In the Computer Lab

Because of the short week this week and the week we come back from Christmas break I will be able to combine lessons to cover each class so no one misses out.

In Kindergarten we will start out the class with Starfall doing level 7. We will be reading "Pete's Sheep," learning "th," "double e," and "ink" word endings. We will then go to "Literactive" and do some activities with matching. Check out Literactive for many fun educational games for PreK to First grade.

First grade will start out the class practicing typing skills on BBC Dance Mat. We will then go to a program called Riverdeep to play "Reading Builder Practice." To list just a few items that will be covered... short vowels, word families, beginning blends and ending blends.

Second grade will start out the class practicing typing skills on BBC Dance Mat. We will then begin working on a PowerPoint with a Geography project they have been working on in class. This will be a two week activity and when finished I will post some of their work on our blog.

Third and Fourth grade will start out the class practicing typing skills on Type To Learn. We will then be learning the basics of using Excel. I have a few activities we will do in class the next two weeks. Check out an example of one of the activities we will be doing... "Come to the Show."

In Computer Lab this week...

Kindergarten will begin the class with Starfall. They will focus on the silent "e", long "A", reading the book "Jake's Tale", and reviewing the "wh" sound. They will also read a book about the Gingerbread Man. Students will then be introduced to the Kidz Page to play some educational holiday games.

First Grade will begin class practicing their keyboarding skills on BBC Dance Mat. They will then be introduced to the Kidz Page to play some educational holiday games.

Second-Fourth Grade will be taking the SRI test this week. This is a reading test through Scholastic Reading Inventory. This gives your child their Lexile reading level. If they finish before class ends they will practice keyboarding skills on BBC Dance Mat and/or Type to Learn.

This week in Computer Lab...

Kindergarten will once agin begin the hour on Starfall. They will go to "Learn to Read" and do the following.

Read “Gus the Duck,” “ug,” word endings, “short vowels,” and silent “e.” They will then go to Riverdeep and do activities under "Trudy's Time and Place." This will teach them concepts about geography, mapping, directions and time telling.

First grade will begin with BBC Dance Mat to practice keyboarding skills. They will then also go to Riverdeep and do activities under "Trudy's Time and Place." This will teach them concepts about geography, mapping, directions and time telling.

Second, Third and Fourth grade will continue with their Acuity testing. They will be tested in Math this week. When finished they will go to BBC Dance Mat or Type to Learn to practice keyboarding skills.