skills using ABCya to assist with clicks, double-clicks, and mouse movement. We also watched and listened to the story called The Dot by Peter Reynolds. It's not easy drawing in computer class, but no matter what we draw, we can make our mark. We've also had a quick refresher lesson about KidPix and have also explored Numbers Undercover to work on some Math Skills.

Second and Third Grade are using Kidspiration to learn about graphic organizers. We've learned how to move objects, replace objects with pictures, and explored drawing tools. Check out some of the third grade projects!

Fourth Grade has been busy at work creating and inventing their chocolate. They've carefully selected their geometric shape after learning about them in math class, have used drawing tools, and have calculated the weight. here's a preview of some unfinished, yet great products! Don't they make you hungry?

August 29th - September 2

First Grade explored Build Yourself Wild. They created a half human/half animal avatar. We reviewed links (one click) and opening windows and applications (two clicks). In addition, students explored Numbers Undercover to practice money, time, and counting.

 

In Second & Third Grade students are learning about Kidspiration. They are creating 'All About Me' graphic organizers and are learning about object manipulation, drag-drop, saving, and clip art creations.

Fourth Grade is busy reviewing drawing skills and working on their first STEM project: inventing a chocolate candy.