Week 9: October 31-November 4

Kindergarten: 

Click on the WORDS next to the ocean  below to get started!! 

OCEAN CREATE

OCEAN GAME

OCEAN NUMBERS 

1st Grade and 2nd Grade: 
This week we will continue to practice our typing skills using Dance Mat typing.  Try to remember what we learned last week about the home row keys and what fingers are responsible for pushing the keys:  a s d f g h j k  l ;

The second part of the class we will get to explore the educational link, Fun Brain Math Arcade as well as a play a math game.

Monday Classes:  

Halloween Game: 

3rd and 4th Grade: This week we will finally finish learning the Typing Rhyme.  You now know where all 26 letter are located and what fingers are responsible for each key!  Make sure when you practice  typing, you are setting yourself up for success now and in the future by using the correct finger for each key.  

Click on the image above to get to your online keyboarding account.  You can access this account from any computer (even at home).  
  
You will also use the link, wordle.net to create a colored word collage using words that describe you. You will then be able to print and take it home.


6th Grade:  This week we are very busy!! We have a lot to get through.  

We will start the class of with quickly reviewing the typing rhyme we finished last week.  We will then go to our online typing accounts and practice our typing skills.  Type the following address in the address bar of your web browser: keyboardingonline.com.   Let's bookmark it as well!!

Next, you will explore the link, wordle.net and make a colored word collage of your choice. 

 The last thing that we will do is begin exploring the word processor, Microsoft Word and learn about the tools and many options it has to offer. 

Week 8: October 24-28

Kindergarten:  

This week we will practice our mouse navigation skills through a few different Halloween activities.  Click on the images to get started!!! You will also get to paint this week using a new link.

 1st and 2nd Grade:  

Let's become familiar with the keyboard and begin to learn the location of where letters are located on the keyboard.   We will practice in class and then you will use the following link to practice on your own.

With the time remaining in class, choose from the following Halloween links below.  Have fun!

Pumpkin Matching

Carve a Pumpkin
 

Halloween Word Search

Trick or Treat

Make a Pumpkin

3rd and 4th Grade:

We will review the Typing Rhyme we have been learning in class and continue to learn more of the rhyme which teaches correct finger to key usage.  You will also be introduced to your keyboarding online accounts that you can use at school and at home!! 

If time remains, choose one of the Halloween activities from above (click on the activity next to the pumpkin)!


6th Grade:
This week we will review and learn the rest of the Typing Rhyme which reinforces correct finger to key usage.  You will also use your keyboarding online account to continue working on your keyboarding skills individually.  Remember, this account can be accessed anywhere, so feel free to practice at home as well!!  Just remember the school login and your individual password. 

Week 7: Short Week (October 17-19)

Kindergarten

Click on the links below to get started.  These activities will continue to allow you to practice your mouse skills.

1st and 2nd Grade
This week we will practice our math and reading skills through the interactive games.  Click on the images below to get started.

 













3rd - 6th week:

We will continue to practice our typing skills this week.  We will learn more of the typing rhyme and continue to practice using a Word Document.  Online links we will use include:

onlinekeyboarding.com

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/

Week 6: October 10-14

This week is fire safety week, therefore every grade level will be directed to one link related to fire safety. 


Kindergarten
 
Click on the pictures to get started.

1st and 2nd Grade

In honor of Fire Safety Week, we will first click on the picture to review our fire safety knowledge.  

Next, we will review our copy and paste skills from last week.  

We will finish the class of with one more fire safety activity.  CLICK HERE!!!

3rd and 4th Grade

In honor of Fire Safety Week, we will first complete an activity to test our knowledge about fire safety.  CLICK HERE to get started.  

Next, we will continue to practice our typing skills using a Word document and the online interactive website, dancemat typing.  Click the image below to get started.

6th Grade

You will continue to practice your typing skills.  Remember, practice is the only way you will become a better, faster typer.

First, the skills from last week will be review and new skills will be taught.

Next, click on the keyboarding link below to sign in and get started.  You will have your own username and password that allows you to practice from any computer anywhere!!   

keyboardingonline.com

Week 5: October 3 - October 7

Kindergarten:

We are still working towards moving and navigating the mouse.  Therefore, the following links allow us to practice this important skill.

Painting is back by special request!!!

1st and 2nd Grade:

The copy and paste activity from last week is continued.  The class will begin with a short teacher led demonstration and then you will be guided to download the word document from the link below to practice on your own:  

Copy and Paste Activity 

Links to games when you have completed your activity:  

3rd and 4th Grade:

This week you will practice your typing skills by using a Word document as well as the following link: 

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/

If extra class time remains you may go to the photo editing link from last week, picnik.com  and continue editing a picture of your choice OR  play a grade appropriate game from the link: abcya.com

6th Grade:


It is time for typing practice!!! This week you will begin our new typing program.  Using this program you can even log on at home and practice your skills!!   Say good-bye to pecking away at the keyboard! I will be looking at everything from your hands on home row, to your posture, to your feet, to your back.  We are getting serious!!! With hard work and dedication, you will soon be typing 40 wpm!!!

Click here for the link!!


If class time remains, you can continue editing your photo from last week using the photo editing link, picnik.com.