Week of December 10: K-2 Grade

Please open the Christmas card.  Then, visit ABCYa and have fun with many of the winter and Christmas activities. 1st and 2nd graders will learn how to use Keyboarding Online today.


Christmas Card
 

ABCYa 

Keyboarding Online 

Week of December 10th Grades 3-5

This week you will continue to publish a persuasive argument for new playground equipment using Word, PowerPoint or Prezi.  Also, today you continue with Keyboarding Online by clicking the link below.

Keyboarding Online

Week of November 26: K-2

Christmas is coming! Today I would like you to go to ABCYa and use your computer skills to complete the Christmas/winter activities. 
 
ABCYa

Week of November 12: 3rd & 4th Grade

This week you are a historian.  Using the link below, learn about the first Thanksgiving.  You are to pretend you are a historian trying to discover what really happened on the first Thanksgiving.  Use the clues from the website to figure out what happened in the past.

Dance Mat Typing 

The First Thanksgiving

Captain John Smith  

Week of November 12: 1st and 2nd Grade

This week you will visit Starfall.com and read the interactive turkey book.  Then, you will go to a Thanksgiving interactive site and choose some activities to complete.
  STARFALL.COM
Thanksgiving Activities

Week of November 5: K-2 Grade

This week you will learn about the history and importance of Veteran's Day using technology and the VA Kids web page. 




VA Kids


Simple Machines  

Week of October 29: 3rd - 5th Grades

Today you will go to National Geographic Kids and create a Halloween card for a family member. Please  follow the directions that I give you in class. When done, we will explore other related activities!

Halloween Card

Week of October 15: 3-5 Grade

Today you will use your Internet, computer and word processing skills to create a flag representing the cultures you created in social studies.  Please click on the link below to get started.

Flag-Maker

Week of October 15th: 1st and 2nd grade

This week 1st and 2nd graders will continue to work on their keyboarding skills as they work toward mastery of home row. Then, students will click on the ABCYa link to practice their math/language arts skills in combination with their mouse use skills.

Dance Mat Typing

ABCYa

Week of October 8: 1-2 Grade

 

Today you will work on your computer and Internet skills by exploring the activities at Tree Fu Tom Adventures.  Please click on the link below.

Tree Fu Tom Adventures  

Week of October 8: 3-5 Grade

Today you will begin using Word as a tool for publishing your writing.  As you learn to use the writing process, it is important to develop ways to take your writing and publish it in a format that presents your product for viewing by the intended audience.

Week of October 11: 1st and 2nd grade

Today you will continue to practice the skills we have developed over the last few weeks. Please go to Game Goo by clicking on the link below.

Game Goo

Week of October 1: Grades 3-5

This week we will continue Dance Mat Typing.  Students will be expected to demonstrate proficiency at each stage before graduating to the next level or stage.  During the second half of class, students are expected to explore their LEAD21, Everyday Math, Raz-Kids and/or IXL pages.

Dance Mat Typing

Week of September 27: 1 and 2 Grade

This week you will practice connecting to the Internet.  After accessing Starfall.com, you will practice your reading skills using technology tools.

STARFALL.COM

Week of September 17: Grades 3-5

This week we will begin at level 1/stage 1 on Dance Mat Typing.  Students will be expected to demonstrate proficiency at each stage before graduating to the next level or stage.  During the second half of class, students will explore the National Geographic for Kids web page.

Dance Mat Typing

National Geographic Kids

Week of September 10th 1st & 2nd Grade

This week 1st and 2nd graders will go to Funbrain.com's Math Arcade to practice their addition and subtraction facts while learning to safely navigate the Internet.  Click on the link below to get started. Have fun!

Math Arcade

WELCOME BACK

I AM EXCITED TO START THE SCHOOL YEAR AND I LOOK FORWARD TO BEING YOUR TECHNOLOGY TEACHER. I HOPE YOU HAD A GREAT SUMMER AND ARE READY TO LEARN SOME FUN AND EXCITING THINGS THIS YEAR!

1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 GRADE: WEEK ONE

This week in class we will talk about classroom rules and assess your knowledge of computer use, internet use, and safety.  To do so, we will take some time to explore your assigned computer and create a digital picture that represents you!

Week of May 14: 1st & 2nd Grade

We only have 2-3 classes left together.  This week you will enjoy many of the skills you have developed during this school year and also test your logic by playing the games found in the "playground" section of Funbrain.com.  Let's get started!

Funbrain.com

Week of May 7: 1st and 2nd Grade

This week you will practice your math and language arts skills during the first half of class using Arcademic Skill Builders and Cool Math for Kids.  Let's get started!


Arcademic Skill Builders

Cool Math for Kids

Week of April 30: 1st and 2nd Grade

It is already the end of April and we only have 6 weeks of school left before we begin summer break.  However, we have many more places to visit and skills to practice and learn before school is out for the year.  Today, please click on the science link below and participate in the activities that are appropriate for your age.  At the end of each activity is a quiz. Take the quiz and try to get the highest score possible!  Good luck!

Science Review (K-5)

Week of April 23: K, 1st and 2nd Grade

This Sunday was Earth Day!  To learn more about how we can work together to protect and preserve our planet, please click on the links below to learn things that you can do. You will also participate in some interactive activities that prepare you for a 'greener' lifestyle.

The Greens

Beyond the Barrel

Week of April 19: 3rd-6th Grade

Using your collective technology skills, this week you will begin a Fairy Tale Webquest.  Please click on the link below and read the Introduction and Task page.  Next, using your Fairy Tales Theme Chart, you will begin reading your choice of fairy tales.  You will need to click on the fairy tales page to choose your fairy tale.  While reading, place an X in the chart to identify recurring themes in each story. 



FAIRY TALE WEBQUEST

Week of April 9: K, 1st and 2nd Grade

Spend the first 15 minutes working on your typing skills at Dance Mat Typing.

We are getting closer to Earth Day.  Please click on the following activity and test your recycling skills.

Dance Mat Typing

Recycle

Week of March 26: 1st and 2nd Grade

This week we will continue to practice our keyboarding skills and talk about nutrition.  Please click on the links below to get started!


Dance Mat Typing

choosemyplate.gov 

Week of March 19: 1st and 2nd Grade

This week you will practice your typing skills with Dance Mat Typing for 15 minutes.  Next, you will explore healthy eating choices during lunch time.

Dance Mat Typing

Lunch Crunch

Week of March 12: 3-6 Grades

The month of March is National Nutrition Month.  Today we will explore multiple topics regarding nutrition and healthy eating habits.  Please use the links below as instructed and/or explore more information at home.

eatright.org

choosemyplate.gov

Daily Food Plan

Week of March 12: 1st and 2nd Grade

Continue improving your keyboarding skills for 10-15 minutes.  Next, click on the links below to play the interactive activities connected to St. Patrick's Day and the 100th day of school.  Have Fun!

 Dance Mat Typing

Funschool (St. Patrick's Day)

Max's Math Adventure (100th Day)

100 Days of School (Starfall)

Week of March 5: 3rd and 6th Grades

The month of March is Woman's History month.  Today you will go to the Fact Monster link posted below and choose a famous woman.  After researching your facts about your choice, open up a Word document and type five facts (using complete sentences) you learned.  Make sure to have a title as well. When you are done, show me your work.  Then you may practice your typing using Dance Mat Typing.  Let's get started!

Women who left their 'stamps' on history

Dance Mat Typing

Week of March 5: 1st and 2nd Grade

After 10 minutes of Dance Mat Typing, you will go to Arcademic Skill Builders to practice reading, writing, spelling, and math skills you are learning in 1st and 2nd grade.  Now, let's have some fun learning!

Dance Mat Typing

Arcademic

Week of February 27: K-6th Grades

Work hard to make it to the next stage in Dance Mat Typing.  Also, In honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday, today you will explore Seussville using the link below.  Have Fun!

 Cat in the Hat

Dr. Seuss Links

Seussville

Dance Mat Typing

Week of February 13: 1st and 2nd Grade

Today you will learn about the first President of the United States.  Then, you will interactively color a picture of George Washington.  If you get done in time, you will be able to print and enjoy some Valentine's Day fun!  

George Washington

Valentine's Day

Week of February 13: 3rd and 4th Grade

This week you will complete a Presidents Day Web Quest. Please use the link below to choose a president. Click on "presidents" and then click on the president of your choice to learn more about him.  Answer the questions on the handout to complete the Web Quest. Let's get started and have fun!

Presidents Day Web Quest

Week of February 6: 1st and 2nd Grade

This week you will have the opportunity to learn some exciting science facts by clicking on the link below.  At the end of class, plan on sharing what you liked best and one new thing that you learned today.

Sid the Science Kid

Week of January 16th: K-2 Grades

Today we are going to learn about the keyboard.  Please click on the link and follow the directions for finding HOME-ROW with your fingers.

Keyboarding