First grade students are learning about healthy foods and how to make healthy choices. Today they will use a PIXIE software computer activity to select healthy foods while decorating a healthy plate picture.
Today first grade will have the opportunity to explore the Investigations Shapes software program. The Shapes software helps children develop their ability to visualize shapes and motions, and the affects of those motions, and to begin to think about the attributes of shapes. Today we will use the Free Explore feature in which the students learn how to select and manipulate shapes and patterns including adding, moving, flipping, turning, changing color, and erasing shapes.
Today students will finish their PIXIE creations that represent a subject that they are curious about.
During a recent classroom activity each first grade student identified something that they are curious about. Today in computer lab they will create a picture using Pixie software related to what they are curious about. Along with learning how to use the creative features of Pixie, they will learn how to create a text block and type their name and other information onto their picture.
Today students will use a fun interactive learning tool called Keyseeker to begin building their introductory keyboarding skills. Keyseeker helps the students recognize letters on a keyboard and prompts them to use the correct hand to strike the key. The keyboard is split into purple for left and green for right hand. The students use colored bands on their wrists to help remember which hand to use for the various letters.
Today students will gain knowledge about hyperlinks (and practice mouse skills, as well) while exploring a great interactive website called Poisson Rouge. The site includes fun activities that highlight a variety of interactive areas of exploration, including math skills, art, music, and multiple languages.
Welcome to our first computer class of the year! Each Tuesday the first grade students will be divided into small groups for computer class in the lower school laptop computer lab. Today's class will cover:
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