Kindergarten

Monday, September 24, 2013

My New Computer
By: Sabrina Satterfield-Brown

This is my computer,

I'll keep it nice and clean.

I'll wash my little fingers,

before I touch the screen.

I'll follow all the Tech. Lab rules,

and always do what's right;

I'll even touch the Home Row Keys,

before I start to type!

I'll use the mouse to draw cool pics,

and click and open files.

I'll use the web-cam when I want 

to email a friend my bright and beautiful smile.

And when I hear my favorite song,

I'll plug in speakers to share.

But, if I choose to grove alone,

my headphones are always there.

Soon as I've completed all of my work, 

and Mrs. Brown is proud of me,

I'll click the icon on the menu,

and print it for all to see.

So this is my computer now,

with devices big and small.

OMG! I forgot the CPU,

it's the Brains of Them All!

For more creative poetry for technology, log on to http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/  

They will be available by October 1st, 2013.

Monday, September 16, 2013

What will your child be learning?

K-1- The students will be introduced to basic keyboarding activities and software programs. They will write stories, learn to edit, and illustrate their writing by adding images, borders, and clipart. 

Here is a brief overview of the curriculum:

·         Internet Safety	Going Places Safely	Students learn that they can go to exciting places online, but they need to follow certain rules to remain safe.
·         Information Literacy	A-B-C Searching	Students search for pictures online by clicking on letters of the alphabet. They learn that directory sites with alphabetical listings offer one way to find things on the Internet.
·         Privacy & Security	Keep It Private	Students learn that many websites ask for information that is private and discuss how to responsibly handle such requests.
·         Creative Credit & Copyright Information Literacy	My Creative Work	Students are introduced to the concept of having ownership over creative work. They practice putting their name and date on something they produce.
·         Relationships & Communication	Sending Email	Students explore how they can use email to communicate with real people within their schools, families, and communities.